[rzrhle]

I have never considered a wheel bearing complete failure on a trail. This might be something for me to think about. I keep one at the truck with a bearing press.

Also have a question on tie rods. If I find a stock tie rod, are both sides the same, XP4T? I know the tie rod ends are different.

I had a front wheel bearing fail and fall apart on my 800 which by the time I got it home the carrier rotor and brake caliper were destroyed. You think I would have learned from that because it happened again on my 1000 rear and also had to replace the carrier because of limping it out. And since then Ive come across other broke down with with the same issue .

You can get a press plate that can be used to hammer out and install bearings on the trail- not ideal to hammer but it’s a trail fix.

I would think the tie rods would be the same other than left hand/ right hand threads but can’t confirm that... but you also can get a “tie rod saver” incase you break a tie rod you can mend it together to get you back to the truck

 

[madsonp]

It turns out the "cargo bed" is just the right size! Except for the cooler (no Jack Daniels, that's back at camp) everything else is tools spares and emergency stuff:

View attachment 665811

All the best, James

Well, at least you had Jack Daniels someplace ! But how the hell you have a camp fire out there ? There ain't no trees for firewood.

 

[Desert Don]

Well, in my short life of 74 years I have learned one thing as far as spare parts. What ever parts I have with me will NOT be what breaks or fails. I would have to drag a spare RZR behind me

 

[Dee Cee]

The following is what I carry but haven't needed yet
A spare tire
Vehicle jack
Small Harbor Freight tool set
Spare belt
Fire extinguisher
Flash lights (Head lamps)
Colt 45 with two clips
Extra warm clothing
Small first aid kit
Folding Harbor Freight lug wrench
Extra food
Shovel
Space blanket incase I get stranded over night
Cell phone
Lighter for starting a fire
Small day pack incase I have walk out
A roll of Duct tape (you can fix anything with it)
Extra gas (if it's a real long ride)

This is what I carry and have needed
Jack Daniels
Food
Coca-cola (mix for the Jack Daniels)
Water
Jack Daniels
Extra warm clothing
Did I mention I also carry Jack Daniels ?
Rain gear
TP
Oh and lets not forget the Jack Daniels

I can't think of anything I needed but didn't have (except one time I forgot to buy some Jack Daniels)

View attachment 665769

I'm thinking if you threw some JD into that kit, you'd be set!

 

[Dee Cee]

I've slowly been building up the ol' carry kit. As the rides get longer and farther afield, the need becomes more apparent.
Needed but did not have:
Spare (I have one now)

Have but have not needed:
TP
Spare Belt
Various Hand Tools
Shovel
Revolver

Have and use every trip:
Cold Bud Light

 

[Ohv wildcat]

I have never needed ads that pose as user posts, or the Recommended Reading stuff below a thread. Always have those, though.

I’ve always needed an exhaust that’s quieter than stock, but I can’t get one of those. I’ve also always needed every rider to stow their trash securely in a way that it can’t go bouncing out, and for everyone to go out of their way to give rzr riders a good name to locals. Never have those things, either.

 

[Wolfsnout Racing]

I have never considered a wheel bearing complete failure on a trail. This might be something for me to think about. I keep one at the truck with a bearing press.

Also have a question on tie rods. If I find a stock tie rod, are both sides the same, XP4T? I know the tie rod ends are different.

OEM are different. Super atv are both the same. Very inexpensive. I just keep one because of room and weight.

 

[Nearly_Missed]

OEM are different. Super atv are both the same. Very inexpensive. I just keep one because of room and weight.

So you just keep one spare SATV tie rod complete with tie rod end? Maybe that is what I should do. I was going to run the stock until they break. I will see if I can order just one.

Edit... Looks like they come in a set of two with ends for $150. Wish I could buy one, but did not see that option.

 

[SoonerRC]

I've been riding ATVs and SxSs in rocky, technical terrain (some extreme on most trips) since ~2005. In addition to the OEM tool kit, I almost always carry a Gerber multi-tool, plug kit, 12VDC air compressor, and spare belt (SxS only). To date, I've damaged a lot of s*** but I've never needed any of the tools I brought or anyone else's help to make it back to the truck.

However, I have helped a lot of peeps plug flats on the trail. And on one occasion, a peep needed the file on my Gerber multi-tool to clean up the splines on his front axle.

The one thing that I normally didn't bring with me but happened to have and need was a spare key. I laid my X3 on it's side in a deep mud hole. I instinctively yanked the key to kill the engine and then dropped the key. We sifted through the mud and water for 15 minutes and never found it. I only brought the spare key because it was the "performance" key and I thought we might want/need to use it at some point. It cost me $50 to replace that key. Now for my RZR, I have a floating key chain on my primary and I keep a spare in the door bag.

