Honda Pioneer 500

[carpsniperg2]

Halo n superatv are basically same.  $900 upgrade.  Smartlok from Canam requires axles (32 spline vs 30) diff and elect switch n modules and is closer to a $2500 upgrade.  It is better n stronger.  I am good with open limited slip visco most times but when its deep or steep n rough a front lock is needed.  Safer as well.  Now if I end up breaking stuff I will upgrade hopefully.  $$.  I will be ordering 30" Maxxis Carnivores immediately.

have you asked if the halo will void the warrenty? I am thinking about upgrading to a 2 seater as my family has grown and need more space but was thining about the factory option as well.

[KFhunter]

I just wanted to post this pic of a load I seen in Idaho.


I went to his FB page, he makes these trailers.  He was pulling with an ATV

[Mudman]

It will void it for the front diff n axles.  But I doubt it would be covered under smart lok upgrade unless dealer installed which most wont do willingy around here.   These machines do break diffs n axles on occasion thus the smart lok upgraded splines in the XMR model.  They aint a Kawa so they will break.  6 seater?  Or 2?   Halo; remove and split front diff unit.  Install Halo member.  Needs shimmed for proper lash.  Reinstall diff.  Run wire from elect actuator to dash n switch to lock.  Done.  Operates as normal until you STOP n engage lock.  Pins in diff lock gears.  I am installing Halo likely or SUPERATV and 30" tires asap.  And my sound bar!  Reverse lights next.  STreet legal kit a must around here and ins. so if it goes down mnt I dont cry too much.                KF thats a POACHER!! 

[Mtnwalker]

I just wanted to post this pic of a load I seen in Idaho.


I went to his FB page, he makes these trailers.  He was pulling with an ATV

Do you remember what his page was? I’ve been considering a small off road trailer to tow behind the sxs

[carpsniperg2]

  thx I have the 800 single bench and its awesome! I just need the 6 seater now days and going to bump to the 1000. I am just dragging my feet cause I love the 800 so much hard to sell it.

[KFhunter]

I also have a 2003 Honda quad 500cc that is all time 4x4.   I’m not sure I agree that 500 is under powered for the mountains.  That quad carried me and my son all over Idaho’s Steep mountains a couple years ago.  It has a ton of power and does great. 

If you are looking for a fast quad.....go buy a 1000 cc monster that will do 80mph.  I can say that 40mph on a quad down a rock road with trees, cliffs, ditches, other cars, etc. is darn scary and a good way to end up dead or in a wheel chair.

I just wanna say 40mph is 40 mph no matter what you're riding, but you could go 40mph down a rock road much safer in an 80mph machine, and not beat you or the machine to death doing it.

The same holds true doing 20 mph, an 80mph monster would make 20 seem tedious and slow, while the honda was beating you and wearing you out.

I been on a lot of machines and they all got their places, just need to figure what a person needs to do with it

IMO a 500cc Honda is for riding around the house, maybe wife zipping you out a glass of tea while your fencing the back 40, or goin back to the tool shed for a pair of pliers you forgot to grab.

Long rides its not.

Admittedly - I'm not a fan of Honda.

I find the "It's a Honda it'll run forever!" to not be true, but very clever marketing.

They do break down.

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[KFhunter]

One thing I like to do before a new machine purchase is go to their specific online forums

https://www.hondapioneerforum.com/forum/honda-pioneer-500-forum/


then I poke around, these are where people go when they want to air everything bad about a machine.   I look for issues that keep popping up over and over, like shifting issues keeps popping on this honda forum I put a link too. 

Also common fixes,  I just think it's a less biased inside look at what you're getting into.   All machines have their quirks and issues, and all have these types of forums listed with them. 

[Mudman]

    I scour forums as well.  Learn alot.  On many things from tools to trucks to everything.  Yes Hondas break.  Honestly I have found Kawasaki to be the new Hondas.  I agree a 500 pioneer is as basic as it gets and belongs on flat farms doing light duty.  Maybe look at Kawasaki Mule pro??

[KFhunter]

I just wanted to post this pic of a load I seen in Idaho.


I went to his FB page, he makes these trailers.  He was pulling with an ATV

Do you remember what his page was? I’ve been considering a small off road trailer to tow behind the sxs

https://www.advancedoffroadtrailer.com/

[dutchmanaz]

I bought one last summer, and it's a nice machine.  The only thing that really bothers me is the noise. It is LOUD compared to my dad's polaris.  Lot's of drivetrain noise, to me anyway.  We enjoy it, and it will go anywhere I'm dumb enough to try to go.

[HillHound]

It will void it for the front diff n axles.  But I doubt it would be covered under smart lok upgrade unless dealer installed which most wont do willingy around here.   These machines do break diffs n axles on occasion thus the smart lok upgraded splines in the XMR model.  They aint a Kawa so they will break.  6 seater?  Or 2?   Halo; remove and split front diff unit.  Install Halo member.  Needs shimmed for proper lash.  Reinstall diff.  Run wire from elect actuator to dash n switch to lock.  Done.  Operates as normal until you STOP n engage lock.  Pins in diff lock gears.  I am installing Halo likely or SUPERATV and 30" tires asap.  And my sound bar!  Reverse lights next.  STreet legal kit a must around here and ins. so if it goes down mnt I dont cry too much.                KF thats a POACHER!! 

Will the 30” tires fit with the stock height of the defender limited or are you lifting it?

[Mudman]

Yes stock 2019 and up.  Factory a-arms changed.  Some are running 32" tire stock but its too tight imop and re-clutching would likely be needed.  Aftermarket a-arms allow a 35" tire.  No lifts.  Its been shipped for me so good news. 

[HillHound]

Nice. Im hoping to hear good news this week as well. Probably should start shuffling some vehicles around in the shop to make room

[Mudman]

I called BRP today.  If you get model # from dealer they can tell ya status of said machine.  If dealer isnt telling ya as thats their job of course.  I was fishing for info on covid delays.  They do have delays due to parts shortages.  2-3 weeks behind.

[KFhunter]

Want!   

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