HARNESS "STAYS"

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2008-10-19 15:32:24

One of my complaints after installing the SIMPSON 5 point harness set up on my RZR was how they would slide back and forth on the harness bar. I put a little thought into a fix for this and came up with a few ideas. The following is what I chose to do on my RZR and not only does it look good it serves its purpose very well and is very cost effective.

You can pick these up at your local hardware store. They come in different depths and lengths.

This is the length I chose for the size of harness that I run.

Holding a tape measure on the roll cage like below measure over 3" and mark - This is where your first hole for your first harness stay will be located.

Next, holding the tape measure in the same location measure over 14" and mark - This is where your 1st hole for your 2nd harness stay will be located.

Hold up your harness stay to the location of your 1st mark. Have the 2nd hole toward the middle of the machine away from your mark. Place harness stay on the tube toward the bottom and mark both holes (I used a sharpie). Repeat for the 2nd one that you marked at 14" with the second hole away from your mark toward the midde of your machine. Mark holes.

With a punch or a nail, tap on your marks to create a indent to keep your screws from slipping off of the tube.

Self tappers like below work great.

Install harness stays with the self tappers. Should look like this when done.

With harness installed.

Repeat for the other side. Using the same measurements noted above.

THE RESULTS WILL BE A NICE CLEAN LOOK. No more sloppy harnesses!

I used this same process on a stock RZR cage as well as my new FERG FAB cage.

-JARED

RedMan · 2008-10-21 19:02:24

Nice work!

But I was assured by many people on another forum that this was not happening to me so I stopped believing my own eyes.

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2008-10-21 20:24:51

But I was assured by many people on another forum that this was not happening to me so I stopped believing my own eyes.

That hit me as quite funny tonight! They do move around~ and all those "other people" are in denial. Remember to always trust yourself!

sandahauler · 2008-10-21 20:54:47

great idea/fix

mbroyles · 2008-10-22 03:02:45

Great solution and thanks for the awesome step-by-step!

Badley · 2008-10-22 09:35:34

Nice! Great step by step writeup! That should keep the harness in place when you roll (Sorry Jared - couldn't resist )

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2008-10-22 22:10:00

Thank You for the kind words guys. Just trying to help.

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2008-10-22 22:45:34

I forgot to post up how I attatched the 5th point "crotch strap" so here goes. I did it a little different on the RZR than the rhino. I used a U bolt that can be purchased at any hardware store. The tube just below the seat is in a good position to mount the 5th point to. It was real easy to do but be careful when drilling the holes on the pass side because of the fuel tank. I put a piece of sheet metal between the tube and the tank while drilling just to be safe. I measured it out to be sure it was in the middle of the seat. A small amount of plastic needs to be cut away. I am very happy with the results.

johnpeq · 2008-10-23 19:50:11

Great Idea, now how have you solved the excess web length issue with the chest straps and the seat straps? I have various sized riders and the excess lengths always get in te way and flop around. I'm usuing rubber bands but they only last a week or two and look lousy,
John

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