Update on RTV900

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Downunder

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Hi from Downunder,</P>


I have been off line for a while (getting some work done with the "dream machine" ).</P>


Read some of the latest posts. Still great information. Thought I would give an update after 35 hours on the clock. Use it mainly in Medium range 2WD even on very steep hills unless with a load.</P>


First I am simply deligfhted with the RTV900. But it seems the Australian models may be slightly different?</P>


First I seem to get 30mph or almost 50kph on flat or slight down hill with out too much trouble (we don't have speed restrictions on ours in Australia). 25mph or 40kph is just normal.</P>


The Aussie model has an excellent side mirror attached to the turn signal light. I bought another one for the other side so I can back OK and also fitted a large non standard one in the cab. Rear view is now excellent. Little interference from vibrations when moving.</P>


Did notice it seemed to be lacking power the other day and even though I am not in a dusty area I found the standard airfilter quite dusty. Cleaned it up with my pressure air hose and the RTV immediately went much better. My Kubota dealer advised that this is common and to REGULARLY clean the filter, each week or so.</P>


Also checked the spark arrester. It is NOT attached to the back like in the USA. It is hidden inside the Australia models and you have to take the back tail pipe off with two screws to get to it as mentioned by a previous post I think on the 1100. I was told this was made specially for the Australian models. It was half clogged. Tried the RTV without the spark arrester - a big difference even though a little noisier! The only way to remove it would be saw it off with a hack saw. Of course I have not touched it.</P>


I have ordered a high mount airfilter and will pick it up in a couple of weeks when I see my dealer. I have no doubt it will make a significant differenceand I will not have to keep cleaning the airfilter. </P>


As mentioned before the best thing I have done was get a length of industrial rubber about 3-4 mm thick the width of the inside of the tray and about 300mm wide and attached it with some aluminium strips across the rear of the cab onto the existing bolts. It now lies into the tray and stops all the rubbish getting on the engine. When I trip the tray it just lifts up and I just flip it back into the tray when I lower it. </P>


I am interested what other differences there are between the USA and Australian models?</P>


A happy RTV owner.</P>


Downunder</P>


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Welcome back.

Glad to hear the RTV is working well for you!!!

[quote user="Downunder"]But it seems the Australian models may be slightly different?[/quote]
Hmmm, I wonder if you got the UK/European model. I don't know all the differences but they have a "street legal" model that has some accessories. Does yours have a bench seat or individual seating. Not sure, but I think this was the easiest way of identifying the UK street model.
 
Thanks for the report. We're getting our 1100 in a few days. How has the shifting been? Any problems there?

mmolnar
 
mmolnar,</P>


The shifting on our RTV is getting better and better with use. Expecially when the first service was done.... The more it's used, the better it gets. Think most comments are made from people who expect the machine to shift like a brand new ( manual shift )pick-up truck . It does not, but you have to look at it this way, this thing is built like a small tractor ( or a tank ). It's tightand has to loosen up a bit. These machines are built tight ~~~~~</P>


The shifting of the RTV's remind me of women, when you first get 'em, they are tight lipped, but the more they are around, the lips loosen up and move like lightning !!!! [li]</P>


<FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><FONT face=JohnHancock>~~~~ Two Guns ~~~~ </FONT></FONT></P>
 
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The shifting of the RTV's remind me of women, when you first get 'em, they are tight lipped, but the more they are around, the lips loosen up and move like lightning !!!! [li]</P>


<FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><FONT face=JohnHancock>~~~~ Two Guns ~~~~ </FONT></FONT></P>


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YEP!</P>
 
Friendly Advise,</P>


Until you High Rise Filter comes in , BE CAREFULL BLOWING OUT YOU FILTER WITH PRESSURED AIR >>>> we've all done it, but don't put the nozzle to close the the filter, you will blow " PIN HOLES " that one cannot see. Which will let dirt / dust find it's way into your engine. Blow it off at a distance. This was told to me from a diesel mechanic years ago !!!</P>


The RTV filters, the position they are from the factory, don't care how much or how little the dusty conditions are around you. That damn filter will get full quick, For the machine forms a vaccum / Vortex of air behind the cab, and that dust just loves to get sucked up in that filter. That's why I stress so much for folks to get that new high intake, for I know , how well I have baby'd mine. and like to had a heart attack when I checked the filter at around 13 hrs.</P>


Spark Arrestors >>>> Newer models are not connected on the end of the pipe. They are in the muffler sector. They also will clog up quick. Don't know about your situation, but I'd remove the damn thing, some people don't like me telling this, but it will drag down the performance of you machine terrible....</P>


<FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><FONT face=JohnHancock>~~~~ Two Guns ~~~~ </FONT></FONT></P>


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Two guns,

Good analogy. I get the picture. My concerns with shifting are mostly related to plowing snow, when you would be going from, say Mid range to reverse quite a bit. Would hate to have to use the shift assist after every run of the plow to get into reverse.

Anyway, when we test drove a new 1100 it seemed to go in and out of gear fairly easily and I'm sure would improve even more with use. Thanks again.

mmolnar
 
After 35 hours mine has loosened up a little but only marginally. I suspect it will take a bit more time.</P>


Downunder</P>
 
Two Guns, thanks for advice.</P>


I have very quickly realised a high mount airfilter is a MUST. Don't know why it did not come with one.</P>


On the spark arrester issue, it does limit performance a lot if not regularly cleaned. I hear you loud and clear and suspect many people will cut it off immediately. Just difficult taking a hack saw to my new baby!</P>


Thanks,</P>


Downunder</P>
 
Downunder, I know 40kph is the same as 25mph. Oh! it just sounds so much faster. Happy RTVen down under. Does it keep up with the Roos?
 
ez chair,</P>


The roos on our place get quite large 5+ feet tall and 100+lbs, can easily clear a 4-5ft fence at 30mph. And we have lots of them. Good news is the horn on the RTV scares the hell out of them!</P>


Downunder</P>
 
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