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#1
I've posted this on the various facebook groups, but thought I'd add here for those that don't see it there.  Made my own quick disconnect sway bar links with 10mm heim joints.  Also put together my wheels and tires after having the beadlock rings powder coated.  32*10*14 Arisun Aftershocks on 14*8 (0 offset) Raceline beadlocks.
#2
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 22, 2021, 12:46:29 PM
Looks great!  Appears that it might be a good spot to crush a couple cold ones in the summer heat as well.
#3
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 22, 2021, 09:38:55 AM
Quote from: John1960 on December 21, 2021, 08:05:44 PM
Quote from: Siberian on December 21, 2021, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: NMKawierider on December 01, 2021, 02:42:38 PM
That's cutting it a bit close..even if it was just 71" couldn't put any larger tires on it. Could load it up with a couple of people..that should drop it enough to get it through the door anyway.

If you did the 2-people thing and only 1 person sometime to get it Out of the storage place, you would be SOL stuck. 
Change the roof, the door, the model, or something.  That something might mean get storage/UTV that fit each other. 

Obvious & simple solution.  JMO.

YMMV

I decided to go a different route with storage.  I am going to build a new shed in the yard and make a dedicated home for the Zforce.

A storage facility is going to run me over $100 per month.  After 6 months , or so, I could have built something.

I'm doing the same thing, John.  Even though mine fits in the garage (barely), I may go bigger tires in the future, and I can always use more storage anyway.  There was a concrete patio by my shed, so I'm adding a lean to.  Roughly 12*20, same as the shed.  Even with the price of lumber and metal roofing going up, I'll be in about $1200 or so.  I may enclose it in the future.  The shed desperately needs a makeover too (roofing and siding), but that will have to wait til spring.
#4
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 21, 2021, 01:03:26 PM
Quote from: John1960 on December 20, 2021, 07:45:23 PM
Quote from: Jake on December 20, 2021, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: John1960 on December 18, 2021, 11:46:39 AM
Quote from: Jake on December 06, 2021, 07:50:38 AM
Good to hear, John! We definitely have a lot of good riding country.  I've been kicking around the idea of adding on to my shed for my 950 storage.  The madness never ends I suppose  :D

Yes, the madness goes on and on.   Black Friday I was in Harrisburg picking up a new trailer for the 950.  I sold my two King Quad 750's and the Triton trailer I had to haul them.  I bought a 12'x6'  Carry On aluminum trailer.  Now I am waiting for the 950 to come in.  Hopefully it makes it by April 1st.   That's when we start our season in NE PA.  Later in the spring we ride Coudersport, SSRT, Bloody Skillet, Whiskey Springs....  Hopefully New Hampshire in the late spring and summer.

Small world, John.  I live 8 miles from Coudersport and work there everyday.  When you get out this way, hit me up.  Maybe we can put a couple CF's on the same trail.

Sounds Good Jake.   I keep trying to get back out that way, but my friends (younger than me) complain that it's a "long ride".  Lol.   They want to drive out, sleep and ride the next day.   It's about 6 hours to the old Potato City Motor Inn from my house.   Can't sleep there anymore .  Unless you get arrested that is.    Next time I think I will have to try the Mill Stream. 

Coudersport is on the hit list for next summer.   I will definitely reach out to you.

Enjoy the holidays.

Potato City was definitely quite the place in it's time.  Most of us were sad to see it go.  The Mill Stream or the Westgate are both pretty good though.  Happy holidays to you as well.
#5
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 20, 2021, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: John1960 on December 18, 2021, 11:46:39 AM
Quote from: Jake on December 06, 2021, 07:50:38 AM
Good to hear, John! We definitely have a lot of good riding country.  I've been kicking around the idea of adding on to my shed for my 950 storage.  The madness never ends I suppose  :D

Yes, the madness goes on and on.   Black Friday I was in Harrisburg picking up a new trailer for the 950.  I sold my two King Quad 750's and the Triton trailer I had to haul them.  I bought a 12'x6'  Carry On aluminum trailer.  Now I am waiting for the 950 to come in.  Hopefully it makes it by April 1st.   That's when we start our season in NE PA.  Later in the spring we ride Coudersport, SSRT, Bloody Skillet, Whiskey Springs....  Hopefully New Hampshire in the late spring and summer.

