Building a new cage for the Rzr Xp

[Sig Ep Mock]

Finally got a chance to work on building the new cage for the rzr. Got the main portions done. Still need to finish crossbars, dash bar, gussets, etc....but I'm getting closer.

 

[phuggit]

Looks bitchen. Dont forget to weld an antenna tab somewhere.

Droidage........

 

[Cole Trickle]

looks good

 

[OutCole'd]

Looks killer, good job.

 

[djunkie]

Good job Chris. Still gotta get mine modified. :grumble:

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

Nice job

 

[RiverRacerX]

Looking good!

 

[Joe mama]

very nice! Wish I had that talent.

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Thanks for the kind words. I am having fun. Ok got some more done tonight. Gussets, rolled dash bar, the cross bars and the middle roof bar. Also got a lot of welding done.

 

[djunkie]

Looks real good. Dam, I don't know how you find the time to do it.


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[Ivan Dan]

Thanks for the kind words. I am having fun. Ok got some more done tonight. Gussets, rolled dash bar, the cross bars and the middle roof bar. Also got a lot of welding done.

Are you doing a V bar on front?

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Are you doing a V bar on front?

Dan,

Totally forgot to get you the measurements last night sorry. I thought about a v bar but the cage is only 3 feet wide, v bar seems a little overkill and I am trying to keep this thing as light as possible. It's already heavier than the stock cage by a fair amount, definately stronger but heavier. Hopefully the Alba stage II kit will help with that.

Send me a text or FB message tonight to remind me to get those numbers.

Dave as far as finding time.....I have one pissed off wife right now but I got to get this thing done for new years....everytime she complains I just remind her SHE was the one who rolled it :skull

Chris

 

[Trailerpark_TJ]

Looks good Chris. My buddy rolled his RZR in Glamis over Thanksgiving and I happen to be the lucky passenger...sheesh.

Bikes running great, thanks again.

-TJ

 

[phuggit]

Why did you decide to tie the rear cage into the bumper instead of going thru the bed and attaching to the frame? Btw it looks bitchen.

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Why did you decide to tie the rear cage into the bumper instead of going thru the bed and attaching to the frame? Btw it looks bitchen.

Thanks and I got the bed off and realized there really isn't a "frame" under there...its all bolted on pieces that are pretty thin....basically just to hold the plastic bed up. Most of the shops building cages already figurd that out so that's why they are going around back and down to the frame which is where the suspension ties in. Thought it was a little goofy at first but now I understand.:smackhead It's actually pretty strong, the whole thing basically triangulates/braces against itself.

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Looks good Chris. My buddy rolled his RZR in Glamis over Thanksgiving and I happen to be the lucky passenger...sheesh.

Bikes running great, thanks again.

-TJ

Oh no...glad you are ok. Good to hear the bike is running well. I tried to burn that manual to disk and the file is corrupt, sorry bud.

 

[Cole Trickle]

looks great....

I know your going light but I still like the intrusion protection with the V bar.

Any thought of maybe adding some peices to the back?

 

[Cole Trickle]

the thought of a bike or rail coming over a dune and going through the front scares me...lol

 

[Ivan Dan]

the thought of a bike or rail coming over a dune and going through the front scares me...lol

My thoughts exactly! :thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

the thought of a bike or rail coming over a dune and going through the front scares me...lol

Yes on both accounts....I have the v bars already cut just cant decide if I like/need them...also on the back I was planning on adding some bars around the lights similar to the UTV Inc. cage...Still trying to keep the balance between weight and looks/needs. Still want to do some sort of front bumper for those unexpected bushes that jump out in front of me all the time I'll probably make a trip or two before I powder coat it all so I can play around with it. Alba Kit finally shipped today, they were waiting on clutch weights, so I'll get that installed and then see if the weight is going to affect it much. I can always add to it later.

Chris

 

[Joe mama]

Chis let us know how it does at Glamis on New Years? Not sure if you have had it there yet.

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Chis let us know how it does at Glamis on New Years? Not sure if you have had it there yet.

Haven't had it to glamis with paddles yet but new years will be all hard pack, We're headed to Glamis North KOA which is north of Salton Sea, not really glamis at all. Looks like glamis will have to wait till MLK.

