Just picked up my 2022 moose brown 520. It is so cold here and snow up the ying yang, but I manage to get out for a little each day. I'm older than dirt but it makes me feel young again, I love it!
If you put tracks on it for that snow you might need to snorkel the air intake. After a big snowstorm at the beginning of April I had issues with snow sticking and restricting the airflow so I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to move the air intake upwards.
I've had my Pioneer 500 since I bought it new in 2020. Great machine and it is legal to drive on four wheeler trails because it has a narrow enough wheel base. It runs the same as the day I bought it. The 1st gear to 2nd is kinda ruff but in time you will get the hang of it. The clutch is easily adjustable and there are many great videos to choose from on YT showing you how. Once you have the clutch tuned your ride will be nice and smooth. It shall remain my daily driver until the day I die.
We have a 2018 with 2700 miles and it has been trouble free. We ride in Michigan a lot and have been to the black hills twice. I like the 50" width. We go places larger machines can't go, but we can't go places they can so there is a trade off. I'm 70 years old with a bum shoulder and I don't think it needs power steering. There is no steering feedback at all.
Got ‘22 Pioneer 500 five months ago . I got the upgrade wheels, doors, roof, winch & bed on back ….runs great & head turner for sure, it’s badass . I highly recommend
@@chrisE815 no, none at all….all the upgrades were already done by the dealership…stock tires are 24”….my buddy got same machine the next day. But his had 27” mud lites. Looks & does great too
Here’s a little review from a current owner. I bought my 500 at the end of October 2022, when I first bought my unit I won’t lie, I was skeptical and not very fond of it, but as time went on and I started personalizing it I’ve grown to absolutely love it. There’s two departments where the 500 really shines, it has amazing brakes, it could stop on a dime from 30 miles an hour. I’ve almost hit deer multiple times and the brakes have saved us from collisions. It also is an extremely good climber, it did not earn its nickname, the Billygoat, for no reason. I’ve got a little over 500 miles now spread over multiple types of terrain from pavement to mountain trails and it has not failed yet. The only thing I can find to really complain about is the suspension is lacking when things start getting rough, the walker Evans suspension upgrade is definitely in my sights for the near future.
@@Devin_Stromgren from what I can tell the 500/520 has a traditional atv manual transmission with electronic shift, the 700 has a 3 speed that is essentially an automotive automatic and the 1000 has the DCT.
@@chrisE815 no, they have automatic mode and manuel mode. They have paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, quite fun actually. No clutch pedal. EZ peasy
Just a couple years ago this was $7800.....now idiots are paying almost $10k.......aslong ppl are paying for the prices, price will NEVER go down......just stop buying them and theyll go down.....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I found several online that had a list price of $8,999. But a sell price of $11,999. I found a 2023 marked Down to $10,999. I added the Roof , Windshield and Winch. Then the 5 year warrant. Paid cash. Out the door $12,850.00. I guess it’s demand driving the price as I looked at dealers in 3 States.
Just picked up my 2022 moose brown 520. It is so cold here and snow up the ying yang, but I manage to get out for a little each day. I'm older than dirt but it makes me feel young again, I love it!
I’m 60 and thinking about ordering a machine. Can I ask your age and in your opinion should I do it?
@@brucemerryman7365 do you have somewhere to ride it? I was in high school when you were born, I can only speak for me, I love it!
@@brucemerryman7365 dang your young ; Im 73 , get it !
If you put tracks on it for that snow you might need to snorkel the air intake. After a big snowstorm at the beginning of April I had issues with snow sticking and restricting the airflow so I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to move the air intake upwards.
I've had my Pioneer 500 since I bought it new in 2020. Great machine and it is legal to drive on four wheeler trails because it has a narrow enough wheel base. It runs the same as the day I bought it. The 1st gear to 2nd is kinda ruff but in time you will get the hang of it. The clutch is easily adjustable and there are many great videos to choose from on YT showing you how. Once you have the clutch tuned your ride will be nice and smooth. It shall remain my daily driver until the day I die.
I just picked up 2025 Pioneer 520 as an impulse buy. It seems like a solid little machine. It should be fun with the grandkids!
We have a 2018 with 2700 miles and it has been trouble free. We ride in Michigan a lot and have been to the black hills twice. I like the 50" width. We go places larger machines can't go, but we can't go places they can so there is a trade off. I'm 70 years old with a bum shoulder and I don't think it needs power steering. There is no steering feedback at all.
Got ‘22 Pioneer 500 five months ago . I got the upgrade wheels, doors, roof, winch & bed on back ….runs great & head turner for sure, it’s badass . I highly recommend
What wheels and tires?
@@chrisE815 ITP Blackwater 27” wheels….Raceline Hostage wheels (black)
@@jarret81 any impact on turning?
@@chrisE815 no, none at all….all the upgrades were already done by the dealership…stock tires are 24”….my buddy got same machine the next day. But his had 27” mud lites. Looks & does great too
@@chrisE815 likes the stock wheels , upgrades are 9” wide rim on front & 10” on back
Here’s a little review from a current owner. I bought my 500 at the end of October 2022, when I first bought my unit I won’t lie, I was skeptical and not very fond of it, but as time went on and I started personalizing it I’ve grown to absolutely love it. There’s two departments where the 500 really shines, it has amazing brakes, it could stop on a dime from 30 miles an hour. I’ve almost hit deer multiple times and the brakes have saved us from collisions. It also is an extremely good climber, it did not earn its nickname, the Billygoat, for no reason. I’ve got a little over 500 miles now spread over multiple types of terrain from pavement to mountain trails and it has not failed yet. The only thing I can find to really complain about is the suspension is lacking when things start getting rough, the walker Evans suspension upgrade is definitely in my sights for the near future.
Does the suspension lack at low speed, or more on the top end?
@@atomicsmith definitely is worst at low speeds, if you’re doing low speed trailing through rocky terrain it is enough to piss you off. Lol.
@@bangingears5911 ok that’s good to know. I guess you haven’t tried the Walker Evans suspension?
@@atomicsmith unfortunately not, I’m sure it’s better in every way though
Waiting on my 520 in North Jersey, these things are super rare. Thanks
Nice video. Lots of riding and description.
Can you plow snow with a 500? Thx
Awesome video can you please make a video of the 2023 or 2022 Rincon?
Thank you for sharing
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Is the rear diff a locked diff?? TY Well done!
Yes no turf mode
The 500 does not have Honda’s dct transmission
I wonder if I can use it on the main road or at a Mcdonalds Drive Thru, does anyone know? I want to use it as I would a car 😅
Does the 500 have a DCT? I thought it was basically an electronic shift. EDIT its not a DTC
I'm pretty sure you're correct and only the 1000 Pioneer and Talon have DTCs
@@Devin_Stromgren from what I can tell the 500/520 has a traditional atv manual transmission with electronic shift, the 700 has a 3 speed that is essentially an automotive automatic and the 1000 has the DCT.
@@chrisE815 no, they have automatic mode and manuel mode. They have paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, quite fun actually. No clutch pedal. EZ peasy
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Just a couple years ago this was $7800.....now idiots are paying almost $10k.......aslong ppl are paying for the prices, price will NEVER go down......just stop buying them and theyll go down.....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I found several online that had a list price of $8,999. But a sell price of $11,999. I found a 2023 marked Down to $10,999.
I added the Roof , Windshield and Winch. Then the 5 year warrant. Paid cash. Out the door $12,850.00.
I guess it’s demand driving the price as I looked at dealers in 3 States.
When I bought mine in Dec of 2014 when they first came out they were 8400.00.