Whats everyone’s worst mechanical breakdown, stuck or just plain lost story while out RZR’ing? I had a breakdown this weekend that got me thinking about how bad a situation I could’ve gotten into.
We were about 10 miles out of the staging area doing a bit of snow riding when a rear caliper bolt backed out and let the caliper drop down. It got wedged into the wheel and split the whole wheel in half! I had stopped carrying my spare over the summer since it seemed like I could patch every hole we would get and the rear tire carrier is a PIA to use. Dumb mistake…wont do that again. So after 5 minutes of option weighing, I ended up deciding to leave it out on the trail…nothing else i could have done to get it rolling again and we were running out of daylight. It amazing how uncomfortable that makes people when you tell them your leaving your $30k RZR in the woods! 🙂
There were 4 RZR 800’s, 1 Wildcat and my 1000, all of which were full of riders and gear. Myself and my passenger had to cram into an 800 and the Wildcat to get back out to the staging area. We still had a couple good climbs and muddy/snowy trails to get through so it was an interesting ride back to say the least not to mention damn cold riding in the back of an exposed Wildcat. When I got back to the staging area and didnt have anything to load up, i started to kinda feel bad for the RZR. Felt like i was leaving my dog out alone in the woods at night! Drove the hour back home and started to think about what I’d need to get my RZR back.
The next morning, I put together a retrieval mission with a buddy. Grabbed my spare tire, spare lugs, tool kit, jack and everything else i could think of to get it back up and running. We drove all the way back out to the staging area and loaded his 800 up and went hunting. Found it just where i left it (surprise). We did a quick inspection now that we could see it in the light hoping that nothing else was too buggered to prevent us getting it back on the trail but everything appeared to be ok. I jacked it up a bit more and mounted the spare tire…for the first time since purchasing it. Another dumb move on my part. Word to the wise…test your spare if its a different rim than your stock ones. Mine was the right rim and tire but the stock lug nuts are too short and thick to be able to get a good grip on them with a socket. At this point i just wanted to get the thing back on the trailer and in my garage so i finger tightened the lug nuts and best as i could and said fook it…jumped in and started to drive very slowly and carefully home with a finger tightened wheel in the back.
Surprisingly, everything stayed together for the 10 miles back through the mud and up the hills. We stopped every so often and did a quick finger-torque but managed to make it all the way back to the trailer where i loaded it uneventfully and its now propped up in my garage. Side note, a couple of the lug nuts are now tight enough that i CANT get them off and I cant get a wrench on them so I have to figure that out now…Oh joys of owning a RZR.
Thats my story and as i write this, i realize its not even that bad. I am sure that there are others out there who have had to call in the helicopter for a flight out or who have possibly even abandoned their machines. With the capability that these things have nowadays, we can get a long way out into the middle of nowhere so I am now trying to minimize the chances of this happening to me again.
Whats everyone’s worst mechanical breakdown, stuck or just plain lost story while out RZR’ing? I had a breakdown this weekend that got me thinking about how bad a situation I could’ve gotten into.
We were about 10 miles out of the staging area doing a bit of snow riding when a rear caliper bolt backed out and let the caliper drop down. It got wedged into the wheel and split the whole wheel in half! I had stopped carrying my spare over the summer since it seemed like I could patch every hole we would get and the rear tire carrier is a PIA to use. Dumb mistake…wont do that again. So after 5 minutes of option weighing, I ended up deciding to leave it out on the trail…nothing else i could have done to get it rolling again and we were running out of daylight. It amazing how uncomfortable that makes people when you tell them your leaving your $30k RZR in the woods! 🙂
There were 4 RZR 800’s, 1 Wildcat and my 1000, all of which were full of riders and gear. Myself and my passenger had to cram into an 800 and the Wildcat to get back out to the staging area. We still had a couple good climbs and muddy/snowy trails to get through so it was an interesting ride back to say the least not to mention damn cold riding in the back of an exposed Wildcat. When I got back to the staging area and didnt have anything to load up, i started to kinda feel bad for the RZR. Felt like i was leaving my dog out alone in the woods at night! Drove the hour back home and started to think about what I’d need to get my RZR back.
