Posts by Gary Madsen
Purchasing a New vs Used UTV, Side x Side
I pick up parts for my UTV Service at a local power sports sales and service company. While there I am always interested in how the market is trending for new and used UTVs. I have noticed, for instance, Polaris and Can-Am have had multiple price reductions. I have also noticed as much as $3500.00…
Read MorePolaris UTV Engine Miss Fire Codes. 65590,65591,65592
Probably one of the most common Polaris trouble codes discussed on the internet is the dreaded miss fire codes. 65590,65591,65592 ECU Misfire Codes. After many years in the UTV business I get to see some common themes and problems that many people experience with their Polaris side x sides. I am going to talk to…
Read MoreCheck Your UTV Shocks Now!!
Check your shocks for leaking fluid, check them for clunking when bouncing, check them for Nitrogen loss! If these problems exist or are lurking on your side x side it will cost you a whole lot more $$$$ in the near future. UTV shocks are a priority. We are guilty of thinking of maintenance on…
Read MoreThe Skyrocketing high cost of UTV’s (Side X Sides)
The used cost of Side X Sides is at a historical high price and has been all summer long. Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha, it is across the board, every make and model is overpriced. I felt It was time to give you some of my thoughts on just how high the cost of…
Read MoreCan-Am X3 Front Suspension Upgrade.
Don’t wait until you have bent up A-arms on your epic ride in your Can-Am X3. Is there a weak spot in your front suspension? Yes, it is, right from the factory. Recently we have had several Can-Am X3’s come in with drastically bent lower control arms coming from two separate instances. The Can-Am X3…
Read MoreThe 5 Myths about UTV Shock Valving Fox, Walker-Evans
Today we will talk about shock re-valving on UTV Side x sides including all your major brands Polaris, Can-Am, Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki. When the UTV’s first hit the market about 15 years ago it spurred a whole new sport that you could hop up and race, jump, go fast and then ride the dunes!…
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