AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[Coyote machine]

You guys that have broken the antenna at least found it; mine disappeared during a trip to the woods and I've never seen it since. I also managed to bend the SMV bracket down over the fender (I backed over a sapling) and have taken that off...the SMV sign is in the back window now. I always take off both outside mirrors for the summer, otherwise they get seriously whacked (like my bent front cab light brackets). Now I can't get the mirrors back on for the winter because the tightening knobs don't tighten; they just rotate the whole shaft!


Tractoring is great, but these little setbacks can sure be frustrating (and expensive!).
BOB

FWIW, if the knobs look like I imagine they do you may be able to get replacements at your local building supply/hardware store.... I've seen the type that have a knurled black knob with a threaded stud protruding out of their center?

 

[Scooby074]

Here's a pic of the damage. I'll update with before and after once it's fixed.View attachment 295774

That sucks!

Makes me having to deal with an intermittent fuel problem seem not so bad

 

[kiotiken]

OK, I picked it back up this afternoon and stuck it back on top of the tractor. Here's some pics of the results. I really do resent the way Kioti designed the lid, you have to remove 8 bolts to take the grey trim piece that holds the front work lights off in order to access the 2 bolts that allow the roof to open on the back hinges. There must have been a better way.

Here's another picture of the damage, this time with the roof removed.



Here's what's up there in case anybodies interested.



So, I'm generally pleased with the repair of the back light. I knew there would be a patch required to give it the strength needed. Also a few little pieces shattered off and where missing, so there had to be something to cover the hole.



I was a little disappointed when I saw the repair for the antenna, especially since it's in such a visible location. They told me they could easily weld that area and the break was almost completely covered by the antenna housing (which is why I never even noticed it before). They instead decided to add a patch for strength. I guess that's OK if it really needed the strength (I don't think it does since I'll never replace the antenna, I prefer it broken), but it sure would have been nice if they at least used black to blend in a little more.

 

[kiotiken]

OH ya, here's the underside of the lid. It's a double walled lid with ducting, insulation and wiring inside. It's also the reason they want $1400 for a new one and why it's so difficult to repair. I had no idea I'd this is what I'd find so I though I'd post a quick pic of it for others to see.

 

[o2batsea]

I did a similar repair although the damage on mine was was far worse. The thread for that is here

 

[kiotiken]

I did a similar repair although the damage on mine was was far worse. The thread for that is here

Very interesting, they've changed the roof up completely, you can no longer access a crack from the inside. They are now made from ABS (according to the plastics guys I used) instead of fiberglass. You should go back and post a pic of your finished work, it might be useful to others in the future.

 

[Dingo Man]

Well now you don't have to worry about that first scratch, dent, or ding, you took care of all three in one swoop, good work.

 

[grsthegreat]

time to buy a can of Kioti orange paint......then youll forget its even there.

I pulled off my lid after i first got my tractor, as i was going to try and mount an emergency light up there/....after looking under the cap. i changed my mind completely.

made a bracket for light instead.

 

[MotorSeven]

Ken get a can of Krylon Fusion paint in orange, it's designed to bond with plastic. Clean heavily with Windex, then apply a real light coat followed by a few light coats. It holds up very well. Regular paint will not stick to ABS or whatever plastic it is made of very well.

 

[kiotiken]

Wow, thanks, I'll definitely look into that.