Equipment Review

DARK MEAT

TWO GUNS — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:08:53 GMT

Looks like the bear has found my new deer stand.

He just detroyed a feeder full of suppliment & corn. And to top it off, he also included one of our new Cuddeback cameras.

For years, could not figure out why a bear would destroy something that didn't have food in it . Then, after talking to some bear specialist . They said they smell " me " on the camera !!!! Bear will play, bite, destroy anything that has a different scent that doesn't smell natural >>>>

I told them, I glad to know that the bears think I stink !!!!

Now, all I have to do now is wonder if he is going to tear into the new stand sitting just a few yards behind it !!!!

Transmission drain plug

randu2 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:49:20 GMT

I was trying to do my 50 hour service on my RTV 1100 and I ran into a problem with getting the drain plug out of the transmission. What size of allen wrench fits it. I tried a 10 mm and a 3/8 size and they seem a little loose. The drain plug seems to be on there real tight and I don't want to strip it. I have a parts and work shop manual but they do not tell the size. I tried a search through this site but have not come up with any answer. Before I break something, I would like to have the proper size wrench. Thanks

Randy

1140 Cab

rfritz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:55:01 GMT

I am just about to become a first time RTV owner. I am debating between the 1100 and 1140. The A/C in the 1100 would be nice, but not a huge deal to me. The heating system of the 1100 looks like it would be much better than the add on heater in the 1140. I own a sporting clays range and small farm and would be in and out of the cab a lot. I am afraid the doors may be too cumbersome for my use in the summer. If I remove the doors, I might as well get the 1140 as the AC would be useless.

I love the idea of the second seat/additional bed space of the 1140. I definitely want a cab for winter use, but my wife does not like the square look of the 1140 factory cab. I would probably remove the doors in the summer. Does anyone have a photo of the 1140 factory cab with the doors removed. I definitely want a glass windshield and canopy. Does anyone know of a cab that can be used with the Kubota windshield? What about an after market cab with a glass windshield?

I would appreciate any info anyone has to offer.

Remote Start for RTV1100.. Help Please

Highfly1971 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:54:03 GMT

I purchased a remote start for my RTV1100 off of ebay. It works great, but the air or heat does not come on with the machine running until i turn the key on. Is there something that i can do to fix that?

Thanks in Advance

Kevin

The Other White Meat

TWO GUNS — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:33:07 GMT

Yep !!!!

Parking Brake/Back Up Audio Signal?

D&D Farm — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:24:22 GMT

Hey........My land is pretty much hilly but there are a lot of flat spots. I learned when parking, MANY years ago, to very seldom use the parking brake. If the driveline will hold it why use some other mechanism, thereby wearing it out, to just do nothing?........Anyway, my wife, partner, helpmate, and "owner" of the RTV insists upon using the parking brake wherever she parks, even in the barn. NO she doesnt do this on the other vehicles. Anyway, when I go to use it I really cannot get in the habit of checking the brake and releasing it. Yes, there is the light down there on the right hand lower dash; but it doesnt catch my eye or attention.

Sooooo..........is anybody aware of a simple plug in audio beeper type device that I can plug in series with the parking brake. Would really like to be able to just plug it in down there with the idiot light............anyway.......thanks guys.........Dennis

THANK YOU !!!!

TWO GUNS — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:58:43 GMT

Happy Veterans Day ~~~

To all of you Vets, THANKS & GOD BLESS YOU !!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Two Guns

RTV 500 windshield

PWalker — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:31:59 GMT

has anybody made a windshield out of Lexan or plexiglass?I am looking to add a windshield but dont want to spend the 300.00 to do it.Just curious about how the lexan handled the bend of the front frame.

Which RTV900 do I have?

westbrooklawn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:59:57 GMT

Just bought a used RTV 900... a 2008 model, sold new in April 2009, with 64 hours on it now. It looks like brand new... has the plastic hardtop, power dump bed, and release valve (transmission?) next to the 12 volt accessory outlet. Now as I read about the RTV900, I get the impression there are different RTV900 models... worksite, recreation, etc. How do I know which one I have? The seller didn't have the owner's manuals at his house when I picked the RTV up... they were at another location (a mobile home he owned) and he said he would mail them to me when he got around there to get them.

6.5 fisher plow on rtv

zenchal26 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:58:26 GMT

I want to fab a fisher 6.5 minute mount to my rtv think there will be any issues with weight?

Windshield Plugs NEEDED

TWO GUNS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:11:45 GMT

There is somebody here on this site that has installed a windshield wiper kit.

To do so, you have to remove two plastic plugs in the glass windshield ( or four if you put in two ) . My question is, do you still have them plugs. If so, I would like to buy them from you please., my plugs are gone ......

Don't have a windshield kit on mine, so I would like to replace the plugs >>>>

with all thanks,

two guns >>>>>

Bearack Obearma?

Onfoot — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:45:01 GMT

Can't resist sharing this just received from my sister in CA:

The photo below captures a disturbing trend that is beginning to affect U.S. wildlife.

Animals that were formerly self-sufficient are now showing signs of belonging to the Democratic Party... as they have apparently learned to just sit and wait for the government to step in and provide for their care and sustenance. This is a black bear, whom park rangers have nicknamed Bearack Obearma, waiting for his stimulus check in Montana.

