80-Massimo T-Boss 550 2yr Review/Demo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- After nearly 2yrs of owning and loving my Massimo T-Boss 550 UTV/side-x-side, I provide my experience and pros/cons of this UTV. And I demonstrate how to use all the controls, etc. as a tutorial for anyone considering buying one.
For more details about this (including operator and technical manuals) and other videos shown on this channel, and links to parts, visit twc-projects.net/resources and twc-projects.net/amazon-store
For more videos about this Massimo, see my playlist "UTV/side-x-side" ( • UTV/side-x-side )
This is a longer video than my usual, mainly because I wanted to cover all the questions and requests I've been getting regarding this machine. And since the original review I did ( • 24-Massimo T-Boss 550 ... ) is currently my most viewed video, I needed to be sure I did this one justice. Hope you enjoy and find this helpful. Let me know in the comments. Thanks! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks for idling issue video for the t boss 550. Changed the TPS sensor and fixed a problem I’ve had since new.
So glad I could help and you didn't have to go through what I did to figure it out. That's the only problem I've had since I bought it. I still love it.
Thanks for watching and for your comments. Hope are subscribed and have a fantastic day.
Great video as are other ones you've made! Just bought the T Boss 760 and have purchased some of the upgrades you have showed. Thanks for making such an informative video and links to accessories you purchased.
Thanks so much for the kind words. And congrats on getting a new UTV. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.
Have watched 2 of your videos on this unit and went today to test drive one. The new ones now have front and rear cameras built in and hard half doors. All in all seems like a good unit if you take care of it like anything else mechanical. I have not purchased one yet but your videos are making the decision easier. Cost today is $11,495.
Thanks
Nice! Yeah, they keep creating things to add so they can keep raising the price. If you get one, hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Just bought a 2024. Thanks for the review. It helped with my decision. Soon as I got it home the wife started pulling off all the labels so now it’s just camouflage and sometimes I lose it. 😂
Lol! Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Glad this video helped. Have a fantastic day.
Great video! Was looking at purchasing the Bighorn 550 and your video answered a lot of my questions.
Glad it helped. If I remember correctly, when I saw a Bighorn in person, I was surprised it looked smaller to me than the TBoss. I'm 6ft tall and I have no problem at all fitting in the TBoss. It's pretty comfortable for just running around my property.
If you do buy a TBoss, I have some helpful resources on my website-- twc-projects.net.
Thanks for your comments and for watching.
Got one today. Super quality. Very happy with initial purchase. Thank you for the videos!
Awesome! So exciting. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Thanks for the kind words and for sharing that you got one too. So happy for you...
I have been looking at these machine's for a while and then I watched your video and decided to look into it further. I bought mine this past October and I found a 2022 T-Boss 750 at a power sports dealer about a 45 minute drive from my house. They wanted $10,999 for it and that is what the price was for a new T-Boss 550 which was what I was looking for after seeing your video. So I bought the 750 and I just love it. It's everything you said it was. This one does have the electric power steering which is great. Thank you for this video. I'm an older guy and will not use it for hard trail riding. I also use this on my property and visit my friends in this rural area of Maine. I also did a remote on the winch after seeing your video and was very simple. Thank you again. Sterry
So glad to hear that Sterry. If you don't mind telling me, what part of Maine are you in? I'm from Maine originally, and still have family there I try to visit as often as I can.
If you'd prefer to have private communications, rather than on TH-cam where everyone can see it, please go to my website Contacts page -- twc-projects.net/conact
Either way, thanks so much for sharing about your new UTV and for watching my channel. I hope you continue to enjoy your Massimo for years to come.
excellent video. We just purchased a 2021 and have no manuals or anything and very few resources around where we live. This was such a great video and look forward to watching some of the others. Thank You!
Thanks. Glad this was helpful. See my website for links to all equipment and tools I show in my videos, as well as some manuals and other valuable reference materials. ( twc-projects.net/resources)
Thanks for your comments and for subscribing. Ted
Just bought my 2024 model this morning. Thanks for all the info!! Very helpful!!
Congratulations! Hope you love it as much as I love mine. Enjoy!
This is a very helpful video! Been thinking about getting this one. This probably seals the deal for me. Just waiting for tax season!
