Heat in cab

[HondaTim]

Buddy of mine just picked up the pioneer and we went riding yesterday well I was following on dirt bike and they said they felt heat in the cab. Well with it being in the 30's it's nice but what about during the summer time? Has anyone done a DIY on this? Searched the forum and didn't see anything.

 

[Admin]

 

[JACKAL]

Very nice ride, great pictures there is a little heat that comes in the cab but it is much less than the P500 or P700. What tickles me we got another member complaining it don't get warm enough even with doors and a heater maybe you two should trade machines, here:

P1000 - transmission jerky and loud when shifting

These are off road vehicles for recreational use with open roll bars the accessories are intended to keep the element off you at a basic level not replace a Hummer H2. There is going be some heat there is going to be some cold depending on the weather dress accordingly and everyone should be fine.

Now if you popped $6200 for the all weather package + another $1600 for installation I could see where one should expect a certain level of comfort in colder weather. But the one member in Canada and one in Alaska running them aren't complaining.

 

[HondaTim]

Very nice ride, great pictures there is a little heat that comes in the cab but it is much less than the P500 or P700. What tickles me we got another member complaining it don't get warm enough even with doors and a heater maybe you two should trade machines, here:

P1000 - transmission jerky and loud when shifting

These are off road vehicles for recreational use with open roll bars the accessories are intended to keep the element off you at a basic level not replace a Hummer H2. There is going be some heat there is going to be some cold depending on the weather dress accordingly and everyone should be fine.

Now if you popped $6200 for the all weather package + another $1600 for installation I could see where one should expect a certain level of comfort in colder weather. But the one member in Canada and one in Alaska running them aren't complaining.

Yea understand the concept of a sxs and there is going to be heat because your sitting on top of the engine but I was looking for feedback of someone that has been riding in hotter weather and if it was a problem. He just got it so it was just a question.

 

[JACKAL]

They just come out last October so unless any Honda R&D fellas want to say I don't know who else would be qualified to comment with extensive riding experience.

 

[Stauvo]

This is the bummer of a Fall/Early Winter release as it's literally killing all of us slowly from within as we wait for commentary, youtube videos and personal input on here at Honda SxS........Ohhhhhhhhh I just need a videoooooo to get me to tomorrow.

 

[HondaTim]

Lol

 

[HondaTech]

First off, tell him congrats on the purchase, If he lets the unit get warm, feel behind the front seat where the air cleaner is located. That's where the majority of the in cabin heat seems to come from, right off the top of the head. Make sense since the exhaust runs out the right side of the head and then back.

 

[HondaTim]

First off, tell him congrats on the purchase, If he lets the unit get warm, feel behind the front seat where the air cleaner is located. That's where the majority of the in cabin heat seems to come from, right off the top of the head. Make sense since the exhaust runs out the right side of the head and then back.

Thanks man. Yeah he was looking at the teryx and I told him please no that pioneer is the way to go. I'm waiting on the sport model to come out and I've been waiting a long long time. He's got a family of 4 total so it was the smart choice without having to go bigger so we can fit in the tight trails behind his house.

 

[HondaTech]

The Teryx would probably be my next if I just couldn't have a Honda. I'm just not a fan of any belt machine, never have been. Just don't like the high revs and rubber band jerk.

 

[HondaTim]

They are a tank I just don't like how loud it is and yes I don't like the band as well.

 

[Jack39]

Had a Teryx and hated it. Was too much like riding a Harley. Vibrated so bad your feet would get numb, and there was no way you could carry on a conversation, unless you stopped and shut it off. I took a licking financially, but I'm not sorry I traded. Love my P1K3.

 

[HondaTim]

Had a Teryx and hated it. Was too much like riding a Harley. Vibrated so bad your feet would get numb, and there was no way you could carry on a conversation, unless you stopped and shut it off. I took a licking financially, but I'm not sorry I traded. Love my P1K3.

Glad to hear that as in information. Another friend of mine has a Viking and at 30mph your screaming to talk.

 

[Fullthrottle]

The teryx is pretty good but not nearly as versatile as a 1000-5. They are in need of some more power and a better clutch.My older two seater is a 2 hour job to change a belt in the garage and that's if you don't strip a bolt on frame or belt cover.The newer ones are a little bit easier but you still have to remove fuel tank and and frame pieces and to me that's unacceptable for a belt change.

 

[HondaTim]

Agreed

 

[HondaTech]

We also own a Kawasaki dealership and I can say the teryx's have always been loud, and with age they only get louder.

 

[multipleshotsfired]

There is some heat that comes up from the rear of the seat- I shot a couple thermal images yesterday, you can see the center of the front bench gets warm- and an overall shot of the pioneer with thermal signature.

 

[HondaTim]

Thanks for that

 

[nbomar]

The plastic right behind the front seat gets extremely hot and puts off quite a bit of heat on my 1000. Most the heat is on the passenger side since the exhaust exits the engine that direction.

 

[Stauvo]

The plastic right behind the front seat gets extremely hot and puts off quite a bit of heat on my 1000. Most the heat is on the passenger side since the exhaust exits the engine that direction.

Does the hot plastic area come in contact with driver/passengers? Strange how just reading here some are hotter than others.

 

[nbomar]

It does slightly. If you sit all the way back in the sit your butt touches the plastic I am referring to. It's strange though because sometimes it's really bad, and others it's not bad at all. If you touch the plastic with your hand it is definitely hot.