P700 I’m Happy... But....

[William]

Man I really like my 700-4! Went on some real trails this weekend with bigger hills and it did perfect... The only thing that would be nice is the quietness of the 1000.
There were a few p 1000s there and you can’t even hear them run! I am almost 100% happy with the 700... Maybe like 95%... lol... It is not weak or under powered... And I don’t find the suspension bad, but I started with the bucking bronco p500... The 700 rides way better...

 

[elkguide]

The 700's are great but wait until you own a P-1000.

 

[William]

I haven’t driven one on purpose... When I’m ready for a new one that’s probably what I will get...

 

[elkguide]

I haven’t driven one on purpose... When I’m ready for a new one that’s probably what I will get...

Very wise move. That's exactly what happened to me. Went to buy a 700 and that darned salesman asked if I wanted to drive a 1000 after I drove a 700 and the rest is history. I love my P-1000-3!

 

[Smitty335]

Man I really like my 700-4! Went on some real trails this weekend with bigger hills and it did perfect... The only thing that would be nice is the quietness of the 1000.
There were a few p 1000s there and you can’t even hear them run! I am almost 100% happy with the 700... Maybe like 95%... lol... It is not weak or under powered... And I don’t find the suspension bad, but I started with the bucking bronco p500... The 700 rides way better...

Yeah, I don't care what you ride, if your in the Honda S x S club, your good in my book, would love to ride with you all! Not all at the same time, HA!

 

[mjn]

Ah yes.... it's vewy, vewy kwiet.

and I like it that way!! That way I can be stealth in the woods!

Seriously though, you should look at getting a Silent Rider muffler. I had one on the Viking, and until the gasket between the can and the flange started to blow out, it was a big improvement.

 

[DG Rider]

I've driven a 1000 and I still don't know. Not that it isn't what it's said to be...but I still see a lot of glitches for some people. Mystery s*** that drives you crazy.
I know it's a minority, but the way my luck goes...
The 700 just doesn't give many issues. And I still think it looks better.

 

[allgm1]

There's a serious piece of mind driving the 700, there is no worries when I leave to go riding that it will get me home. I don't want to even be concerned how I drive it, just put it in drive and go weather I'm pushing a plow load of heavy snow or out for a sunday ride. I don't think the 1000'scan provide a piece of mind for me from what i've heard, so I'll stick with my 700.

 

[swsebek]

There's a serious piece of mind driving the 700, there is no worries when I leave to go riding that it will get me home. I don't want to even be concerned how I drive it, just put it in drive and go weather I'm pushing a plow load of heavy snow or out for a sunday ride. I don't think the 1000'scan provide a piece of mind for me from what i've heard, so I'll stick with my 700.

That is absolutely correct. I bought this machine for what it was intended for. Four 1/2 years of the greatest memories And times with my family and my dog. I drove a 1000 and it was nice. But not enough to get rid of my reliable piece of mind in my 700 or lose what I have in it. I will check out this Talon. But ol red is here to stay.

 

[William]

Used the 700 at deer camp this weekend and it did awesome! It is quiet doing work and cruising... It’s really only loud when wide open! But I’m glad I decided not to sell it, it went through the tight trails easily, which is one advantage of it over the 1000... I’m happy with it!

 

[Deluxe700]

They are all great rigs, be it the 500,700, or 1000. It is all about the person who owns it and what they want/need and their personality. The 700 was and is still the right choice for me out of the 3 models. Not too big, and not too small. As others have said, I just don't worry about it starting up and going till I shut it off. It fits in my garage space very nice.
So my personality was a big factor in the selection of the 700. It is very reliable, I don't need a ton of speed, The interior is big enough for what I do and who rides with me, It has diff lock. My Deluxe model has the power steering and paddle shifters.

Would I love a low range? Yes Would I love the twin cylinder motor? Yes Would I love turf mode? Yes

But all in all , it fits my riding style and personality..at a price that was affordable.

 

[William]

A sport sxs would fit my personality best... I’m like Bruce banner though, I try not to let that side out too much... My need is the 700-4... Heck my dream has always been to put a jet ski motor in a wheel barrow and take the wheels off. Make a super fast mini boat! That’s why I don’t let that side out....

 

[Tflynn]

A sport sxs would fit my personality best... I’m like Bruce banner though, I try not to let that side out too much... My need is the 700-4... Heck my dream has always been to put a jet ski motor in a wheel barrow and take the wheels off. Make a super fast mini boat! That’s why I don’t let that side out....

Damn I like that idea!

 

[Hphillips65]

First real weekend riding my ‘18 P700-4. Im pretty happy. Other than the annoying squeal. My other thread a few suggested loose exhaust clamps. Well I had the thing soaked. And it still continued to squeal. Back to the dealer tomorrow. I was a little disappointed in the power going up a medium grade hill. Had it wide open, once we started climbing she was maxed at 23mph. On the trails, performed really well. Did a number on the front lower bumper after hitting a log that did not want to move (not intentional) and then Going slow down some rocks, I hit the other side. Both Wacks dented it pretty good. Going to have to look into getting something stronger.

 

[Smitty335]

View attachment 84402 View attachment 84403 First real weekend riding my ‘18 P700-4. Im pretty happy. Other than the annoying squeal. My other thread a few suggested loose exhaust clamps. Well I had the thing soaked. And it still continued to squeal. Back to the dealer tomorrow. I was a little disappointed in the power going up a medium grade hill. Had it wide open, once we started climbing she was maxed at 23mph. On the trails, performed really well. Did a number on the front lower bumper after hitting a log that did not want to move (not intentional) and then Going slow down some rocks, I hit the other side. Both Wacks dented it pretty good. Going to have to look into getting something stronger.

Dang your hard on things! My under carriage doesn't have a scratch on it, HA!

 

[Hphillips65]

Hahah both instances were totally unintentional!

 

[Lizzard54]

Man I really like my 700-4! Went on some real trails this weekend with bigger hills and it did perfect... The only thing that would be nice is the quietness of the 1000.
There were a few p 1000s there and you can’t even hear them run! I am almost 100% happy with the 700... Maybe like 95%... lol... It is not weak or under powered... And I don’t find the suspension bad, but I started with the bucking bronco p500... The 700 rides way better...

My biggest complaint is that the shifter is backwards should push forward to go forward

 

[Hphillips65]

My biggest complaint is that the shifter is backwards should push forward to go forward

I ended up putting a “Silent Rider” muffler silencer on. I would say it cut the engine noise inside about 50%. I can actually talk to the passenger now. I think it’s was $250

 

[William]

I adjusted my rear shocks to the second hardest setting today. It improved the ride a lot! It felt spongy and bouncy on the middle setting.

 

[Hphillips65]

I ended up putting a “Silent Rider” muffler silencer on. I would say it cut the engine noise inside about 50%. I can actually talk to the passenger now. I think it’s was $250

And I completely agree with the shifter being backwards