New RTV 500 is here!

beretta96man · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 15, 2010

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 · Dec 15, 2010

timswi said:
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 · Dec 15, 2010

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 · Dec 15, 2010

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

JOHNTHOMAS · Dec 15, 2010

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 · Dec 15, 2010

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 · Dec 15, 2010

DIXIEDOG said:
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 · Dec 15, 2010

JOHNTHOMAS said:
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 · Dec 15, 2010

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.