P700 What did you do to/with your Pioneer 700 today?

[Farmer]

Well...how do you define "modern"? The cam thing goes all the way back to the original 650 Rincon In (I believe) 2003. I dont know what circumstances lead to the cam failures, but it sure seems like they are unwilling to change or explain it.

Good question.... I was away from power sports for over a decade and the last Honda that I owned before my 700 was a 93 CR250R. Loved it! I honestly have no clue when they went downhill but I'd guess if it's not a bad materials thing it must've had something to do with a management change somewhere along the way. Let's book a flight to JAPAN and talk it over with them!

 

[Admin]

 

[DG Rider]

Good question.... I was away from power sports for over a decade and the last Honda that I owned before my 700 was a 93 CR250R. Loved it! I honestly have no clue when they went downhill but I'd guess if it's not a bad materials thing it must've had something to do with a management change somewhere along the way. Let's book a flight to JAPAN and talk it over with them!

I don't know how much Japan has to do with anything outside of some parts. Sxs's seem like an American "thing" that Japan probably doesn't give 2 s***s about as long as the money rolls in.

 

[Farmer]

I don't know how much Japan has to do with anything outside of some parts. Sxs's seem like an American "thing" that Japan probably doesn't give 2 s***s about as long as the money rolls in.

Lol... yeah well until they find someone in SC who gives a s***, that money's going to slow down to a trickle.

If I ever upgrade.... Yamaha will be back in the running for sure.

 

[Farmer]

Mostly about autos but maybe some insight here.... In a nutshell... The auto business exploded, puked all over itself and now their probably hemorrhaging everywhere. All while cutting some of the heads from the monster they created....

Honda's CEO seizes the wheel as quality crisis hits profits

At a two-day gathering for Honda's suppliers in March, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo sounded the alarm

www.detroitnews.com

 

[FlipKing]

I like the size of a 700.

That's fair. I think it's close enough in size I wouldn't mind. My buddy has a crew Polaris. That thing is massive.

 

[HPnMORE4J]

Nice day to go dig up sword ferns for my daughter/husband/grandson so we all loaded up and dogs too!

 

[HPnMORE4J]

s***ty Honda fasteners strike yet AGAIN.

Pulled my skid plate to check the steering rack guide spring for damage (none, just a s***ty design that's wearing quickly) and the rear one to beat it out (again). I know those screws are fragile from my 1st pioneer, so I HAND tighten them. 3 of them stripped anyway today. These must be made from the cheapest s*** legal in the US.

Oh...and my front diff seal is starting to leak.

Wonder when Wolverine X2's will start appearing again? 'Cause I am getting VERY tired of working on what was supposed to be a durable, long lived machine.

I don't know how much Japan has to do with anything outside of some parts. Sxs's seem like an American "thing" that Japan probably doesn't give 2 s***s about as long as the money rolls in.

My last Honda was a 2002 300 fourtrax, never misses a beat, 1 battery and 1 starter that's it and still own it for that reason.
Our 2006 Honda V6 minivan is a reliable soccer moms machine on steroids. Holy crap.....No wonder so many sandrails use that motor!

I can definetly tell the new Pioneer is not of the same quality. Truly too bad and so sad

Good question.... I was away from power sports for over a decade and the last Honda that I owned before my 700 was a 93 CR250R. Loved it! I honestly have no clue when they went downhill but I'd guess if it's not a bad materials thing it must've had something to do with a management change somewhere along the way. Let's book a flight to JAPAN and talk it over with them!

That '93 CR250R was one of the best MX bikes built and fast as hell IMO!

 

[Farmer]

That '93 CR250R was one of the best MX bikes built and fast as hell IMO!

If I remember McGrath practiced with a 93 well into 95 or so because he loved it so much. My buddies would beg me to borrow it if I couldn't make it on Sunday.

 

[Mudwisel]

Well I decided to add power steering. Had to change some things with my duel battery set up . It took me about 1.5 hrs. That until I realized I put the top shaft coming out of motor in upside down. Couldn't get more than 1/4 of wheel throw due to bolt hitting frame. So far I really like it, before and after

 

[RedHammers700]

View attachment 214314Added reverse light below the bed and and some frame caps for mud protection. Next purchase will be A-Arm guards.

Somebody was telling me that there’s a way to wire reverse lights in to come on when you put your machine in reverse. Anyone heard of this before?

 

[WagginTail]

Somebody was telling me that there’s a way to wire reverse lights in to come on when you put your machine in reverse. Anyone heard of this before?

Check the club store. I think there are some there?

 

[RedHammers700]

They do good. All around decent tire. I was going to change them out. But they do okay.

I have 28” SwampLites that came with mine. I like them as well, but bought some brand new 30” Cryptid pull-offs for $250 from a co-worker. All of the reviews on them have been nothing but good, so I can’t wait to swap them out.

 

[RedHammers700]

Went work the new pup todayView attachment 222389View attachment 222390

Tried some 30” black mamba lights on my ride to see how they cleared. Couldn’t get them to rub as hard as I tried. Lost a little power down low but not what I expected. It just goes into tractor mode and keeps pulling

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What lift do you have...2” coil spacers?

 

[RedHammers700]

Removed the windshield and added some mirrors. Getting ready for WV in a few weeks.
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I like that roof...what’s the info on it?

 

[HPnMORE4J]

Somebody was telling me that there’s a way to wire reverse lights in to come on when you put your machine in reverse. Anyone heard of this before?

They are called "Proximity Sensor Switches" They can be installed on your linkage.

 

[WagginTail]

I like that roof...what’s the info on it?

Aluminum diamond plate. Previous owner made it himself

 

[RedHammers700]

just commander shocks. 29x9x14 front 29x11x14 rear, STI HD7 rims 14x7 5+2 offset

Did the Commander shocks lift it any?

 

[RedHammers700]

Installed the strong made lift the other day but i put the spring spacers today. I just installed them on front shocks, they are from pbr products. Seems to level it out just right! Now to test the setup out.

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How big was the StrongMade lift?

 

[RedHammers700]

Aluminum diamond plate. Previous owner made it himself

I like it!

 

[WagginTail]

I like it!

Yea I did too. That machine moved on to another owner though