Blair

Hi Kalyla,

I have a brand new BOSS BRT17SLR in the UNOPENED factory box. I will sell for $160.00 ($150 unit, 10 shipping) Good unit! I've owned one before.
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I ended up going with the BOSS BRRF46A. It ROCKS! You can see it in my profile.

-----Blair

That is the LSV feature (low speed vehicle), for indoor use, training, youth, etc. Keep it unplugged for full speed.

My 2021 Massimo MSU 800 has never been on a trail. I live in Nashville and it's just a fun vehicle to cruise around all spring, summer and fall. Winter, it stays in the garage and gets cool upgrades. It's a just a cool hobby machine. I even drive it on the interstate sometimes. (cops in Nashville don't mess w you) It will cruise at 70MPH with the larger 29" street tires I put on it. It has almost 3000 miles with not a problem whatsoever. You will want to get some street tires. Those off road tires are NOT designed to travel at high speeds, they will sling apart if they get too hot. Plus street tires are SO much quieter. People stop me and take selfies/pictures all the time. The girls LOVE it and I love the girls. I named it TAZ and it has the Warner Brothers Tasmanian Devil decals/theme going on. Yep, it's just a FUN machine with a bumpin' stereo and the best underglow lighting. You'll see several of them cruising around in Nashville. Hope that helps Brother.

I have identified life as a time to LIVE!

My Hisun came with 14" wheels and 26" tires. I upgraded up to TPI 15" wheels and 27" tires. Wider tires rear tires than the front. Runs and operates great. I'll be putting on even bigger tires this coming spring. You can see them on this link below.

 

Most of us complain about the ridiculous noise in the cabin. My wife likes to ride but the noise is a major downer. You can’t even have a conversation without shouting at each other. Well, I manage to reduce the cabin noise by approx 200%!

I addressed the intake that is poorly placed right between the driver and passenger. First, I cut the air filter inlet pipe in half (pic 1). I then reinstalled it upside down (pic 2). I then attached a flexible intake tube (pic 3) and directed it behind the cabin (pic 4). Major difference.

 

Then I covered the interior engine cover with Dynamat extreme and then 200 mil Chaogang sound deadener / heat shield mat on top of that (pic 5). Since I cut off the intake and redirected it, I completely closed off the intake (engine fence) so no engine noise can come thru (pic 6). It also reduced the heat approx 50%. I did leave on the heat mat that came stock on the engine cover, so it has 3 different mats. It was a snug fit. Major difference again.

My wife rides all the time now since we can have a conversation when we ride. Major improvement to my riding experience. Thought you might like to check it out.

Did you plug in anything under the hood?

Just finishing up my street legal project. What do you all think? I'll be listing it this week.

Think I'll try it over spring/summer. I'll let you know if it has a negative effect. Thanks

Did you cover the vent? I want to do the same thing. How did that work out? Did it overheat? 

Thanks
Blair

Yea, I kinda stalled out over here. It's been raining and turned a little too cool outside.

Here is a adjustment point. The tiny red X is the nut I will be tightening. It's too cramped in my garage right now to do it. It was a challenge to get the picture. What do ya'll think?

When I see that weird name, I just look at it. I've never even tried to pronounce it. I didn't see any benefit from it.

You know, I grew up in the South. I love the South. I grew up on Chevrolet/GMC, Ford and Chrysler. Pretty much in that order.  In 2010 I bought a Kia Sportage (Korean) mainly because Consumer Report gave it top ratings and it came with a 10 Year - 100,000 mile warranty. Well, fast forward to 2021. I swear, all I've put into it is 1 battery, 1 set of tires and a brake job. So...yeah

The infamous Honda three wheeler. I had many a friend that got injured on one of those. Usually a shoulder injury if you're lucky. You know it's bad when the government steps in and bans them. Like the lawn darts (remember? I had some!), the original MB200 minibike (people got killed from faulty forks) beanbags, pop rocks, clackers (acrylic balls on sting) original easy bake oven with a 60 watt bulb. Yea, I'm as old as dirt. I remember getting that cymbal clapping chimp for Christmas, it had these really creepy bulging eyes. Main problem was we only had general purpose batteries back then (no alkaline) they only lasted about 30 minuets and were kinda expensive. I digress...

BTW
I had Mr Machine too. We're both geezers. 

Dang man. Now that is a backstory. That is important information to me. I'm a small business owner, same company now for 34 years. I was actually considering applying to be a dealer for Massimo. My nearest authorized dealer is in Kentucky! I thought I could set the woods on fire with sales in the Metro Davidson/Nashville Area. There's 2 million people out here and no Hisun dealer.  With your added valuable info, I think I would rather maintain my reputation and especially my sanity. At any rate, I got a real laugh out loud to your: "getting tired of screwing". That's funny... I should be so lucky.

That's just crazy. That's not the first time I've heard of a really bad experience with Massimo. Seems like some units run for years with hardly any maintenance ever needed and some are just poorly assembled. While checking Massimo's online reviews, some ex-employees leave poor reviews on how bad/sucks, it is to work for Massimo. So far, I repeat.... so far, mine seems to be running fine. It only has 4 hours, I'm trying to give it a proper break in. We'll see how it develops. It has jumped out of gear one time during acceleration. I hope it was just a user error, It hasn't done again...yet. 

That's some interesting stuff, I'd like to know that backstory.

That's some interesting stuff. I'd like to know that backstory.

Oh no, unbelievable! I guess I better try and check that 1st. Thanks Joe.

That's what I'll try. I'll keep you posted. Thanks man, you Rock!

That's it Cliff!!!
I have access to the one in the middle. I couldn't to figure out how to adjust/tighten.  Should I engage the brake and then tighten the nut in the middle diagram. Or should I do the opposite. I'm thinking this is where you tighten the brake.

Good info! That had not crossed my mind. Thanks

Joe,

Yea, mine was too loose from the factory as well, delivered to my place like that. It has always topped out when you engage it. My driveway has a slight slope and it won't even hold my little 2 seater SxS. My unit was delivered incomplete, I'm still waiting on cosmetic parts for over a month. My experience has been that everyone is waiting on China deliveries. Not just Massimo, but also my local SxS tire and accessories shop, Side By Side Stuff, Rocky Mountain.com, everyone is having shipping/receiving problems. I can't get the exact wheels and tires that I want due to shipping delays. I'm going with D.O.T. tires. I'm customizing mine to be pavement queen.  I live in Nashville, TN. Downtown is a lot like Vegas, it never sleeps and it is always bumpin'. You see all kinds of alternative transportation down there. (mobile bars, mobile hot tubs, mobile Karaoke, on & on) My tricked out Massimo will fit right in. My neighbor wants to buy it. I say show me the money!

Blair

Hi Cliff,

I had seen that illustration. Unfortunately the mechanics on mine are entirely different that the picture. I tired calling Massimo support, but they tend to give you the run around. There has been a lot of turn over at Massimo. I hope when the smoke clears over there, that it's an improvement. Odes has even less support. I can't even find a "service manual" like I have for my sea-doo's. They tell you how to fix/adjust everything.

Hi Cliff,

 

With your info and after inspection, I found the parking brake cable leads to single rotor on the rear axel. The adjustment I was referring to is the handle. Pulling the handle all the way up operates fine, but has only the slightest braking function to hold the UTV in place. Thank you for the in depth explanation.     ----------Blair