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Side By Side / Re: Operator's Manual omissions
« on: February 29, 2016, 12:24:38 AM »
  Crossbolt.....something you may find easier is to look in the marine section and get a gear oil pump, it drops into the quart bottle and has a hand operated plunger to pump the oil. When you stop pumping the oil flow stops rather quickly and they have about an 18" plus hose on them. I have a couple of these, they only cost less than 10 bucks (6.99 for the cheap one and 9.99 for the better one) and are quite handy. The better one unit has a clip to hold the fill hose upright so the oil doesn't run out. I use them whenever I need gear lube for any toys, lawn mowers, boat, and car.

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Side By Side / Re: Fuel tank/gauge
« on: February 28, 2016, 11:47:12 PM »
  OK did the tank/gage test this afternoon. The 450i book claims it has an 8+gallon tank. Siphoned out the last almost a gallon as best I could so I believe the tank was as empty as I could make it. As Crossbolt stated there are 5 bars on the fuel gage and when I was done siphoning no bars were showing and the little gas pump symbol was flashing. So I added 2 gallons of fuel and now the gage shows 2 bars, then added 2 more gallons and gage showed 3 bars, added 2 more gallons and all 5 bars were shown. Proceeded to add the last two gallons and it took all but mabey 6-8 oz at best. The manual states to not fill the neck of the tank so I quite pouring when it sounded like it was coming up the neck. So.....after it uses the first 2 gallons the gage should start to drop, at 2 bars I should have a little over 2 gallons of gas left in tank, at one bar I think it would be safe to say its time to add more fuel, I understand you do not want to run a fuel injection system dry.  Hope this helps someone.....

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Side By Side / Re: Operator's Manual omissions
« on: February 28, 2016, 03:45:36 AM »
Very interesting about your oil levels.. ON my 450i the oil level screw is on the front diff where the rear diff has no screw for oil level. My crankcase holds exactly 2 1/2 qts, bought a 5 qt jug of full syn and it used just half of it. Not much lube in the diff cases, I use a pump as I use this on my boat for the lower drive unit as well, and all it took was a couple pumps and they were full. I sort of pushed the fill limit just a bit as the amount of diff lube didn't seem to be much. Say what you will....but I can definitely tell how much smoother the engine runs and how much smoother the diffs roll with the syn lubes. Did have a tough time finding an oil filter though. There are a number of cross references given in the forums but none of the given part numbers would fit my machine. Yes I made a number of trips to the local parts store checking oil filters.  Finally had to bite the bullet and get the high dollar K&N oil filter and yes it did fit. Thinking about drilling and tapping suspension areas for grease fittings as I see no lubrication for them. Using a silicone grease will not harm the rubber as a petroleum grease might do.   Has anyone else did this before?   In fact I have found NO grease fittings on this machine or am I missing some?

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Side By Side / Re: new guy
« on: February 27, 2016, 10:32:47 PM »
   Just an update to the uxv 450i, about 200 miles on her now and have switched all lubricants over to full synthetic. Still have not been able to acquire the factory service manual, cyclepedia is supposed to be working on it but have not heard from them yet. Finished the windshield top half today, brackets came in to complete my homemade polycarbonate upper for the cold winter months, it will come off when the weather warms up a bit and just the bottom half will stay on. Also put the finishing touches on the plow mount, will probably have to wait until next winter to see how it works. For what is supposed to be a quick release plow it sure is difficult to attach and remove, damn thing is really heavy, and I do mean really heavy. It is a very nice well made unit by Quad Boss, great design with mid frame mount but is supposed to be quick release and attach but due to the weight it nots very quick for this old body. Mabey with some practice it will become easier. My state requires a small license plate similar to a motorcycle license plate and I was looking for a mounting place....looked at the back of the machine and soon realized the rear cross brace support where the head rest supports cross is a perfect place to mount the plate. Drilled and tapped two threaded holes and the plate fits perfectly and jonny law should have no problem seeing it there. Shifter mechanism is getting better with use or I am getting used to it but it is shifting much easier now. Looking forward to other 450i owners to chime in on what they are finding with their machines.

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Side By Side / Re: Fuel tank/gauge
« on: February 27, 2016, 10:20:12 PM »
   I am going to do that as well when my tank gets low. I may even try siphoning out the remainder then add 2 gallons at a time and see how the gage reads.  I did that on my boat, it has a 24 gallon tank so I cleaned the tank out and added 5 gallons at a time and checked the gage.....I got lucky as each quarter mark on the gage measured 5 gallons with 4 gallons left when gage shows empty. Not sure how good the gages are in these machines but that is the only way to check the gage that I know of.  If anyone else has checked there fuel gage please chime in here so we can compare and see how accurate these are.

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Side By Side / Re: UXV 450i
« on: February 24, 2016, 01:18:59 AM »
  Our machines are the same color, heck even have the same mud and dirt on the rear taillights!! LOL   Your top looks different, not sure if aftermarket or whether Kymco changed the tops, mine was a factory top with the "Kymco" name embossed in the plastic top.

