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Occam's UTV's
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Occam's Razor: A scientific problem solving methodology that "The simplest explanation is usually the correct one".
This is especially true of working on your UTV/ATV, Riding the trails, or life in general. This channel is dedicated to all things Polaris RZR: riding videos, installation videos, how-to & DIY, tips etc. All are taken with the principle that the simplest path is the right one.
This is especially true of working on your UTV/ATV, Riding the trails, or life in general. This channel is dedicated to all things Polaris RZR: riding videos, installation videos, how-to & DIY, tips etc. All are taken with the principle that the simplest path is the right one.
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Occam's UTVs: Fuel Customs Clutch Case
zhlédnutí 534Před 6 lety
I finally had it with my stock polaris clutch housing. It's a pain in the ass to get off when you need it to, often have to remove the shock from the trailing arm just to get the clutch cover off. This is not a good solution in the garage at home or especially on the trails! It just adds another step to having to replace a belt unnecessarily. This is an installation of a Fuel Customs Red Clutch...
Occam's UTVs: RZR Starting Issues? Just Clicking? Try starting off the solenoid
zhlédnutí 85KPřed 7 lety
From experience, several times I've gone to start my RZR, and all I get are clicks. Sometimes you can hear the fuel pump and accessories turn on, sometimes all you get are clicks and nothing. There are a few methods to troubleshooting this. First and foremost make sure that you've checked the most obvious thing, your fuse box. Sometimes fuses are blown and don't even necessarily look like it. R...
Occam's UTVs: UTV Mountain UTVMA Backseat and Roll Cage Kit Installation RZR 900
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 7 lety
Occam's RZR: So I wanted to expand my 2 seater RZR 900 Trail to accomodate for the whole family. Being too cheap to go out and buy a RZR-4, I looked to this option of installing a rear cage and back seat / bench for the kids. This is a quick install video I did, the whole thing took about an hour.
WIP: Occam's UTVs: Wide Door Kit, UTV Giant Lower Doors and Pro Armor Inserts
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 7 lety
Work in progress - I remove the stock 900 Trail doors which have no curve to them and are not comfortable to rest your knee on, with a brand new polaris wide door kit. This kit will add about 2" to each side given the curvature. To these doors I add UTV Giant Lower Door kit, and ontop I put on the Pro Armor door insert/pad kit. I've got most of the installation, the only challenge was having to...
Occam's UTVs: Review of STI HD5 & HD6 Wheel Caps - Full Coverage 4/137-4/156 Red
zhlédnutí 889Před 7 lety
Couple of tips and taking a look at installing these wheel caps and the beadlocks for the HD5 STI wheels, which also apparently work on the HD6 as well. The main benefit to using these are the complete coverage - it also covers the lugs. I had a bit of an issue with an inside spring which I explain. Otherwise quick and easy snap-on installation. Passes the easiest answer test.
Occam's UTVs: Exhaust Gasket Failure: @ Windrock Trail 50 3/11/17
zhlédnutí 248Před 7 lety
Trail 50 has been pretty washed out, the normal path I take is the hard right, but the rain has eroded much of the mud I had usually gotten up on. I stopped and tried to pull forward, a little over 6000 rpm, then the cab filled with smoke. We thought it was the tire at first, then perhaps the belt, but after we carefully backed down a bit to the flat area I realized it was the exhaust gasket. E...
Occam's UTVs: American Knob @ Windrock Park 3/10/17
zhlédnutí 227Před 7 lety
From previous video, we go around American Knob up at windrock. We stop at the cave for a photo op before continuing our ride. Was a great day for riding, despite a lot of rain days previous, the course wasn't as wet as I thought it would be.
Occam's UTVs: Trail 39 to G6 to Trail 5 to American Knob @windrock park 3/10/17
zhlédnutí 292Před 7 lety
We take Trail 39 basically from up by Windmills, through some beautiful terrain, rivers and waterfalls all the way out to G6. From there we head back up the trail toward Trail #5 and the entrance to American Knob. This is a really fun ride if you haven't done it before. I'll post American Knob as it's own video separately and link here.
