I haven't watched many video's for a while and just saw this one. It was fun watching all of your video's over the past year. My wife and I just got back from the Black hills in South Dakota with our Honda. It's perfect for the 2 of us and I understand why you did what you did. I named my Honda 'the mountain goat' while riding out there. It defies the laws of physics when crawling up steep hills. Thanks for all the videos and enjoy your new machine.
Thanks! I'm not familiar with the Black Hills, but sounds cool. I agree, these little P500's do so well mountain-goating their way up treacherous climbs and trails.
I've loaded my 500 down with so many things. I spent as little money as I could so, I created, modified or just found as many of the things as I could. I took a UTV jump seat and not using the legs I placed it on top of a pickup truck side mounted tool box and mounted it to the very rear of bed frame work facing forward. I added a cut to fit section of hard board for a floor in front of that. I added side straps and chains for safety. I made up frame work for a front wench. I then put a battery under the front hood for the wench, turn signals, radio and much more. I placed a car roof carrier rack over the hood that can be easly be removed. I put the upper section of a golf cart windshield on upside down for cold and wet weather. I then made a clear with black trim vinyl enclosure for the rest of the cab. I put ammo boxes, rifle racks, a small jerry can and all sorts of pouches all over the thing. I have a small Harbor Fright trailer for it when needed as well. I also made four weapons mounts as well. With a number of airsoft heavy weapons mounted all over this thing it's a big hit at parades also. www.lonestar-mvpa.org/events/2020/texas/texas016.JPG
Bigger Honda would have been better pic our neighbour has had nothing but problems since day one. Hope they filled the box with spare belts for ya, good luck.
Haha! No, no spare belts. Turns out...we decided to get something bigger for 2020 - something that can haul the whole family or a whole of friends. I would LOVE to try out a Honda Pioneer 1000, but I think it's time for me to branch out a little, and Honda does not make a true 6-seater, so you'll see what we end up with here in a few weeks.
Loved it!! I had it for two weeks, drove it hard and really enjoyed it a lot. Then sold it for $2000 more than I paid for it and bought the new Ranger 1000 SOHC we've been reviewing for the past year.
@@SouthwestORV I wouldn’t feel perfect if I was the person who bought your Can Am and just read this. However, nothing wrong w making money, you were only responding to troll. Wanted to edit this, came off as jerk 🙂 Congrats on your newest rig though! 👍🏻🙂 great p500 videos! Very informative...An update I tried to buy one of these recently and they’re all back ordered, people are more into them now. Enjoy the Polaris we have one it is a great super exciting vehicle.
J Gilbert, thanks for watching. I always hope my videos are informative. I do disagree 100% with your opinion regarding the buy/sell of goods for more than one has paid for them. This is business, it's what makes the world go 'round. It's how a society sustains itself, and it's how every business survives that is not government-funded. An individual who purchases any item is under no moral obligation to sell it for equal or lesser monies than what he/she paid for it. Whether the profit is $.05, $5, $10, $1000, or $10,000, if the purchasing party is happy to make the exchange, it's a fair exchange. The individual who purchased my Can Am was thrilled at the price I sold it, and he should be, because I still sold it for nearly $2000 below market value! I was fortunate to find a rare opportunity to purchase a machine from a wealthy individual (who just wanted it gone) for $9000 cash, his asking price - when that machine had been purchased new for $18,000 just one year prior. The gentleman who purchased my Can Am did not ask what I paid for it. I did not misrepresent the machine. He was perfectly sound in his mind and thinking - I did not take advantage of him in any way. Had I lied to him, that would be tragic. Were he not fully "there" mentally, it could be considered unethical, or "tragic". My explanation above in the previous comment was simply to help another viewer understand how/why I was able to jump from a P500 to a Commander 1000R to a Ranger 1000 Premium in such short time. But I feel no remorse for purchasing an item and then selling it at a profit. There is nothing unethical about this practice. When I go to purchase an item, I never burden myself with irrelevant curiosity of how much the selling party originally purchased it for. The truth is, it makes no difference. All that matters is this: what is this item worth to me? What am I willing to exchange for it? This is economics.