 

[Deleted Account]

Nice job, you've got some skills...:thumbsup

 

[throttle]

looks awesome! lets ride

 

[Ivan Dan]

What type of performance increase are you expecting with the Alba kit? What all does it entail?

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

looks great....

I know your going light but I still like the intrusion protection with the V bar.

Any thought of maybe adding some peices to the back?

Just for you Dan.

Also I decided against the v bars for now....I sat in it again tonight and the opening is just too small to add the bars. At least for now, maybe I'll change my mind after the first trip.

Chris

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

What type of performance increase are you expecting with the Alba kit? What all does it entail?

http://www.teamalbaracing.com/product.php?productid=2420&cat=726&page=1


http://www.teamalbaracing.com/product.php?productid=2421&cat=726&page=1

Check out the stage I page and scroll down to read about the whole set up.
They are claiming 20hp at the wheels......not sure about that but everyone that I have talked to that has the stage ii kit has been very happy with the results. For $1300 you get intake with k&ns or uni's, exhaust, fuel controller, cams, and adjustable clutch weights. Seems like a pretty good deal. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Just for you Dan.

Also I decided against the v bars for now....I sat in it again tonight and the opening is just too small to add the bars. At least for now, maybe I'll change my mind after the first trip.

Chris

That really finished it off.....great job

Did you already order doors?

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

That really finished it off.....great job

Did you already order doors?

Going to build a set of side panels for protection....don't like the opening doors. Something like this.....when I get time

Quite honestly I have all the materials and tabs to do the roof and doors but I am scared to f it all up so I am putting them off till last:skull

 

[Cole Trickle]

Going to build a set of side panels for protection....don't like the opening doors. Something like this.....when I get time

Quite honestly I have all the materials and tabs to do the roof and doors but I am scared to f it all up so I am putting them off till last:skull

I think you will knock out the bars for the side panels easy. Aluminum work is a different deal. Maybe see if you can find someone to hook you up. I would look a little more completed with some bead roller action.

I'm good without opening doors. more secure and cheaper...lol

 

[Ivan Dan]

I didn't comment about the rear because I actually liked it the way it was without. I would do the V bars if it was me! Just cheap piece of mind that nothing is coming through the front to potentially hurt us inside.

Just for you Dan.

Also I decided against the v bars for now....I sat in it again tonight and the opening is just too small to add the bars. At least for now, maybe I'll change my mind after the first trip.

Chris

I really like the looks of that car but I agree with B that it needs some bead rolling done to finish it off.

Going to build a set of side panels for protection....don't like the opening doors. Something like this.....when I get time

Quite honestly I have all the materials and tabs to do the roof and doors but I am scared to f it all up so I am putting them off till last:skull

 

[Ivan Dan]

I can't decide which I like better....the fixed sides with nerf bars to step into the car or the UTV Inc. opening doors.

 

[HavasuHank]

I can't decide which I like better....the fixed sides with nerf bars to step into the car or the UTV Inc. opening doors.

i like both ... the painted nerf bar looks pretty slick, but i'll be getting the opening doors when it's time to upgrade again.

 

[Ivan Dan]

I really like the way this one looks too but I would need to add steps/nerfs for the wifey to get in.

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

We've got a bead roller now too so I think I just need to dive in and practice. I have a 5 x 10 foot piece of alum so I have a little extra to play with and I can always get more. I like the lower side panels with the step in. The high doors just don't feel right to me when sitting in the car and again it all adding more weight. The key to success and drivetrain longevity with these xp's I think is going to be keeping them light weight.

 

[Pushnwood]

SICK!!!! I want this! Did you build this cage?

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

SICK!!!! I want this! Did you build this cage?

No that's a benchmark performance cage.

tel:760-484-0986


I just copied a bunch from it and utv inc. cage

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Well progress went a little different today . Actually looks worse than it is. Installing the Alba stage II kit and had to tear then whole thing apart to get the new cams in. I am sure I could have left more on but I didn't want to struggle with access and goof something up. Would have had it complete and back together today but my valve shim kit didn't make it in and the intake side is too loose. Did get the clutch weights, computer, and intake/filters installed. Hope to button this up tomorrow night and get it back together. Next is wiring.....got a painless 7 circuit remote fuse box and relay that will go under the dash. I am really excited to wire the cage....it always goes so smoothly

Chris

 

[phuggit]

One step forward, two step back...