Occam's UTVs: Night Ride - Finding the Lines on G2 @ Windrock 3/10/17
zhlédnutí 112Před 7 lety
It's like an entirely different course at night, nothing looks familiar. One spot looked like I was going to flip, but it didn't seem that bad. Just two of us in our RZR 900's heading up G2 from around the base.
Occam's UTVs: Simple Trick to breaking the bead on your UTV / ATV
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 7 lety
Simple alternative way to break a beadlock from a tire when you're in a shop setting specifically for UTV/ATV's. While I'm sure this method would work for larger vehicle types as well, I only have tested it on my Polaris RZR. While these are beadlock tires, this trick will also work for tires that are not beadlock.
Occam's UTVs: Epilepsy on wheels. RZR 900 Ambient Undermount and Whip lights - KXGlow
zhlédnutí 541Před 7 lety
Yes. Epilepsy on wheels. Low light camera kinda sucks on my phone. Anyway, I just put it on a strobe effect for all the lights, but I can control the speed, colors etc, and synch it all or I can have 3 different zones: Undermount, In-Cab and Whip lights. Wired so that when I step on the brakes all turns red. KXGlow app is really cool, it lets you set the lights to music or make your own presets...
Polaris RZR 900 2016 Undermount and In-Cab Lighting Project done
zhlédnutí 373Před 7 lety
Polaris RZR 900 2016 Undermount and In-Cab Lighting Project done
Occam's UTVs: Trinity Stage 5 Exhaust Install Polaris RZR 900 2016
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 7 lety
Here's a video of an installation of a Trinity Stage 5 Exhaust System including the air intake upgrade as a part of my pwrTune 2.5 ECU Reflash on my '16 RZR 900. I call it a lazy man's approach because I didn't want to take apart my whole setup, so I kinda half-ass it through the install. Either way it worked. In another video I went over the removal of the stock exhaust system. In the end, the...
Occam's UTVs: Install EJK Jet Kit / Fuel System Polaris RZR 900 2016
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 7 lety
Very quick install, really only 3 plugs that are easily accessible.
Occam's RZR: TIP: Best way to prepare your UTV Tool Kit / Bag, and keep it waterproof
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 7 lety
Occam's RZR: TIP: Best way to prepare your UTV Tool Kit / Bag, and keep it waterproof
Occam's UTVs: Install Second Battery using True Amalgamated Isolator on my Polaris RZR 900
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 7 lety
Occam's UTVs: Install Second Battery using True Amalgamated Isolator on my Polaris RZR 900
Tusk Rear Bumper/Cargo Rack/Spare Tire Review for 50" Trail models
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 7 lety
Tusk Rear Bumper/Cargo Rack/Spare Tire Review for 50" Trail models
2016 Polaris RZR 900 LE Fox Edition Project - Half Way Mark
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 7 lety
2016 Polaris RZR 900 LE Fox Edition Project - Half Way Mark
Occam's UTVs: Installing Undermount & In-Cab LED Lighting Project - XKGlow Polaris RZR 900 2016
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 7 lety
Occam's UTVs: Installing Undermount & In-Cab LED Lighting Project - XKGlow Polaris RZR 900 2016
Occam's UTVs: Have a stuck secondary clutch on your UTV/ATV? Polaris 900 Try this trick
zhlédnutí 29KPřed 7 lety
Occam's UTVs: Have a stuck secondary clutch on your UTV/ATV? Polaris 900 Try this trick
Testing the new SLP Clutch for 2016 RZR 900
zhlédnutí 987Před 7 lety
Testing the new SLP Clutch for 2016 RZR 900
Occam's RZR: XKGlow / Whip Lights Final Product Install Polaris RZR 900
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 7 lety
Occam's RZR: XKGlow / Whip Lights Final Product Install Polaris RZR 900
Windrock Drive back to camp in the pouring rain
zhlédnutí 133Před 7 lety
Windrock Drive back to camp in the pouring rain
Windrock Park Flats, Up and Down Hill Low view
zhlédnutí 84Před 7 lety
Windrock Park Flats, Up and Down Hill Low view
Where did you ground the one on the isolator?
Were there any major or minor modifications that you had to make to make the Trinity exhaust work? And what model of RZR or Ace did Trinity say that your exhaust fit
So what was the fix not the workaround of the solenoid. A new Solenoid?
