P1000 DUNES DUNES DUNES

[88dunerider]

Any of you riding the dunes at all? how do these machines perform? Dealer told me of course it will perform amazing just told me to keep it it 4wd LOW range the whole time. I question that yet i dont want any clutch issues. Whats everyone's opinion or experience on the gear ?

 

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[CumminsPusher]

As long as you keep the revs up and don’t lug it too much I’d believe high would be fine depending on type of sand. Pioneer isn’t exactly the best rig for sand because it’s not quite got the power of some to keep tires lit up at all times like some love but they do fine

 

[88dunerider]

As long as you keep the revs up and don’t lug it too much I’d believe high would be fine depending on type of sand. Pioneer isn’t exactly the best rig for sand because it’s not quite got the power of some to keep tires lit up at all times like some love but they do fine

Oh i know its no polaris or canam (which is why i bought it) we go to the oregon dunes in the summer and would love to bring the pioneer for family cruises. I have only seen a few videos out there of them at the dunes and the one video the owner had it in 4 low going up the dunes and in 2 low out on the flats but i was just curious if anybody on here takes theres out there

 

[fxstrdr]

Oh i know its no polaris or canam (which is why i bought it) we go to the oregon dunes in the summer and would love to bring the pioneer for family cruises. I have only seen a few videos out there of them at the dunes and the one video the owner had it in 4 low going up the dunes and in 2 low out on the flats but i was just curious if anybody on here takes theres out there

I took mine to pismo a couple of times, its a hoot. Set the tires to 5 psi put it in 2 wheel high, plant the skinny pedal on the floor until you get stuck, stop and use 4 wheel to get unstuck. Repeat until the day is over or cooler is empty.


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[Smitty335]

Any of you riding the dunes at all? how do these machines perform? Dealer told me of course it will perform amazing just told me to keep it it 4wd LOW range the whole time. I question that yet i dont want any clutch issues. Whats everyone's opinion or experience on the gear ?

Been there done that, got the tee shirt, I like the rocks and mud a lot better. To each there own, have fun!!!!!

 

[samiam]

In my experience in other vehicles in sand is 4 Lo will dig in when you want to float on top of the sand. I'd keep in Hi and keep moving.

 

[txsurfer]

Loved the dunes - went everywhere my buddies in went in their RZRs and Wildcats - obviously not as fast. That was before the FOX shock upgrade though. I may not be too far behind next time. Pretty much ran LOW with 4X4 unlocked the whole time. The dunes I was on where a mixture of rolling single track dunes/shrub mix so 30 was about as fast as you could go anyway. I did go into HIGH a few time but as others said you had to plant it..Can't wait to do it again. BTW - I love how clean your machine stays in the dunes LOL

 

[strongbuilt]

Hell yeah they go fairly well! I have had mine out a few times, I just did the power commander 5, Autotune, & K&N air filter I am excited to see how it goes, Guess who's getting some paddles soon?

 

[88dunerider]

View attachment 66697 Loved the dunes - went everywhere my buddies in went in their RZRs and Wildcats - obviously not as fast. That was before the FOX shock upgrade though. I may not be too far behind next time. Pretty much ran LOW with 4X4 unlocked the whole time. The dunes I was on where a mixture of rolling single track dunes/shrub mix so 30 was about as fast as you could go anyway. I did go into HIGH a few time but as others said you had to plant it..Can't wait to do it again. BTW - I love how clean your machine stays in the dunes LOL

From what I have found it seems like everyone stays in 2 LOW unless they are going up dunes. Everything I have seen about the Clutch issues was the only thing that I was worried about , I know they have the power I just don't wanna burn some clutches out !

 

[88dunerider]

Hell yeah they go fairly well! I have had mine out a few times, I just did the power commander 5, Autotune, & K&N air filter I am excited to see how it goes, Guess who's getting some paddles soon?

Let me know how the paddles work! plan on getting a pair before summer!

 

[strongbuilt]

You got it, I was gonna buy a soft cab, to hell with that. Paddles and rims for the rear, maybe even a set for the front. Ill show you ehst rims and tires and prices. It has to be scat track or ya ain't s***. They are the best and only way to go. I think 8's will be best, taller paddles gear you up so I will do some about the same overall height of my bighorns. Maybe drop a size is all.

 

[88dunerider]

You got it, I was gonna buy a soft cab, to hell with that. Paddles and rims for the rear, maybe even a set for the front. Ill show you ehst rims and tires and prices. It has to be scat track or ya ain't s***. They are the best and only way to go. I think 8's will be best, taller paddles gear you up so I will do some about the same overall height of my bighorns. Maybe drop a size is all.

Ive been running HAULERS on my 250r's for as long as i can remember ! Wouldnt go with any other brand! i havent checked in to see what sizes they offer but yeah id go with same size or one size smaller . Paddle wise i wouldnt go with more than 12 if there is an option . i know alot run 14 paddles but that robs to much power.

 

[strongbuilt]

I'm worried the 12's would rob too much, I think 8's or 10's. I wish I could try each one out, one after the other.

 

[txsurfer]

Stongbuilt - Have you rode the dunes in central WY? Killpecker I think?

 

[strongbuilt]

I haven't But looks very intriguing..

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Any of you riding the dunes at all? how do these machines perform? Dealer told me of course it will perform amazing just told me to keep it it 4wd LOW range the whole time. I question that yet i dont want any clutch issues. Whats everyone's opinion or experience on the gear ?

Give 2 high a try in sport mode. It keeps the rpms higher. I'm curious how it will do.

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[Montanarob]

Mines been to many dune areas always in 2wd and i have a set of 28” paddles for the rear always in manual and keep the revs high and the pedal to the medal!

 

[88dunerider]

View attachment 69349 View attachment 69350 Mines been to many dune areas always in 2wd and i have a set of 28” paddles for the rear always in manual and keep the revs high and the pedal to the medal!

What paddles do you have on the rear ?

 

[Montanarob]

What paddles do you have on the rear ?

Ordered a set of STI SAND DRIFTER 28x13-r14 went with the bead lock wheel so I can run super low pressure I only run 3-6 depending on the consistency of the sand when you run them that low makes the tire super wide probably 16-18 wide tons of grip!!!

 

[strongbuilt]

Hell Yeah!! Supposedly my dealer is getting me a set of scat trak 8's. 28" x 10" x 14r. I'm putting them on Douglas aluminum rims, I wanted smoothies out front but I also want the comfort of knowing I'd have traction up front If and When I needed...