Side by side UTV's

[Industrial Toys]

I bought my 2510 Diesel Mule basically new back around 2001. Replacing the belt took maybe four hours. Hardly like opening a snowmobile hood while out on the trail.

 

[Code54]

I bought my 2510 Diesel Mule basically new back around 2001. Replacing the belt took maybe four hours. Hardly like opening a snowmobile hood while out on the trail.

That makes more sense, 15 years ago serviceability on them was not the top priority by any stretch. A lot has changed with with Mule FXT compared to the older models. Glad to see Kawasaki really stepped up their game

 

[teejk]

I bought my 2510 Diesel Mule basically new back around 2001. Replacing the belt took maybe four hours. Hardly like opening a snowmobile hood while out on the trail.

That's about the amount of time to change out the headlights on newer GM trucks!

 

[aczlan]

That's about the amount of time to change out the headlights on newer GM trucks!

The funny thing is on the 2005ish ones, you can change the bulbs in 5 minutes. Pull two pins and the whole headlight drops out.

Aaron Z

 

[teejk]

The funny thing is on the 2005ish ones, you can change the bulbs in 5 minutes. Pull two pins and the whole headlight drops out.

Aaron Z

The old way was essentially a 3 minute job but that ship sailed...I have a 2009...driver's side can be done with a small arm/hand (not me but my wife could do it with a few band-aids and language that I'm sure would disqualify her for public office if she decided to run 11 years from now and somebody recorded it). Passenger side (and driver's side for those with normal sized hands/arms)...remove the plastic wheel shroud around your front tires to access the screws. Go on top and locate the screws (one or more of which will require removing the front plastic shroud with a special tool to access those screws...don't do it when it's cold unless you want to replace that part because it will break). Then slide the whole headlight assembly forward, replace the bulbs and put it back together. Funny thing...it could be done other than they decided to weld an angle bracket exactly where it makes it impossible to get at it. They could have secured that bracket with screws/bolts where they could be removed...but they didn't.

 

[teejk]

Just an update...pulled the trigger on the Honda 700 Pioneer. Waiting for better weather to go fetch it. Occurred to me at 5 am this morning that while my 5.5'x10' utility trailer will accommodate the listed dimensions and weight, I might not be able to open the door to get in and out other than doing the NASCAR thing...hoping the half doors can be removed easily.

 

[Piston]

Just an update...pulled the trigger on the Honda 700 Pioneer. Waiting for better weather to go fetch it. Occurred to me at 5 am this morning that while my 5.5'x10' utility trailer will accommodate the listed dimensions and weight, I might not be able to open the door to get in and out other than doing the NASCAR thing...hoping the half doors can be removed easily.

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Congrats

might go look at one this weekend.

 

[zing]

The old way was essentially a 3 minute job but that ship sailed...I have a 2009...driver's side can be done with a small arm/hand (not me but my wife could do it with a few band-aids and language that I'm sure would disqualify her for public office if she decided to run 11 years from now and somebody recorded it). Passenger side (and driver's side for those with normal sized hands/arms)...remove the plastic wheel shroud around your front tires to access the screws. Go on top and locate the screws (one or more of which will require removing the front plastic shroud with a special tool to access those screws...don't do it when it's cold unless you want to replace that part because it will break). Then slide the whole headlight assembly forward, replace the bulbs and put it back together. Funny thing...it could be done other than they decided to weld an angle bracket exactly where it makes it impossible to get at it. They could have secured that bracket with screws/bolts where they could be removed...but they didn't.

My 2011 F-250 needs to have the grille moved forward (4 screws removed on the top and the bottom screws loosened so the grill will lean forward) in order to change the bulbs. Close to an hours work just to get ready to access the bulb enclosure. I realize the inside of the engine compartment is very cramped, but why the heck can't they go back to two or three screws screwed into the bulb enclosure from the outside like they used to 15-20 years ago, instead of major surgery to replace a light bulb?

Congrats on the new side by side. You will love it I am sure. My Kawi Teryx 750 gets used in so many ways it still amazes me.

 

[ProjectKing]

I never saw a diesel with points or choke, and I've never had to pump the throttle on any of my diesel tractors either...

NONE of my tractors require a puter to run either...just the way I like it!

SR

You gotta have those new fangled batteries and starter motor to fire up that diesel. That is unless you have a gasoline pony motor which still needs the battery, starter and points. And if you go way back you will still need to manually crank that coil and magneto powered pony engine.

IC Engines and electrical devices go hand in hand. Steam... now there's the solution!