anyone have experience with the Kawasaki Mule Pro?

Redneck in training · Jun 10, 2017

We have the shock preload also on mid notch. I didn't notice bottoming though. I will check it tomorrow by hitting few bumps.

Code54 · Jun 11, 2017

Cant say I have ever noticed that on mine - it is fairly smooth throughout the entire range and at slow speeds I never noticed any of the shocks bottoming out. May want to give your preload a turn and see if that helps, if not something has to be wrong.

Redneck in training · Jun 12, 2017

t320pilot said:
Front shocks rebound question:
My front shocks are bottoming out on rebound after crossing a small bump at maybe 5mph at certain angles.
Now, compression works real smooth. Is this normal for these shocks? It feels like a bump while going up hill with nothing under the front wheel. For reference I also have them set at the halfway notch.

I tried some rougher terrain and bumps yesterday. Didn't notice bottoming on either side of the shock stroke.

t320pilot · Jun 12, 2017

Another way to duplicate what it's doing is to grab the end of front bumper and pull up quickly. Mine has a very noticeable "thud" when it reaches full extension.

Deerherd · Jun 12, 2017

t320pilot said:
Another way to duplicate what it's doing is to grab the end of front bumper and pull up quickly. Mine has a very noticeable "thud" when it reaches full extension.

I tried this test and no thud. Actually I can't lift hard enough to hit the stop. I haven't moved mine from how it was set up from the factory because the ride is so smooth. Like Redneck, I don't get any bottoming on either stroke. Hope you get it sorted out!

Redneck in training · Jun 12, 2017

t320pilot said:
Another way to duplicate what it's doing is to grab the end of front bumper and pull up quickly. Mine has a very noticeable "thud" when it reaches full extension.

I just returned from the garage. Tried to lift the front. I was able to lift it about 8-10" no thud. My guess is there is something lose or flexing making the noise.

Deerherd · Jun 12, 2017

I'm coming up on my first oil change and I ordered a rubber plug from Kawasaki that will make oil changes much easier. The part cost $8 and the part number is in the attachment. Here's what you need to do to install it.

Code54 · Jun 12, 2017

Deerherd said:
I'm coming up on my first oil change and I ordered a rubber plug from Kawasaki that will make oil changes much easier. The part cost $8 and the part number is in the attachment. Here's what you need to do to install it.

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Did the same thing after my last oil change. Worth every dollar!!!!

Double checked the Mule FXT - also can't lift it high enough for a thud so I want out and crossed the driveway ditch at different angles at slower speeds and no issues at all.

carbonitehunter · Jun 21, 2017

As someone mentioned already, has the same Chery 812 engine as the Gator. Yep, a Chinese motor but, a very very well-built one. Has forged rods, an enamel painted INSIDE the block, and is absolutely a beast of an 800. Bullet-proof, if you do normal maintenance the same as ANY engine. So what puts this engine above the 800 class engines of say, Polaris or any other manufacturer of Utility sidexsides?...it's a car-engine! It's used in several vehicles around the world, and that's true for a reason. It's advanced in technology and longevity. If every pictures tells a story, then look at this one: Kawasaki has a plethora of house engines to use, yet in a flag-ship model, they chose THAT motor over their own. It's built like a nascar engine! Other side x sides are getting ATV/Lawn-mower engines...your mule is getting a car engine! Should be just about enough to take care of the engine questions, anyway. As far as the rest of the machine...Kawasaki is a great company, so I'd bet it's gonna be great for you.