1000 SXS 3 Thoughts

Dgrinde

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Hello, I'm Dgrinde

The first time I saw the sxs 5 I felt like a kid in candy store. At 60 years old it felt great being 5 again. A quick test ride cinched the deal. Im coming from an 06 Rhino.

Fast forword, Its a blast going to town saving wear and tear on my Silverado.

After several hundred miles and memories, I have the Red SXS 3 in the shop for the clutch and heat fix.

That brings me to my wish list! A lower 1st gear in low and reverse. It's hard to creep in this macine while pushing a trailer backwards or navigating tough terrain. Hitting bumps with your foot off the floor can be dangerous from rapid uncontrollable throttle response. My dog Penny loves riding with me but has had a few hard landing into dash or on floor from the throttle response clutch slip. That said I like the Pioneer and am looking forward to the fixes. Im glad to be in the SXS forum and look forward to sharing ideas and getting advice from members. I hope Honda is listening and making this SXS platform the best it can be. Thanks. This Don from North Idaho. Thanks to CDA Honda Powersports and their great service department!

PS Penny is a Red Healer, best friend.

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes
I have owned, or currently own the following: UTV, ATV, 3-wheeler, Motorcycle
My off-road experience level is: Trail Rider
My favorite place to ride is: Local logging roads and trails.

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Welcome from Central Arkansas


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Hello, I'm Dgrinde

The first time I saw the sxs 5 I felt like a kid in candy store. At 60 years old it felt great being 5 again. A quick test ride cinched the deal. Im coming from an 06 Rhino.

Fast forword, Its a blast going to town saving wear and tear on my Silverado.

After several hundred miles and memories, I have the Red SXS 3 in the shop for the clutch and heat fix.

That brings me to my wish list! A lower 1st gear in low and reverse. It's hard to creep in this macine while pushing a trailer backwards or navigating tough terrain. Hitting bumps with your foot off the floor can be dangerous from rapid uncontrollable throttle response. My dog Penny loves riding with me but has had a few hard landing into dash or on floor from the throttle response clutch slip. That said I like the Pioneer and am looking forward to the fixes. Im glad to be in the SXS forum and look forward to sharing ideas and getting advice from members. I hope Honda is listening and making this SXS platform the best it can be. Thanks. This Don from North Idaho. Thanks to CDA Honda Powersports and their great service department!

PS Penny is a Red Healer, best friend.

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes
I have owned, or currently own the following: UTV, ATV, 3-wheeler, Motorcycle
My off-road experience level is: Trail Rider
My favorite place to ride is: Local logging roads and trails.

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You hit the nail on the head with lower 1rst gear.
The 700 needs it too. In forward and reverse.
Welcome to the forum
I know what you mean about poor Penny,
My Blaze looks at me like WTH Dad.
 
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Dgrinde

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I thought I saw someone who lifted their ride, it came with gear reduction. I sure would love it if you could slap in a new low gear or someting?
 
knuckledeep

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Jeremy lee makes the gear reduction foe it you just need to have it installed. Gear reduction boss on facebook
 
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Welcome aboard from SE Missouri
 
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Welcome to the forum there is a lot of good information and people on here.
 
Dgrinde

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Jeremy lee makes the gear reduction foe it you just need to have it installed. Gear reduction boss on facebook
Any Idea on how many Pioneers 1000's have had this done? I would like to hear form those who have done IGR!
 
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Any Idea on how many Pioneers 1000's have had this done? I would like to hear form those who have done IGR!
@Kilo427 @snuffnwhisky both have igr and can maybe jump in. I have drove one and rode in the other it's pretty cool.
As mentioned above several people report the throttle max have helped a lot member @Delton made a super easy reasonable setup much like that.
The shifting gets much smoother especially after first oil change from there on. Also you do get use to it a little so I'd give it some time
 
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