Awesome. Thanks
Short out with screwdriver, or wire a switch and run wires.. needing this machine to start up on a job site and move out of the way, screwdriver will probably be easier for me
Thank you!
So we're is the problem? In the solenoid or the key switch??
same question
Here is another reference for True 12v battery isolator www.dfna.info/product/12v-isolator-switch/
Oh yeah don't fix it right Jerry rig it that's really dependable ... What an idiot and waste of everyone's time watching!
bolt is a SAE grade 5 5/16
Thanks I got the exact same machine. I was able to use a piece of flat bar with tapped 1/4 in holes. And used a chain for the hammer. Got it. Thanks for the idea. Did you put anti seize Or any thing on the shaft to help make it easier to pull next time?
I don’t get it, you took the time to weld additional strength to the frame (which is awesome) but couldn’t drill a few holes to ensure the rail mounts onto the S Channel?
Its your back drive shaft bub ours did it 2
I just encountered the dreaded bead lock removal chore. Thanks for sharing your handy secret!
What's the phone number to order the beds and how long it takes to get the bed
So we have a video of you installing a clutch cover. Not much more. Would be nice if you had explained features, likes, dislikes, how much increase in interior space, a shot of the belt tightened up, etc. I wasn’t able to gain any knowledge about the product from this video.
So 3 years later what you think about the beds? I'm looking to buy same. Thanks.
My 2.5 cents- make your own. You can buy the etrack at harbor freight or strainer etc, and they make wall hangers that hinge etc. I mean I don’t know the cost of these, but they look flimsy and not trusting
What's the ring called I can't find them no where
I know a little late to the party, but what wake tower bar is that you have?
Or just charge it.
Just bought the same light kit. Any regrets as far as placement or running the tubes on the outside instead of the pods?
Dude you made it much harder than you needed to. You do not have to remove the heat shield on the muffler. Just pull off the springs and pull the muffler back. It only takes about one minute. If you want to save your knuckles, pick up a spring puller at an auto parts store for 10 bucks.
how have the utv giant lowers worked?
Nice. I ordered one after watching your video . thanks
why is there two red covers? makes it hard to figure out what cables go where
They are both positive.
@@adventurelife6965 Thanks. Was trying to figure out how to replace this part. I took the cables off and didnt think it would be hard to figure out how to hook back up until I saw two of the same cable. Not a lot of write up out there about it
just measure off the floor for everything no need to level trailer
Mine slid right off no issue. I know why yours stuck. They use red loctite in the clutch. If some slops onto the shaft...you're stuck. Apply heat...slips right off👍😁
Apply heat to where
Did you get it off? I have the same model and am preparing to remove mine...
Yes I have another video if you look through my most recents that shows how to use a slide hammer to get it off.
9/16mm? That is a weird metric size. Like not metric, standard, like USA. What country r u from?
How comfortable is it? What is the mattress made of?
It's pretty comfy, about 4" of pretty good quality foam. Not too soft, not memory foam. Suits me fine.
We call it TrueAm dual battery isolator from www.dfna.info
looks sharp thanks.
Super atv makes a puller for the primary and secondary
How is a puller going to work if the clutch doesnt have threads.
Really jtlos? On my second job as a tow truck driver, I think I've seen my share of what's dangerous
Ran this 11 5 17. Started at Tioga down from beech grove church. G6, g39, g2, g20, g5, g6. Came a monsoon night before and early that morning. Ran it on a Honda 4 wheeler. Foggy, wet and muddy. Had a blast. Going again week after next... thanks for the ride...
Do not do this!! I did the exact same thing to mine and broke chunks of metal off of it in the process. It is now ruined because you can't use the belt tool anymore. Call a pro first. I did after it was too late and he said he had a puller for the secondary!
As your president would say, Polaris is run by a bunch of losers and haters. Sad! Good luck with your channel, anybody with any sense would realize this is not a corporately run CZcams page, simply a vehicle owner documenting his ownership experience and travels with the machine.
Dangerous set up
Nah I disagree. I wouldn't have put my kids in it if I felt it was in anyway unsafe. The only thing that could make this unsafe is the driver themselves.
