P1000 Hard back or soft back?

[NEfarm_ranch]

I am on a wait list for a 22 1000 P-3. I'm going to run a DFK HardCabs front windshield and soft upper doors. I'm trying to decide between a soft back enclosure or hard one. Will one provide better protection from the elements? I will most likely take the back enclosure off in the summer. Will one be better than the other for that? If anyone has switched from one to the other I would appreciate hearing why you did that.

 

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[Vikes79]

No matter what you do it will always be a trade off.

full cab = baked potato in summer and some dust depending on how well everything is sealed.

windsheild only = cooler than full cab but covered in dust. Having the back panel helps some with dust.

no windshield or bug screen only = no rain protection but coolest and mostly dust free.

I take everything off in the summer and rock safety glasses and helmets. I generally don’t ride much in the rain as it tears up the trails a lot.

 

[Hawk53]

I am on a wait list for a 22 1000 P-3. I'm going to run a DFK HardCabs front windshield and soft upper doors. I'm trying to decide between a soft back enclosure or hard one. Will one provide better protection from the elements? I will most likely take the back enclosure off in the summer. Will one be better than the other for that? If anyone has switched from one to the other I would appreciate hearing why you did that.

Check compatibility with the soft upper doors. Have heard from other users that some soft upper doors are not compatible with the Honda hard back enclosure.

 

[Yakman]

I have the soft back, soft upper doors and flip up winshield. I stuffed some pool noodle between the roof and soft upper back. Dust is not a problem for me as long at the windows are closed.

1000-5

 

[Plowboy1466]

I have the soft back, soft upper doors and flip up winshield. I stuffed some pool noodle between the roof and soft upper back. Dust is not a problem for me as long at the windows are closed.

1000-5

Same here. It works.

 

[Ronbow411]

I have the soft back on my 1000-3 with the zip down opening, love it and u wont take it off in the summer keeps the backdraft dust out very well Says Ronbow

 

[Bombardier Convert]

I have the hard back on mine. I know it costs more than the soft back but so far I am very happy with it. It gives it sort of a little truck look which I like. I can still see fine with the center rear view mirror.

 

[NEfarm_ranch]

@Bombardier Convert and @Ronbow411 , have either of you taken yours off. How long does it take? Is it easy or a pain?

 

[Bombardier Convert]

@Bombardier Convert and @Ronbow411 , have either of you taken yours off. How long does it take? Is it easy or a pain?

I just got the buggy. I dont know yet why I would ever want to take it off.

 

[Ronbow411]

havent removed yet i doubt i will.im sure it would take a little time has a lot of straps. it does keep a lot of dust out of the cab.

 

[elkguide]

Running the Honda hard back window and the Honda full glass front window. Very satisfied as we don't get super hot here so no real issues with heat.

 

[Bombardier Convert]

Running the Honda hard back window and the Honda full glass front window. Very satisfied as we don't get super hot here so no real issues with heat.

Here in northern Minnesota we will get up in the 90's mid summer occasionally so it will be interesting. I also have the full glass Honda windshield. I would think I would still get good cross air flow through the open sides. The biggest problem here would be hordes of black flies and deer flies that usually are relentless at mid summer time also. You can outrun them but you can bet your butt they will be with you when you stop.