Small world, John.  I live 8 miles from Coudersport and work there everyday.  When you get out this way, hit me up.  Maybe we can put a couple CF's on the same trail.
#6
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 06, 2021, 07:50:38 AM
Good to hear, John! We definitely have a lot of good riding country.  I've been kicking around the idea of adding on to my shed for my 950 storage.  The madness never ends I suppose  :D
#7
General Discussion / Re: ZForce 950 Height?
December 03, 2021, 08:09:16 AM
I just measured mine the other day.  Put a level on the highest point of the roof and a tape measure down.  I was a touch over 73".  My garage door is at 76", so I'm fairly close, but manageable.  You could always adjust ride height with the shocks, at the expense of ground clearance of course.  I wish the roof was closer to the cage instead of sitting a couple inches higher.
#8
Little update.  I tightened everything else up over the weekend that I could think of.  Honestly, no other issues there.  No more oil leaks that I have found.  Set all the suspension rebounds / compressions.  They were all over the map.  Then I pulled all the warning stickers all over the cabin.  I hate having extra stickers / graphics on vehicles.  Did a quick wipedown with "ceramic" spray.  Parked it in the corner of the garage.

Quote from: Black5heep on November 25, 2021, 12:42:30 PM
I have noticed a few loose bolts here and there.    Typical Chinese quality control.   

I'm not sure but I would suggest taking it to the dealer and let them file warranty for tightening up the bolts.   

Once the warranty department starts seeing a bunch of claims then they would submit to the factory more quality control.   

But what did I do.  Just go and retighten everything.   

I thought about bringing it up to the dealer, and if it was more severe I probably would.  Luckily, I think I was able to handle it.  If I lived in the same town as the dealer and not an hour away, that may have made a difference too.
#9
Quote from: NMKawierider on November 22, 2021, 09:29:31 AM
Quote from: Jake on November 22, 2021, 09:19:58 AM
Quote from: NMKawierider on November 22, 2021, 08:47:09 AM
CFMoto is known to leave many things loose at the factory. There has been no specific items as it's all over but we always suggest checking all suspension, steering and component-related (Motor and diffs) bolts and mounts first. Looks like clamps and case bolts should probably be added to that list. Maybe we should just say "If it can be tightened, check it" :)
Does seem to be a little play in the front, upper a arm bushings which I'm not thrilled with.  I would expect that to be tight on a brand new machine, an upgrade might be in order there.

Make damn-sure that bolt's tight and torqued. Mount holes getting egged-out from loose stuff like that is very common...and the movement looks like bushings...but it isn't. And trust that a dealer did as little as possible to get that unit out the door. Do the inspection yourself.

Will do!  Thanks again.
#10
Quote from: NMKawierider on November 22, 2021, 08:47:09 AM
CFMoto is known to leave many things loose at the factory. There has been no specific items as it's all over but we always suggest checking all suspension, steering and component-related (Motor and diffs) bolts and mounts first. Looks like clamps and case bolts should probably be added to that list. Maybe we should just say "If it can be tightened, check it" :)

Good advice, thank you.  I'm not nuts about other guys doing my work if I can help it.  Of course the dealer is adamite that they "check" everything for you, and charge you for it as part of their setup fee.  I'm just not sure if they made more hassle for me or not.  I could question them, but I know how that would go also.  Other than that, everything else has been good so far.  Does seem to be a little play in the front, upper a arm bushings which I'm not thrilled with.  I would expect that to be tight on a brand new machine, an upgrade might be in order there.
#11
If anybody follows the 950 facebook group, then you probably already know how my first couple days went.  Picked it up on Friday, put a couple miles on around town on the weekend, and Sunday found a puddle of oil under it.  Pulled the belly pan, tightened the fairly loose clamps on the oil line, cleaned everything up and warmed it up.  No noticeable leaks after that, but I'm going to continue to monitor it for a while.  I'm hoping it's just a careless tech or a loose clamp.
#12
Quote from: DLM800 on November 19, 2021, 11:29:36 AM
Congrats!   What part of PA?


North Central.  Potter County.
#13
Introduce Yourself and Your Ride / New 950 owner in Pa
November 18, 2021, 12:47:35 PM
Hello all.  Went to look at a new 950 today after waiting a couple months for one to become available.  Decided to pull the trigger.  Going to pick it up / sign the papers tomorrow or Saturday.  I'm pretty excited.  I've had / have all the other toys.  Sports cars, jeeps, bikes, camper, etc.  This is my first side by side though.  Gonna be fairly stock for now, but I'd like to investigate some wheels and tires in the future, and possibly see if there is any good tuning capabilities with this platform.  If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears.

Thanks all for having me.  I'm anxious to learn about my machine, and learn more about all of you and your builds.  I'll attach some pictures after I pick it up./