The next morning, I put together a retrieval mission with a buddy. Grabbed my spare tire, spare lugs, tool kit, jack and everything else i could think of to get it back up and running. We drove all the way back out to the staging area and loaded his 800 up and went hunting. Found it just where i left it (surprise). We did a quick inspection now that we could see it in the light hoping that nothing else was too buggered to prevent us getting it back on the trail but everything appeared to be ok. I jacked it up a bit more and mounted the spare tire…for the first time since purchasing it. Another dumb move on my part. Word to the wise…test your spare if its a different rim than your stock ones. Mine was the right rim and tire but the stock lug nuts are too short and thick to be able to get a good grip on them with a socket. At this point i just wanted to get the thing back on the trailer and in my garage so i finger tightened the lug nuts and best as i could and said fook it…jumped in and started to drive very slowly and carefully home with a finger tightened wheel in the back.
Surprisingly, everything stayed together for the 10 miles back through the mud and up the hills. We stopped every so often and did a quick finger-torque but managed to make it all the way back to the trailer where i loaded it uneventfully and its now propped up in my garage. Side note, a couple of the lug nuts are now tight enough that i CANT get them off and I cant get a wrench on them so I have to figure that out now…Oh joys of owning a RZR.
Thats my story and as i write this, i realize its not even that bad. I am sure that there are others out there who have had to call in the helicopter for a flight out or who have possibly even abandoned their machines. With the capability that these things have nowadays, we can get a long way out into the middle of nowhere so I am now trying to minimize the chances of this happening to me again.
I want to add cube lights to the front bumper of my 2015 XP1000 and want the dash switch to exactly match the existing switches. Anyone know where to get them?
UTV Inc. switches are close, but not exact.
I want to add cube lights to the front bumper of my 2015 XP1000 and want the dash switch to exactly match the existing switches. Anyone know where to get them?
UTV Inc. switches are close, but not exact.
I want to add cube lights to the front bumper of my 2015 XP1000 and want the dash switch to exactly match the existing switches. Anyone know where to get them?
UTV Inc. switches are close, but not exact.
I want to add cube lights to the front bumper of my 2015 XP1000 and want the dash switch to exactly match the existing switches. Anyone know where to get them?
UTV Inc. switches are close, but not exact.
Hi all We have always come to the aid of our fellow members in their time of Need .Our Great Vendors have once again joined in to Help Gary and Karen .
Gary’s Story
(Our RZR friends Gary and Karen Barlow own a gun store in Texas. We met them this year at the Taylor Park Ride and they are wonderful people!
Not long before the ride, they invested everything into opening a gun store. Today, two dirt-bags tried to rob the store and Gary was shot.
How long will Gary be unable to run the store? How much do hospitals charge for their services? Lets all help a little, so it can make a big difference in the end!
)
Many of our members have seen these auctions before ,But for all the new folks this is how it works .
A Vendor donates a product or a gift certificate to our auctions ,the members bid on it .The winner donates to Gary’s go fund me account .https://www.gofundme.com/bdb7p9fg . The Vendor ships the gift to the winner .
The 3rd auction is for – An Aurora dual whip kit of the customers choice… 3ft., 4ft., or 6ft. from Tribal Whips .
winner will be high bidder at 6pm mountain central time on December 3rd
Looking for advice or fabricators. We have a 900 xc 55" which comes with the same fenders as the 900s 60". Problem is they stick out to far for those like us that ride tight woods. I imagine rock crawlers would also have same issue.
I have smashed numerous fenders by squeezing thru trees and or tight spaces causing the fender to hit to crack and smash off.
Has any one come up with a solution and can give details and pictures on how to make or have a product that can help this and not gain width.
I thought about just purchasing a 50 inch set but then we lose coverage and are most susceptible to mud. It would be nice to see something that gave coverage and was flexible and/or was like a tube fender like on a jeep. The first idea seems more economical for everyone. I cant be the only one with the issue.
I myself am not a great fabricator just a mild wrencher.
