Recent content by micpib1

My 500 will crawl up most any hill, the longer the hill, the slower it goes... think tractor, not ATV/UTV. JH

Dixiedog, why the 825i vs some of the others, I am ready to make the change. JH

I use the 2" ratchet style and they have never failed, the 1" "motorcycle" non ratchet seem to work loose. JH

Yes, I am backing off on the throttle a little and then I can manipulate the throttle for a little more RPMs and power. Without the servo adjustment, I would just continue letting up on the throttle and just running out of power until I was at a brisk walking speed, it was like trying to pull...

Today, I backed my servo adjustment screw out a total of three and one half a turns, one half a turn at a time. It has made a noticeable difference in my uphill power, downhill power and speed has remained the same (ha-ha). I tested after every half turn on the same hill each time, I can now...

Before you buy the 500, make sure it will do what you really want it to do, hey maybe you could buy mine, I have 45 hours on it, haha. JH

Is this like admitting that the RTV 500 Drivetrain is not working so well (see my Servo Adjustment Thread)? JH

Today, I did my 50 hour service, both transmission filters looked like new on the inside and the fluid looked just like the new Super UDT that I poured in. The engine oil was a little dirty, but I was impressed on just how clean it actually was, the oil filter did have just a little staining on...

Thanks for the ideas, I will report back. JH

I have 45 hours on my RTV500 and will be doing my 50 hour service soon, if I don’t scrap it first. I know this whole thing sounds a little redneck, but, on a hill, my RTV500 will not “downshift”, as it runs out of power, I just continue to release the throttle-servo controller until I am down...

Is there anywhere I can purchase a pressure gauge or testing system to fine tune the “transmission” on my RTV500, I just cannot seem to find the “sweet spot”? JH

The beach shot was taken at Samoa Dunes near Eureka, CA. JH

I removed the factory seat and traced the size onto a 1/2" piece of plywood and then took it in to a local lady for covering, she used a color that matched kubota gray, you could use whatever looks best to you. I mounted it with the existing holes and lag screws. JH

I needed just a little more room between the steering wheel and the back of the seat, so I had a piece of 1/2 plywood covered with some 1” thick padding and vinyl upholstery covering to replace the factory back bolster. I have found it to be much more comfortable than the thicker factory...

Soooo, what plow did you go with, I have been considering adding one to my 500 and do you need to chain up when plowing? JH