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Side By Side / Re: 2015 500i LE
« on: February 24, 2016, 01:13:33 AM »
Wow, that cab enclosure looks good, glad you are the one having to pay for it though !! LOL

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Side By Side / Re: 2015 500i LE
« on: February 23, 2016, 12:21:44 AM »
Quote from: stiehlm on February 19, 2016, 02:57:19 PM
so how do you had pics to post,do not see how

  I just loaded the pics on my computer and when ready to post just added "attachments" and clicked on my pics in the computer. Some were to large and would not load so I just kept screwing around trying to make them smaller until it went thru. I am no computer wiz and do not know what I did, but just kept pushing buttons until something happened. At 65 that's about all I know when it come to computors, just keep pushing buttons until something happens!!

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Side By Side / Re: Operator's Manual omissions
« on: February 23, 2016, 12:16:51 AM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on February 18, 2016, 02:28:13 AM
Rinky-dink tiny numbers below speed readout.Get yer magnifying bifocals on!

Karl

Had a chance to push some buttons this weekend and did find the hour meter, didn't realize they used a symbol to indicate the hour meter but my high powered spy glasses were able to make it out, thanks for that piece of information.  I did do my first oil change this weekend including the diff cases, went with all synthetic lubes so should be good for awhile. Mounted the homemade windshields, and my custom built plow mount. Hoping that big snow storm pans out for this week so I can try it out.....then next week it can go back to 70 degrees again.

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Side By Side / Re: UXV 450i
« on: February 23, 2016, 12:11:56 AM »
SuperHeliDave....welcome aboard, glad you like your 450i. New guy here as well, bought mine about a month back and so far so good. I did a lot of research before I decided and test drove a number of UTV's at least the dealers that allowed test drives and I felt the 450i had the best ride/quietness of all I tested. Even talked to the factory about problems with this model and there reply was almost negligible in complaints other than lack of accessories and the shifter complaint.  I also made my windshields from polycarbonate sheet, both a half and an upper for winter plowing which will come off when it warms up. My dealer ordered a quad boss plow kit which is a great plow but the universal mounting kit is a complete joke. As a toolmaker I made my own mount that attaches to my frame, just putting the finishing touches on it now. I just did the first oil change and differential gear oil change, switched to all synthetics thru out. Mine came with the factory roof, a little pricey but looks good. Still trying to find a factory service manual in case any future repairs may be needed, but not having much luck yet.
I am semi-retired and this is my retirement present to myself. My grandkids were not happy about me getting rid of my ATV's in favor of the UTV.....but now that they have had a chance to play with it....they are glad I made the switch, the UTV is so much more versatile and just plain fun. Please do keep us posted on how things progress with your 450i and I will do the same, this goes for any other 450i owners out there.

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Side By Side / Re: UXV 450i
« on: February 18, 2016, 12:16:29 AM »
Hey you 450i owners....any updates to your machines?  Problems, upgrades, etc...long winter and cabin fever is setting in, would like to hear more from 450i owners...  I bought one the middle of January and love it so far. Due to the limited accessories I have been making some of my own such as my own windshield, plow mount (frame), added the winch, some rearview mirrors and coated the underside with some mud....having fun!!

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Side By Side / Re: fuel octane rating for 450i
« on: February 18, 2016, 12:10:05 AM »
  Ok guess I am curious as to what ride characteristics in that turf model makes a difference?  Never saw one at a dealer so no idea they even had that model. Do they still have the aggressive tires and 4x4 drive with diff lock? Read a flyer about them but that is all. Just curious is all.....

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Side By Side / Re: 2015 500i LE
« on: February 18, 2016, 12:04:49 AM »
  Your farther along in accessory browsing than I am, so far just installed a rearview mirror, half windshield and working on a top half just for the cold weather. My dump bed came with a floor mat, never considered floor mats for the cab area????  Been thinking about some type of mud flap but not sure...hate to see them get ripped off if I go trail riding but the backend does get mud flung up on it without flaps. My 450 had no plow mount options other than universal fit and that was a joke. I ended up getting a quad boss plow system....nice unit...very nice and heavy duty...but have to make my own frame to attach the quick release mount onto my machine's frame. Can't take my machine into work with me so going has been slow fitting everything.  The guy on this forum has the rear bumper designed...looks good from the pics.. I personally don't care for the front brush gard, but that is just me, I don't care for them on any machine so it has nothing to do with his quality which does look good from his pics. Keep us posted on your ad ons, pics also help...especially while we all wait for nice weather to get here.

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Side By Side / Re: Operator's Manual omissions
« on: February 17, 2016, 11:52:49 PM »
Does the hour meter display come up where the mph is displayed or does it display in the tiny numbers that show odometer which are so damn small I can't hardly see them without glasses?  I have to know where to point my telescope to read it !!  Thanks

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Side By Side / Re: 2015 500i LE
« on: February 17, 2016, 12:13:47 AM »
  Wish I did, but Kymco is still far behind in that area. You have many more options on your 500 than I have on my 450. I have found that many of the "universal" fit items work well such as rear view mirrors. I did buy a universal plow mount kit that is worthless. The plow and push tube is of excellent quality but the erector set pcs they give you to put it on with are junk. As a toolmaker I am making my own framework to attach the plow mount then will be good to go. Making my own windshield as well.

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