Quantcast
Jump to content

New member here


Willy M

Recommended Posts

Polaris Ranger 500 sxs with dump box. Great for hauling chainsaw, guns etc. I put one of those rubber atv gun mounts on the dash and the butt of the rifle sits on the floor, works great. The fold down windshield works well. Made an aluminum roof with 1/8" plate and a rear window of Lexan I cut and then used self tapping screws.  Goes 45mph!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

dealer told me if the seat belt is not hooked up they will not go full speed. Can you post a pic of your gun rack on it? The U rubber mount I used was attached to the dash for quick access. The split folding windshield can be used to steady a rifle with the top half folded down.

25mph is plenty fast off road!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Those racks look like they give you quick access to your rifles.

I've gone to a .17 HMR from a .22, no need to adjust  elevation for longer ranges and it shoots minute of squirrel.

I hunt deer, moose, turkey, geese. Virtually no grouse since fishers cleaned them out so a friend and trapper gets those.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I Hunt Deer,Dove, Squirrel, Fox, Coyote. Killed a 7 point buck last year. My first kill, gut shot em a little bit tho :(

I do get quick access the only thing i don't like is when is carry my shotgun in the case (fabric) i have to strap it in w/ a bungee cord cause the hooks don't hold it good....

 

 

Edited by KawieMan550
Link to comment
Share on other sites

 i Put them red reflectors  on the Mule for added safety. You never know. I also put a Bicycle headlight where the mirror used to go, ( dang tree limbs)!  I used gorilla glue to attach it. BUT i want to put it on a swivel so i can move it around during the night while im driving. Oh, what CC is your engine?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Great you got a good deer. Gut shot or not you got him and he didn't die hidden away. I find a deer stand the best, and a bag of cracked corn.

I'd like to get some coyote but they are very wary here, only hear them well after dark howling. Only one evening they came out before dark, got two with a .223 Winchester Model 70.

My Polaris has a 500cc engine, a single cylinder and liquid cooled.  My older Sportworks became difficult to find parts and can't get a front gas shock for the strut. I'll have to match one up, they most all have a 1 1/2" tube diameter but any shop here won't try to match them. Seems a 7 year old is obsolete in the world of Chinese made utv's. I'm told it's Chinese and only assembled in the US. Soon as I find a shock i'm selling it to help pay for the Polaris. It's tough as nails but so is the ride comfort. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm looking to make mud shields for the Polaris, the UHMW plastic is far too expensive.  I was told rink board (stops pucks) could work but comes in white color.

I'm sure 50 gal plastic drums can work if you can flatten out the plastic. Could also be used for skid plates under a UTV. Too bad no one sells templates for skid plates, don't want to flip mine over to measure.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

"I find a deer stand the best, and a bag of cracked corn. "

I shot mine from about 25' foot off the ground. about 30 yrds away. I saw him come through an opening, my heart started  BA BUMP BA BUMP BA BUMP BA

My brother had been putting out bags of whole corn in a feeder. got him around 5:00 5:30. PM

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just to add, with some of the remaining Lexan I made windows for the small cutouts directly below the roof and secured them with ShoeGoo.

No sense in having a windshield and roof and still have cold air blowing in on your face.

I'm trying to reproduce something like what they have here: https://www.utv-mudbusters.com/ranger-1/31zrwdbggw5jwtl4m7eolxpwz5a349

 

They look simple enough that a cutter and heat gun is all you need

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yes at $800 I'll take five or six accessories to start.  They have A/C for larger cc engines, heated steering wheel, you name it they've thought of it and had it made.

A fully accessorized UTV would cost double or more than the UTV itself!!

When did we stop using an old P/U truck with no doors or box? Or that old Pontiac sedan less its doors to run down the fields? They cost little to nothing and were built tougher and easier/simpler to repair.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Seems the companies leave these UTVs unfinished, I call lack of mud guards, roof etc. missing parts. I'm sure their answer is it lowers the price of the UTV, yea just like selling a truck without a roof or wheel wells.

Seems the price of a new UTV equals a small new car, heck just take off some parts from a new car, sell the parts and you have what's left as a cheaper UTV but with stereo, wipers, turn signals, horn etc. Just jack up the suspension and paint it camo!

 

Am I crazy or is this true?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

that is VERY true. BUT the place place for small parts like oil filter,fuel pump, and filter etc... is Amazon. I was looking for a new fuel pump for my 550. KPS wanted like $45. Amazon, $24.73!

I'm trying to remember,  I *think* the most expensive Kawasaki i've ever seen is the new Teryx SxS. i they are like $13,000. Can you believe that!  I can buy a used Truck for that. Or for less.

If i ever buy another UTV i WILL NOT go over the price of $7,000.

Here is the new teryx

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
On 5/13/2017 at 5:54 PM, Willy M said:

Seems a 7 year old is obsolete in the world of Chinese made utv's. I'm told it's Chinese and only assembled in the US.

 The American Sportworks is made in the U.S.A. except the engines that are sourced out. And I hope my 7 year old buggy is not obsolete. I can't afford anything newer.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, vaughn said:

 The American Sportworks is made in the U.S.A. except the engines that are sourced out. And I hope my 7 year old buggy is not obsolete. I can't afford anything newer.

Landmaster it's now called told me they no longer have the left front strut assy. They do not sell the gas shock separately Im told because it comes from a foreign country as an assy. The shock was stamped Venezuela.   Yours and mine are obsolete. What I don't like since I'm in Canada is the added expense of UPS shipping, no Canadian dealer with parts, in fact any listed dealer in Canada I think are not selling these at all and don't have any parts. The one listed and I contacted had to order from the US and pay UPS.  Love my Polaris Ranger, does it ever ride smooth after knowing how the Sportworks rode.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Similar Topics

    • By malenurse13
      We just bought a used 2017 American Landmaster TW450. No hour meter that I can find, so not sure exactly how much it has been used. 
      The first 2 days we had it, the starter was a little sketchy, but it started after 2-3 tries. Sometimes when turning the key, we would hear a loud metal "clink" sound. Like the starter made contact, but didn't have enough power to turn. 
      THIS MORNING... Turning the key, we hear a single click sound. That's it. Even with a new battery, the starter is still doing the same thing. Both batteries (old and new) were reading 12.8 volts on volt meter. So I'm wondering what else could be going on? Any ideas on what to look for would be greatly appreciated...
      Thank you!
    • By johnpeter
      2016 Polaris Ranger 570 4WD On Ebay
      https://www.ebay.com/itm/166657642388?

    • By SwampTrapper
      This is my first buggy. I rode a Arctic Cat 500 manual for 19 years. My question is: with the engine running in Park and you rev the engine is the drive belt engaged and turning 🤷
    • By johnpeter
      2011 Polaris RZR 900 Xp On Ebay
      https://www.ebay.com/itm/266702209616?

    • By Moos
      I replaced the fuel pump, ended up with a couple bad ones. This last one now worked fine for about 150 miles, now only works when its cool outside. (30-40). As soon as we hit 55 degrees, It will not run. Barely starts, runs rough, will not move. Any ideas? Another bad pump? Something else going on? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
×
×
  • Create New...