P500 What did you do to/with your Pioneer 500 today?

[Bastardchild]

Why you selling the p5? Just time for something different? Seems like a lot of 700's in your vids...so maybe a low geared 700 is the key.

I am leaning towards a P7 for sure, but who knows, I kinda like the Arctic Cat 700 trails, and the 1000s also. I dont see a lot of custom P7s so I was thinking my portals are meant for 700s anyway, so if I picked one up I would already have portals and 35s. I can picture a P7-4 cut and chopped to look like a P7-2 with portals, 35s, slot in the front windshield like mud trucks, etc.. Ive been studying parts lists online for the P7 and P5 diffs and I think maybe gear swaps might be possible for the P7 using P5 gears in the P7 diff cases to give the P7 a low end pull. I have to study it further though. I think everybody that has studied the P5 and P7 diffs was wondering if the P7 locker can fit in the P5 diff case. I dont think anybody studied swapping gears for a lower gear ratio in the P7. I got more studying to do though.

 

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[chucky004]

Imagine how nice the P700's would be if Mother Honda would be a P5 tranny in them.

I had a 700 for my first sxs, now I have p1000, and a p5 I would choose the 700 tranny over the 500 any day and I ride from 5000 to 14000ft elevation. My wife liked the 700 way better than either.

 

[mikear]

I installed a front light bar and rear work lights this week/weekend. While I was at it, I ran 6ga wire from the battery to a new fuse block under the hood. Now if (let’s be honest, when) I add a winch, the wiring and circuit breaker are already under the hood. I also have room for more accessory circuits with the new fuse panel.

 

[DG Rider]

I am leaning towards a P7 for sure, but who knows, I kinda like the Arctic Cat 700 trails, and the 1000s also. I dont see a lot of custom P7s so I was thinking my portals are meant for 700s anyway, so if I picked one up I would already have portals and 35s. I can picture a P7-4 cut and chopped to look like a P7-2 with portals, 35s, slot in the front windshield like mud trucks, etc.. Ive been studying parts lists online for the P7 and P5 diffs and I think maybe gear swaps might be possible for the P7 using P5 gears in the P7 diff cases to give the P7 a low end pull. I have to study it further though. I think everybody that has studied the P5 and P7 diffs was wondering if the P7 locker can fit in the P5 diff case. I dont think anybody studied swapping gears for a lower gear ratio in the P7. I got more studying to do though.

The gear thing is a question we've been wondering about for a while. It'd be nice to have an answer.
It looks like the locker extension for the 700 would simply bolt on, but it's an expensive gamble to take unless you've got used parts cheap.
Another thing: the 700 has the rear speed sensor on the diff unlike the 500. Where is the tone wheel? On the gears? If that's the case, does the 500 gearset have one for no reason? A lot of questions...

 

[Heloron]

Finished up a Colorado hunt and went over the 2,000 miles mark on my P500

 

[Bastardchild]

The gear thing is a question we've been wondering about for a while. It'd be nice to have an answer.
It looks like the locker extension for the 700 would simply bolt on, but it's an expensive gamble to take unless you've got used parts cheap.
Another thing: the 700 has the rear speed sensor on the diff unlike the 500. Where is the tone wheel? On the gears? If that's the case, does the 500 gearset have one for no reason? A lot of questions...

Good point about the speed sensor. That could be the one thing that makes it not possible.

 

[solrus]

See post , new update on diesel heater, this is clean install for those who done use under hood space

P500 - Diesel air heater for P500

 

[Bastardchild]

I did a front end alignment using the old 'angle iron across the front wheels to square them up' method. C-channel is better, but I dont know what I did with my long piece that Ive used in the past. Oh well, it worked. Trying to convert it back to my little 30s a bit at a time.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Took the P5 up into the mountains to elk hunt. 3 1/2 hour hike back (seemed uphill in both directions). Got back to Honda at 9:00pm.

Snowed on, temps dropped to 20. First time I ever said “thank God I didn’t shoot something”- we wouldn’t have gotten back to 2am.

The point- the Honda started right up and got us out.






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[SouthwestORV]

Took the P5 up into the mountains to elk hunt. 3 1/2 hour hike back (seemed uphill in both directions). Got back to Honda at 9:00pm.

Snowed on, temps dropped to 20. First time I ever said “thank God I didn’t shoot something”- we wouldn’t have gotten back to 2am.

The point- the Honda started right up and got us out.

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Awesome...which is why we run a P500, verdad?

 

[JCart]

View attachment 165373 Finished up a Colorado hunt and went over the 2,000 miles mark on my P500

Beauty Buck!

 

[trigger]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

 

[Todd627]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

Well said Brother.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

Amen on that. That Chogbox on my P500 is on of my most important add ons when I first purchased my machine (the Avenger) I will miss hem dearly and so will many others that now have better machines bicous of this grate person @Chooglin.

 

[rtn001]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

Say it ain't so! Well said Trigger. Love my box. Every member that drops out is missed some like Choolin more than others. Wishing him well.

 

[Splorin]

And every time I open the box….

 

[Chooglin]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

Wow @trigger what can I say, you are a awesome dude.

I have totally enjoyed being a member here, learning from others and contributing to this forum.
As of late, I have been feeling a little uncomfortable in here ,so it's time for me to exit. I will poke my head in every now and then just to see what's up, just not on a regular basis.

The biggest thing I have gained from the time I have spent here, are some great friendship's....... Thank God I dont need to acquire a patent for that, nobody can take them from me!

Love you all
Chooglin

 

[nctrailboss]

Wow @trigger what can I say, you are a awesome dude.

I have totally enjoyed being a member here, learning from others and contributing to this forum.
As of late, I have been feeling a little uncomfortable in here ,so it's time for me to exit. I will poke my head in every now and then just to see what's up, just not on a regular basis.

The biggest thing I have gained from the time I have spent here, are some great friendship's....... Thank God I dont need to acquire a patent for that, nobody can take them from me!

Love you all
Chooglin

Gonna miss ya,brother.

 

[nctrailboss]

Members come and go around here, some get the information they want and are never seen again. Some just lurk in the shadows to see what others are doing. Some post up and share what they've done to their machine because they're proud of it and want others to see it. Some build things that others couldn't imagine doing. And then there's the one's with a passion for this machine that help others build their's into something they couldn't imagine or see for themselves. Tell them what works and what doesn't from experience and walks them through the nuts and bolts to create something that's one of a kind.
Won't get into specifics and don't want to start a storm but the P500 family took a major hit today and lost one of its Godfathers. Nothing tragic like death or taking ill but tipped his hat and walked out the door. One of its great innovators and arguably the best. Pushed the P5's ability and look to places others couldn't think of. Relentlessly hounded aftermarket companies until they finally caved and gave us a component that entirely changed the capabilities of this little Honda.
He's been someone I've talked to regularly for nearly 4 years, even talked me into going to my first Takeover just so we could finally meet face to face. He was my partner in crime around here and inspired me and others to create something that's one of a kind. Hope he decides to return someday as he'll surely be missed by all who own a P5.
Ride on Joe and thanks for everything @Chooglin .

Sad news.

 

[Mudder]

Well said all, Chooglin will be missed, but remembered every time his contributions are put to use on my rides. Hell, I even get a chuckle time to time when I see a postal truck drive by. Just hope his website stays up so I can check for new products and direct others there.