2022 tracker 800sx help

[Gary Gallo]

Just wondering if anyone has had problems with bed warping coming from the heat from the muffler.. If I ride more than 5 minutes my bed starts warping from the heat.. Does anyone have any recommendations on what wrap or shield I can get to prevent this before my bed starts cracking or the warping becomes permanent.. I only have about 50hrs on the UTV.. Basspro said they haven’t had this problem from anyone else.. Hard to believe..

[NHTracker]

My 2021 800SX LE has the same problem. The bed seems to settle down when it cools down.  I just ignore it.  Some have tried to install a heat shield.  I don't see it as a big problem.

[Gary Gallo]

It does settle back down but it’s also turning a white color.. I just need to know if anyone has put some kind of heat shield on their’s so I’ll know what to get.. I’ve researched but had no luck in finding what is best to get..

[jbcook]

Some people install a particular flowmaster heatshield on the  muffler to prevent warping and cracking of the bed. The 2023 beds were redesigned from what I've heard because of this issue. Tracker should replace it under warranty.

[Gary Gallo]

1 hour ago, jbcook said:

Some people install a particular flowmaster heatshield on the  muffler to prevent warping and cracking of the bed. The 2023 beds were redesigned from what I've heard because of this issue. Tracker should replace it under warranty.

Yea when I really saw what was happening it was past the 18month warranty when I took it in.. The head shop guy called tracker and they would not do anything about it, ridiculous if it’s happening to others also.. If anyone knows what heat shield fits please let me know..

[jbcook]

15 minutes ago, Gary Gallo said:

Yea when I really saw what was happening it was past the 18month warranty when I took it in.. The head shop guy called tracker and they would not do anything about it, ridiculous if it’s happening to others also.. If anyone knows what heat shield fits please let me know..

I would contact your regional tracker representative and tell them the problem. I've heard that approach can really get some results. Tracker knows about the problem so the rep may help you.

[Pilot1996]

 I’ve got a 2022 Tracker 800SX LE and it has done the same thing with me. The manufacturer changed it under warranty. The funny thing is they did nothing to prevent it from ever happening again? What I did was get some heat shield material and some stainless steel zip ties and secured it to the muffle. I also wrapped the header pipe with high temp motorcycle type wrap. Have not noticed it bubbling up since. Flowmaster makes a heat shield that fits like a glove on the muffler but I had difficulty getting one so I made my own. The part number is 51017, maybe you can score one.

[Gary Gallo]

2 hours ago, Pilot1996 said:

 I’ve got a 2022 Tracker 800SX LE and it has done the same thing with me. The manufacturer changed it under warranty. The funny thing is they did nothing to prevent it from ever happening again? What I did was get some heat shield material and some stainless steel zip ties and secured it to the muffle. I also wrapped the header pipe with high temp motorcycle type wrap. Have not noticed it bubbling up since. Flowmaster makes a heat shield that fits like a glove on the muffler but I had difficulty getting one so I made my own. The part number is 51017, maybe you can score one.

Yes they should take care of the problem for sure.. Bad material and design.. Thanks for the info.. I was wondering if that heat shield would fit.. Thanks

[2coil Fox]

Same condition affects my 2021 800SX LE, it has no detrimental affect - just annoying, it’s not a concern for me...Yet

[chuck92308]

I have a 2022 same problem. In fact on my way to Bass Pro today for this plus Also watch for misadjusted tail gate latches that put too much pressure on the bed causing it to crack.

[Randy K]

I have a 2000 800SX that tan an issue with latch mount and bed cracked. It happened during the first year. Seem light the sun made it expand then contract which weaken it. Took 3 months to get replaced under warranty.