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

[Parttime]

Wife and I were both blessed with a couple Bucks. Their only spikes but I can’t eat them horns anyways.

 

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[Red500]

No problem Todd. People misunderstanding me seems to be a common theme in my life. 👍

 

[Todd627]

No problem Todd. People misunderstanding me seems to be a common theme in my life. 👍

Ditto over here Brother 😜

 

[Mudder]

So far I haven't had any problems with the fuse box. It's the breakers that I mounted by the second battery (under driver's seat) that I'm going to have to do something about. I kinda figured I might have a problem when I mounted them where I did.

Which breaker? I have a Bussman switched waterproof one with years of mud slinging by the battery box and ok. But even if replacement at $30 after years of use not a bad deal IMO.

 

[Red500]

Which breaker? I have a Bussman switched waterproof one with years of mud slinging by the battery box and ok. But even if replacement at $30 after years of use not a bad deal IMO.

They are Amazon Bussman type knock offs. They are water proof (or so they claim). I think they are just full of that PC sand because when I push the button to open them the reset lever doesn't want to swing out. I've sprayed a lot of water at the whole JAH but still got sand everywhere. I'm gonna try to give it a good bath today and hopefully that will help.

 

[Pauly B]

I installed Elka S2’s on all four corners of my P5.2 today. I was told 10-12 weeks on my order but they showed up after 8 weeks. It took about an hour for this VERY straight forward installation. I could notice an immediate difference in plushness while just pushing up and down on the bumpers of the machine. My only ride so far was on a logging road behind my development, but I can already confirm the ride to be 1000% better/smoother than stock. None of the harshness is there anymore. It has transformed the little workhorse into an enjoyable trail machine. I did notice a little more body roll on pavement which is to be expected. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase. Worth every penny. So far I see no reason to have spent the extra money on S3’s other than the bling factor of the piggybacks.

 

[Mudder]

I installed Elka S2’s on all four corners of my P5.2 today. I was told 10-12 weeks on my order but they showed up after 8 weeks. It took about an hour for this VERY straight forward installation. I could notice an immediate difference in plushness while just pushing up and down on the bumpers of the machine. My only ride so far was on a logging road behind my development, but I can already confirm the ride to be 1000% better/smoother than stock. None of the harshness is there anymore. It has transformed the little workhorse into an enjoyable trail machine. I did notice a little more body roll on pavement which is to be expected. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase. Worth every penny. So far I see no reason to have spent the extra money on S3’s other than the bling factor of the piggybacks. View attachment 307514View attachment 307515View attachment 307516

Nice job. Sway bar intact or disconnected?

 

[Pauly B]

Nice job. Sway bar intact or disconnected?

Honda didn’t fit the 520 with a rear sway bar.

 

[Mudder]

Honda didn’t fit the 520 with a rear sway bar.

Thanks, good to know.

 

[lwhite571]

I got some canvas doors for the P500 today. This should make it easier to ride this winter.

 

[crewcabrob]

Debating whether I want to get a set for my P520. Doors and a heater would be really nice when its so cold out.

 

[wvupsc]

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I got some canvas doors for the P500 today. This should make it easier to ride this winter.

How bad is the window fogging when you have full enclosure?

 

[KyGal83]

I got some canvas doors for the P500 today. This should make it easier to ride this winter.

How difficult was your install? How does the entry work; Do you have 2 latches to open fully?

 

[lwhite571]

How bad is the window fogging when you have full enclosure?

I don't know yet, I'll let you know ?

 

[lwhite571]

How difficult was your install? How does the entry work; Do you have 2 latches to open fully?

Yes, you have the first door and the second door to open

 

[JCart]

Little clean up yet, trim off the stock hangers with zip cut and reassemble. This muffler was retrofitted from a 2015 Honda foreman, comes with a short slip on pipe I didn’t use. Previous to this I had removed the cat, ran a short extension of 2” OD stainless to an aftermarket short LOUD muffler. Finally got round to this one which is a slip on that slides onto the 2” OD pipe. Only idled so far seems quieter and deeper toned.

Big Gun Exhaust 07-1272 ECO Utility Silver Slip On Exhaust for Honda

Removed muffler

 

[hallic]

PSA: clean off your switches before plowing season starts.
Almost bent a plow push arm because the winch didn't want to stop 😆 had some mud stuck in places it shouldn't have been.
Also, 1 handed plowing is awesome, love the EPS!

 

[crewcabrob]

Here we go on the lamest post to this thread ever: Due to the storms that rolled through the northern plains yesterday, I decided to take my P520 and put it in one of the storage rooms downstairs. Much safer in the basement than in the garage.

Rob

 

[NTCPrezJB]

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Here we go on the lamest post to this thread ever: Due to the storms that rolled through the northern plains yesterday, I decided to take my P520 and put it in one of the storage rooms downstairs. Much safer in the basement than in the garage.

Rob

Preparing for the worst while hoping for the best isn’t lame at all IMHO. Good thinking!

 

[49north]

I just finished up installing the plow on my 520 but have to figure where to put the winch switch.
Snowing good now so maybe will use it soon..