Have one of these t-boss 500F (flatbed instead of the dump bed with new touchscreen model) on order from Tractor Supply on sale for $10,500, first purchased the Coleman 400 on sale for $6999 and it has drum brakes, was having issues with a spark plug already, odometer's plastic cover had melted in the sun, underpowered with no Low gear. That one was also loud with lots of vibrations of the bed especially when slowing down. This will be a nice upgrade without spending exorbitant amounts. Thanks for the review! I watched your other videos with the problems you've had, but it gives me confidence I will be able to do my own repairs if/when needed. I will be using this mainly for hunting (hopefully can carry an elk) but also around town.
Sounds great. Thanks for sharing. Glad the videos helped. And good luck with yours. I think it'll do a great job for hunting, especially the flatbed. If you expect to haul out more than one deer, you might need a trailer too. This video might help if you go that route ( th-cam.com/video/cMUW1hPlS-4/w-d-xo.html ).
Thanks for your comments and for watching.
Great job on the video. Really a nice utv.
Great video. Thanks for all the very useful info.
Just got one last week. Having to do some linkage adjustments to smooth out the shifter. Was really Having to fight it. Got it to where it's working a bit smoother but still not where I'd like it to be. I'll get it there. But yeah aside from a few bugs to work out. Pretty good little boogie buggy.
Nice! Congratulations! Yes, mine has always randomly been hesitant to come out of reverse, but happens infrequently enough that I just fiddle with it, or back up a little more, and then can get it into forward drive. Never thought about messing with the linkage, but that's a good idea. I'll have to try that some time.
Thanks for watching and for your comments. Have a fantastic day.
Very informative video, really enjoyed watching
Thanks Jeff for the positive comments and for watching. Much appreciated.
I just bought this 550 for myself to help with yard work … as my husband has back issues … I think it will come in handy ..
Great video. I purchased one yesterday and the manual is really lacking. The unit was 9500 at our local Tractor Supply Store and has the front and rear cameras and an iPad type of screen. Cant wait to unplug the annoying backup alarm. Thanks!
Thank you. And congratulations. Hope you love yours as much as I do mine.
And thanks for watching. Please be sure to see my website for more valuable resources ( twc-projects.net ).
Thanks for the content. I'm in the market for something for the kids to tool around in at my lake house community. With the prices of golf carts, I'm looking at UTVs for a bit of an upgrade.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the positive feedback. If you haven't already checked out their website, Massimo ( www.massimomotor.com/SIDE-X-SIDE ) has lots of models. TractorSupply.com also now carries some models of the Massimo.
Thanks for watching. Good luck. Hope you find what you're looking. And feel free to check out my UTV playlist ( th-cam.com/play/PL8T-iSUAEa2RJBDMfgnq06UztKiydJW3e.html )
I just got mine on Tuesday was delivered form Texas Love it have been hauling logs in it no problem nice unit
Awesome! Congratulations. So exciting. Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy!
Thanks I’m almost to go get one
thanks for the information , i about to purchase for snow , either the 550 or 750
Excellent! Depending on how much snow you get, you may want to go for the 750, if it's in your budget. I love my 550, but I'm thinking the extra 200CCs might come in handy with pushing wet, heavy snow. Either way, I hope you love your T-Boss as much as I love mine.
Thanks for your comments and for watching. Let us know what you end up going with and how it works out for you.
Good call on the light bar
Makes all the difference. Thanks for watching and for reaching out. Happy UTVing!
That’s an ice chest under the seat. 👍👍👍👍
I was thinking about buying one but after seeing your video I think I am going to Buy one if you're not a salesman I think you Should be Lol anyway thank you so much for the info awesome video God-bless
Thanks for the support. Glad you found this helpful. And no, I'm not a salesman and don't get anything from Massimo; not even a thank you. I just try to share with folks the kind of info I like to find on TH-cam.
Have a great day and thanks for watching.
I own a buck 250 I've been looking into getting a t boss
Reviews were good 👍
Thanks for the positive feedback and for watching.
thanks I am interested in this or a bighorn utv
Great video, I’ve considered one of these because I’ve always thought these and the Coleman’s looked better than the big named models and of course the price tag looks a bit better !, my concern has been the quality, I mean they look well built but who makes the engine?, and how available are parts and repair info on these? Would you take this on say a 50 mile trip? How about horsepower, do you feel it’s not say underpowered ? Thanks, hope to hear back and again great video, we’ll done !
