P500 Finally got my pioneer 520

[spartner]

Sorry, a new vehicle should treat you better, but please get back to us with the details of the repairs from your Honda dealer....

The same thing happened with my P5 on it's initial ride. I shut the machine off to let the computers re-set themselves and I have had no further issues. I'm at 800 miles now. The manual says to shut it off and restart it and that should clear the problem.

 

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[Spankynip]

Finally got my pioneer 520 from Hillsboro motorsports in oregon.

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Congratulations. Looks good. How much extra was the human mud flaps? Looks like you could only afford 1. 🤣

 

[trigger]

Glad I never got the automatic option with mine. Seems most that have had a shifting problem have the auto's. Now these new ones have that so called improved mapping. I'm sure they'll get it figured out but I'll take my no option shift paddles.

 

[rblack22]

What are the tire sizes on these stock? So ridiculous putting 14” tires on the P5’s

 

[rblack22]

What are the tire sizes on these stock? So ridiculous putting 14” tires on the P5’s

Dang fat fingers, sposed to be 24” 🤪
I put 28” Laws on mine, mo betta

 

[trigger]

Dang fat fingers, sposed to be 24” 🤪
I put 28” Laws on mine, mo betta

Rubbing or are they not true to size?

 

[rblack22]

Rubbing or are they not true to size?

I also put 1” spring spacers and 1.5” wheel spacers. Just touches frame at full lock. Wasn't interested in cutting frame corner, cuz it’s a non issue. Could put 2” wheel spacers on and be clear completely

 

[Richard62]

Congrats from Perryville Ar. it should serve you well have fun.

 

[Pumpkinfarmer21]

Finally got my pioneer 520 from Hillsboro motorsports in oregon.

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Congratulations from Tualatin Or..
Got my 1000-3 from there.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Finally got my pioneer 520 from Hillsboro motorsports in oregon.

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Welcome from Canton, OH.
Congrats on purchasing the fastest color Honda makes.

#NTC

 

[mrscanham]

Congratulations. Looks good. How much extra was the human mud flaps? Looks like you could only afford 1. 🤣

That human mud flap is priceless 🤣

 

[mrscanham]

I was having issues with my brand new 520 related to shifting. Don't have a lot of details, but the dealer resolved it - was related to a connection at the time of assembly is what they said. Runs great after two days in the shop.

That's good to hear! Thank you for telling me your experience. I should be getting it back today I hope.

 

[skinnyman]

On the subject of "auto"/ "manual" mode shifting.

My 2017 while in "manual" mode will downshift itself. It will not up shift but it will go down. Very annoying. The timing on these shifts are at times goofy but at times the harshness of the shift isn't too bad. I had one or two times the down shifts were smooth.

Switched to the "auto" mode upshifts happen soon, like barely taking off it shifts to second and so on. Down shifts are early, like let off the gas to coast(engine brake) and it will downshift. The down shift will be harsh like hitting the brakes. I once had coffee flying out of my mug and my dog nose diving into the dash. Oh and it will lay rubber and bark the tires while doing it's "auto" down shift.

I cannot stress test driving enough. I sure hope the P520 doesn't act this way. My 2007 Honda Rancher 400 shifts so smooth in auto I don't know when it shifts, up or down. SWEET

 

[Fruitz101]

Glad I never got the automatic option with mine. Seems most that have had a shifting problem have the auto's. Now these new ones have that so called improved mapping. I'm sure they'll get it figured out but I'll take my no option shift paddles.

Totally agree trigger, if they made a manual shift only 520 I’d consider selling my ‘15 and get one..

 

[RobbieS]

Finally got my pioneer 520 from Hillsboro motorsports in oregon.

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The RED ones are the good ones. Nice buy, congratulations, you're going to love it!

 

[RobbieS]

Totally agree trigger, if they made a manual shift only 520 I’d consider selling my ‘15 and get one..

Mine has the automatic too. I used it a couple of times, disliked where it shifted while on the trail and have only used manual on trails since. The only time I use automatic is while driving down roads.

 

[Mbush1]

Great looking machine. Congratulations!!

 

[futzin]

Very seldom put mine in 'auto' mode. Love the paddle shifters. I've actually grown to kind of like the auto downshift. Disliked it at first.

 

[joeyaffhy]

Congrats from MA. I was baffled when my P700 was in a limp mode until I figured that the drivers seatbelt needs to be fastened.. Good luck with your new machine! Enjoy!

 

[shoplizard]

Congratulations from Montana, I like the Red color my 2016 P500 is also red. Mine is just prior to the auto-shift versions but I like the manual shift with the paddles I always know what it is going to do unless I am making a turn on the streets and forget that the left paddle is not a turn signal lever, that will shake the coffee from your mug. By the way, do the P520's have cup holders big enough to handle something bigger Bull Energy drink can?