New RTV-X1100C clunking wheel noises.

rapracing · Mar 30, 2014

I was set up at an outdoor show this weekend (outdoor furnaces). There was a Kubota dealer there with a 1100c on display. I had a chat with him when now one else was around. He told me he has sold several and this was the first he had heard there was a problem. Either Kubota is not informing the dealers or he didn't want me to know he knew of a problem. I told him to jack it up when he got it back to his shop and check it.

CalG · Mar 30, 2014

Think of the after market industry
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A HUGE opportunity here with this MAJOR engin-ear-ring FUBAR!

Hey! a guy needs to feed his family!

PrimeTime327 · Mar 31, 2014

I took my rear end apart this afternoon to address the slack issue, once and for all.
I'll start a replacement part search tomorrow. Let you guys know something as soon as I can.

Thanks
Gary

PrimeTime327 · Apr 2, 2014

Think I found a solution to our slack issue. I ordered parts, now it's wait and see! Lol

PapaPerk · Apr 2, 2014

PrimeTime327 said:
Think I found a solution to our slack issue. I ordered parts, now it's wait and see! Lol

Let's see some pics! (0:

PrimeTime327 · Apr 5, 2014

My Poly flanged bearings came in yesterday and they had 1/8" flange thickness instead of 1/4" that I ordered. I will reorder Monday.....

Gary

Combustix · Apr 18, 2014

took a video and went to my dealer this afternoon. His eyes went wide when he saw this. We went and looked at the parts list from kubota on the rear wheel assembly, and he believes it's the bushings. $1.49 part. We'll see! gonna contact Kubota and see what they say. will let you all know.

Combustix · Apr 18, 2014

DT86 said:
So, has anybody actually had a break down yet?[/QUOT Interesting question!

SpudHauler · Apr 19, 2014

Had 2 regular models but never had an X model. I feel you can drive these things the way there are until this matter gets fixed by Kubota. The clunk is a simple washer to take up the slack, that stops that noise. And harder bushings will solve the flex. Neither would stop me from driving. Even the soft rubber bushings will probably last 2 years before breaking completely down.
Just my opinion.

cre10 · May 15, 2014

Tailrotor said:
Here is what jlbota is talking about we bought a new one back in December and it has 54 hrs on it and here is a link to a video of the rear wheels.