CANCELED - The 2020 PIONEER TAKEOVER - A Honda SxS Club, Group Ride! April 24th & 25th, 2020!

[farmtimpioneer]

That's the 3 seater shocks. Its got different springs than the 5 seater. That's why it looks like the preload is jacked up.

Thank You for confirming that, I believe the 3P has a smaller spring coil not as long ,,,

 

[Admin]

 

[100Acre]

What about for the A-arm guards? Do you use the UHMW or aluminum?

Strictly UHMW

 

[Adam490]

Thank You for confirming that, I believe the 3P has a smaller spring coil not as long ,,,

Yep, forgot you had the 3 seater

 

[ohanacreek]

I think some of y’all forget that not everyone searches out the roughest hardest gnarliest trails. That some folks are happy just cruising around seeing the scenery. That not everyone wants to spend amounts of money on a SxS that would make a gambling addiction seem like a good idea.

You can take a bone stock Pioneer 1000 dang near anywhere in RRB/NewRiver/Sundquist/Windrock units that you aren’t afraid to point it and with careful skill come out with only a few scratches.

Other than a cab for comfort, a couple lights, a winch and a skid mine was that way for its first Takeover in 2017 and the Overland that year down Widowmaker and all over west of the interstate.

 

[Russ989]

I think some of y’all forget that not everyone searches out the roughest hardest gnarliest trails. That some folks are happy just cruising around seeing the scenery. That not everyone wants to spend amounts of money on a SxS that would make a gambling addiction seem like a good idea.

You can take a bone stock Pioneer 1000 dang near anywhere in RRB/NewRiver/Sundquist/Windrock units that you aren’t afraid to point it and with careful skill come out with only a few scratches.

Other than a cab for comfort, a couple lights, a winch and a skid mine was that way for its first Takeover in 2017 and the Overland that year down Widowmaker and all over west of the interstate.

I agree, not everyone needs to do all of the work we do. My outlook is mainly protecting my investment and having it built to tackle anything I want to do.

 

[Tramguage1]

I have been to Takeover 4 times. The skids are a great idea, but not a necessity. It depends on how hard you ride! I would say a couple tie rods a hand held UHF/VHF radio and a few good sturdy winch points are a must the first time.
You should not be out with a group that doesn't have a couple winches, tire plugs,airtank and tools.
Dont get me wrong the 1/2" skids sure make those times you get high vented much more enjoyable.

 

[farmtimpioneer]

I agree, not everyone needs to do all of the work we do. My outlook is mainly protecting my investment and having it built to tackle anything I want to do.

My main goal is to keep Max from flying out of the bed

 

[Russ989]

My main goal is to keep Max from flying out of the bed
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Max looks happy!

 

[Smitty335]

I think some of y’all forget that not everyone searches out the roughest hardest gnarliest trails. That some folks are happy just cruising around seeing the scenery. That not everyone wants to spend amounts of money on a SxS that would make a gambling addiction seem like a good idea.

You can take a bone stock Pioneer 1000 dang near anywhere in RRB/NewRiver/Sundquist/Windrock units that you aren’t afraid to point it and with careful skill come out with only a few scratches.

Other than a cab for comfort, a couple lights, a winch and a skid mine was that way for its first Takeover in 2017 and the Overland that year down Widowmaker and all over west of the interstate.

And what planet are you from? HA! We get your drift and we agree! I like what trails are available and the capabilities of the riders, it's no fun to freak someone out and them never go riding again. My wife in point, every time we go riding, I have to start her off on the bunny slopes, even though she's been there before many times, day three she's good with all trails and quits her chirping. Drives me crazy! HA!

 

[ohanacreek]

And what planet are you from? HA! We get your drift and we agree!

Hey I like a good triple black diamond as much as the next crazy person but all you need is a stock 700 to go almost anywhere in Royal Blue.

no need in scaring folks off

 

[farmtimpioneer]

Max looks happy!

Max loves to ride, Your not going to fire up the Pioneer without Him,,,

 

[K9Paco]

I have been to Takeover 4 times. The skids are a great idea, but not a necessity. It depends on how hard you ride! I would say a couple tie rods a hand held UHF/VHF radio and a few good sturdy winch points are a must the first time.
You should not be out with a group that doesn't have a couple winches, tire plugs,airtank and tools.
Dont get me wrong the 1/2" skids sure make those times you get high vented much more enjoyable.

Great! Now I need to find a radio!


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[TripleB]

My main goal is to keep Max from flying out of the bed
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I laid mine on it's side with my black lab in the back. It was the 5 seater and the nets saved him.

 

[Smitty335]

I laid mine on it's side with my black lab in the back. It was the 5 seater and the nets saved him.

Nets don't remove them!

 

[farmtimpioneer]

I laid mine on it's side with my black lab in the back. It was the 5 seater and the nets saved him.

Max has a chest harness and I have heavy duty bungee wrapped around roll cage in the center with a carabiner gives Him room to move around but His body will not clear the bed bungee gives a little for shock, We come close to rolling onto our side one time and the cord caught Him then He just looked at me like what the #%&$@ are you doing that was not normal,,,,,, Max was more forgiving than my Wife,,,

 

[aprils_fool]

Great! Now I need to find a radio!


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Lmao

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[Tramguage1]

Great! Now I need to find a radio!


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No problem, you can get one for under $50

 

[JACKAL]

I think some of y’all forget that not everyone searches out the roughest hardest gnarliest trails. That some folks are happy just cruising around seeing the scenery. That not everyone wants to spend amounts of money on a SxS that would make a gambling addiction seem like a good idea.

You can take a bone stock Pioneer 1000 dang near anywhere in RRB/NewRiver/Sundquist/Windrock units that you aren’t afraid to point it and with careful skill come out with only a few scratches.

Other than a cab for comfort, a couple lights, a winch and a skid mine was that way for its first Takeover in 2017 and the Overland that year down Widowmaker and all over west of the interstate.

Ditto! & Well said. I live and ride all around the RRB area, been running a completely stock P1K5LE for 2 years and over 3000 miles. Even tires are stock, still haven't had a flat.

That said the OEM aluminum skids ( on LE model) took a bad beating and I did switch to FUTV 1/2" UHMW skids and A arm guards. They are worth the money. I would never recommend aluminum skids, only ran them because they were on machine by factory.

You don't need to spend a bunch of money, but roof , skids, tougher tires, and a winch can make a difference and are worth while investments.

 

[JTW]

So what's your thoughts of the hybrid aluminum with the uhmw attached will it provide some "cushion" of the impact on the aluminum? @JTW

If Ricochet had a full uhmw for the P1k5 I'd order it today.

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Nope... if your spending the money to do skids. Just do 1/2” uhmw and be done with it. What @ohanacreek @Tramguage1 and @JACKAL said is right on point. But if you’re spending the money to buy the skids, just do it right the first time. For those that are willing to risk not doing skids... you just have to be very very aware. I just think it’s a bad idea to do all the other bulls*** folks do before doing skids. Skids, tires and a winch and you can go about anywhere you want with little worry.

 

[JTW]

Oh, and after sealing to SATV arched arms I ditched the a arm guards all together. Clean up is easier and I can’t say that I’ve had any issues from not having them.