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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:04:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:07:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome. 
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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:09:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MadMonkey]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome. To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:13:15 PM EDT
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I have a 15 year old Kawasaki mule. Have never done shit to it but change the oil when it gets dark. Still runs like a champ. I think I have around 3000 hours of drive time on it
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Posted: 5/9/2024 3:16:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? i'm a pretty big fan of my 4-seat rzr |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 4:11:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome. To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? Go be poor elsewhere. lol. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 7:26:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome  They need to bring this back and put at least a 600 in it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 7:54:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By MadMonkey: I'd be way more interested in a UTV if they looked cooler instead of like dune buggies with Down's syndrome. To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? 
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Posted: 5/9/2024 8:06:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? A lot of folks do obviously. To me they just look But I'm a weirdo. Weight my response accordingly. |
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Posted: 5/9/2024 8:30:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MadMonkey]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner: A lot of folks do obviously. To me they just look But I'm a weirdo. Weight my response accordingly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner: Originally Posted By MadMonkey: To clarify, I'm talking about the "sporty" ones, not the industrial types which look perfectly fine. Are you telling me people actually find these things attractive? A lot of folks do obviously. To me they just look But I'm a weirdo. Weight my response accordingly. I'm weird too I guess. To me UTVs are something annoying kids drive around my neighborhood Maybe it's just because I grew up with stuff like the Banshee and Raptor.  Attached File Attached FileThat being said, I've driven Kawasaki Mules extensively in several countries and I will say they generally didn't have a ton of issues, even when they were beat to hell with limited maintenance. Rangers, I wasn't terribly impressed with... they seem like rattletraps. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:47:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: deuce_22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: I'm weird too I guess. To me UTVs are something annoying kids drive around my neighborhood Maybe it's just because I grew up with stuff like the Banshee and Raptor. Maybe most of us did too. Nothing annoying about a 2-cyl double-piped 2-stroke ripping around your neighborhood. Now that we are older we may prefer to have a heater and radio and steering wheel and 360 degree lighting and be able to legally operate on a paved road. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:37:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MadMonkey: I'm weird too I guess. Banshees are fun, I certainly loved mine, but they're a lame, 1 trick pony compared to a sporty SxS. Of course, you wouldn't know that because 200hp, 18" of wheel travel and seats that won't compress your spine doesn't appeal to you. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:10:04 PM EDT
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Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:21:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not. It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:26:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Earl_Basset: They need to bring this back and put at least a 600 in it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/133760/1000000332_jpg-3209864.JPG My neighbors had one of those and I always told them if they decide to sell it I would take it. They dumped it without asking me, now they go for $8K in very clean condition.
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:30:47 PM EDT
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I've been going back and forth on KRX vs RMAX for a while.
I think I'm leaning towards KRX right now. Next week might be different
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:41:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not. It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature Interesting. Link to Kawi vid? @mississippiflush |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:41:32 PM EDT
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slight hijack - does anyone make a decently-powered & reliable ATV for small people (wife, 5'2") that's not totally "kid-ified"? As in not a 50/90/110/125.
It needs to fit in a 5' bed (tailgate down ok). Payload limitations negate the ATVs over 700#. |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 3:02:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mikeyb76: slight hijack - does anyone make a decently-powered & reliable ATV for small people (wife, 5'2") that's not totally "kid-ified"? As in not a 50/90/110/125. It needs to fit in a 5' bed (tailgate down ok). Payload limitations negate the ATVs over 700#. Good question. I also have a 5'2" wife who can't really operate our normal size ATVs very well. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 3:10:18 PM EDT
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I live literally in the middle f the Hatfield and McCoy Trail System.
You want to ride with the least amount of hassle and worrying about breakage? Kawasaki KRX 1000 Go fast? Can Am RR or the new Polaris, my buddies work on them more than they ride them though. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 8:40:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JDennis]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Earl_Basset: They need to bring this back and put at least a 600 in it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/133760/1000000332_jpg-3209864.JPG Polaris did. The RS1 Didn't last but 2-3 years...  They are totally a blast to drive and being a single seat, meet most of the width limits of trails with a wide stance. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:32:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Interesting. Link to Kawi vid? @mississippiflush Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not. It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature Interesting. Link to Kawi vid? @mississippiflush Now I can't find it |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:42:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: durtychemist]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Roll bar mounted spare belt kit and fire extinguisher. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_5488_jpeg-3208029.JPG How fast can you pull your fire extinguisher out when the engine below it is on fire? Edit: apparently you attract a lot of gay cops. Are you advertising your sexuality with that sticker? |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 1:39:16 AM EDT
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Lots of neat machines in this thread. I like them all.
I bought a JD because I drive slow, and the only way my wife will go with me is in an enclosed cab with AC.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 1:20:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By durtychemist: How fast can you pull your fire extinguisher out when the engine below it is on fire? Edit: apparently you attract a lot of gay cops. Are you advertising your sexuality with that sticker? I assume the first step would be to dismount. Them are some pretty gay stickers though. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 1:24:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Now I can't find it Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not. It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature Interesting. Link to Kawi vid? @mississippiflush Now I can't find it  Shock Therapy LIVE: Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000 Suspension Geometry |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 1:41:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHe doesn't seem like an idiot, and I appreciate the explanation of something I've been wondering for years. But calling it a "car..." Well at least it's not being refered to as a "bike" or "buggy."
