P500 Buying new p500

[Kracker]

You got a great price on your rig. Much lower than what I paid.

Waited til last minute got lucky... I been shopping them for few months wasn’t in hurry.. I’ve rode it a lil bit this eve it shifts smoother than I was expecting/reading about.. it does shift quick 1-3 in auto....its a nimble lil machine like riding the kids recon... nothing like the popo’s or the 700-4 I had.. this one will get more azz to seat time....

 

[alloutdoors]

I agree, the overall nimble size of this machine is extremely appealing.

 

[Buford]

Doesn't hurt on these things to wrap the torso bars with pipe insulation so it doens't smart when you bang into them.

 

[nctrailboss]

Somebody say nimble??

 

[Kracker]

Somebody say nimble??View attachment 86369

Yeh I’m liking it a lot... wasted my time with the 700...

 

[Dp5hunter]

All u red and yellow P500 owners are all roung, the camo P500's are the fastest. It's due to the camouflage that you never saw them go by

 

[DG Rider]

Yeh I’m liking it a lot... wasted my time with the 700...

Wish i had known. Would have traded you.

 

[Kracker]

Wish i had known. Would have traded you.

Yeh I got rid of a ‘16 p700-4 with 14”diesels with 27” black waters kfi winch roof half windshield low miles got 8k for it.... bought it when wife used to ride picked up an 04 wrangler she always wants to ride that so got the 500 for hunting and bsing...

 

[Kracker]

Here she is with roof and windshield also have 1 1/4 to 2” receiver adapter and the HF atv rack to throw them deers on rear and not hafta lift so high or get the bike all bloody...

 

[DaddyDubbs]

You may want to look into a dedicated 2" receiver. I got mine from MFG Supply but Moose Industries also makes one
1195CMP - 2" Receiver Hitch for 2015-2017 Honda Pioneer 500 UTVs | ATV Parts | MFG Supply
Here is mine installed, gives a little added height and keeps 1-1/4" receiver open.

@PistonHonda had a great writeup on installing
P500 - Moose 2" Receiver Hitch Installation

 

[Kracker]

You may want to look into a dedicated 2" receiver. I got mine from MFG Supply but Moose Industries also makes one
1195CMP - 2" Receiver Hitch for 2015-2017 Honda Pioneer 500 UTVs | ATV Parts | MFG Supply
Here is mine installed, gives a little added height and keeps 1-1/4" receiver open.
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@PistonHonda had a great writeup on installing
P500 - Moose 2" Receiver Hitch Installation

Thanks for info I’ll look into it..

 

[Mudder]

Got this all in one, ball, pin and loop. No adapter, 1 1/4 tube. Does not stick out like the first adapter one. Like the loop and the pin for yard trailer. Not to bad for price.
ATV TEK Trio Multi-Purpose Hitches : Cabela's

 

[Kracker]

Got this all in one, ball and loop. Does not stick out like the first adapter one.
ATV TEK Trio Multi-Purpose Hitches : Cabela's

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I got one like this had one that was straight adapter it stuck out too far with the back atv rack this one keeps it closer with a lil rise

 

[Deleted member 3748]

The factory hitch has some weakness with vertical forces. Some people using equipment that causes an upward force on the hitch were breaking the hitch connections at the frame. If you're just towing trailers that would probably never happen. The Moose hitch or the one @DaddyDubbs recommended would also never have this problem, and if they did, you could replace it without having to weld anything.

 

[Kracker]

The factory hitch has some weakness with vertical forces. Some people using equipment that causes an upward force on the hitch were breaking the hitch connections at the frame. If you're just towing trailers that would probably never happen. The Moose hitch or the one @DaddyDubbs recommended would also never have this problem, and if they did, you could replace it without having to weld anything.

I’m going to look into the one daddydubs posted that looked like easiest route... I only use a rack back there to load dead animals or pack a few things... swamp deer can be upwards of 250+ lbs plus my weight while dragging on off etc... so 450 ish lbs of pressure could be put towards that hitch... might be a lil much thinking bout it now...

 

[Kracker]

I’m going to look into the one daddydubs posted that looked like easiest route... I only use a rack back there to load dead animals or pack a few things... swamp deer can be upwards of 250+ lbs plus my weight while dragging on off etc... so 450 ish lbs of pressure could be put towards that hitch... might be a lil much thinking bout it now...

I would hope the HF atv rack would break loose before the rear... but as I said I’m new to these Lil bikes and will take advice from folks who know way more than I do... better safe than sorry...

 

[DaddyDubbs]

I’m going to look into the one daddydubs posted that looked like easiest route... I only use a rack back there to load dead animals or pack a few things... swamp deer can be upwards of 250+ lbs plus my weight while dragging on off etc... so 450 ish lbs of pressure could be put towards that hitch... might be a lil much thinking bout it now...

The MFG and Moose hitch are identical in design, I don't remember why I decided to go MFG, Moose on BO? MFG less money? Anyway you can't go wrong with either manufacturer.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I’m going to look into the one daddydubs posted that looked like easiest route... I only use a rack back there to load dead animals or pack a few things... swamp deer can be upwards of 250+ lbs plus my weight while dragging on off etc... so 450 ish lbs of pressure could be put towards that hitch... might be a lil much thinking bout it now...

It's only pressure pushing up that causes the factory hitch to break. That's something you're going to see if you use attachments similar to whatever this thing is. Another added benefit of using the aftermarket hitch is raising the height of the receiver. It was a few inches shorter than my F150 receiver so I used the same hitches between the two.

 

[Kracker]

It's only pressure pushing up that causes the factory hitch to break. That's something you're going to see if you use attachments similar to whatever this thing is. Another added benefit of using the aftermarket hitch is raising the height of the receiver. It was a few inches shorter than my F150 receiver so I used the same hitches between the two.

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Yeh I’ve got a kubota for all the work... this lil guy is for hauling deer kids etc... and joy riding... but I haven’t got the raise hitch yet to see how it works... the straight adapter is a no go for me too far out... I’ll prolly wind up with a hitch just like y’all have... looks more sturdy

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Yeh I’ve got a kubota for all the work... this lil guy is for hauling deer kids etc... and joy riding... but I haven’t got the raise hitch yet to see how it works... the straight adapter is a no go for me too far out... I’ll prolly wind up with a hitch just like y’all have... looks more sturdy

Not sure, but personal opinion, I think tying in both rear a-arms with this hitch strengthened the rear end, as well as bringing receiver up and avoiding the shin obstacle when not in use.
I would suggest not using a standard pin and clip to contain your HF carrier but use a shoulder bolt, the ground has a funny way of ejecting the clip and loosing everything, happened to me at Takeover last year, now it’s bolted in with a stainless shoulder screw and ny-lok nut, no more worries.
Wouldn’t want you to hit a rut, loose the pin and have your deer on the ground and no way to get it home.