Purchasing a New vs Used UTV, Side x Side

By Gary Madsen | September 7, 2023
UTV Purchase-New vs Used Polaris

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…

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The 5 Myths about UTV Shock Valving Fox, Walker-Evans

By Gary Madsen | May 1, 2021
Can-Am X3 Fox Shocks IBP

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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How to make your UTV ride smooth!

By Gary Madsen | January 4, 2021
Walker Evans Dual-Rate Springs

Shock and suspension maintenance and what I look for and recommend: I first find out how many miles are on the RZR, and this one is just over 2900 Miles. Next, I measure front and rear ride height – this helps me understand where this UTV is at currently with this suspension set up. The…

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The Salt Lake Off-Road Expo – SLORE

By Gary Madsen | March 8, 2020
UTV Service Salt Lake Off-Road Expo

This was a last-minute decision to spend the money and take UTV Service out to the public with the big boys! It took me right out of my comfort zone, even though I love talking with customers. But, just sitting in front of my little small booth for more than 10 hours a day, greeting…

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The UTV Suspension That Broke Our Back!

By Gary Madsen | January 9, 2019

Let me tell you a story about my 2017 Polaris XPT 2-Seat Fox Edition I love this Polaris, and it takes me places and will go farther than I, myself, can make it. I am not an expert rock crawler – in fact, I am scared of heights. So, the first thing I have to…

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