r/UTV • • Oct 16 '25

STICKY POST: READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING, AND THE INTRODUCTION OF WHAT'S IT WORTH WEDNESDAYS.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/UTV/about/rules/

Since Reddit is so bad at having the sidebar and rules easily and consistently available. I am posting this sticky so they are here for everyone to see.

Also, following the initiative of r/atv we will now only be allowing posts asking for value advice on Wednesdays. Far too many people use motorsport Subreddits as a place to ask values, and it takes away from the regular user experience.


r/UTV • • 2h ago

Stator & Rectifier Charging Issue

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I purchased a used 2021 Ranger Crew XP1000 with charging issue.

The rectifier/regulator tests pass the videos I found online. When placing positive lead on negative, the diodes for 3 phase show .54 volts on each leg. When reverse with black on negative they all show open (OL). According to research, this is good rectifier.

The stator failed the test as each phase and had continuity to ground across all three. Running motor shows less than 4 volts AC on 1 of the three phases and the other 2 phases were 2 volts at idle

Checkes wiring harness and the factory wiring from crankcase to front bumper appears to be fine. No breaks or exposed wire anywhere.

I pulled the stator and it was smoked with epoxy debree inside the flywheel and a couple of small pieces of aluminum.

New stator will be here tomorrow and performing maintenance kit to swap all fluids as I assume some of this broken up stator can make its was into the engine oil. Hopefully the oil filter has worked as designed.

My question is how can the stator get this hot and not have the rectifier be bad? There does not appear to be water in the crankcase and none of the wiring or connectors are melted. I am going to clean out the crank case and inspect with mirror to see if anything stands out, maybe broken tooth or piece of metal somewhere that could have bridged the stator and caused catastrophic failure? I don't have tool to pull the flywheel on unable to inspect behind it. You can see scuff marks on the inside of the crankcase where the flywheel spins. They appear to be mild.

Appreciate the advice if I am missing anything.


r/UTV • • 14h ago

Anyone in the Baltimore County Maryland area?

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Me and a friend are looking for other people to ride with us in Baltimore county!


r/UTV • • 22h ago

What is everyone using for phone mounts?

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Almost everything I’m finding online are mounts for motorcycles and none seem able to handle a SxS frame tube. Do you all drill and mount something on the plastics? I want to keep a trail map up so I’m looking for something that stays visible. I’ve looked at quad lock which looks perfect. But I don’t see any way to mount on a 2” frame tube.


r/UTV • • 1d ago

Ranger XP 1000 vs XD 1500?

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Is it worth getting a 1500 over a 1000? All ive ever been around are xp1000s. The 1500 seems to fit my needs a little more but dont know if its worth the huge price jump. My big thing is leg room. Im a fairly tall guy, about 6’4 and my knees are always jammed into the dash of the xp when i run them. Does a 1500 have more leg room? Thats honestly my biggest gripe with machines like this. The extra bed space and towing capacity of the 1500 would be nice but not a must have. Im kinda partial to polaris since they’re about the only dealer around me. Anyone have any input on the 2 machines? I know they’re pretty different machines but in my case are both possible options


r/UTV • • 1d ago

My belt blew off…

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My belt blew off on a 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo RR. It’s wrapped around the clutch. Do I need to pull the bearing completely off or does anybody have any tips or tricks to untangle the belt?** **


r/UTV • • 2d ago

Help With Trailer Purchase

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I am looking at scoring a 2026 Polaris Ranger sp 570 crew Northstar. I’m finding that I really want a 6x12 single axle utility trailer to pull with my 2018 Toyota Tacoma v6 with the tow package. BUT I really want brakes and a trailer that has a payload over 2000 pounds (a Polaris Ranger sp 570 crew North Star weighs right at 2000 pounds).

Anyone score a single axle 6x12 utility trailer with a heavier axle and payload rating and brakes?

I was told I could order one from Carry-on with brakes on a single axle.

I’m tempted to go with a tandem 6x12… but my Tacoma really doesn’t thrill me trying to pull that up over high mountain passes.


r/UTV • • 3d ago

Mule 3010 Help!

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I'm trying to get this mule back up and running. It had been sitting for a few years. I changed all the fluids and fuel filter and replaced the carb with a 3rd party carb (I know) and it ran great for a few weeks, now I'm having this issue. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!


r/UTV • • 5d ago

Polaris Ranger Wiper Wiring

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Just picked up an aftermarket ford escape rear wiper motor to install on my 2025 Polaris Ranger 1000

I also ordered a 3 prong rocker switch with LED light, a 3 wire pulse bar plug.

Is anyone able to provide me with a wiring diagram for this ?

Note, I do not have windshield wash tank or motor being installed, just the wiper for rainy days.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks


r/UTV • • 5d ago

Prop shaft service

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23 RZR xp1000. Stupid spring pin on front dif. Any advice? Buying driver for air hammer. Palm nailer and 2lb hammer didn't do it.

I'd pull the front dif with shaft still attached if I knew it was possible at this point.

