New RTV 500 is here!

[beretta96man]

It's finally here! :cool2:

Just got it this morning. It was -5 degrees and colder with the wind when the dealer drove up. I was anxious to see how well the efi would work but she fired and drove great. I can't wait to put it to work!! Ordered tatou tracks for it and they will be here soon.

I know it's just stock but here are some pics

 

[timswi]

Very nice!! You're going to love it. A windshield, roof and back glass helps alot with the bitter cold.

Get it out and run it around, that's a great machine!!!!

 

[beretta96man]

Very nice!! You're going to love it. A windshield, roof and back glass helps alot with the bitter cold.

Get it out and run it around, that's a great machine!!!!

I'm planning on a cab of some sort for sure. I like the modular kubota one but the $$ is ridiculous. Any suggestions for solid aftermarket cabs?

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Looks great...you have impeccable tastes:laughing: That's a twin to mine. I didn't get the fancy brushguard though, I might have to look into one. I did put the Kubota plastic canopy/roof on it and it's great year round, keeps the sun and rain off in the summer and the snow off in the winter. I still haven't gotten a windshield for it yet, not sure if I want to go for broke on a Kubota one or just go to the hardware store and get a piece of plexiglass for the winter.

I'm not sure how much they want for the Kubota windshield but judging from how much I paid for the roof and winch kit I'm thinking it's alot.

 

[EThogfarmer]

Congratulations...I know you are going to enjoy it.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Congratulations!!!!! Lookin Good! I made a windshield for my RTV1140 with a 24"x48" piece of plexiglas. Ran velcro strips down side of glass and down the side of the rool bar tubing. Going to have to redo. Velcro glue gave up it's grip on the glas at 20 degrees. I just pressed it back down and it held but everytime I park it over night it comes loose again. Have to have windshield in cold weather or your face will freeze off. I'm thinking about drilling holes in plexiglas and using harness straps to hold the windshield on. Still pondering.

 

[General Lee]

Awesome bro! Looks just like mine. Can you do me a favor? See if your 500 has some rubbing/grinding sound in the front axle when engaged in 4wd. Try it at different speeds and see if you detect anything. I have this going on with mine, not sure if its just the nature of the 4wd or not.

 

[beretta96man]

Looks great...you have impeccable tastes:laughing: That's a twin to mine. I didn't get the fancy brushguard though, I might have to look into one. I did put the Kubota plastic canopy/roof on it and it's great year round, keeps the sun and rain off in the summer and the snow off in the winter. I still haven't gotten a windshield for it yet, not sure if I want to go for broke on a Kubota one or just go to the hardware store and get a piece of plexiglass for the winter.

I'm not sure how much they want for the Kubota windshield but judging from how much I paid for the roof and winch kit I'm thinking it's alot.

I was quoted over $400 for their 2 piece windshield. last night I stopped out to the dealer as they were installing a modular cab on a clients 500. WOW, I love the enclosure but the $ makes me ILL.......$3500 / $4200 with heater

 

[beretta96man]

Congratulations!!!!! Lookin Good! I made a windshield for my RTV1140 with a 24"x48" piece of plexiglas. Ran velcro strips down side of glass and down the side of the rool bar tubing. Going to have to redo. Velcro glue gave up it's grip on the glas at 20 degrees. I just pressed it back down and it held but everytime I park it over night it comes loose again. Have to have windshield in cold weather or your face will freeze off. I'm thinking about drilling holes in plexiglas and using harness straps to hold the windshield on. Still pondering.

Yeah last night night I drove it around with my brother and my face was burning. Gunna have ta use goggles and a ski mask till I figure something out.

 

[20 20]

Exciting, I have had no issues with the efi on my yamaha rhino. I do want to get the track kit when $$$ will allow. I got lucky on a cover for mine, I had an old soft cover for a willy's jeep, it fits perfect.

 

[beretta96man]

Awesome bro! Looks just like mine. Can you do me a favor? See if your 500 has some rubbing/grinding sound in the front axle when engaged in 4wd. Try it at different speeds and see if you detect anything. I have this going on with mine, not sure if its just the nature of the 4wd or not.

