Kawasaki Mule UTV owners

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2010 — The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is calling on enthusiasts and industry representatives to submit comments by March 15, 2010 in response to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed mandatory standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs), also known as side-by-sides and UTVs.

ROHVA previously expressed disappointment with CPSC’s October 2009 vote to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for mandatory ROV standards. ROHVA believes this action is premature because an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process to develop standards for ROVs had long been underway. Since that time, the process has been completed and the proposed ANSI standard is under final review. Components of the standard include protective gear requirements, a certified roll-over protective structure, a minimum of three point seatbelts for each seating position, and multiple lateral stability criteria.

ROHVA has created a web page – www.rohva.org/anpr – for enthusiasts and industry representatives that contains explanations of ROHVA’s position on ROV standards and links to important documents. The page also contains a link and other resources to facilitate stakeholders’ submission of comments on the CPSC’s ANPR.

“ROV stakeholders need to be heard on whether the appropriate next step to establish ROV standards is moving forward with CPSC-imposed mandatory federal standards or instead gaining experience under the ANSI standards and promoting the ROV Safety Rules available at www.rohva.org,” said Paul Vitrano, ROHVA executive vice president.

The ANSI standard development process involves a variety of interests including CPSC and other government representatives, industry, consumers and others. Participants reach a consensus on an appropriate ANSI standard for ROV equipment, configuration and performance requirements.

ROHVA has met several times with CPSC staff in an effort to address their concerns about the ANSI standard.

“ROHVA appreciates the Commissioners’ and CPSC staff’s interest in and willingness to discuss key technical issues, and our dialogue has been productive,” Vitrano said. “While there is agreement between CPSC and ROHVA on many aspects of ROV standards, there continues to be disagreement over some important technical issues, including vehicle stability, vehicle handling and occupant protection and retention.”

Vitrano concluded, “It also should be noted that the overwhelming majority of ROV operators and passengers use the vehicles safely and responsibly and benefit from the unique recreational and utility capabilities of these vehicles.”

Comment by chuck — December 14, 2009 @ 9:04 pm

Mule 610 When we trailer it to the lease the starter will not engage if you hit the switch more than once the crankcase fills with gas.I figure the pump is bad but don’t understand the starter thing???????????

Comment by paul — November 26, 2007 @ 6:47 am

My mule 610 is the most frustrating thing I have ever owned. Since it was brand new it has had so much “blow by” that the crankcase “vent” freezes where it reenters the induction system, thus clogging the crankcase and building up crankcase pressure so that the engine will not run. It will sometimes even blow the dipstick out if you can get it to run long enough to do so. If you just take the vent off and let it vent to atmosphere it will eventually ice up anyway. Neither Kawasaki or the dealer will help me at all. They claim there is nothing wrong with it. This is ridiculous. The dealer has had it in the shop twice knowing about this. The last time they ran it 10 hours or some ridiculous thing only to give it back to me telling me it was fine and I’m the problem.. Of course,. they gave it back to me with oil that looked like chocolate milk, with .5% water in it. I have given them jars of oil, measured the blow by, graphed all this stuff out, sent the info to Kawasaki, and spent countless hours and dollars to work with the dealer and basically between them and Kawasaki, they are bigger and richer than me.

The election of Obama has placed environmental activists in charge of the forrest. In Louisiana we lost the right to drive ATVs cross country and are now limited to a small # of trails.

In New Mexico its far worse as hundreds of miles of OHV trails are being eleminated. Full story
What ATV and Motocross owners need to understand they they need to stop voting for the democrats if you want to keep your rights.

 I have one of these on my mule. Several sizes fits most anything. Best part is it can be removed and rolled up at any time if it gets to hot to use it and cost less then the other hard windshelds.

With the Quad Gear Portable UTV Windshield from Classic Accessories, you’re protected from those all too sudden rain showers while out on the hunt. The included handy storage bag makes this Portable Windshielda necessity to pack for those just – in – case moments. Four cinch – tight straps and rip – and – grip closure tabs allow the Classic Accessories Portable UTV Windshield to be easily and quickly installed. Don’t get caught without it!

Features:

• Super – clear vinyl window framed with heavy – duty ProtekX Extreme fabric
• Rolls up for easy storage
• Fits in seconds to to the roll cage with four cinch – tight straps and rip – and – grip closure tabs
• One year warranty

Specifications:

• 47” x 26” fits: Kawasaki 610, Yamaha Rhino and others
• 55” x 26” fits: Kawasaki 2500/3000, Polaris Ranger and others

    Classic Accessories Quad Gear UTV Windshield