I have been watching Ruesch for a while now. Was interested in buying a cheaper UTV so my son and family can go on our adventures. I was ready to try one for the right price (XR or XR4), but they are not cheap (er less expensive) enough for me to take the risk. Local dealer finally got a few machines about 2-3 months past due date (I wonder how long it will take to get parts?). Ruesch has the right idea - better equiped machines from the factory. Compared to some of the other Chinese crap out there I think Ruesch is the best, but priced right between the Chinese no-names and a Rhino - actually you can get a 450 for about the same money (the Ruesch a 500). After watching them in Moab I am not convinced that they are anything but what Max says " cheap version of a rhino, it's slower, less reliable, cheaper made, therefore cheaper priced". I will keep my eyes on Ruesch - but the real story will really be told by owners experience (not dealers).

I think what will be the most interesting is what happens in Chinese manufacturing. I am not sure if any of you pups    are old enough to remember, but the catch phrase in my day was "Japanese junk"! Japan has manufactured top of the line stuff for what, about the last 20-30 years (or more). I expect China will eventually catch up with Japan and the rest and be even more of a manufacturing powerhouse. When the quality catches up on products like the Ruesch they will cost the same as a Rhino anyway...

Yes, hopefully next weekend! If I am not on the Rhino I will be on the SeaDoo  8)  What are you doing in Afton? Say hi to my sister 

I am there if you do... I love steaks   Oh, and Side X Side's too  8)

Thanks for the info Redman. What do you know about insurance requirements? See my other thread...

I am about ready to try AF Canyon and see where the snow level is at. I am also thinking the trail from Hobble Creek to Provo Canyon. What do you think? I am not familiar with Thistle, but I could be  I am game for anything, if you go to the dunes I will likely show up and buzz your camp

Welcome Troy! Look foward to riding with you.

I bought 2 stock replacement sets! I plan to use one set for custom install in my Baja Design cans. Josh and I think it will work with a custom washer and retainer clip. I will take photos and enter a report here on how it works...

These are my current lights, not HID - Halogen with 55w bulb.

Same housing in HID's from BD are $784.95... ouch!

Look foward to "lighting it up"  :shock:  8)    Thanks Josh!