I'll be listening to everything while I break it in. If I hear anything like that I'll be asking the dealer and you guys. Remind me if I don't get back to you by the end of the weekend, won't have much time to use it during the week as I have to go find money to pay for it

Actually, Last night I backed it out of the garage and couldn't shift into H from N. I backed it up some more then it finally went. Any thoughts? It only had 1.1 hrs on it so maybe things need to get broke-in but man it was really resisting.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I'll be listening to everything while I break it in. If I hear anything like that I'll be asking the dealer and you guys. Remind me if I don't get back to you by the end of the weekend, won't have much time to use it during the week as I have to go find money to pay for it

Actually, Last night I backed it out of the garage and couldn't shift into H from N. I backed it up some more then it finally went. Any thoughts? It only had 1.1 hrs on it so maybe things need to get broke-in but man it was really resisting.

I think it's the nature of this beast. I blip my fuel pedal sometimes with pressure on the selector or a slight roll and it will slide in. Some times my 2wd to 4wd feels like it's not going to budge and a slight roll makes it slide in so easy that I'm looking to see if it really moved.

 

[SpudHauler]

JohnThomas,
You could use one sheet metal screw at the top on each side to take the weight, and with the velcro holding everything and keeping it from rattling, use wire ties. Say 3 down each side and across the top/bottom, by just drilling one hole in the windsheild and wraping the tie through it and around the roll cage. Just 2 small holes to drill in the roll cage for the sheet metal screws.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Actually, Last night I backed it out of the garage and couldn't shift into H from N. I backed it up some more then it finally went. Any thoughts? It only had 1.1 hrs on it so maybe things need to get broke-in but man it was really resisting.

The 500 should shift very easily. Make sure when before you go to shift step right down on the brake, with the hydro tranny it's easy to just let off the throttle and basically stop so you barely even touch the brake.....you need to hit the brakes to keep from having pressure in the driveline. It makes a huge difference.:thumbsup:

If that doesn't help I would talk to the dealer, there are adjustment screws to neutralize forward and reverse pressure.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JohnThomas,
You could use one sheet metal screw at the top on each side to take the weight, and with the velcro holding everything and keeping it from rattling, use wire ties. Say 3 down each side and across the top/bottom, by just drilling one hole in the windsheild and wraping the tie through it and around the roll cage. Just 2 small holes to drill in the roll cage for the sheet metal screws.

Plexiglas does some significant expansion/contaction with temp changes is why I was staying away from screws. I'd considered rubber grommetts thru drilled holes in plexiglas with rubber washers under the screw head and between the bar and plexiglas but found a roll of velcro here at home so did the velcro. If I can find the 2" wiring harness straps I can wrap the plastic strap around the roll bars top and side to carry the weight. Will require the holes drilled in the plexiglas but will use rubber washers with holes big enough to not be bothered by temp changes. Anyway, that's the plan now. If I can't find the 2'" wiring harness strap clamps I can use some of these plastic zip ties I have but appreciate your input.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Plexiglas does some significant expansion/contaction with temp changes is why I was staying away from screws. I'd considered rubber grommetts thru drilled holes in plexiglas with rubber washers under the screw head and between the bar and plexiglas but found a roll of velcro here at home so did the velcro. If I can find the 2" wiring harness straps I can wrap the plastic strap around the roll bars top and side to carry the weight. Will require the holes drilled in the plexiglas but will use rubber washers with holes big enough to not be bothered by temp changes. Anyway, that's the plan now. If I can't find the 2'" wiring harness strap clamps I can use some of these plastic zip ties I have but appreciate your input.

I plan to use clamp like this, I used them to mount my led strobes and they work well. I plan to use them to mount my windshield as well...I will just bend them around to a "P" shape around my roll cage and bolt through the hole with the plexiglass in the center...I plan to drill the hole 2X as large as my bolt. With a few wraps of electrical tape around the clamps there's no fear of scratching your paint on the roll cage and removal will be easy as well.

Here's a pic of one of my strobe lights mounted with them

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I plan to use clamp like this, I used them to mount my led strobes and they work well. I plan to use them to mount my windshield as well...I will just bend them around to a "P" shape around my roll cage and bolt through the hole with the plexiglass in the center...I plan to drill the hole 2X as large as my bolt. With a few wraps of electrical tape around the clamps there's no fear of scratching your paint on the roll cage and removal will be easy as well.

Here's a pic of one of my strobe lights mounted with them

Thanks. If I can't find the wiring strap clamps these should bend to do the same thing.