Funny how the guy without this setup will try to tell you that it's unsafe with no real knowledge.
They aren’t bad.... If your really into safety maybe you should take up needlepoint and not off roading
I'm having a time getting mine off of my ranger razor 900xp - maybe this will be a win for me also. :-) Thanks for the suggestion and the video.
Let me know how it works out! You can rent a slide hammer from most auto parts stores. Lube up the output shaft with some pb blaster and give it a whirl!
These beds are exyremely over priced. I just got a set of heavy duty bunk beds sold on a site called rvbusparts.com. The sticker says a company named Liftco makes them. They were $420 and are very good quality. They can operate individually as well. Only thing is you have to get your own plywood and cushions.
@ Dan Nelson - how are your heavy duty bunk beds holding up? I'm looking for a similar solution for three teenage boys (man sized).
Looked to try to find your ad, no luck, I'm curious how much are you asking for it? And would you know weight I'd have to ship it to Ontario 🇨🇦
Hey Pam, here's a link to rzrforums.net where I put it up. Drastically reduced the price too. www.rzrforums.net/polaris-rzr-parts-sale/424025-utvma-back-seat-rear-cage-make-your-2-seater-4-seater.html Yeah I can ship it anywhere you want. It's big and heavy (I'm going to figure about 150-175lbs), but it will fit on a pallet just like in the video. Message me on the forums if you'd like to discuss more, I can PM you my number and we can talk about it if you'd like (sign up for an account if you don't have one already). Thanks
Those brackets on the back are to attach a wire cage for coolers or gas cans, another accessory that comes in handy for a long day of fun !
Hi Pam, they are absolutely worth it. It did not make the machine noticeably tippier. It does not make it more top heavy, it actually adds weight to the rear of the machine giving you better traction with your rear tires. One adult size teen would absolutely fit back there, two would be difficult. I had both my Young kids 9 and 7 back there with plenty of room. That having been said, I upgraded to an XP1K4 recently, and I've parted out this whole 900 project. If you're interested, I'm selling the entire UTVMA kit, only used a handful of times. PM me if you're interested, I have a link to the rzrforums.net listing I've had up to sell it. I would have kept this for sure if I hadn't have upgraded to a XP1k.
Thinking about purchasing this for my 2017 rzr 900, would love to know did it change or add tippyness to your machine? And do you think a average size adult or teen would fit back there? Loved the video and would like to know your honest opinion if it's worth it ? Thank you for sharing this video my curiosity is definitely peeked now !
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getting same flooring, was it hard to lay down and cut in? Does it hold up well? Thanks!
+Team255 the flooring was pretty easy to lay down and cut, just make sure y9u use the right kind of vinyl adhesive that will also bond with wood. The only other complaint is that it gets super duper hot in direct sunlight.
did you ever figure out what was doing it? My machine with like 200kms on it doing same thing.,
Slick VdBuckero yes it was the rear sway bar links. was covered under warranty, or you can replace them yourself pretty easily.
ok awesome. I think thats whats going on with mine too. I cross a lot of tracks. I know for sure I have an outer lower rear bushing thats got play.. but no damn way it was making all that racket. it almost feels like its coming from under driver's seat sometimes. Goina jack er up and disconnect links and inspect them. Got warranty, but shop is couple hours drive away. WIll do it myself heh
Absolutely, it's something you can fix yourself. And if you have a good enough relationship with your dealership they might be able to work something out parts-wise for you. One way we were able to test whether or not it was the sway bar links was parking the vehicle, then rocking it side to side from the back right where it was coming from (pulling down and pushing up the cage bar). It would make that noise over and over whenever we did that. Took quite a lot of pressure but it was easily reproduce-able.
FWIW, and if I were you, upgrade the sway bar while you're at it. It's not a big expense, it takes 15 minutes to do, and could really give you some more roll play. Most will come with new links too, like Eibach for example. Walker Evans has some new shock links which look cool, not sure if they're compatible though. Let me know how it turns out!
possible wear bearings
At this point the machine had 100 miles on it and was 2 months old, kept garaged.
if you would have used the threaded taperd nut that's knurled before the clamp fingers,, it locks the fingers together so they don't keep coming apart
Good to know, thanks for the tip!
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