ConvexVX retrofit getting installed on 2013 RZR, Stoked!!!

[zroutt]

Here are a couple of pics from my local dealer getting the VX installed today. Boat just went in for its 20 hour service and the VX has been there for about a week.

Current swim platform
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New platform and brackets
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Convex VX and new Platform pad
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Anybody need a swimplatform for a R20/RZR? LOL

[Timmy!]

Congrats! Can't wait to hear how easy/difficult the install is!

[zroutt]

Spoke with the dealer today. He said it was a lot more difficult that anticipated on the install. All the brackets come pre drilled but the new platforms do not. So measuring, drilling, tapping and mounting up all the hardware was a bit more difficult than anticipated. But with that said they did get it done and they are probably just as stoked as we are.

Finished product!
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Now its time to surf! Surfthis! SurfsUP!

[Travism]

I installed one on my z3 and it is a fair bit of work. Measuring, aligning, measuring, marking 16 holes. Drilling on an off camber angle to the plat form. Then tapping each hole. This has to be done on the new platform and the vx .

I'm hoping to get mine tuned up soon !

[mnpracing]

I installed one on my z3 and it is a fair bit of work. Measuring, aligning, measuring, marking 16 holes. Drilling on an off camber angle to the plat form. Then tapping each hole. This has to be done on the new platform and the vx .

I'm hoping to get mine tuned up soon !

"...tapping each hole". Are there metal (presumably aluminum) stringers in the platform and VX that you tap?

[Travism]

Yes you drill through the fibre glass into an aluminum plate about 3/8thick but have to ensure you don't go though the other side. Then use a bottoming tap for the machine screws.

It wasn't hard but it takes time and lots of measuring.

If you have any other questions let me know.

[supremedevice]

Man that boat looks sweet!

[supremedevice]

Any concern about your transom straps rubbing? I am picking up some straps today and am thinking about just putting some cloth between the straps and the VX

[zroutt]

Thanks supreme! Yeah, we are concerned about it. But looking at the Z1 on the dealers lot with VX it is setup exactly the same on the boatmate trailer. I may do the same as you are talking with some sort of cloth or other protective non abrasive material. We can say though that this is the first Tige in South Dakota with VX that will be on the water. Can't wait to surf tomorrow. Picking it up this afternoon after work. Dealer is about 45mins away. It will sit in the drive way tonight, hopefully I don't drool to much

[mnpracing]

Here's what I put on my trailer to offset the transom straps to clear the VX

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/boat.../0000000002491

[zroutt]

URL no worky? Returns 0 results

[mnpracing]

just fixed it, sorry. Also have pictures of how I mounted them here at the bottom of the page:

http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...nsom-tie-downs

URL no worky? Returns 0 results

[zroutt]

Searching the site for Bracket Kit I found this http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/boat.../0000000002491

Did you use it to offset the brackets to go further outside from the VX?

[mnpracing]

Searching the site for Bracket Kit I found this http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/boat.../0000000002491

Did you use it to offset the brackets to go further outside from the VX?

Yes, see my post above, I linked to pictures of how they are mounted.

[Timmy!]

Hey zroutt, what lake do you guys go to? We are headed up to Spearfish/Rapid City area soon and was just curious as to what waters we could possibly boat on.