Today I walk around and talk about 1 year of ownership of a Honda Pioneer 1000-5. I tell you my likes and dislikes of the SxS, and what I would change if anything.
Great walk around. I never knew about these rigs until a couple of them pulled up to our campsite a couple years ago. Took a quick ride in one and I was impressed. They had child seats in the back and the kiddos were sleeping because it rode so smooth. I also have a family of 5 and this seems like the only reasonable option, albeit a great option; to get the whole family out on the trails and enjoy it. Looking forward to more videos of the P1-5.
I’ve had my pioneer 1000 deluxe 5 for a while now. I absolutely think it’s great. It will take me everywhere I want to go. It’s not ear flapping fast but that’s not what I wanted. No desire for speed I’ve seen to many people get hurt and one person die from driving them fast. It goes where the rest of them will go but when the water gets deep I won’t follow. I’ve seen what that does to a side by side. The dealers love people who think their side by side is a boat. Great for just riding the trails with friends and enjoying the day. I love the cargo space in the bed you can put everything you might need back there for trail camping or just day rides. Warning minimum time to clean after ride is about three hours.
You have a beautiful machine. I own a 2013 Polaris Ranger 900 XP and I love it but I will trade it for yours I think yours looks more sporty and I wouldn't buy a Polaris again the Polaris dealership in town has very bad customer service.
And there are two clicks on the latch, close it slow and it will click once, push a little harder and you'll hear a second click that holds it tighter.
Thanks for the review. We are test driving one tomorrow (here in northern AZ). Our first off road vehicle. I need to do more research on the 'street legal tire aspect, although with a trailer we'll probably be towing it more often than not. I guess I'll find out tomorrow, but how 'roomy' is the front seats for 3?
There is a good amount of room in my eyes, I like the bench seat. I can fix myself, my wife and a kid with helmet in the front without crowning issues. Good luck on your search!
If i'm not mistaken you said you installed a lift and had some concern about the width? You can buy wheel spacers that range anywhere from 3/4" right up to 2" which makes a nice difference. I have a Ranger 570 midsize that i also lifted 2-1/2" and was a bit concerned about the stance so i added 1-1/2" spacers and it gives it a nice stable stance. I run it very hard and have not had any issues with the spacers, axles or suspension...
Thanks for the tip! I have since changed to truck tires and 15" rims and the handling is night and day! I did try wheel spacers on both the front and back for a while but prefer this set up better. I have a 5+2 rim all around and a 1.5" spacer in the back to make the track the same front to rear.
I would say that it was jerky or harsh the first hundred or so miles, after that it gets smoother. I think that part of the problem people have is that the throttle is touchy to most at first but you get used to it.
I was the same with the cvt belt system but I’m learning to like it more. It’s quicker you have a week point that is easier and cheaper to replace. I’ve never broke one and learning when to use low and high range should have no issues. I just picked up and xp4 turbo. There very streetable the low start up is easy you don’t feel the turbo. I also agree with you I like the up seat position especially for Az driving seating is good and roomy. It is long but not as long as the can am. I’m able to fit it through all of box canyon and climb the waterfall with little rubbing. I hit 80mph on the street so speed is there especially for Az. The shocks and stability is already there. Only thing I don’t like about the sport side is no locker in the rear but that’s small they are still locked solid. If your reverse gearing is to high you can always use 4L. Your video is great and I have a thing for the Honda pioneer 1000 three seat stripped model with white plastic for some reason. Maybe next time.
Thanks for the comment, the problem with reverse gearing is that it is its own gear, meaning I have park, reverse, neutral, high, and low range. I wish these SxS had a true transfer case so you had a low ranger reverse. Thanks for stopping by!
I live in Az and don't have any heat issues, or complaints from the wife and kids. I did have the comfort kit installed at the first servicing along with the clutch update. I think that it is a personal thing with the heat and everyones sensitivity different.
They are hot as crap I have a teryx and my buddy has a pioneer they are both insane hot inside we had to stop riding the last two months until it cools of outside a little bit
I have the car seat, seat belted in and then a 500lb ratchet strap wrapped around the seat back and thought the car seat frame. The OEM seat belts don't lock like a car when fully extended. Hope this helps.
Yes they are on my list! When I pull the trigger it is between them and the fox shocks. I how easy the fox shocks are, but the 814 really has me thinking!
Check them out on FB. They don't have one bad review. I put them on our 700-4 and the difference is amazing. But we do mostly recreational riding (Trails) Your kids in the back seat will thank you! LOL
I put the Highlighter 2.5" lift on the rear and a shock spacer lift on the front. I did not use the front part of the highlighter lift, because I did not want to remove or re-locate the air dam in the front for the heat fix. I went with those options because of price, in the future I hope to be getting c-fab a-arms and new front shocks.