Hey Kevin. Thanks for the positive comments. I definitely love this thing and feel the quality is very good; better than the ones I see at Bass Pro Shop, Tractor Supply, Lowes, etc. As far as parts, it's like nearly all the UTVs out there. Parts and motors pretty much all come from China. I have a whole play list ( th-cam.com/play/PL8T-iSUAEa2RJBDMfgnq06UztKiydJW3e.html ) on this Massimo from 2+yrs of owning it. So you can see what I went through with repairs--learned the hard way--and see it in action. As for a 50mi trip, we'll I wouldn't be inclined to take any UTV on that long of a ride, but I'd be very confident in my TBoss to do that. It's more like a small pickup truck than and 4 wheeler. If you're doing a lot of hill or rock climbing, you'll want more power. But for most uses, it's got plenty. See my trip to Western VA mountains to get a better sense of this thing taking a pounding in rugged landscape. Hope these videos help. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
You have the best videos and how to deal with this machine. Keep them coming. I can get the new 560 for under $11k OTD. I am tempted to go and just slap the cash on the dealers table. Do you think these machines will catch on and parts be readily available? I wish it was a main stream system like Polaris, Honda, and such but then what you get on one, you would be paying $17k or better!
I don't seem to have trouble finding parts. See my website Amazon Store ( twc-projects.net/amazon-store ) for lots of parts. The key is searching on HiSUN and Bennche, as well as Massimo. All the same machine but under different brand names. And now that Tractor Supply sells them, they are becoming more prevalent. I've had people tell me they've bought 2023 T-Boss 550 models for under $10K, with more features than mine. So definitely shop around before you spend extra money you don'tneed to.
Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel.
I have the hisun 750… seems rugged so far… keep updates coming….
I feel like i wanted to make a few videos too… that cfmoto is getting the spotlight, and hisun is actually making a good machine….
Go for it. A lot of people want to see real owners using these machines. Otherwise it's just salesmen and marketing videos.
Thanks for your comments and for watching.
I have a 2019, had minor problems with it but other than that its worked well. I live on a lake so i really just use it to drive 300 yards down to my dock and back, i did notice oil on my back differential, passenger side, the research ive done points to an oil seal replacement, like 15$, seems to be pretty common with these, any info?
9500$ at tsc aransas pass texas yesterday
Thanks for the great video. I have been looking for a UTV for a while now and the Massimo T-Boss550F is in the running. However, I have not been able to find the cargo bed dimensions. Does anyone have this information?
Thanks for the kind words. I just measured it. These are not precise measurements since the bed is not uniform in its shape at all.
44" forwad width
41" rear width
35" tailgate opening width
28" length from bed front to tailgate
12" deep
Note: The above numbers are averages, since the sides taper in from top to bottom and front to back.
I took some pictures I can email you, if you want to provide your email address. You can drop me a secure message by going to twc-projects.net/contact.
You are probably also considering the TBoss 550F model, if you need a more utilitarian bed. It's bigger and more versatile.
Hope all that helps. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the videos. Have you had any trouble with the rear seals?
Glad you found it helpful. I have not had any issues with rear seals. So far just the TPS failure that I showed in earlier videos. Had over 3yrs now, and am still loving it..
I got one yesterday that had the same low idle and sputter and die issue right off the lot brought it back got one that idles steady at 1500rpm. But the wierd thing is how slow it takes off I thought it isnt broken but apperently acceleration is zero to 40 in like a quarter mile lol. Definitely won't drift in dirt lol.
Congratulations! That's exciting. Sorry you got a bumb machine at first, but glad you got it sorted out. As far as acceleration, because it's a CTV transmission, it doesn't engage immediately. Once the belt fully engages, it will accelerate. It's not like a car; it takes some getting used to. If you just step on the gas hard, before the centrifugal clutch has properly spun-up, you'll just wear out your belt prematurely. Once you get the hang of it, you should be able to accelerate faster.
Hope you enjoy your Massimo as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching.
Just bought one. Could you explain or show how to add the wireless winch remote?
