P1000 Clutch update

[Delton]

I will be seriously looking at the new 18 Ranger 1000 as they upgraded their clutch and belt. I use my 700 on the farm and need to go slow, so it looks like the Ranger will be a better option for me. My neighbor just bought a P1000-5 in the blue with windshield and roof. The Honda is a beautiful machine, but it needs a low-speed clutch that will last.

Id do the same in your situation. I used a power sprayer for weeds with mine just once. After a few minutes I said screw this slow clutch slipping and went and strapped it to my foreman. Luckily the clutch issue had already been discovered.
I don't take it easy on my clutch at all. And I'm confident that's why it's still rock solid with the mileage it has. I don't slip it. Ever. And I warn all new passengers lol.

 

[LarryAmboy]

You won’t be the only one... lots of Honda guys are very let down with this machine and Honda not saying a word about it. Trying to ignore problems doesn’t make them go away.


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But it does make the customers go away


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[joeymt33]

But it does make the customers go away


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Thats true, it is making some go the other way!

 

[JACKAL]

Any idea if 2017’s coming off the assembly line will have this fix (maybe a certain date or serial number range)? Or just All 2018’s will have this fix?


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The P1K engines are assembled in Japan and shipped to the SC factory. It is my understanding they would be going into 2018 models only, having just arrived in the US a few weeks ago. There is plenty of 2017 inventory on hand, I just don't expect to see those engines being used in any 2017 models.

 

[TAW]

Just dropped my 1000 off today 3rd gear is slipping the service manager said the new parts to fix the problem with clutch plates getting hot and failing will be available in a couple days he said Honda will be sending out a notice it sounds like they will install them under recall

 

[JTW]

Just dropped my 1000 off today 3rd gear is slipping the service manager said the new parts to fix the problem with clutch plates getting hot and failing will be available in a couple days he said Honda will be sending out a notice it sounds like they will install them under recall

Keep us posted and with the receipt as well!

 

[TAW]

My SXS is still under warranty but I will verify next week when I pick it up and let you know.

Keep us posted and with the receipt as well!

 

[Kilo427]

Mines just sitting in the shop all taken apart waiting for a fix or I'll just replace clutch again before my next ride whichever is first

 

[Tramguage1]

Mines just sitting in the shop all taken apart waiting for a fix or I'll just replace clutch again before my next ride whichever is first

Ill call my dealers service manager tommorow,and see what he has heard.

 

[Smitty335]

Just dropped my 1000 off today 3rd gear is slipping the service manager said the new parts to fix the problem with clutch plates getting hot and failing will be available in a couple days he said Honda will be sending out a notice it sounds like they will install them under recall

Is it still under warranty, or is this a recall?

 

[JACKAL]

Ill call my dealers service manager tommorow,and see what he has heard.

P1K's with latest round of revised / updated parts started rolling off assembly line just before the last week of July. However those parts were already assembled on the engine and transmission in Japan and shipped to S.C. plant. May be awhile if individual parts become available to order, don't know what the parts numbers are yet, but when I can with try to list all of them in one table, old vs. new part #.

 

[TAW]

They are installing the new parts in my SXS Honda is sending them to my Honda dealer

 

[tundraman]

Look at the Defender too. I am biased of course , but I really like my Defender and it does great at slow speed work stuff so far. A lot of the new features on the Ranger are currently on the Defender.

The Defender looks like a nice machine too. I really want the Honda but................. I just like all the upgrades they did to the new Ranger coming out but reliability still scares me. For what my Honda 700 is, it has been a great machine. Would like 3 seats, power steering and turf mode though. Competition always raises everyone's game so Honda needs to take note. Polaris sure did.

 

[txsurfer]

Be funny if the fix was a belt

 

[JACKAL]

Be funny if the fix was a belt

Maybe a belt on the ass of who set the specification for the clutch, it meets the spec but only on an unladen P1K3 in modest trail conditions.

 

[nbomar]

Be funny if the fix was a belt

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[Byrdman]

I understand the clutch issue is a problem but I called my dealer about fox shocks and when I asked him about clutch fix he said he hadn't heard anything. He also said I sell 6-8 of these a week and we've never had one come back for it. Just thought it was an interesting thing to share.


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[JACKAL]

I understand the clutch issue is a problem but I called my dealer about fox shocks and when I asked him about clutch fix he said he hadn't heard anything. He also said I sell 6-8 of these a week and we've never had one come back for it. Just thought it was an interesting thing to share.


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Dealers likely won't hear anything. Big H isn't saying anything on the record, they rarely do.

 

[Byrdman]

Dealers likely won't hear anything. Big H isn't saying anything on the record, they rarely do.

Yea I get it. Was more surprised they haven't had any returned for clutches.


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[JTW]

Yea I get it. Was more surprised they haven't had any returned for clutches.


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I don't buy that either!