P500 4wd activation question

[Mudder]

Dumb question (asking forgiveness)...since the 2wd/4wd lever is so easy to move, is it just a switch to engage some electrical actuator versus a mechanical/cable linkage? Seems to be same on Rancher 420. Sometimes change it while rolling after letting up on drive train resistance with no issues. Thanks

 

[Admin]

 

[DG Rider]

It moves an actual lever on the front diff.

 

[HUCK]

And really not a good idea to go from 2 - 4 while rolling .

 

[rocmar]

Dumb question (asking forgiveness)...since the 2wd/4wd lever is so easy to move, is it just a switch to engage some electrical actuator versus a mechanical/cable linkage? Seems to be same on Rancher 420. Sometimes change it while rolling after letting up on drive train resistance with no issues. Thanks

No dumb.. question...
if ya dont know...
....ya gotta ask...
or you'll never know

 

[906UP]

As DG Rider said, it's a cable operated lever on the diff..... connected to a shaft which has a shift fork that moves a "sleeve" to connect/disconnect the front driveshaft to the diff. There are no synchronizers so engaging while rolling is not advised.

Here's the parts schematic...

2016 Honda Pioneer 500 SXS500M2 Parts - Best OEM Parts Diagram for 2016 Pioneer 500 SXS500M2 Motorcycles

 

[Mudder]

Glad to have the knowlege of y’all!

 

[Little_g]

I’ve shifted mine while slowly rolling. Around 5mph or so. Did that on my 15 and on my 17 never any issues. Never have my foot on the gas while doing it. I wish we could switch on the fly would be nice to do without having to stop.

 

[Pawnman87]

I could very well be wrong here but if i remember correctly the owners manual says it is safe to engage 4wd while rolling under 15mph... i could be wrong but it seems like i read that...

 

[Little_g]

I could very well be wrong here but if i remember correctly the owners manual says it is safe to engage 4wd while rolling under 15mph... i could be wrong but it seems like i read that...

I wish I was home to look at my manual. Is there a PDF version on here at all?

 

[rocmar]

I’ve shifted mine while slowly rolling. Around 5mph or so. Did that on my 15 and on my 17 never any issues. Never have my foot on the gas while doing it. I wish we could switch on the fly would be nice to do without having to stop.

I do the same....shift
to 4 x4....on a slow
roll....
never... been an
....issue

 

[Gassygordo]

I do the same....shift
to 4 x4....on a slow
roll....
never... been an
....issue

I shift mine on the fly all the time as long as l’m not spinning the rear wheels.

 

[Gassygordo]

I wish I was home to look at my manual. Is there a PDF version on here at all?

 

[Little_g]

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Haha well there it is folks!

 

[Mudder]

And make left and right turns after changing gears?? Bet they don’t do that testing on the assembly line. And don’t get the engine wet..LOL. Thanks for feedback.

 

[Little_g]

guess that is the second most ignorned guidance, the first would be do not drive in water over the floorboards. LOL. Thanks for feedback.

BAHAHAHA YES! Don't EVER go over 10 inches of water