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Posted: 5/14/2024 9:13:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By mississippiflush: Originally Posted By LexDiamonds: Been loving the KRX so far. I think it might have a front camber issue but I'm not sure if 15deg inward tilt is normal or not. It's normal and designed that way. Lots of discussions online about it. Kawi actually put out an informative video on why. It's a feature Interesting. Link to Kawi vid? @mississippiflush Now I can't find it  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEcqcJrxEdoThat one might even be more informative than the one I watched. Either way. The lean is a good thing .... |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 7:07:42 AM EDT
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I now have a Honda Pioneeer 500. Will do 40 mph. Not a fast machine but got it because it is a 50 inch machine with a real transmission and not a belt drive. Perfect for training my sled dogs. Basically a sxs version of the Honda Rancher. We use it for farm, sled dog training and fun riding. Kawasaki mule is a good machine for work but slower and I didn't want another belt machine for the sled dog training.
 Attached FileFor winter use I have the Honda soft doors and a heater. Walker Evans racing shocks and 27 inch tires instead of the stock 24. sun visors and a gun rack above the rear window to carry the rifle for ground hog hunting. Early spring Michigan gravel and off road group ride Rain and low 30s. Doors and heater felt good. Wife would have really been bitching without those.  Attached File |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 8:45:42 AM EDT
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my wife don't need to know about no heater!
what's the point of all those down North Face jackets if it's never cold enough to wear them?! |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 8:55:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Also, I have been told by the GF that whips are a necessary add-on. My understanding is that the mounts and electrical are built in from the factory. What is a good brand? I can see some practical purpose from a visibility perspective I guess. I use 5150 Whips. They are an easy install. I probably wouldn't mess with the electric ones unless you're riding in low light conditions. The electric whips are pretty cool though. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:03:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JDennis: Polaris did. The RS1 Didn't last but 2-3 years... https://utvguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Watermarked22018-03-28-0723-scaled.jpg They are totally a blast to drive and being a single seat, meet most of the width limits of trails with a wide stance. We called ours the Death Machine.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:05:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By durtychemist: How fast can you pull your fire extinguisher out when the engine below it is on fire? Edit: apparently you attract a lot of gay cops. Are you advertising your sexuality with that sticker? A few seconds I suppose. I’ve never seen an engine on fire, so I can’t comment too much. Try harder. Your troll game is weak. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:14:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mikeyb76: my wife don't need to know about no heater! what's the point of all those down North Face jackets if it's never cold enough to wear them?! I wrap my wife up on winter rides. The heated seat helps.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:20:02 AM EDT
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I'll be in the St. Anthony sand dunes the week of June 16th if anyone wants to come. Shitty iPotato video:
 St. Anthony sand dunes 06/2022 |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 10:49:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: I wrap my wife up on winter rides. The heated seat helps. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_1715_jpeg-3214845.JPG She's all bundled up and I'm over here wearing thin "waterproof" snow pants, and a t-shirt. 
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:16:13 AM EDT
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Our only problem, we have to drive an hour each way to a dealer that is not Polaris. I’ve trailered stuff to get repaired many, many times. Been there, done that, not anymore.
I will need at least two seats and a bed. Just to use on around the farm and to hunt and mostly to haul Grandkids. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:21:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: Our only problem, we have to drive an hour each way to a dealer that is not Polaris. I’ve trailered stuff to get repaired many, many times. Been there, done that, not anymore. I will need at least two seats and a bed. Just to use on around the farm and to hunt and mostly to haul Grandkids. The previously mentioned Gator and Mule would both be good choices. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 8:44:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: Our only problem, we have to drive an hour each way to a dealer that is not Polaris. I’ve trailered stuff to get repaired many, many times. Been there, done that, not anymore. I will need at least two seats and a bed. Just to use on around the farm and to hunt and mostly to haul Grandkids. Check out the new Kawasaki Ridge. They are smooth.... love the inline 4cyl. Perfect for Farm and some fun. Otherwise the mule is the work horse with not much fun factor. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:02:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
[#40]
Who has installed seat heaters in the rig? What brand did you buy? How was the install under the existing seat cover?
The wiring and switches will be easy in my Rmax, but I'm curious on how easy/hard it is to get them under the factory seat covers? Really don't want to mess those up. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:10:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Who has installed seat heaters in the rig? What brand did you buy? How was the install under the existing seat cover? The wiring and switches will be easy in my Rmax, but I'm curious on how easy/hard it is to get them under the factory seat covers? Really don't want to mess those up. I used the Tusk brand. It was fairly easy. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:36:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JDennis: Check out the new Kawasaki Ridge. They are smooth.... love the inline 4cyl. Perfect for Farm and some fun. Otherwise the mule is the work horse with not much fun factor. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JDennis: Originally Posted By Oldgold: Our only problem, we have to drive an hour each way to a dealer that is not Polaris. I’ve trailered stuff to get repaired many, many times. Been there, done that, not anymore. I will need at least two seats and a bed. Just to use on around the farm and to hunt and mostly to haul Grandkids. Check out the new Kawasaki Ridge. They are smooth.... love the inline 4cyl. Perfect for Farm and some fun. Otherwise the mule is the work horse with not much fun factor. The Ridge is sweet. I guy that I bought the KRX from is awaiting it. Kind of the Caddy of SxSs. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 9:58:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JDennis: Check out the new Kawasaki Ridge. They are smooth.... love the inline 4cyl. Perfect for Farm and some fun. Otherwise the mule is the work horse with not much fun factor. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 10:51:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Who has installed seat heaters in the rig? What brand did you buy? How was the install under the existing seat cover? The wiring and switches will be easy in my Rmax, but I'm curious on how easy/hard it is to get them under the factory seat covers? Really don't want to mess those up. Pull staples, seat skin, add heating element, reverse. Electric stapler. |
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