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Looks like the activity level has dropped off, everybody must be out riding and not posting.:17875:

Got rid of my little RTV 500 and picked up a new John Deere 825i today....the Kubota served me well for a couple years but it was time for something that had a little more utility to it...the 825i is much better for trails...it has a better suspension and it's considerably faster. I've got no...

I'm not sure if it was just on my end but everytime I tried to visit the site I got redirected to Net Boat Talk instead of Net Tractor Talk :confused2: I like to stop in each day and check out what's new even when I don't have a lot to post.

I was glancing over my RTV 500's rear suspension yesterday and I started wondering about lifting the rear of the buggy. Is there any reason not to just put a longer strut assembly in it? From what I could see it looked like it was just a trailing type suspension, it's allowed to droop until...

I recently ordered an American Eagle V-Force plow for my RTV 500 and got it in yesterday afternoon just before I had to leave for work.....got out of work this morning and had to pull it out to take a peek. Dang that is one heavy duty little plow, I had good luck with my Eagle 60" country...

I finally got around to fixing my squeaking steering wheel on the RTV 500...I popped the steering wheel nut cover, took the nut off with my fingers...it wasn't even snug:bonk: and then I pulled it right out. After the wheel was off I pulled the rubber bushing and sprayed the inside and...

Anybody know of an easy way to test the alternator on a RTV 500? I've gone to start my 500 a few times now and had to get a battery jump box to get it to kick over. I know the winch draws alot of power and I could just be running it down but I want to be certain my alternator is OK while it's...

Has anyone successfully installed tire chains on a RTV 500? I picked up some ICC Super Diamond ATV chains but I'm running into interference problems in front with the strut housing and in the rear with the parking brake cable.:cuss:

Has anyone tried 25" tires on their RTV 500? I want to put a nice mud tire on my RTV 500 but all the tires I've seen that I would like to purchase are 25", 26" , or 27" tires.... I wasn't sure if anybody on the board had first hand experience with the larger 25" tires or not on a 500.

Ok what's the fix for the squeak in the steering wheel on the RTV 500s? I've heard several that do it but mine was a nice quiet ride and I want that back. :angry3:

Has anyone here with a RTV 500 put on larger than stock tires? If so how do you like them and how big did you fit? Did you install a lift kit? I would like a whisker more ground clearance and a more aggressive tire on my buggy but I'm not sure what fits and where the line is drawn on power...

I went ahead and installed my LED strobe light kit with 3M Red Double sided tape. Here's a quick video of the lights in action (Just click the pic to start the video) Here's a few pics of the lights installed Front view Front light from the inside of the buggy Side light using "O- clamps"...

Ok, maybe not bling but since I used LEDs I'll call it bling anyway :laugh: I decided to put a couple Bluewater LEDs in my Kubota RTV to make up for the lack of lighting from the factory, the only light on the entire dash is the temp gauge....as RTV operators know with factory lighting you...

I got my plow all installed, my strobe lights are hooked up and my RTV 500 is all fueled up and waiting. Where's the snow?:letitsnow: I can't wait to try this little buggy out pushing some snow around, it should be pretty good at plowing.:brows:

Anyone have LED strobes hooked up on their RTV for plowing? I've got a 6 pack of 22 led amber strobes but I'm not positive where it would be best to mount them... Anyone have any hooked up? Got pics? :letitsnow:

I figured I'd give a little follow up on the American Eagle plow I bought for my RTV 500. I put it on today, it was quick and easy to install. 4 bolts on the front of the RTV 500 where your winch roller fairlead bolts up and you drill 4 bolts underneath the buggy to put the additional 4- 3/8"...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kubota-UTV-72-American-Eagle-Snow-Plow-System-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439f9b7616QQitemZ290440574486QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories The factory plow for the RTV 500 is upwards of $1500 for the blade and HD struts so I started searching for a cheaper...

In case you have ever wondered whether or not a brush grubber was worth the $$ or not they are. I tried a couple varieties of brush grubber products from Harbor Freight and they worked great. With my little buggy in 4 wheel drive with the differential locked it pulled the stumps root and all...

I bought a new RTV 500 last March and so far the only huge short coming I see is the lack of storage. I'm looking for ideas, if anyone came up with some good ones please post them up...pics would be great too :tiphat:

So this is where all the other RTV owners are hiding:hide: It doesn't seem like a lot of forums have much info on the RTV but I think I've found the spot that does. I've got a RTV 500 myself and really like it so far, seems to take whatever you dish it. Just figured I'd pop in and say hi :wave: