Recent content by FTG-05

I bought my Sidekick almost 2 years ago this May. When I got it, the first thing I did was swap out the 25" OEM tires and replaced them with the 26" ITP Blackwater Evolutions that were on my old RTV-900. Pic of the 25" EOM tires vs. 26" ITP Blackwaters: ITPs: One of my new hobby's in the...

27 minutes: When is the money shot? ETA: around 18:45.

Yes, but I don't follow the regulations. I run about 10-15 miles of rural 1 1/2-2 lane roads around here picking roadside trash (forking litterbugs!!!! :mad:). The downside: ITP Blackwater Evolutions don't last long on asphalt. My front tires are going to need replacement next summer. :(

I used my XG850 to carry my Northstar generator so I could use my demo hammer to drive some fence posts. Putting the genset in the bed using my lift; the generator weighs around 175 lbs +/-. On site and ready to pound another one in: I use the ladder to stand on the bed so I can get the...

Any updates for the thread - it's starting to get chilly outside.

All the work I had done was under warranty, so getting any information about what they did to fix the issues was like pulling teeth. For the throttle issue, apparently all they did was take it apart and clean and lube it - no new parts whatsoever. I've driven it a bit but not in a mode where...

My serial number is 25XXX, I wonder if this is what they'll install in mine.

Hire the professionals:

Like the title says; I want to get a Fumoto valve to replace the engine oil drain plug. https://www.fumotousa.com/

At the time, I didn't want to fool with another battery or a charger for it. It was a mistake. :(

My farm fuel tank trailer. 105 gallon diesel fuel tank on the front; 50 gallon unleaded fuel in the back. Diesel tank has a 120 vac Fill-rite fuel pump; gas tank has a GPI manual, which works surprisingly well. Both have 10-20 micron water trap fuel filters. Thanks Molly for...

Checked out OK. We spent m ore time talking about blacksmithing and knife making than we did on the RTV. I did however, find a hole in my belt transmission cover! :( Messicks = $65 for the cover. :(

H&R is supposed to be here this morning to check my RTV. Has anyone ever heard of a dealer going out to their customers place for recall?

I got a letter from Kubota about this safety recall. Then got an e-mail from my local dealer saying they tried to call me. That's three different ways they have tried to contact me. I'm on the list for them to come out to my place so they can see if my unit is affected by the recall issue...

RTV-XG850 Utility Vehicles Recall Alert And Mandatory Safety Campaign Name of Product: RTV-XG850 “Sidekick” Utility Vehicles Hazard: The utility vehicle’s steering shaft can shear at or near the electric power steering housing, and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing an injury...