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Step by step instructional articles about UTVs. We cover how to maintain vehicles, install parts, and solve problems. These stories are meant to help you better understand your UTV and give you the confidence to tackle some of the work on your own.
INSTALL A WARN WINCH IN A RZR XP 1000
-- How-To Guide --
Off-road enthusiasts have long had a theory that their winch should have a capacity of three…
EASY WAY TO GET 10-MPH SPEED INCREASE
THE TROUBLESHOOTER -- BY SARGE McCOY
Dear Sarge,
I own two Polaris’—one is an XP 1000 with tracks that we use in…
HOW-TO: CONVERT YOUR UTV TO 32-INCH TIRES
-- Guide to the pros and cons --
With more and more manufacturers introducing 32-inch UTV tires, we’ve had to…
HOW TO: REPLACE POLARIS RZR BRAKE PADS
-- It's actually pretty easy to do --
Wear items such as tires, CVT belts and brake pads, if in good working…
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR CV JOINTS
-- And, how to fix sloppy steering & recall info --
By Sarge McCoy
SINGING IN THE RAIN
Dear Sarge,
We have…
HOW-TO: REBUILD A CVT SECONDARY
-- It's not that hard to do --
Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) are wonderful things, as they help…
ETHANOL FUEL AND UTVs
-- Sarge McCoy tells it like it is --
IS ETHANOL FUEL BAD FOR MY RANGER?
Dear Sarge,
Recently, my dealer told me…
SARGE’S HONDA DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION TIPS
-- What you need to know --
By Sarge McCoy
Dear Sarge,
I recently purchased a Honda Pioneer 1000 and I just…
4 WAYS TO KEEP ENGINE HEAT AWAY FROM MAN’S BEST FRIENDS
-- No more hot paws --
We like the versatility of today’s UTVs. Multiple seats, capable 4WD systems, great…
A MASSIMO, PIONEER & HALF-DEAD RHINO
-- The troubleshooter, by Sarge McCoy --
IS THE T-BOSS 410X WORTH IT?
Dear Sarge,
Recently, I was in a Walmart,…
YOUR RZR TOOL KIT STINKS: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO CARRY
Every time we get a new unit in for testing, Sarge goes over it with a fine tooth comb to assemble a proper tool…
TOP 24 TRAILERING TIPS
-- Inside info to make your hauling life easier --
As much fun as our UTVs are, they’re large vehicles, and most…
WANDERING, SLOPPY & OVER-HEATED UTVs
-- The Troubleshooter, By Sarge McCoy --
Dear Sarge,
I just made the jump from the RZR 900 to the 1000. I swapped…
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OFFSET WHEELS
-- WIDER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER, SAYS SARGE McCOY --
Dear Sarge,
I purchased some 4x4 offset rims and new…
HOW-TO INSTALL A STREET-LEGAL KIT
-- The Ryco Motorsports kit has everything you need --
When we first met the Ryco Motorsports guys, they had a…