If you go back to my original video tour of this UTV ( th-cam.com/video/Hm_wAKC9kDI/w-d-xo.html ) at 6min 50sec in, you'll see more on this, including a pic of the wiring. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Just bought a t550. Your videos are much appreciated. What was the 17-19$ part you broke.
Thanks. You can find full details on my resources page ( twc-projects.net/resources ). Near bottom of page see Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Part number and link to provider all there.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
Nice video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for your comment and for watching. 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you, I am thinking of buying one and this helped. One question, what year is the one you have.
So glad you found this video helpful. Mine is a 2019. Mechanically it hasn't changed much, but the newer models have a few more bells and whistles.
Thanks for watching and for commenting. Have a fantastic day.
Can you tell me where to find remote for the Welch. Love your videos ty
To find any products shown in my videos, go to resources page on my website ( twc-projects.net/resources )
Thanks for watching, and good luck with the remote. It's pretty easy to install.
Just bought ours yesterday. Do you have a video on installing the light bar?
Congratulations! That's awesome! As far as the light bar, unfortunately I didn't record that. But, it was pretty straight forward, requiring one hole to be drilled through plastic for the switch, a screw hole for relay to mount under the hood, and a couple screws holes for light mounts on roof. The rest was fishing wires and zip ties. From this video, and the original 1yr review video, you should be able to see where everything goes.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for your comments. And enjoy your new toy.. 😀
was wondering on the idle air valve part # you ordered for your tboss 550 if you would share the part # where you bought it thanks.
Sure. Full details are on my resources page ( twc-projects.net/resources ). Near bottom of page see Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Part number and link to provider all there.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
Hi Sir
Really looking at purchasing one of these to maintain cabin property. Only concern for us is the width we have between properties. Wondering if you could tell me the width of your machine? Website says 54”, but seems a lil wider to me. Thanks so much
This is a perfect rig for a cabin property. You were smart to ask about the width, because I grabbed a tape measure and found the width from widest points--from rock slider bars--is 59.5". The rear tires are about 58". And keep in mind, for trailering this thing, it's about 1,100+ lbs fueled. Hope this helps and you enjoy.
Thanks for watching, and sharing my channel with friends. Ted
My wife works at Tractor supply and they sell them... Really thinking of getting one... employee discount too..😅😅
Sweet!
Where did you get your LED light bar? Does it have the toggle switch that mounts in the dash?
See twc-projects.net/resources for details and links to all tools and equipment shown on my channel. You need to buy the wiring kit too for the toggle switch, relay, etc.
Thanks for watching, subscribing, and sharing with your friends.
I have a 2015 Massimo MSU 700 and the beeping with the turn signal is annoying the turn signal relay is a standard two prong which fits automotive I changed mine out with a regular one and the flashers work but without the annoying beeping sound then it’s like a car you just have the clicking noise which is way quieter
Nice! Thanks. Sounds like a good idea.
I was wondering on how much leg room there is? I'm 6'4 big guy I've been in a kubota side by side before and driving it my knees are right at the dash so bumps make it uncomfortable.
I'm 6ft. I just sat in my TBoss and used a tape measure. It sits up high, so you don't feel like your knees are up in the air or anywhere near the dash/console. I measured 6.5" from my knees to the dash and 7" from top of my head to the roof. You should have plenty of room in this thing.
Do you know what kind of coolant to add to top it off with? Thanks
In the owners manual (p59, section 7-15) it just says "use of high quality aluminum compatible anti-freeze
coolant.". So I just found a regular car antifreeze that matched this description and used it. If you want a copy of the manual, along with other valuable documentation, go to my website Resources page -- twc-projects.net/resources -- and click on the picture of the TBoss Owner's Manual.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
The main thing holding me back is that it seems like it’s much louder and vibrates more than other makes. Can you elaborate your take? Do your supplies wobble or fall out of the compartments?
I've never found myself thinking it vibrates too much or is loud, but I'm pretty much always off road, so things always bounce around. It's certainly not anywhere near as loud as a riding lawnmower; probably about the same as most ATVs I've ridden. It's definitely not a car, so it's not super quiet. And if you leave stuff on the seat beside you when you take off, don't expect to stay there when you stop. 😀
Hope that helps. Thanks for your question and for watching.