So long s its done by New Years.

Droidage........

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

One step forward, two step back...

So long s its done by New Years.

Droidage........

I'm trying.....I'm trying......I might be divorced by then but the Rzr will be done

 

[Joe mama]

I think I could pull one apart like that. but going back together is whole different story. Looks good keep the pic's coming.

 

[Mrs Sig Ep Mock]

I'm trying.....I'm trying......I might be divorced by then but the Rzr will be done

Well, If you're divorced, Then I'm taking the rzr to KOA without you.:blah:

 

[phuggit]

Droidage........

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Well, If you're divorced, Then I'm taking the rzr to KOA without you.:blah:

Ouch anybody get the number of that bus????:smackbum:

 

[Ivan Dan]

Ouch anybody get the number of that bus????:smackbum:

Momma wants "her" XP done already! :skull

 

[djunkie]

Well, If you're divorced, Then I'm taking the rzr to KOA without you.:blah:

Go get him Carrie. :thumbsup

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

Go get him Carrie. :thumbsup

F'ing traitor:blah:

 

[Ivan Dan]

So.....how goes it? What did you think about the Alba kit? Worth the $$?? Overall, are you happy with the XP?

 

[Sig Ep Mock]

So.....how goes it? What did you think about the Alba kit? Worth the $$?? Overall, are you happy with the XP?

Loving the XP so far. The Alba Stage II kit produced very noticable power, Alba dyno showed 80 hp at the wheels on my XP, and it was still very drivable. Started and idled like stock but pinned you in the seat when you pin it. TOns of low end power and bouncing off the rev limiter at 74 to 75mph with ease. Only down side it the filter set-up for dusty desert rides. Even with Uni's and outerwears, still sucked some dirt into the motor, think it it may have been a mistake in the rush to make the New Years trip and a set of non-oiled filters went on. Hurt the rings, Alba is steppig up and taking care of it at no cost since they were the last ones to touch it before the trip. For desert guys there needs to be an air box to protect against super fine silt/dust. UMP has a new set-up for the xp that looks promising, Alba is getting one in this week to test the flow numbers against the stock air box, which is know to leak on the bottom. Hopefully it flows good numbers, protects better than stock and can work in conjunction with the Alba kit. Only it's $500

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/454/Unique-Metal-Products-UMP-RZR-XP-Air-Filter.aspx

For Glamis, the K&N's with outerwears seem to be working well, even the turbo guys are not having any issues. So we will see how the UMP set-up works and then I will have to decide if it is worth the $$ and how much HP loss there is. Oh the pride of ownership:grumble:


Chris

 

[Ivan Dan]

Loving the XP so far. The Alba Stage II kit produced very noticable power, Alba dyno showed 80 hp at the wheels on my XP, and it was still very drivable. Started and idled like stock but pinned you in the seat when you pin it. TOns of low end power and bouncing off the rev limiter at 74 to 75mph with ease. Only down side it the filter set-up for dusty desert rides. Even with Uni's and outerwears, still sucked some dirt into the motor, think it it may have been a mistake in the rush to make the New Years trip and a set of non-oiled filters went on. Hurt the rings, Alba is steppig up and taking care of it at no cost since they were the last ones to touch it before the trip. For desert guys there needs to be an air box to protect against super fine silt/dust. UMP has a new set-up for the xp that looks promising, Alba is getting one in this week to test the flow numbers against the stock air box, which is know to leak on the bottom. Hopefully it flows good numbers, protects better than stock and can work in conjunction with the Alba kit. Only it's $500

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/454/Unique-Metal-Products-UMP-RZR-XP-Air-Filter.aspx

For Glamis, the K&N's with outerwears seem to be working well, even the turbo guys are not having any issues. So we will see how the UMP set-up works and then I will have to decide if it is worth the $$ and how much HP loss there is. Oh the pride of ownership:grumble:


Chris

Would you say the Alba kit is worth the money? Even better question....would you do it again if you were starting over?