Hit head on ROP support

[BobRip]

Today while crossing the creek too fast to keep from getting stuck I bumped my head on the ROP support post. I have done this before and figured I would do something. I wrapped some of the black foam pipe insulation around the area where I hit my head. I then tie wrapped them in place. Does this seem like a decent fix? Has anyone else done this? Is there a better solution?

 

[bearcreek paul]

That or a helmet.

 

[creekbend]

Certainly sounds like a good idea to me. The most important thing is that it works for you.:thumbsup:

 

[woodlandfarms]

I did this. But I glued on pipe wrap. Saved me a number of times BUT I run in trees and the limbs have torn it off bunches I'd times.

 

[KentT]

I did this. But I glued on pipe wrap. Saved me a number of times BUT I run in trees and the limbs have torn it off bunches I'd times.

Same here... I couldn't keep the pipe wrap on it.

I did find find some old automotive door edge trim that I'd picked up somewhere over the years that I've been successful in keeping on the sharp edges of the ROPS canopy, not the supports. This trim, originally intended to use on the edges of metal door panels has metal clasps embedded in the vinyl material. It's only about 1/2 inch in diameter, and not as soft as the foam, but I've been successful in keeping it on the edges. I've snagged it an pulled it loose a time or two, but a rubber mallet or something similar will put it back on...

Meanwhile, it's enough protection to prevent cutting my forehead when I bang it on the edges...

 

[Egon]

Use a climbing helmet. Comes in handy for falling limbs and such stuff also.:thumbsup:

They are light, cool and protect the Pate from Sunburn.

 

[woodlandfarms]

If you are smart and bought a pt you have no fear of falling objects. The fops have a heavy metal sunshade that has saved my bacon at least twice.

 

[BobRip]

Certainly sounds like a good idea to me. The most important thing is that it works for you.:thumbsup:

I have not test it yet, just installed it. Has anyone bumped their head on the foam rubber?

 

[BobRip]

I did this. But I glued on pipe wrap. Saved me a number of times BUT I run in trees and the limbs have torn it off bunches I'd times.

Did you also use tie wraps?

 

[cqaigy2]

i've pretty much tear everything off too. I wear a hat and it keeps me from cutting my head on the edges.

Maybe duct tape would work better.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Yes, I did use pipe wrap. Wrapped it around the edges using the split and gorilla glued it.

Like I said, trees have gotten it and after the 1st couple of weeks I figured out to bend down a bit. i am sorry, this sounded condescending. What I really want to say i that I think my tractor ROPS is higher than the 425. I look at pictures and I think I have more head clearance or I am really short compared to you guys (5' 9")

 

[Red Zebra]

+1 on the automotive door edge trim. It covers the sharp edge nicely.

 

[MossRoad]

Today while crossing the creek too fast to keep from getting stuck I bumped my head on the ROP support post. I have done this before and figured I would do something. I wrapped some of the black foam pipe insulation around the area where I hit my head. I then tie wrapped them in place. Does this seem like a decent fix? Has anyone else done this? Is there a better solution?

That must have been some jolt!

I've banged my noggin on the edge of the canopy just a couple times (aversion therapy). I think I hit the ROPS bar once. That's one of the things about the PT425 seat that bothers me. It can tip forward with you belted into it. I have wondered about pinning it in place from time to time.