It was a requirement for me in I needed to run to town by my self, I did not want to be a hazard on the road. I don't take my kids on the roads unless I'm around the house in the neighborhood.
Yes and I really like the Kawasaki Teryx but it only seats 4 from the factory and I needed something that seated 5. I also looked at the mule and it was probably my favorite but was not fast enough for road use. I love the 3 year warranty Kawasaki offers.
Youve said everything i said when i bought mine....sold it a year later and went with polaris general 4. For starters honda has a good machine but it is too good to be true after riding alot.
@@semiauto3148 it's a great machine. I test drove Polaris and the quality of the Honda is just so much better. The Polaris felt flimsy and cheap. No issues so far and I run it hard at times. Perfect fit for what I needed. All my Polaris owning friends are always having issues with there machines.
No not without having a bed extender or leaving the tailgate down and scraping it in. Check out my JEI tail gate extender video as I have some close up pics in there to give you an idea. Thanks for stopping by!
Your reviews are really the best on the topic. I enjoy them--keep them coming.
Thank you!
Great walk around. I never knew about these rigs until a couple of them pulled up to our campsite a couple years ago. Took a quick ride in one and I was impressed. They had child seats in the back and the kiddos were sleeping because it rode so smooth. I also have a family of 5 and this seems like the only reasonable option, albeit a great option; to get the whole family out on the trails and enjoy it. Looking forward to more videos of the P1-5.
Thank for the comments, the pioneer is a great machine for the family!
I’ve had my pioneer 1000 deluxe 5 for a while now. I absolutely think it’s great. It will take me everywhere I want to go. It’s not ear flapping fast but that’s not what I wanted. No desire for speed I’ve seen to many people get hurt and one person die from driving them fast. It goes where the rest of them will go but when the water gets deep I won’t follow. I’ve seen what that does to a side by side. The dealers love people who think their side by side is a boat. Great for just riding the trails with friends and enjoying the day. I love the cargo space in the bed you can put everything you might need back there for trail camping or just day rides. Warning minimum time to clean after ride is about three hours.
Randy White the pioneer 1000 three seat is scary fast with my chip and gear reduction with small tires on it. It hits 60 mph real fast on the trail.
You have a beautiful machine. I own a 2013 Polaris Ranger 900 XP and I love it but I will trade it for yours I think yours looks more sporty and I wouldn't buy a Polaris again the Polaris dealership in town has very bad customer service.
I love that blue color. I will be getting a 1000-5 too. I also have 3 kids so I need 5 seats.
Thanks you for stopping by, The Pioneer is awesome for a family of five. We are glad we got this one over the other bigger brands.
Same here looks nice! Family of 5 here.
Adjust the rubber door stops for rattling. Just Spin them out with your fingers until the door stop rattling
And there are two clicks on the latch, close it slow and it will click once, push a little harder and you'll hear a second click that holds it tighter.
Great review thanks !!
The only problem with the Honda is when the transmission goes it will cost big time. The Kawasaki mules have the belt but it is cheap and easy to fix.
I really do like the Mules (and the 3 year warranty), I just needed something a little faster for road driving.
Unusually good review. Thanks.
Thanks for the review. We are test driving one tomorrow (here in northern AZ). Our first off road vehicle. I need to do more research on the 'street legal tire aspect, although with a trailer we'll probably be towing it more often than not. I guess I'll find out tomorrow, but how 'roomy' is the front seats for 3?
There is a good amount of room in my eyes, I like the bench seat. I can fix myself, my wife and a kid with helmet in the front without crowning issues. Good luck on your search!
i like the blue!
If i'm not mistaken you said you installed a lift and had some concern about the width? You can buy wheel spacers that range anywhere from 3/4" right up to 2" which makes a nice difference. I have a Ranger 570 midsize that i also lifted 2-1/2" and was a bit concerned about the stance so i added 1-1/2" spacers and it gives it a nice stable stance. I run it very hard and have not had any issues with the spacers, axles or suspension...
Thanks for the tip! I have since changed to truck tires and 15" rims and the handling is night and day! I did try wheel spacers on both the front and back for a while but prefer this set up better. I have a 5+2 rim all around and a 1.5" spacer in the back to make the track the same front to rear.
@@DirtNDiesel That's good to hear things are sorted out. When i wear my tires out i want to research utilizing truck tires as well. More research!
Will you address the rumors of the transmission shifting poorly? Was it bad at first then got better? Was it ever jerky or noisy?
I would say that it was jerky or harsh the first hundred or so miles, after that it gets smoother. I think that part of the problem people have is that the throttle is touchy to most at first but you get used to it.
