P500 How Much Weight Have You Hung on Your P5?

[futzin]

As I've been adding items to the Critter (TM, patent pending ) I've been keeping a loose tally of the costs (ouch) but not the weight additions; they are considerable.

Roof, windshield, tires, Moose hitch, Strongmade front bumper, winch, rear storage, rear bumper, any loose gear (recovery, cooler etc). On the other hand, I did remove the netting, ha.

Curious if anyone has kept a running total of their added weight. Probably seventeen threads on it, knowing you guys! Any original question on here should win a prize. The dedication and helpfulness here is impressive, especially considering a relatively small population. Extremely responsive.

 

[Smitty335]

As I've been adding items to the Critter (TM, patent pending ) I've been keeping a loose tally of the costs (ouch) but not the weight additions; they are considerable.

Roof, windshield, tires, Moose hitch, Strongmade front bumper, winch, rear storage, rear bumper, any loose gear (recovery, cooler etc). On the other hand, I did remove the netting, ha.

Curious if anyone has kept a running total of their added weight. Probably seventeen threads on it, knowing you guys! Any original question on here should win a prize. The dedication and helpfulness here is impressive, especially considering a relatively small population. Extremely responsive.

The things I added since I got the shocks are second battery, small one, light bar, rear bumper, whips and back up lights, I went light on every thing so I believe my shocks/ springs are still good. I haven't added weight to the top, except for the back up lights. I don't run wheel spacers and don't want a top heavy buggy, we ride in the off camber tight woods.

 

[futzin]

 

[trigger]

Really?! A lot!

Seriously though, have always wondered how heavy my machine is now? I'm betting pretty damn heavy! Curious as to the current COG too? Have seen posts where some guys are so concerned they were pondering the offset weight of a box, lol!
P5's being geared so low, will always turn the wheels, even with all the weight I'm carrying. Accelerating speed in 3rd or higher is where it's really noticed. That's where the Dobeck made the most difference, it'll pull harder through 3rd and 4th. Might help in 5th too but she takes her time getting to the limiter.

 

[futzin]

I'm not that concerned about it, just thought it would make for fun conversation right about now, lol! Figured some of ya's had been keeping up with it. I don't intend to add mine up.

 

[Montecresto]

The things I added since I got the shocks are second battery, small one, light bar, rear bumper, whips and back up lights, I went light on every thing so I believe my shocks/ springs are still good. I haven't added weight to the top, except for the back up lights. I don't run wheel spacers and don't want a top heavy buggy, we ride in the off camber tight woods.

And none of it on a P5.......🙄

 

[lee]

Some one needs to step up and explain to @Smitty335 the meaning of Honda Pioneer 500 forum.

Something to consider @futzin the P500 is no light weight to start with.
It's a tick over 1000 lb off the show room floor.
Then you fill the lower frame rail up with mud....
(I bet the lower frame rail molds more mud than the gas tank holds gas)

I have not calculated the weight nor put mine on a scale.
But I have not really got too far along on my build.
I did however switch to a synthetic winch line to save a little.
It was not on my original list due to cost and probably on a dollar per pound basis I would be better off drinking less beer.
But that didn't happen either.

 

[Montecresto]

Smitty wakes up in a different world every morning, just gotta get to know him....🤷‍♂️

 

[Smitty335]

Some one needs to step up and explain to @Smitty335 the meaning of Honda Pioneer 500 forum.

Something to consider @futzin the P500 is no light weight to start with.
It's a tick over 1000 lb off the show room floor.
Then you fill the lower frame rail up with mud....
(I bet the lower frame rail molds more mud than the gas tank holds gas)

I have not calculated the weight nor put mine on a scale.
But I have not really got too far along on my build.
I did however switch to a synthetic winch line to save a little.
It was not on my original list due to cost and probably on a dollar per pound basis I would be better off drinking less beer.
But that didn't happen either.

HA! What I was saying weight up high on any thing is bad other than a women!

 

[futzin]

HA! What I was saying weight up high on any thing is bad other than a women!

bravo, sir!

 

[Mudder]

Full Aluminum Skids, Strongmade bumper and winch, Moose hitch, Power steering, roof, tools and a a 100+lb dump bed full of logs. No problem. Plus me. Pull a 2800 lb. trailer (hauling 275 gallon water tote and fire pump/hose). Its a tank.
Be nice to @Smitty335 as he needs to visit the better forum once and a while.

 

[Smitty335]

Smitty wakes up in a different world every morning, just gotta get to know him....🤷‍♂️

That's impossible! HA!

 

[Montecresto]

That's impossible! HA!

Which....🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Montecresto]

As I've been adding items to the Critter (TM, patent pending ) I've been keeping a loose tally of the costs (ouch) but not the weight additions; they are considerable.

Roof, windshield, tires, Moose hitch, Strongmade front bumper, winch, rear storage, rear bumper, any loose gear (recovery, cooler etc). On the other hand, I did remove the netting, ha.

Curious if anyone has kept a running total of their added weight. Probably seventeen threads on it, knowing you guys! Any original question on here should win a prize. The dedication and helpfulness here is impressive, especially considering a relatively small population. Extremely responsive.

I had the opportunity to weigh my P5 at a local sawmill just outside the National Forest with all the mods I’ve added with my wife and I in it and we were at 1,900 lbs. I didn’t think to weigh without the two of us in it, and could do the math and post it, but that would be against my self interest.....

 

[Smitty335]

I had the opportunity to weigh my P5 at a local sawmill just outside the National Forest with all the mods I’ve added with my wife and I in it and we were at 1,900 lbs. I didn’t think to weigh without the two of us in it, and could do the math and post it, but that would be against my self interest.....

I have been threatened by her, can't imagine full fruition, it would be ugly!

 

[Smitty335]

Which....🤣🤣🤣🤣

I live in Smitty world, no change there, getting to know me???????????😜

 

[Montecresto]

I have been threatened by her, can't imagine full fruition, it would be ugly!

Well.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Montecresto]

I live in Smitty world, no change there, getting to know me???????????😜

Gotcha, that’s what I figured, but had to be sure ya ole skallywag....🤣🤣🤣