@@SouthwestORV Maybe you should have bought a second? Last summer I bought a used 2015, which has an even lower first gear, but no auto-shift mode. I'm looking to find useful mods, but I basically need my machine to do everything plus what most riders will never see. For some perspective: in my world, the pioneer 500 is very heavy. Even people who live near me don't get that. 'Course, most didn't grow up here. But... That new price!? How?! You got a GREAT deal!
I considered that. I really wanted a machine that could haul all six of us together and comfortably. Even two P500's couldn't accomplish that. Again, I'm not knocking the P500, I loved it for its intended purpose. I made lots of 1 on 1 memories with family and friends. Yes, when I go to buy a new machine I call all around to the dealers in AZ and look for the best "out the door price" until I find a good one. Glad to hear you're enjoying your P500!
How do you feel like the noise level is in the cabin? I’m coming from an older sxs (teryx) that was very loud. I don’t expect any sxs to be quiet at wot but would like to be able to have a comfortable conversation with a passenger around 25 mph. What are your thoughts on the noise level in that range?
There is a decent amount of noise in the cabin when the engine is in higher revs. Keep it relaxed in the rpms and you can carry on a conversation. Up to 25mph you'll be ok. Beyond that it starts to rev out and gets loud.
@@SouthwestORV You know I cant make my mind up I like them both but it's all gonna be the price and if its available i tell ya what what ever I get I will be sure to let ya kno bro.
This 2018 Honda Pioneer 500 is wearing SunF Power II tires, which are a major improvement, especially on the rocks and in the rough stuff. The tires are size 26x9-12 at all four corners, mounted up on ITP 5+2 12" Delta steel wheels. Note: If you like the look of the new 26x9-12 SunF tires use discount code "SOUTHWESTORV" to save 5% on your next SunF.com tire purchase!
Yo! Sorry to disappoint. I loved Rambo, but it is time for me to enjoy the outdoors with the whole family. Honda doesn't even make a SxS I can haul my whole family in...so Polaris for the win.
Matthew McKinney - yes, Honda makes the P1000-5 with 5 seats, but this configuration does not meet my needs or desires. My wife and I have four kids. So there's six of us. And on top of that, when we go on our long exploration day rides, we like to take along a canopy, camping chairs, water, food, extra fuel, two ice chests, etc. It all fits easily in the bed of the Ranger Crew. It would not fit ANYWHERE on a P1000-5. If Honda made a "crew" configuration of the P1000 I would be sorely tempted to purchase one for many reasons. But they don't.
@@SouthwestORV Yeah, after watching your video I realized you needed 6 seats. Maybe Honda will expand their lineup further some day to include a "Crew" model with 6 seats and additional cargo storage. We have 3 kids so we need the 5 seater Pioneer 1000. Right now we just have a 2012 Foreman 500 ATV and it's difficult for us all to fit on it. LoL
I have a lot of neighbors with the P1000-5 and they all love it. I know what you mean, I used to take my whole family on rides on our 2016 Rancher and it was fun, but funny too. Two on the rack on front, two on the rack on back, and my wife and I on the seat. But we had fun.
Got a question for you- how much are these worth nowadays? Looking to buy one, saw a 2015 in excellent condition, about 500 miles, talked the guy down to 7K. Is that a fair price?
I haven't watched many video's for a while and just saw this one. It was fun watching all of your video's over the past year. My wife and I just got back from the Black hills in South Dakota with our Honda. It's perfect for the 2 of us and I understand why you did what you did.
I named my Honda 'the mountain goat' while riding out there. It defies the laws of physics when crawling up steep hills.
Thanks for all the videos and enjoy your new machine.
Thanks! I'm not familiar with the Black Hills, but sounds cool. I agree, these little P500's do so well mountain-goating their way up treacherous climbs and trails.