Puking Coolant

Charles — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:08:51 GMT

Well, my RTV 900 has always smelled of coolant whenever I've tried to use it for much more than running down to the end of the driveway for the mail, but it's always just been smell, not any actual coolant. Since I have always heard the fan running when this is happening, there isn't ever anything covering or otherwise obstructing the radiator and the fluid levels are all good I never worried about the degasing because honestly... there was nothing I could do about it without redesigning the thing, like most other issues with the vehicle.

But now it's puking coolant out the radiator spill port up under the seat whenever you drive it for more than a couple minutes. Fan is running, coolant level is fine, yada yada yada. What's the deal? Just another one of those precious little wonders I'm suppost to "learn to love" like everything else, or is there something I can actually do to fix it?

Common problem? Yes? No?

Tommy? You seem to have all the answers, what's the deal?

hard side doors

rzoommer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:35:28 GMT

does anyone know if you can buy after market doors that are solid instead of the soft sided.

I have a top and Kubota front glass and I would like to put some doors the wont tear with heavy brush

I would even look at some used doors

I also might be interested in a wheel and tire for a spare

thanks

bdk

kubota L2900 4 wheel drive

justadawg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:37:39 GMT

can anyone here tell me what loan value on 2006 kubota L2900,4 wheel drive,no loader ,has only 15 hours of use,,new condition,,looks brand new,been in garage whole life,,thanks for any help,,or info how to find,,

Rear bumper for RTV 900

DocGP — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:18:24 GMT

Been tossing around an idea for a bumper on my RTV 900. I have an older model with the 1.25 hitch. Has anyone tried making and mounting a bumper into the tow hitch? I am planning a run into the Colorado mountains and wonder if it would be worth it to make something to protect the hydraulic fluid tank. Not planning on rock crawling, but you know how murphy shows his ugly head!!

Just a thought.

Doc

winch not working

hammerhead — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:28 GMT

Hi everyone.. it has been some time since I was here.

I went to use my winch for the first time in some time. I clicked to freespool, pulled the line out. Hooked it to the tree I was going to move, and then tried to re-engage it, and I could not.....!!

As I said it has not been used in some time. but it has never been underwater.. not even close. Any idea's?

I have searched the forum and not found anything. My winch is a Warn XT30. It is perhaps 1 1/2 years old.

thanks

glenn

INSTALL A HEATER IN A KUBOTA 900 UTV

fdharley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:08:56 GMT

HAS ANYBODY INSTALLED A HEATER IN THERE KUBOTA 900 UTV, IF SO WHAT BRAND

Steering noise on RTV 500

PWalker — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:59:34 GMT

At low spped I have a noise,a rubbing type sound,comiing from my steering.Its only when I am making slow speed turns or direction changes.I have taken the steering wheel off and applied grease as well as WD 40 the entire shaft and joint.Has anybody else noticed this?If so how did you correct it?Its more of an annoyance than anything else.

RTV Gas Guage notworking in cold

DougK — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:07:08 GMT

Has anyone had problems with the gas guage notworkingin cooler weather (60degrees or colder)?

When the temp drops below 60 degrees the gas guage does not function, when the temperature warms up the gauge warms up.

Thanks

Doug

New Guy with a question?

tony3542 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:38:04 GMT

Two guns pointed me over here from another post.Quick History:Bought 2005 RTV 900(318 hrs.) last week at auction.In going over the unit the only thing thats not working is the temp gauge.I'm not sure if the cooling fan is working,its been cool here in Tennessee.I've checked fuses and plug in connectors.I'm not a expert mochanic but can but most of the time get it going.I'm trying to fix it myself and save a trip to the dealer $$$$$.

At 70 degrees how long would it run for the fan to cycle?As two guns told me in at another I plan on getting a different temp gauge.

Thanks,

tony3542

Life expectancy of the Kubota 3 cyl engine

Captain — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:33:26 GMT

Anyone have an idea just how long one of these engines will last before needing to overhaul? Bordercollie's is 2900+. I am looking at a Miller Bobcat with a 1400hr Kubota engine. Of course, routine service is the key to good service from any engine.

LIfe is Good !!!

TWO GUNS — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:50:25 GMT

This is deer management is all about !!!!

This is a great year !!!! Have really healthy heard of deer. Have so many twins, seen triplets, and was lucky enough to see a doe this year with four little ones ......

Click on picture to enlarge photo ~~~~

.......... two guns

whasss 4 dinner?

tommy 20/69 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:41:21 GMT

so what did everyone eat for dinner tonight?i made me some shrimp/chicken kabobs.sprinkled them wit some old bay seasoning and lemon and pepper too and put them on my grill.

Uncle Sam now wants to regulate side by side 4 wheelers...

doggman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:35:56 GMT

I'm not a regulation or authority kind of guy - instead I favor good common sense, Bill of RIghts, and collaboration. Now the government wants to rule the world of our UTVs... Just imagine your RTV as an OPV ( Obama Pelosi Vehicle).

http://www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/FOIA/FOIA10/brief/offhighway.pdf- 2512.6KB (Notice of proposed rulemaking. You will have to cut and paste since the HTML insert app doesn't seem to work.)