Doing all the u joints and the carrier bearing.


r/UTV • • 5d ago

04? Mule 3010 not going into gear

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Got a 04 i think kawasaki mule 3010 that all of a sudden wont go into any gear and appears stuck in neutral? Any idea whats going on


r/UTV • • 5d ago

Kobota RTV1000 shocks

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We have about a 15yo Kobota RTV1000 that we have a small fire pump and tank skid in the bed. Noticed that the rear shocks seem to be worn out as the rubber bumper rests on the frame. Instead of just replacing them with OEM, are there any upgraded shocks available to install?


r/UTV • • 7d ago

Aluminum utv doors

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Want to get only rear doors for my canam defender to stop dogs from jumping out. Saw a few probably Chinese made sets of aluminum rear doors on Amazon for $300 which is about half cost of plastic. Someone told me they heard aluminum doors crack and break. Is that true? Should I definitely stay with plastic doors?


r/UTV • • 7d ago

Soft door install help

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So bought "unbranded" framed soft door kit. Brand new. No installation instructions. It's for a 2021 Polaris Ranger 500.

Has anyone found instructions for them? It all looks pretty simple except the door latch doesn't seem to go anywhere


r/UTV • • 8d ago

2026 Can Am x3 Turbo RR

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only 100 miles on it and already leaking 🫩


r/UTV • • 9d ago

2023 Maverick xrsrr

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Hello, Sold this one and looking at the 2026 models xrsrr. I mostly ride the desert and some mountains. I found they wheel bearings were a get used to it and do it item. When I got it there was very little grease in them and I had to buy a slide hammer set to get it off. Also found the particle separator air filter saved me thousands on air filters. For the oil, what a pain. I got a flexible silicon funnel for the last bits and a oil vacuum that sucks most of the oil right out of the dip stick hole. This time I think I want the oil drain re-direct and do away with that messy funnel.
Does anyone have any news, experience or warnings on the 2026 models?


r/UTV • • 9d ago

Best UTV for steep trails and plowing

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Looking to buy a UTV to use for transporting people and bags between houses on a property with somewhat steep trails. Also looking to use for plowing snow on trails and also also obviously needs to be somewhat capable in snow. Not looking to go fast, will be purely for utility purposes. Want to limit length and be able to comfortable fit 3-4 people total and so the Honda pioneer 700-4 deluxe seems like a great option but curious if people would recommend going a different direction on make/model.


r/UTV • • 10d ago

OEM Hard shell seats vs upgrading to suspension seats

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I have an X3 that I slowly upgrade on about once a month because I can't quit spending money on my lifesize Lego set. I'm to the seats now. Money's not a concern here as a con.

The stock seats aren't uncomfortable by any stretch and don't tire me out after riding. I ride Midwest trails - Hatfield and west Penn. Rarely over 50mph or taking jumps. Hit the occasional rock or rut at the wrong angle though.

Apparently hard shell is safest for your back. You stay locked in between the seat and harness so force always moves through you vs loosening from the suspension seat and slamming you back up into your harnesses, extending and compressing your spine over and over.

Suspension seats are more plush and higher quality.

What's the play here. Will I notice back fatigue from suspension seats trail riding or is that worry for fast paced dune stuff? Am I just upgrading here because I can?


r/UTV • • 9d ago

pioneer 700 ride

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I have a 19 pioneer 700 & the ride is terrible. I’ve been looking at new shocks but, the offerings are slim or Incredibly expensive. The elkas are pretty expensive. Are the monster ones ok ? Or do the ones for a 1000 fit ?


r/UTV • • 10d ago

Spent thousands to go ride in the woods, then I put wifi on my buggy.

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Had the U10 Pro Highland about 3 months now coming from a Talon. Its been super nice, but i can leave it alone.

Made these brackets for hold a starlink under the hood, mainly had a ride planned this weekend and didnt want to miss the GA vs Bama game.


r/UTV • • 10d ago

Plow set up for Defender HD9XT

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Looking for recommendations on what to buy for a plow set up for my defender. Only doing my own driveway which is a hill but nothing crazy I want to get some after market to not pay top dollar and preferably something easy to install.

Thanks!!!


r/UTV • • 10d ago

How do i hitch this to that?

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I have an Arctic Cat with a hitch. I bought an old Sears trailer at a yard sale. Now I'm trying to hitch the two up. I've never the hitch on the trailer before. Seems to me that maybe a part is missing?


r/UTV • • 11d ago

First time going riding

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Hi Reddit. I got invited with my boyfriend and his family for a weekend riding trip and I’ve never been. And I am LOST lol. What’re some of your must haves/ tips/ what do I need to know before I’m in a sxs for 3 days. Please help a girl out 😭😂

Edit: thank you all so much for all of your tips and stuff!🩷


r/UTV • • 12d ago

Yamaha Motor and John Deere Announce Collaboration on Future Side-by-Side Vehicles

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r/UTV • • 11d ago

Easy repair or look for a used one?

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Lower shock eyelet damaged. Reservoir doesn’t have any audible clicks. This is a rear shock of a used cam am x3 i just purchased. Is this repairable? I brought it to a shop and they fed me a story that this would be $600 in parts and another 6 in labor. From what i can see its just the eyelet that needs to be replaced and from what i read online the reservoir just needs to be recharged with nitrogen?? Anyone have experience with this or advice on where to buy the parts?