@@twc-projects Thanks for your reply! Yours seems to actually be better than most I’ve seen on TH-cam that rattle a whole lot.
Did yours come with power steering mine not wondering how hard it would be to hook one up in my came with a 7in screen touch screen
I didn't even realize power steering didn't come standard. I'm pretty sure mine came with it, because it's easy to turn even in 4wd at low speed.
Did you add a battery tender to the Boss or do you think it needs one? We live south of you in NC and it gets somewhat cold this time of year as you know. I keep my Honda ST1300 on a battery tender and always have any motorcycle. Just wondering what you have done and found out????
I've had no need. It's been cold here lately, and sometimes my T-Boss can sit for 3wks. But everytime I go to use it, even at 20*, it starts right up.
How many miles do you have on it now? Holding up well a year later?
I haven't checked lately, but I'm due for another annual review video. Maybe I'll even make a maintenance video soon, as it's due for a good once-over.
But yes, I'm still loving it. Thanks for watching..
what was the $19 part you needed? i thought i saw it in another video of yours in your garage. i think it was throttle position sensor correct?
You are correct. See the Description of this video for more details and a link to where I bought it.
th-cam.com/video/BGVX7-4DqSM/w-d-xo.html
And visit my website ( twc-projects.net ) for lots more info, manuals, diagrams, and other Massimo parts links.
Thanks for watching. Have a fantastic day.
I’m trying to buy one
Awesome! At the time I bought this one, they were only available directly from Massimo in TX, so I bought it on-line, site unseen. It was delivered to me on a flatbed truck all ready to go. Just added gas and that was it.
Hope you also have a good buying experience and ownership experience. Happy riding.
If you could do it again after 2 years would you buy this again or would you possibly buy something different like a Polaris or Can-Am etc
Those look like very nice machines, but the price difference was substantial at the time I bought mine. And now that I've owned it for 3yrs, I wouldn't trade it for one of those machines. The Massimo is the perfect machine for my needs.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you've seen the playlist I have for the T-Boss. ( th-cam.com/play/PL8T-iSUAEa2RJBDMfgnq06UztKiydJW3e.html&si=5sBQY7rSTonvM2vv ) Enjoy!
@twcprojets
Anyone that’s purchased one of these have the rear axle leaking problem ? Thanks
I haven't had and leaking issues with mine yet. I'll keep an eye on it though. Thanks for your comments and for watching.
Would you recommend buying one of these over one of the more known brands?
I've been very happy with this machine for my needs. I've only driven one other brand (Polaris) so I don't have much to compare my Massimo to. I have several videos on this UTV ( playlist -- th-cam.com/play/PL8T-iSUAEa2RJBDMfgnq06UztKiydJW3e.html&si=ZvADGLgm4jxxKr4M ). So hopefully watching those will help you get a better idea if this one is right for you. Thanks for watching my channel.
can you put the link for the winch remote
See twc-projects.net/resources for links to nearly all tools and equipment shown on my channel. You'll also find it on my Amazon Story ( twc-projects.net/amazon-store ) near the very bottom. Thanks for watching.
Spend a little more and get a Japanese made one! My T boss 550 had to be returned after just a week! If it was priced accordingly to the quality it would cost about 6-7 thousand dollars!
So sorry to hear you had problems with yours. I've had mine over 3yrs now and still love it.
I'm curious. Did you buy it from a big box (e.g. TractorSupply), dealer, or direct from Massimo. I've heard of people having problems with assembly quality issues, such as loose bolts or pour fitments, from dealer purchase and big box stores.
I bought mine direct from Massimo in TX and they shipped to me fully assembled and ready to drive. Only had about a half gal of gas, but everything was excellent. Every bolt tight; proper air pressure in every tire; battery fully charged; etc. I know these machines require a lot of assembly out of the crate from China when they arrive at the dealer/distributor. This may have something to do with the random one here and there I hear about where someone had issues day one.
Though most people only post on the internet when they have problems and frustrations, I only recall 2-3 legit people like you complain (people like me who don't abuse their UTV and have actually owned one of these) tell me they had issues early on and wouldn't buy another. Most people tell me they love the machine, but getting good customer support is the hard part, which is what I experienced too.
Though I have no affiliation with any manufacturer or dealer, I do have thousands of people watch my videos. So I don't ever want to misslead anyone.