 

[Dee Cee]

I've been riding ATVs and SxSs in rocky, technical terrain (some extreme on most trips) since ~2005. In addition to the OEM tool kit, I almost always carry a Gerber multi-tool, plug kit, 12VDC air compressor, and spare belt (SxS only). To date, I've damaged a lot of s*** but I've never needed any of the tools I brought or anyone else's help to make it back to the truck.

However, I have helped a lot of peeps plug flats on the trail. And on one occasion, a peep needed the file on my Gerber multi-tool to clean up the splines on his front axle.

The one thing that I normally didn't bring with me but happened to have and need was a spare key. I laid my X3 on it's side in a deep mud hole. I instinctively yanked the key to kill the engine and then dropped the key. We sifted through the mud and water for 15 minutes and never found it. I only brought the spare key because it was the "performance" key and I thought we might want/need to use it at some point. It cost me $50 to replace that key. Now for my RZR, I have a floating key chain on my primary and I keep a spare in the door bag.

Wow....you just never know what's going to save the day...right on.

 

[SoonerRC]

Wow....you just never know what's going to save the day...right on.

At the risk of getting flamed, I never worry about a hard break because those with all the tools tend to gravitate toward my cooler at the end of every ride. I consider it cheap insurance in case I ever need them. LOL

 

[4x4rider]

I carry a spare key hidden on the RZR as well. It’s easy to get to but you would never know where it is and it can’t fall out after a roll over.

 

[fdog]

I carry a spare key hidden on the RZR as well. It’s easy to get to but you would never know where it is and it can’t fall out after a roll over.

See, what had happened was...


We're selling our 570. As I was removing the ham radio and intercom, I came across this odd thing, securely double zip tied to the under dash frame.

The spare key. It had been down there for so long I'd forgotten it was there!

Wouldn't that have been embarrassing, to need the key - forgot it was there - get a tow or something - and have had salvation there all the while!

All the best, James


PS: hmmm. Better go out and refresh my memory for our pickup and trailer spare keys.

 

[T/O]

See, what had happened was...


We're selling our 570. As I was removing the ham radio and intercom, I came across this odd thing, securely double zip tied to the under dash frame.

The spare key. It had been down there for so long I'd forgotten it was there!

Wouldn't that have been embarrassing, to need the key - forgot it was there - get a tow or something - and have had salvation there all the while!

All the best, James


PS: hmmm. Better go out and refresh my memory for our pickup and trailer spare keys.

Brock out a window one time out camping in the middle of nowhere then remembered the next day I had a spare in my wallet 🤣
In my defense there was a lot of alcohol involved

 

[Dee Cee]

Brock out a window one time out camping in the middle of nowhere then remembered the next day I had a spare in my wallet 🤣
In my defense there was a lot of alcohol involved

Many years ago I paid a locksmith to make a new key for one of my Camaros because after a night of drinking I couldn't find them anywhere. House keys, work keys, car keys, shop key - all were on that one ring. Luckily I owned several cars at the time so transpo wasn't an issue. Fast forward to 3-4 weeks later, I'm driving that Camaro and have to stop for gas. The kid comes up to the window and says, "Lose these?" and hands me my missing keys. They were stuck in the locking gas cap behind the flip-down license plate. To this day, I have no idea why I would have gone outside in the middle of the night and done that. The power of alcohol.....sure glad those power drinking days are gone...hahaha

 

[rzrhle]

Many years ago I paid a locksmith to make a new key for one of my Camaros because after a night of drinking I couldn't find them anywhere. House keys, work keys, car keys, shop key - all were on that one ring. Luckily I owned several cars at the time so transpo wasn't an issue. Fast forward to 3-4 weeks later, I'm driving that Camaro and have to stop for gas. The kid comes up to the window and says, "Lose these?" and hands me my missing keys. They were stuck in the locking gas cap behind the flip-down license plate. To this day, I have no idea why I would have gone outside in the middle of the night and done that. The power of alcohol.....sure glad those power drinking days are gone...hahaha

Maybe you ran out of alcohol and decided to finish up the night huffing on some gas and simply forgot leaving the keys in the cap. Yep. makes perfect sense now. 😂

 

[Dee Cee]

Maybe you ran out of alcohol and decided to finish up the night huffing on some gas and simply forgot leaving the keys in the cap. Yep. makes perfect sense now. 😂

hahaha No...back then I never ran out of alcohol. Half my living room was a wet bar.

 

[First time buyer TJ]

I carry a well equipped tool kit but literally have never used it. Likely because I don’t abuse my RZR and I am religious about maintaining and replacing wear items before they fail. I will keep carrying it regardless and I’m sure one day I’ll need something in it to either fix something on mine or someone else’s.

What do you include in your tools?

 

[Radparts48]

Drive Belt and drive belt replacement tool Rzr 1000 XP, 900, and General Timken Ultimax Drive Belt with Upgraded CVT Installation Tool 3 Year Warranty UXP441

 

[madsonp]

I'm thinking if you threw some JD into that kit, you'd be set!

Oh yeah, I forgot that