P1000 Getting the jitters

[boOkerT]

Now if Toyota made a side by side I'd be all over it..... hate to say but they've been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

 

[Remington]

They are def having some issues with the RMAX but not build quality issues more design or engineering issues, this is it's first year.

I bought an X2 which has been on the market for about 5 years now. They have made some serious improvements over the years.

Yamaha makes good machines no doubt about that but they're still rubber band Drive. That equals my RPMs and lots of noise. I get enough of that with my snowmobiles. That's about as much as I can take of belt-drive that's what the hell man on the muffle the noise LOL

 

[Remington]

It's only speculation, but It really does seems like Honda has been more lax with quality control lately.

My Yamaha seems to be built like a brick s*** house, am I going to have any problems? Who knows but I am very impressed with it's build quality so far. I think they are running a tighter ship right now.

What is pure speculation? It was a lot covered there

 

[Jerryg]

Now if Toyota made a side by side I'd be all over it..... hate to say but they've been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

They are arguably the most reliable vehicle on the market right now but they stick their heads in the sand when they have a problem. Unfortunately, I know that from experience.

 

[Jerryg]

Yamaha makes good machines no doubt about that but they're still rubber band Drive. That equals my RPMs and lots of noise. I get enough of that with my snowmobiles. That's about as much as I can take of belt-drive that's what the hell man on the muffle the noise LOL

The belt was a concern for me, but it is a belt that has constant tension and works in conjunction with a wet clutch. I don't think I will have trouble but there is a higher maintenance factor for sure.

The RPM's don't seem to annoying yet, the high low gear range helps quite a bit.

 

[Jerryg]

What is pure speculation? It was a lot covered there

Just speculation on my part, concerning all the complaints I have heard.

 

[Smitty335]

I have to respectfully dissagree with that statment. Everything made or half made and assembled in the US is suffering with quality control issues right now NOT just Honda. The China Virus has caused these issues like it or not! Right Now is Not the greatest of times to buy a lot of things new! Honda can't help that good and enough workers combined aren't available to push out a product with a high demand of it. With that, you see rushing & quality issues. I'm seeing it in my industry as well. This is just a platform to highlight those issues. One thing is for sure,there hasn't been any major issues with Honda past the missing oil,leaks and so on.
Yammi is a good machine btw. I Bet they have there fair share as well

BTW, mine is a 16, way before all this artificial crap started happening.

 

[Remington]

Just speculation on my part, concerning all the complaints I have heard.

10-4 👍

 

[lee]

Now if Toyota made a side by side I'd be all over it..... hate to say but they've been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

toyota and yamaha have a long history of co-developed vehicles and a shared ownership stake in each other.
I'll stick with Honda for SxS but a one day a Tacoma might be in my driveway.

 

[Jerryg]

toyota and yamaha have a long history of co-developed vehicles and a shared ownership stake in each other.
I'll stick with Honda for SxS but a one day a Tacoma might be in my driveway.

I have owned 3 Tacomas, since 96. I liked my 96 the best but was destroyed by an old lady who lost control in the snow. I wish I could buy a new 96 right now. The newer Tacoma are great but just a bit too fancy for my likings.

 

[gullyjumper]

I have a 2016 pioneer 1000-3 , I did my own first oil change and have never had a problem over 5000 miles now.

 

[Bmurray]

just do it yourself. never take it to the dealer for an oil change, as you can get the complete kit from Rocky Mountain. The only ones that say crap are the rubber band owners. Let see what brand is still running in 20 years and which one holds it value.

 

[P1K5Dave]

I have a 2016 pioneer 1000-3 , I did my own first oil change and have never had a problem over 5000 miles now.

Changed the oil since then?

 

[gullyjumper]

I thought it was a one time only !😜
Yes several oil changes since then.

 

[Enigma]

JoeyL/Montecristo/Smitty335 are all right on target. What you hear on SXS is problems people are wrestling with. Great thing is that SXS members will alwasy try to help you with your problems - and no one charges one cent. Most members are very happy with their purchase and never post on SXS. The majority of Honda SXS folks do not have problems so they do not need to post to SXS. I also agree that a up-to-date manual is a good inventment. Besides what other say, Honda does not make junk and the company will be here for a long time. Honda like all others were impacted by Coivd and quality control at their plant. Things are getting back to normal. Honda will stand by their customers. Keep the faith.

 

[Rayger143]

As i'm waiting for my P1K5 base model to arrive in a couple weeks (or so). I'm getting the jitters as i read the
the horror stories for the cost of 1st service Schedual maintenance, Shift cable adjustments on new machine, Etc.
And even some posts commenting "Junk Ass Hondas", Are those true sentiments or sarcasm?
I am mechanical, But it just does sound like a lack of quality control for such an expensive vehicle.
I Plan on doing my own service, can't fathom paying those costs.
Nor do i plan on buying extended warranty coverage, Any thoughts and/or comments?
Anyone have a list of those service maintenance scheduals? For my old Tractor and my snowmobiles i have manuals
Is there one available for this machine?
Just having jitters,
wondering if its worth buying. My main use is going to be on my 20 acres working fire wood etc. and riding to a couple river spots with wife and friends, grandchildren. Some road riding, some trail riding, I won't be baja or mud bogging, Just Family fun.
?

You sound like a perfect owner. You are gonna love it! I love mine.

 

[Monkypops]

We bought a 2021 in 2020 and we absolutely love it. I did the first maintenance on my own. I have taken this 1000-5 through it's passes and she is running strong. I have since driven many other models and do not regret my Honda purchase.

 

[StewB]

This will help

Honda Pioneer UTV Service Manual Pioneer 1000 SXS1000 M3/ M3P/ M5P/ M5D 2016 | eBay

Condition is "Used".

www.ebay.com

What Sporttrac4x4 says, or Bumpern posted (above) the link to site where you can buy the 2016 - 2021 manual for $48 shipped.

 

[StewB]

As i'm waiting for my P1K5 base model to arrive in a couple weeks (or so). I'm getting the jitters as i read the
the horror stories for the cost of 1st service Schedual maintenance, Shift cable adjustments on new machine, Etc.
And even some posts commenting "Junk Ass Hondas", Are those true sentiments or sarcasm?
I am mechanical, But it just does sound like a lack of quality control for such an expensive vehicle.
I Plan on doing my own service, can't fathom paying those costs.
Nor do i plan on buying extended warranty coverage, Any thoughts and/or comments?
Anyone have a list of those service maintenance scheduals? For my old Tractor and my snowmobiles i have manuals
Is there one available for this machine?
Just having jitters,
wondering if its worth buying. My main use is going to be on my 20 acres working fire wood etc. and riding to a couple river spots with wife and friends, grandchildren. Some road riding, some trail riding, I won't be baja or mud bogging, Just Family fun.
?

Obob - I've had a 2021 P1000-5 LE for seven months and 600ish miles. It stalled when it first arrived. The first shop didn't fix it, the second found loose engine grounds and fixed it. Then I found a popped rear axle cv boot clamp. Not sure if that was a bad install, or if something kicked up and knocked it off. Was an easy fix. A few weeks ago it wouldn't start - had power, but it wouldn't turn over. As I was testing with a 12v needle point voltage tester, it started. No problems since then.

So my experience hasn't been perfect, but I'm still a fan. I've been tied up, but hope to put a lot of miles on it in the next three months. My hope and expectation is that there were just a few kinks to iron out.

 

[Obob]

Awesome, I'm still reading the replies and appreciate all the feed back.
I am reassured that i picked the right machine for me and my familys needs!
Just waiting patiently for it to arrive.
Thanks