All Entries in the "How Tos" Category
Yamaha Rhino 660 Clutch Sheave Installation
By Steve Dex Charon, UTVCrap.com The job of the transmission is to change the speed ratio between the engine and the wheels. The transmission uses a range of gears — from low to high — to make more effective use of the engine’s torque as driving conditions change. The gears can be engaged manually or [...]
Repairing a Leaking Diesel Motorhome Fuel Tank
By Jon Crowley, DuneGuide.com I purchased a 2008 Monaco Diplomat SE back in the spring of 2007. Since that time, the motorhome has taken us on trips to Moab, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the Oregon Dunes, Dumont Dunes, Sand Mountain and more trips to the Imperial Sand Dunes than I can remember. Most of these [...]
Battery Separator a “Must Have” For UTVs That Run Two Batteries
The Battery Separator allows two batteries to be charged from stock vehicle charging system. When the batteries are not being charged, the Battery Separator separates or isolates the batteries. It also gives prioritized charging to the starter battery, waiting until the primary vehicle battery (the starting battery) reaches 13.2V before connecting and charging the auxiliary [...]
If You Are a Do-It-Yourself Oil Changer Here are Some Tips
Do you change your UTV, Truck or Car motor oil? If so, you’re considered a do-it-yourself (DIY) oil changer! According to the American Petroleum Institute, more than 50% of all motorists fall into this category. DIY oil changers generate approximately a quarter of all used motor oil that has the potential to be reused or [...]
The PipeMaster is a Cool Tool
I have a garage full of tools… Some may say TOO many tools, but I beg to differ! And just when I think that I have all the tools that I need, I find one like this. I fabricate a lot with tubular angles and the PipeMaster has helped take all the effort out of [...]
Why Do I Need a Clutch Kit for my UTV?
By Jon Crowley, UTVGuide.net The job of the transmission is to change the speed ratio between the engine and the wheels. The transmission uses a range of gears — from low to high — to make more effective use of the engine’s torque as driving conditions change. The gears can be engaged manually or automatically. [...]
GPS Details: You Can’t Handle the Truth
Grab your GPS, take a deep breath, and get ready to read this a couple of times. But I guarantee, if you make it through the lesson, you will learn more about GPS’s than any of your buddies on the trail! By Shannon Bushman – XXXOffroad.com My dad wanted to be a gadget guy in [...]
Lock em up Dano – Beadlocks What?
There is nothing worse than a flat tire on the trail. Avoid those situations with these options and learn about beadlocks in the process. By Shannon Bushman www.xxxoffroad.com Before God created the UTV he gave me ATVs. Several of them. In all my ATV riding I never managed to unseat a tire bead. When the [...]
Getting your UTV to the Trail Head in the Back of your Truck
By Jon Crowley, UTVGuide.net Getting your toys to your riding area is always a balance. Too many toys, not enough space. Buying a trailer vs. hauling in your truck bed. Buying a toy hauler vs. using camp trailer and putting toys in the truck bed. Side x Side Vehicles are an interesting size. Smaller than [...]
Let There Be (The Right) Light
HID’s or LED’s? One or Ten? Need more power? Learn a lot about lights, and even some dating techniques! By Shannon Bushman www.xxxoffroad.com As a kid I was awestruck looking at offroad trucks. All those lights made them look like they were ready for battle. Ready to kick ass and take names. Move over slow [...]
