P500 ‘17 P500 autoshift

[Bredwordz]

Hey all! Newbie here to the forum. I just got a 17 p500 and really enjoy it. I’ve been playing around with the paddle and auto a bit and it seemed like the the auto shifted a bit rough. The paddles shift smooth as silk. It almost feels like it’s going into neutral for a second on the way up in auto whilst shifting. I have a couple friends with newer Hondas (700 and Big red) and they both say its not right. On the way down thru the gears it goes in a little rough (feels like an emphasized tow/haul gear in a truck) and puts u to the windshield a bit. Has anyone else had this issue? How long is the warranty? A year?

 

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[Gassygordo]

Welcome from Western NY. You need to adjust the clutch.

 

[Gassygordo]

Clutch adjustment.
P500 - Pioneer 500 Clutch Adjustment (Video)

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama - Rough clunky shifting is fairly common for the P500 when new, it should be much smoother by your first service. but the clutch adjustment can help.

 

[Wallace]

Welcome from Arkansas

 

[SpaceTroll]

What you are feeling is normal. I believe the machine actually cut fire as it shifts this is probable the neutral feeling you are getting. Once you change oil a few times switch to a synthetic and the clunkiness should get better. The computer will learn your shift habits after awhile and that will help also. Once you figure out at what speed it shifts you can ease off the throttle as it hits that speed and it will shift better. Like the others said clutch adjustment also helps.
Welcome the forum from East Texas hope this helps

 

[Mudder]

Some explanations on electronic retard and shifting. P500 - P500 Shifting Question
Fyi, if clutch adjustment goes to far, experienced die out, (electic retard). Easy does it on turning adjustment screw to find the sweet spot.

 

[Bredwordz]

Thanks everyone for the great advice! Seems a little bit goes a long way on the adjustment screw. I tried a few different settings to see what worked best. Definitely shifts better. Thanks again for all the help!

 

[dls1966]

I have the same issue with my 2017 but it seems to be getting better the more I drive it ,I also noticed that when riding in manual mode if I slow down without downshifting it will automatically downshift on its own..
.not sure if this is normal or not
I've got a 500 Rubicon with automatic or manual transmission and it just seems to shift a lot smoother

 

[nctrailboss]

I have the same issue with my 2017 but it seems to be getting better the more I drive it ,I also noticed that when riding in manual mode if I slow down without downshifting it will automatically downshift on its own..
.not sure if this is normal or not
I've got a 500 Rubicon with automatic or manual transmission and it just seems to shift a lot smoother

The auto downshift is normal in manual and auto modes.

 

[alloutdoors]

I agree, shifting can be rough in the first 500-750 miles, but after an oil change, clutch adjustment, the unit begins to settle down. Mine in auto mode, I notice the engine "let's off" just slightly as it shifts up and appears to be reasonably, but not as smooth as doing it by hand/paddle.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Welcome to the forum from central Mississisippi.