I've loaded my 500 down with so many things. I spent as little money as I could so, I created, modified or just found as many of the things as I could. I took a UTV jump seat and not using the legs I placed it on top of a pickup truck side mounted tool box and mounted it to the very rear of bed frame work facing forward. I added a cut to fit section of hard board for a floor in front of that. I added side straps and chains for safety. I made up frame work for a front wench. I then put a battery under the front hood for the wench, turn signals, radio and much more. I placed a car roof carrier rack over the hood that can be easly be removed. I put the upper section of a golf cart windshield on upside down for cold and wet weather. I then made a clear with black trim vinyl enclosure for the rest of the cab. I put ammo boxes, rifle racks, a small jerry can and all sorts of pouches all over the thing. I have a small Harbor Fright trailer for it when needed as well. I also made four weapons mounts as well. With a number of airsoft heavy weapons mounted all over this thing it's a big hit at parades also.
www.lonestar-mvpa.org/events/2020/texas/texas016.JPG
Sounds like quite the rig! Let's admit, that's the fun of it.
I going to miss seeing the little 500
We will too! But we're always excited to start testing out a new machine. The Commander has been a blast this week.
Bigger Honda would have been better pic our neighbour has had nothing but problems since day one. Hope they filled the box with spare belts for ya, good luck.
Haha! No, no spare belts. Turns out...we decided to get something bigger for 2020 - something that can haul the whole family or a whole of friends. I would LOVE to try out a Honda Pioneer 1000, but I think it's time for me to branch out a little, and Honda does not make a true 6-seater, so you'll see what we end up with here in a few weeks.
Confused. No belts on the P500. Transmission is all gears.
That's correct, all gears on the Honda Pioneers. We purchased a 2020 Ranger Crew 1000 Premium and of course it is belt driven.
i did 15000km on my 350, never ever broke down,
That sound about right!
I agree my wife and I love ours
They are great little machines. I miss it for certain purposes.
The best thing you can do is disconnect the sway bar on the p500 a big improvement in the ride. A must do.
that's what I've been told! Just never got around to trying it.
Enjoy the CanAm.
Bring tools.
Lots of them...........
Loved it!! I had it for two weeks, drove it hard and really enjoyed it a lot. Then sold it for $2000 more than I paid for it and bought the new Ranger 1000 SOHC we've been reviewing for the past year.
@@SouthwestORV
I wouldn’t feel perfect if I was the person who bought your Can Am and just read this. However, nothing wrong w making money, you were only responding to troll. Wanted to edit this, came off as jerk 🙂
Congrats on your newest rig though! 👍🏻🙂 great p500 videos! Very informative...An update I tried to buy one of these recently and they’re all back ordered, people are more into them now. Enjoy the Polaris we have one it is a great super exciting vehicle.
J Gilbert, thanks for watching. I always hope my videos are informative. I do disagree 100% with your opinion regarding the buy/sell of goods for more than one has paid for them. This is business, it's what makes the world go 'round. It's how a society sustains itself, and it's how every business survives that is not government-funded. An individual who purchases any item is under no moral obligation to sell it for equal or lesser monies than what he/she paid for it. Whether the profit is $.05, $5, $10, $1000, or $10,000, if the purchasing party is happy to make the exchange, it's a fair exchange. The individual who purchased my Can Am was thrilled at the price I sold it, and he should be, because I still sold it for nearly $2000 below market value! I was fortunate to find a rare opportunity to purchase a machine from a wealthy individual (who just wanted it gone) for $9000 cash, his asking price - when that machine had been purchased new for $18,000 just one year prior. The gentleman who purchased my Can Am did not ask what I paid for it. I did not misrepresent the machine. He was perfectly sound in his mind and thinking - I did not take advantage of him in any way. Had I lied to him, that would be tragic. Were he not fully "there" mentally, it could be considered unethical, or "tragic". My explanation above in the previous comment was simply to help another viewer understand how/why I was able to jump from a P500 to a Commander 1000R to a Ranger 1000 Premium in such short time. But I feel no remorse for purchasing an item and then selling it at a profit. There is nothing unethical about this practice. When I go to purchase an item, I never burden myself with irrelevant curiosity of how much the selling party originally purchased it for. The truth is, it makes no difference. All that matters is this: what is this item worth to me? What am I willing to exchange for it? This is economics.
Love my Honda 4trax
How can you not love them, right?
No way you got rid of it ??? Such a good machine to keep forever.
They are a great machine. The biggest drive for selling it was a desire to take my whole family on off-road adventures.
@@SouthwestORV Maybe you should have bought a second?