I was the same with the cvt belt system but I’m learning to like it more. It’s quicker you have a week point that is easier and cheaper to replace. I’ve never broke one and learning when to use low and high range should have no issues. I just picked up and xp4 turbo. There very streetable the low start up is easy you don’t feel the turbo. I also agree with you I like the up seat position especially for Az driving seating is good and roomy. It is long but not as long as the can am. I’m able to fit it through all of box canyon and climb the waterfall with little rubbing. I hit 80mph on the street so speed is there especially for Az. The shocks and stability is already there. Only thing I don’t like about the sport side is no locker in the rear but that’s small they are still locked solid. If your reverse gearing is to high you can always use 4L. Your video is great and I have a thing for the Honda pioneer 1000 three seat stripped model with white plastic for some reason. Maybe next time.
Thanks for the comment, the problem with reverse gearing is that it is its own gear, meaning I have park, reverse, neutral, high, and low range. I wish these SxS had a true transfer case so you had a low ranger reverse. Thanks for stopping by!
Hows the storage when u have 5 people in it? Things like a cooler or food ect...
I use a bed extender when I have 5 people in it. The one I use (JEI) is big enough for a cooler and my tools back there. Thanks for watching!
How is the heat in the cabin on that thing? I have heard people complain about these 1000's heat issue.
I live in Az and don't have any heat issues, or complaints from the wife and kids. I did have the comfort kit installed at the first servicing along with the clutch update. I think that it is a personal thing with the heat and everyones sensitivity different.
They are hot as crap I have a teryx and my buddy has a pioneer they are both insane hot inside we had to stop riding the last two months until it cools of outside a little bit
Honda did a free product improvement that reduces any heat issues and these were mostly felt by the front right passenger
I was wondering about the car seat... Thanks!
I have the car seat, seat belted in and then a 500lb ratchet strap wrapped around the seat back and thought the car seat frame. The OEM seat belts don't lock like a car when fully extended. Hope this helps.
i have a 2015 pioneer 700, i wish it was half as nice as that
Thank you!
Are the rear seats big enough for an adult to ride comfortably? Or is it only good for kids. Thanks
They are more for kids or small adults. I would not want to ride back there for an extended period of time.
Check out 814 UTV Suspension (Viking) You can't beat the ride!
Yes they are on my list! When I pull the trigger it is between them and the fox shocks. I how easy the fox shocks are, but the 814 really has me thinking!
Check them out on FB. They don't have one bad review. I put them on our 700-4 and the difference is amazing. But we do mostly recreational riding (Trails) Your kids in the back seat will thank you! LOL
Some people cannot handle the paddles
I'd be interested to know about the lift you used and why.
I put the Highlighter 2.5" lift on the rear and a shock spacer lift on the front. I did not use the front part of the highlighter lift, because I did not want to remove or re-locate the air dam in the front for the heat fix. I went with those options because of price, in the future I hope to be getting c-fab a-arms and new front shocks.
Dirt'N'Diesel should of only got 1.5 a arms can run 30s and only slighly change angle of axle fowards.
You have a family with small children and you need a machine that goes 55. They are off road machines why is high speed a requirement?
It was a requirement for me in I needed to run to town by my self, I did not want to be a hazard on the road. I don't take my kids on the roads unless I'm around the house in the neighborhood.
@@DirtNDiesel Ok understand Thanks
Do these come with a top?
The roof is a factory option. There are many aftermarket option out there also.
Where did u get the blue panels?
They are an OEM color for 2017
Is there a website?
Or did it already come with blue
Did you say 10' long?
The over all length is just under 10' long, the space sheet shows 117".
Have you looked at the Kawasaki Teryx 4?
Yes and I really like the Kawasaki Teryx but it only seats 4 from the factory and I needed something that seated 5. I also looked at the mule and it was probably my favorite but was not fast enough for road use. I love the 3 year warranty Kawasaki offers.
Youve said everything i said when i bought mine....sold it a year later and went with polaris general 4. For starters honda has a good machine but it is too good to be true after riding alot.
Huh? What do you mean. If it’s to good to be true. Why did you sell it ? What was wrong with it ?
Again, almost 13' long. Why not drive your truck thru the woods.
@@nickg2366 The pioneer is 10 ft. The canam and Polaris 4 seaters are the long ones at almost 13 ft.
I have a 2017 P1-5
Do you like it? And what’s your likes and dislikes?
@@semiauto3148 it's a great machine. I test drove Polaris and the quality of the Honda is just so much better. The Polaris felt flimsy and cheap. No issues so far and I run it hard at times. Perfect fit for what I needed. All my Polaris owning friends are always having issues with there machines.
Random Guy thinking about getting one of these for our homestead.
Can you fit a ice chest in the back using the rear seats?
No not without having a bed extender or leaving the tailgate down and scraping it in. Check out my JEI tail gate extender video as I have some close up pics in there to give you an idea. Thanks for stopping by!
These shocks suck
Yes, I think that mine are pretty worn out now, I hope to have some new ones soon along with new A-arms.
Avoid Can Am shit. Honda rox.
You should say its the honda pioneer deluxe ugly ass 5 seater.