Which is why I really appreciate you sharing your experience and for watching my channel. Sincerely, Ted
Our upper windshield does not seal with the bottom windshield. Is this normal? There is a space between them.
That is not normal. Should be a clear rubber weather strip that seals the gap between them. Reach out to whomever you bought it from and let them know it came without that, and ask them to send you one. Thanks for watching.
Can you put a snow plow on it? Does it have enough power for that?
That's a great question. I know Massimo sells plow kits for this, and there are companies that make plows that mount onto these. There are lots of videos out there with people using UTVs to plow snow, but I don't know if there are any about the T-Boss 550 specifically. It seems capable, but you may want to consider going up to a bigger engine. Of course it'll always come down to the depth and wetness of the snow, which is different every storm.
Unfortunately I just don't have any personal experience with plowing snow in my Massimo. So I can only share what I've noted above.
Thanks for watching and for your question.
Do these come street legal from factory? Besides the tag
In limited areas they are street legal, with conditions. Each state and county may have different laws, so check with your local department of motor vehicles. In my area, for example, I have to register and insure mine (license plates), and can only drive on public roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less. Hope that helps.
I have a 760 it sounds like it’s falling all apart, taking off
I just bought one from TSC… $8,999 for a new 2023. Curious as this video is a couple years old. Have you had any more issues?
Congratulations! That's awesome! No, I have only had the one issue with the TPS (throttle position sensor). Other than that, this machine has been golden. Bought it in the fall of 2019, and use it every weekend.
Best of luck with yours. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Happy UTVing!
Does yours make a lot of racket taking off?
No racket from mine, taking off or otherwise. Do you have the metal dump bed? I've heard those make all kinds of noise. I had a guy asking me if I knew where he could buy a regular plastic bed like mine. He hated his metal one.
Can you please purchase the Massimo T-Boss 410?
Why would I do that? I love my 550. 😀
Seriously, I don't do these videos for money. In fact they take a lot of money and time to create. When you see a review on my channel, it's only because I purchased the equipment to use for my own needs. No one lends anything to me, gives me a discount, or gives me compensation of any sort. I just do these to help others like me.
Wish I could help you, but I won't be doing a T-Boss 410 review, or likely any other side-by-side review until my 550 finally reaches the day when it needs to be replaced.
Thank you for asking though, and for watching my channel. Hope you find what you're looking for..
@@twc-projects okay awesome thank you very much!
So let's say the transmission issue needs service. Who is going to work on it?
I'd imagine it's like any equipment or vehicle--find your nearest authorized dealer, or local cycle repair shop, or DIY. I like to start with trying to do it myself. But if that's not you, I recommend you locate and talk to your nearest authorized dealer before you purchase. Again, like any equipment you buy. Hope that helps.
Top speed? Will it do 35mph? Street legal?
Manufacturer claims 45mph, but I haven't been able to get it above 40 on level pavement, which feels plenty fast. It is street legal in some counties/states. In Virginia USA, in the counties where these are street legal, you need to register and insure them like a car. No inspection though.
How’s the reliability?
Other than the one $19 part that failed (you can watch several videos I have on that repair) it has been a rock star. I never worry if it's going to start and run perfectly; and I use it every weekend. Of course like all equipment, I'm sure it won't last forever. But for the 2yrs I've had it so far, I'm very pleased with it.
What type of engine in it,what make
I believe Linhai (big Chinese compamy) manufactures all of it, but several resellers rebrand it, including Massimo and Bannche; probably others too. Hope that helps.
Bro, can it be gassed?)
I don't like the clutch system. I had a Massimo machine with the same thing went through a puddle maybe 2 to 3 inches deep and ended up getting water in the clutch it rusted half way open so whenever you started the machine it would try to drive away from you and you couldn't ride it because the clutch wouldn't fully open when your rpms went up. Ended up having to take it apart and soak it in some rust remover and then grease it up
That sounds awful. Fortunately, I've never experienced anything like that. This CVT mechanism on this model is fully encased, so I think they've addressed that problem. I've been through water 2ft deep and have watched videos of people going through water up to their butts. Not sure how the thing even continues to run under water like that, but they keep doing it.
Thanks for your comments and for watching.