I will post pics in the coming week about this very topic. The SKI-DOO will fit but a Special adapter is necessary from, Up North Technologies Inc., Up North Technologies, Inc. Designer and manufacturer of powersports accessories.
The 1/8" plate is called the ATV-1 LINQ ADAPTER BRACKET KIT. Mine arrived today and I'm awaiting the SKI-DOO tank, I'll post pics soon! SALUTE!

http://www.upnorthtechnologies.com/products.html
http://www.upnorthtechnologies.com/pdf/atv_1_linq_adapter_bracket.pdf

 

Thanks. That would be great if you could post a couple of pictures.



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Did this to my XMR works great.

 

ive seen one on a back rack- no adapter. They drilled holes in the rack for the 4 bolts which hold them 2 black brackets in the picture. Looked nice and was sturdy but used up almost all the rack space and then your rack isn't flat anymore unless u unbolt the brackets when not using it.

 

Chippy, interesting mod... Got a question for you however The XMR doesn't regulate heat very well through the factory radiator relocate due to the fact that BRP didn't cut a hole through the hood for the fan that sits 1/8" to 1/4" tops at the front over the factory Outlander hood, So my question to you, does your XMR get/run extremely hot. The R&D mishap with the rad relocate created a serious lack there of heat exchange and now you have blocked the incoming air so I'm guessing your XMR runs considerably hotter than most other Outlanders. Just a thought, not knocking your ingenuity, I'm just looking out for your $15k when that snow melts. SALUTE!

Kraker, the great thing about using an adapter is it comes off in about 15 seconds with a drill or less than a 2 minutes with a screw driver for those trips where more tools/gear/toys and less fuel is necessary . I'll post pics this weekend as the tank is scheduled to be here Friday. The adapter bolts directly to the factory LinQ Rack with four longer screws so it's a breeze to install and can be modified to be a quick release system. I will install the system as designed first then as a quick connect for those looking to still utilize the rack for other purposes. SALUTE!

 

seems redundant to me. A bracket to hold your bracket. Four bolts either way.

 

After you buy everything it seems like this is a more expensive route to go verse the Rotopax cans. What is the benefit using the Ski Doo can?

 

TacoMan, we've had issues with the RotoPax cans in the past and that's the only reason we're giving this set-up a go. The benefit to trying this set up for us is the SKI-DOO mod also offers multiple other options for bags and other BRP equipment not offered in the Outlander line up. SALUTE!

 

Common, I have done heat measurements and found there was no difference in running temps with the can on or off. The can mounts with space between it and the rad as well the can's shape at speed actually funnels air down into the rad.
The rad also sucks air and the can never has become hot.
Thanks for trying to look out for someone but there's no downside to putting the can on the rad.

 

Chippy, like I said brother, no disrespect. I am not hear to argue but I will tell you this, in Alberta, CA there may not be any side affects to mounting the PLASTIC tank to your radiator but down here in the DIRTY DIRTY......that's a different story. If someone from here or further south were to use your method they might as well throw a match to it before leaving the house.

We see temperatures in the summer between 70-115 degrees and further South you go 120-125 happen. With those temps and pinning throttles, water splashed during mudding creates steam and that steam can cause third degree burns and IT WILL MELT PLASTIC fast if you get stuck and the radiator becomes stationary due to no forward momentum and the steam spews upward rapidly. So the only reason I said anything at all was that off chance someone down here in the DIRTY DIRTY thought that looked like a great spot as well not knowing and understanding how Cool looking, can turn into melted and or BURNT to the grown real fast, at worst someone getting seriously injured due to a melted leaking gas tank that ignites off the front cylinders exhaust. :smilietwocents:

 

Buddy no arguing here but I've rode the machine in 90F here and it only gets warm to the touch if your going slow or at idle. Maybe in 120F it might get a fair bit warmer but I'm sure as heck not worried about it with the temps up here. Most the time when that hot we ride the G23 on the lake.

 

Cox13856, Okay I've got good news and bad news! The Up North Technologies Modification Plate to install the Ski-Doo tank is perfection, for a single rider set-up. However if you're a Two-UP rider the rear seat will not, WILL-NOT latch (SIMPLE FIX). I am currently awaiting my 4" LINQ Rack to arrive Monday and then I will Modify the Modification to except both the rack and a Two-Up situation and then re-post pics. New parts install pictures and conversions at link below or for issues with link google ARMUSVETS

https://www.facebook.com/pg/armusvets/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1307875559291660

Hope this helps, as is this modification takes roughly 10 minutes max to install. I will after the install completion of all components factory and otherwise, then modify this entire set-up to be a quick LINQ cam install system for those who require full back rack cargo capabilities from time to time, as we here at ARMUSVETS will need for work. SALUTE!

 

THIS INFORMATION IS SOLELY BASED ON THE TANK IN QUESTION (originally questioned and pictured by Cox13856) AND NO OTHER SKI-DOO CONPONENTS, there are many other items and one other tank that I'm aware of but I'm only basing my findings on the above tank.

Okay, it is confirmed, the UP NORTH TECHNOLOGIES adapter plate is a go/no go, win/failure. I contacted Ken @ UNT by email Saturday and again today with the new Intel, informing them of the issues but it's only Monday so we'll see if he contacts me back.

ISSUES; The Plate is a go if you're only wanting to use it as a stand alone system. It will only work as a one rider and without any form of extended racking, BRP's 4" or 6" LiNQ extensions.

For the plate to work with the extensions it would require moving the SKI-DOO mounts forward AND clearancing/notching the rear area that meets the racks rear connections to the LiNQ rack on the Outlander. If the spacers were 1/4" taller this would not be an issue but it's going to be one or the other, Clearance/notch the plate or make the four spacers a 1/4" taller.

As for the Two-up situation it would require the SKI-DOO mounting perches to be moved rearward, this is simple but if you're ever wanting to do anything else with the rack not so much.

As for riding two-up and having extension racks....well lets just say it's an absolute failure! For this modification plate/adapter to even work in this manner it will require a very interesting approach. You would have to either raise the front located behind the seat 45 degrees and make spacers front and rear with 45 degree cuts for the bottom of the plate and a small 45 degree one for the top to alien the mounting hardware thus not to bind anything or create a very ugly finished product. Or raise the entire plate and move it rearward which then the mounting holes for the existing BRP LiNQ rack mounting holes will no longer line up and make the entire plate pointless because you're now drilling into your factory rack which completely goes against the purchase entirely.

Finally, if you're only looking to use it as a single rider and without using anything else BRP offers in either the BRP Outlander or SKI-DOO equipment line-ups then you're a GO but in reality if there is ever a chance you're going to Two-up or utilize your rack for anything else this modification is pointless and a waste of $99.00, period!

Hope this helps, SALUTE!

 

As for the BRP Can, I can say this, they are super strong, user friendly and built to last. I have yet to take it off road but look forward to this style set up. It will take time to see whether or not BRP has a superior or inferior product vs RotoPax.
My sole intention was to install the UNT plate so to not have to mount/drill directly into my LiNQ rack for optional changes in set-up but I'm visiting the drawing boards now for other options in mounting BRP's can. Headed to Hatfield McCoy in April (ROCK HOUSE) it's a beast and equipment takes a beating if not secured properly or least secured in a manner that ensures little to no movement! SALUTE!