How do you strap down your RTV for transport?

Another often forgotten item I just thought of, & don't remember if it was covered earlier in this thread..is wheel bearings.
If you haven't packed them in a while & don't have time to, keep check on 'em in case they start getting hot. They go out it could cause a real big mess, and/or headache.
 
Another good point Red, and being a boater I am especially aware of wheel bearings. Those trailers we dunk in the water every weekend get your attention real quick if they go out. While I don't believe wheel bearings were mentioned in this thread, I did repack the wheel bearings last October. So I should be good to go with them.
Thanks for the thought. :tiphat:
 
Well, quit talking about it Doc and just go get the thing. :)

Before you leave, can you tell us how many grand you've left us for accessories? We need a little time for scheming.
 
Hey hey, I'm ready to go on my way. Leaving tomorrow after working 1/2 day.

As for how many grand I have left. :yum: You are funny. I'm in the hole 1 grand plus it's Christmas time. Accessories will have to wait until spring.
 
Doc,at least that will give us time so we can be making a list of things we'd like, I mean you would like. You have a good trip and God be with you on this exciting journey and keep you safe. :harley: bordercollie
 
Hey 13 is my lucky number. So no problem there. We did one leg of the trip on the 13th.

Now, how do you properly start the RTV? I turned the key but did not see the coil thingy light up like my tractor does. :confused: :yum:
 
Much like my tractor, but I missed the glow coil before the start. Opps. It appears the fuel cap was not on straight and the tank is reading empty. I know it showed 1/2 before we left with it on the trailer. At one of our stops I did see where it looked like some had come out. Seemed the cap was not on straight so at high speeds it must've siphoned the tank. No biggie. I'll get more fuel tomorrow.

Boy does it ever need the coast valve. :eek: (and a stereo and mud flaps and etc. :yum:)
 
LOL Glad you have it and are getting it home OK so far.Personally since Ive owned my RTV i really like the idea of not having to use the brake 99.9/10s of the time.Id be lost or would crash it if it didnt auto break lol.Enjoy the new toy and most of all stay safe.
 
You don't need a coast valve. I have the magic directions to adjust it. Will email them to you when you are ready.
 
I just saw a thread that mentioned that. :thumb:
I need detailed instructions for sure.
Email away. Thanks Bill!!!!!!!!!
 
doc glad you made it home with no problems that fuel gauge will stick every now and then probly the long trailer ride has got it stuck.the reason the fuel sloshed out is i have the rubber washer that goes inside the fuel cap in my lunchbox in a sandwich bag i took it to work to cut another one just like it.that cap has always been hard to get on and off so i thought if i made the seal thicker i would not have to tighten it as tight sorry bout that i will put it in the envelope with the manuel.i hope that you are happy with the bike and get years of good service out of it.
 
Congrats Doc!

I'd ride it awhile before adjusting or installing the coast valve. You'll get used to feathering off the gas so it's not abrupt. Being the way it is, it's also great for holding your RTV in place when you stop. I can be driving down a steep hill and when I let off the pedal, the RTV will stay in place without touching any brake. Once you change it, every time you hop off the RTV, you'll probably be needing to set the emer brake.
 
Thanks JT. I appreciate that. :thumb:
I had it out running around yesterday. Getting better control of the stopping ...at least not throwing us on our nose if I let off the gas easy. I topped off the fuel and could not even get all 5 gallons in. Probably got 4.5 gallons in.
How big are these fuel tanks? The gauge does read full now ...I just did not want to chance running it out of fuel. That is not a good thing to do with a diesel. :eek:

Tried a steep but little hill in our yard in Med. No problem. Tried another hill in our woods, same grade but longer. It could not make it up that longer hill in Med. I could not shift to low. Had to turn off, shift to neutral to start and then right into low. That worked.

JT, do you know if the spark arrestor is still on this RTV? I'm not sure where they put them in the 06 model but I do not see one at the end of the muffler, so maybe it was already removed.
 
Doc, I have a double washer on my fuel cap and that ended my fuel slop problem and does make it easier to get on and off. A little strap wrench is a handy thing if you have problems with it to get off. Yours is the same age as mine and Zoomer's and you will get a feel for the hydro pedal on the hill. A hand throttle would be nice to keep the rpm and pump running faster. That way the foot pedal will only be working the hydro similar to the tractor setup.
 
Doc - when it couldn't make it up that hill in M, did you back off the pedal to about the 1/2 way mark? That kicks in the aux pump and gives more power.

Instead of turning it off, just apply the emergency brake pretty hard and wait a few seconds. You can then change gears. Between the brake holding the RTV and the few second lag, it takes the pressure off the hydraulics so you can shift.

I believe the fuel tank is about 8 gallons. Like Muley said, have a strap wrench.
 
generally backing off on the throttle will give it more power as the pump catches up.Anoother trick is while backing off slowly apply the brake and it seems to kick the power in .Ive also learned when in 4 wd if you are getting bogged down by applying the brake lightly sends traction to the wheel that dosnt spin.I sure wish they would have added the lock option to the front differential on these things.
 
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