Last summer I bought a used 2015, which has an even lower first gear, but no auto-shift mode.
I'm looking to find useful mods, but I basically need my machine to do everything plus what most riders will never see.
For some perspective: in my world, the pioneer 500 is very heavy. Even people who live near me don't get that. 'Course, most didn't grow up here.
But... That new price!? How?! You got a GREAT deal!
I considered that. I really wanted a machine that could haul all six of us together and comfortably. Even two P500's couldn't accomplish that. Again, I'm not knocking the P500, I loved it for its intended purpose. I made lots of 1 on 1 memories with family and friends. Yes, when I go to buy a new machine I call all around to the dealers in AZ and look for the best "out the door price" until I find a good one. Glad to hear you're enjoying your P500!
How do you feel like the noise level is in the cabin? I’m coming from an older sxs (teryx) that was very loud. I don’t expect any sxs to be quiet at wot but would like to be able to have a comfortable conversation with a passenger around 25 mph. What are your thoughts on the noise level in that range?
There is a decent amount of noise in the cabin when the engine is in higher revs. Keep it relaxed in the rpms and you can carry on a conversation. Up to 25mph you'll be ok. Beyond that it starts to rev out and gets loud.
Thanks for the response! Enjoying the videos!
Great review I'm getting me one soon I hope if I can get to a dealer before they all get bought out like last time I went in search of lol
Thanks S.U.M.! And you're welcome. Are you going for the new P520? Or the P500?
@@SouthwestORV You know I cant make my mind up I like them both but it's all gonna be the price and if its available i tell ya what what ever I get I will be sure to let ya kno bro.
Cool! I think the new P520 makes a good argument for itself.
@@SouthwestORV I thinking so to do you know what the top speed is on the 520?
I would be willing to bet money it is exactly the same as the P500. But have not driven one to know for sure.
Good price. Does it fit onto a 1/2 ton cargo bed?
Yes. I regularly hauled it around in my pickup truck: ruclips.net/video/Fuq9ifBqkJM/видео.html
What are the rims size front and back and tires size? Thanks
This 2018 Honda Pioneer 500 is wearing SunF Power II tires, which are a major improvement, especially on the rocks and in the rough stuff. The tires are size 26x9-12 at all four corners, mounted up on ITP 5+2 12" Delta steel wheels. Note: If you like the look of the new 26x9-12 SunF tires use discount code "SOUTHWESTORV" to save 5% on your next SunF.com tire purchase!
@@SouthwestORV thank you!
Just curious. How fast will it run on top end ?
40 mph.
You sold the Honda....Boo, Hiss.....
Yo! Sorry to disappoint. I loved Rambo, but it is time for me to enjoy the outdoors with the whole family. Honda doesn't even make a SxS I can haul my whole family in...so Polaris for the win.
Honda makes a Pioneer 1000 with 5 seats.
Matthew McKinney - yes, Honda makes the P1000-5 with 5 seats, but this configuration does not meet my needs or desires. My wife and I have four kids. So there's six of us. And on top of that, when we go on our long exploration day rides, we like to take along a canopy, camping chairs, water, food, extra fuel, two ice chests, etc. It all fits easily in the bed of the Ranger Crew. It would not fit ANYWHERE on a P1000-5. If Honda made a "crew" configuration of the P1000 I would be sorely tempted to purchase one for many reasons. But they don't.
@@SouthwestORV Yeah, after watching your video I realized you needed 6 seats. Maybe Honda will expand their lineup further some day to include a "Crew" model with 6 seats and additional cargo storage. We have 3 kids so we need the 5 seater Pioneer 1000. Right now we just have a 2012 Foreman 500 ATV and it's difficult for us all to fit on it. LoL
I have a lot of neighbors with the P1000-5 and they all love it. I know what you mean, I used to take my whole family on rides on our 2016 Rancher and it was fun, but funny too. Two on the rack on front, two on the rack on back, and my wife and I on the seat. But we had fun.
Got a question for you- how much are these worth nowadays? Looking to buy one, saw a 2015 in excellent condition, about 500 miles, talked the guy down to 7K. Is that a fair price?
They sure seem to hold their value well! I would say yes, that's a fair price in today's market. Thanks for watching!