P1000m5 Hello from Missouri!

[Jarred]

I'm picking up a 1000-5 on Saturday and have been trolling this forum checking on what to look out for.

I'm actually trading in my RZR 900S as I needed more seating for the wife and kids!

Anyhow, hi all and thanks for the great resource and all of your information tips and tricks!


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[gullyjumper]

Glad for you, you will really like the new ride, just wondering if you had any problems with the polaris ?

 

[drfubar]

Welcome from S.E. Tennessee. You won't be sorry for going to the Honda. I've owned a RZR and I'm so glad I swapped..

 

[GlockMeister]

Welcome aboard from S.E. Mo.

 

[Windrock1000]

Welcome from Windrock, Tennessee. You will love your Honda.

 

[Jarred]

Thanks guys! I did really enjoy the rzr after I dropped 8K into it but was ready to kind of start over and go back to the basics. Going to try and keep this new rig simple and not beat on it as hard as the rzr.

I setup the rzr to be a rock crawling rig and boy was it ever! However, after switching all the stock axles out for Rhinos (after each one broke) I knew I would be setting myself up for a disaster since the next weakest link would end up being the tranny or front end. Well, lo and behold, last trip out was the one! Blew up the tranny and front diff in one tight spot. Thankfully it was covered under warranty, however, I'm ready to take it easier. Getting too busy with work and kids to want to spend time working on a rig that gets run hard.

Not only that but the kiddos are old enough to putt around on more scenic trails now and we needed a 4 seater so I can start bringing along the entire family.

I will miss my RZR but I know I'll enjoy the Honda just as much if not more now that the whole gang can come along!


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[nbomar]

Thanks guys! I did really enjoy the rzr after I dropped 8K into it but was ready to kind of start over and go back to the basics. Going to try and keep this new rig simple and not beat on it as hard as the rzr.

I setup the rzr to be a rock crawling rig and boy was it ever! However, after switching all the stock axles out for Rhinos (after each one broke) I knew I would be setting myself up for a disaster since the next weakest link would end up being the tranny or front end. Well, lo and behold, last trip out was the one! Blew up the tranny and front diff in one tight spot. Thankfully it was covered under warranty, however, I'm ready to take it easier. Getting too busy with work and kids to want to spend time working on a rig that gets run hard.

Not only that but the kiddos are old enough to putt around on more scenic trails now and we needed a 4 seater so I can start bringing along the entire family.

I will miss my RZR but I know I'll enjoy the Honda just as much if not more now that the whole gang can come along!


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I too switched from a Rzr 4 seat down to a Honda 5 seat. Much more nimble on he trails and I didn't want to go fast anymore. Where in Missouri are you?


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[Jarred]

I'm in Wentzville but we frequent Flat Nasty Off road park and like making an occasional trip down to Mack's Pines in Arkansas. We are planning on getting back out to Colorado this summer hopefully


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[Delton]

Welcome to the family and be sure and post pics of the new ride. Your axle story is exactly why I only run stock axles. There's a reason they aren't too hard to destroy. A 150 dollar axle beats a 2k dollar diff.

 

[Jarred]

Welcome to the family and be sure and post pics of the new ride. Your axle story is exactly why I only run stock axles. There's a reason they aren't too hard to destroy. A 150 dollar axle beats a 2k dollar diff.

Yup, not going to do that again!


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[moparornocar]

I too switched from a Rzr 4 seat down to a Honda 5 seat. Much more nimble on he trails and I didn't want to go fast anymore. Where in Missouri are you?


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Who says the Honda isn't fast? Lol

 

[Delton]

Who says the Honda isn't fast? Lol

Yeah really. They get down the trail plenty fast enough. One reason I'd never even consider a sport model. I have no need for it

 

[nbomar]

The Honda is fast guys, but to think our Honda's can run a trail at the same speed a Rzr can is just silly. They are not made for the same thing. I just realized i didn't need to go "that" fast so I got a Honda... is that a better statement?


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[Manwell]

Welcome aboard @Jarred!