P500 Broke right front axle help!

[Elmo7mm]

I was riding my brand new p500 today and broke the right front axle. Is this common and how to replace and where to buy. Seams like it really shouldn't have broke. Broke in 4x4 reverse. Looked like it just popped out but was also broke. Anyone had this happen?

 

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[Russ989]

I was riding my brand new p500 today and broke the right front axle. Is this common and how to replace and where to buy. Seams like it really shouldn't have broke. Broke in 4x4 reverse. Looked like it just popped out but was also broke. Anyone had this happen?

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You’ve probably set the record breaking one in the least amount of time. I’ve seen P5’s ride Royal Blue and Windrock without breaking one. Interesting for sure.

 

[DG Rider]

What else broke/bent? The right front is obviously turned WAY too far. I suspect that's why the axle broke.

 

[Russ989]

I was riding my brand new p500 today and broke the right front axle. Is this common and how to replace and where to buy. Seams like it really shouldn't have broke. Broke in 4x4 reverse. Looked like it just popped out but was also broke. Anyone had this happen?

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You can order parts from Rocky Mountain Atv. I think this video will get you most of the info you need. Good luck and welcome to the club.

 

[tg16500]

By looking at the picture, the angle of the wheel indictates you may have broken a tie rod first, which then caused the C/V to pop apart from turning too sharp. I am sure the rack and pinion and tie rods are supplied to Honda from an outside supplier an assumed to be free from defects when Honda installs them. With the P500 being new any decent dealer should pick it up and repair under warrenty.

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[Bastardchild]

Hey, you may see if they will warranty the axle. My buddy just bought a Rubicon about 6 or 8 months ago, and he broke one of his axles within the first few months of owning it, and when he brought it in for maintenance they replaced the axle for free. I would never think they would warranty a c.v. axle, but they dang sure did it for his Rubicon. Its worth a try. Welcome by the way. The red P5s are the coolest that get the most chicks. 😉

 

[Russ989]

Hey, you may see if they will warranty the axle. My buddy just bought a Rubicon about 6 or 8 months ago, and he broke one of his axles within the first few months of owning it, and when he brought it in for maintenance they replaced the axle for free. I would never think they would warranty a c.v. axle, but they dang sure did it for his Rubicon. Its worth a try. Welcome by the way. The red P5s are the coolest that get the most chicks. 😉

That’s how you get all of the ladies? I’m selling the 1000-5 tomorrow! 😂

 

[HondaTech]

That side tie rod has to have bent or broken first, with the tie rod attached the wheel could never turn that far.

 

[Elmo7mm]

No problem with tie rods. Axle popped out on that side. The cage is busted on back of wheel side. I popped it back in and drove home on 2wd no issues.

 

[Elmo7mm]

You’ve probably set the record breaking one in the least amount of time. I’ve seen P5’s ride Royal Blue and Windrock without breaking one. Interesting for sure.

I wasnt in any thing rough. Just backing in 4wd and it snapped. Gonna see if the will warranty it. I bought extended warranty that's supposed to cover axles.

 

[Elmo7mm]

I wasnt in any thing rough. Just backing in 4wd and it snapped. Gonna see if the will warranty it. I bought extended warranty that's supposed to cover axles.

 

[futzin]

That is definitely wonky. Don't see that much around here. She wasn't even dirty yet! Machines break, I guess. I figure Honda will back this one no sweat. Stick around after the repair . . .

 

[DG Rider]

No problem with tie rods. Axle popped out on that side. The cage is busted on back of wheel side. I popped it back in and drove home on 2wd no issues.

Either it's something funky with the camera angle, or something is bent/broken/shifted in the steering. No way the RF wheel turns that far when things are right.

 

[Elmo7mm]

Either it's something funky with the camera angle, or something is bent/broken/shifted in the steering. No way the RF wheel turns that far when things are right.

Well I'm telling you it did. I had to kick the tire back forward and them reinstalled the end of shaft back in the cage and drove it 2 miles to my house. I think these things are junk. Never had an issue with over 5 brand new honda atvs and this think breaks in nothing....has me worried it junk.

 

[DG Rider]

Well I'm telling you it did. I had to kick the tire back forward and them reinstalled the end of shaft back in the cage and drove it 2 miles to my house. I think these things are junk. Never had an issue with over 5 brand new honda atvs and this think breaks in nothing....has me worried it junk.

We can see that it did. What we're saying is that it's not supposed to. No CV can take that much angle without breaking. You have other problems.

 

[HondaTech]

We can see that it did. What we're saying is that it's not supposed to. No CV can take that much angle without breaking. You have other problems.

Yeah even with no axle in the hub the wheel would never turn that far with everything else in its proper place.

 

[futzin]

.has me worried it junk.

absolutely not! do some reading, if you bought this one without researching . . .

 

[HUCK]

Well I'm telling you it did. I had to kick the tire back forward and them reinstalled the end of shaft back in the cage and drove it 2 miles to my house. I think these things are junk. Never had an issue with over 5 brand new honda atvs and this think breaks in nothing....has me worried it junk.

Well Elmo , I think you're right . It's junk . I'll give you 2000.00 for it and have it picked up just to be nice and get the mess out of sight for you .

 

[Elmo7mm]

Yeah even with no axle in the hub the wheel would never turn that far with everything else in its proper place.

What could have caused this to happen? You can see where it happened, it only has been rode around my house. Less than 30 miles on it and I wouldn't put in anything rough hell I'm 52 old and slow is how I ride this thing.

 

[Elmo7mm]

Well Elmo , I think you're right . It's junk . I'll give you 2000.00 for it and have it picked up just to be nice and get the mess out of sight for you .

This has to be a defective part because this thing has been babied.