Problems: Typical minor issues common on this site. Seat Heat! Transmission clutches. Muffler Heat Shield. All rectified by dealer (eventually). I added even more insulation under seat after the Cabin Comfort PIC was completed and now the front seat is much more comfortable but I still get the back of my neck and head well toasted.
- 2017 1000 5 LE
- March 2018
- <200 miles
- EMP rear bumper, EMP winch bracket, Super ATV 5000# winch w/synthetic rope and wireless remote, Genuine Honda Roof, bed mat.
- Used on my timber farm as a mule and powered wheel barrow.
- The dealer changed the oil before I took delivery and again when they made the clutch improvement.
Bought the LE to save time adding a skid plate and wanted my "differentially abled" (I don't like the word handicapped) wife to be able to operate it. Now she can supervise and run back to the barn for stuff we might have forgotten.
The power steering is sweet and my wife has no trouble turning it in tight places.
It has spent most of its time in "Turf Mode" and I like that it is easy on the grassed fire lanes. Our land is hilly and I don't need erosion issues.
For the projects when we have hired help, this machine is better than using a truck to get people and tools around because it has less impact on the soil and can get into places where the truck would be cumbersome. It actually rides much better than the truck in those situations too.
The price took me time to become comfortable with but the machines with the green and yellow paint do the same and I have never regretted buying them. The good stuff isn't cheap and the cheap stuff isn't good.
I bought the Honda because I want to spend time working the machine not wrenching on it.
I plan to keep this machine until it is no longer serviceable or my time runs out, whichever comes first.
I'm very pleased with this machine.
I spent almost a year lurking in the shadows on this site before I made my purchase so I went in with my eyes wide open.
I am thoroughly impressed with the talent and knowledge of the fine folks on this site.
What an incredible resource!
KUDOS HONDASXS!