P500 New 520 owner with questions

[wvmountaineers]

First time honda owner, first time Atv of any kind owner, first time poster, too. I really love my 520, when my 16 year old daughter lets me drive it, lol. I have come here looking for knowledge. Seems like a great resource, and thanks in advance for any help.

My questions are,

1. Is the only difference between the 500 and the 520 the dump bed? When looking for accessories, can things like roofs, windshield, etc fit between the models?

2. Same with engine parts, eg: air filters, and oil filters. Will the 500 parts fit the 520?

3. What is the best source for aftermarket parts, such as oil filters and other routine maintenance parts? Best price? Selection? What are your go to sites?

Thanks again!


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[Smitty335]

First time honda owner, first time Atv of any kind owner, first time poster, too. I really love my 520, when my 16 year old daughter lets me drive it, lol. I have come here looking for knowledge. Seems like a great resource, and thanks in advance for any help.

My questions are,

1. Is the only difference between the 500 and the 520 the dump bed? When looking for accessories, can things like roofs, windshield, etc fit between the models?

2. Same with engine parts, eg: air filters, and oil filters. Will the 500 parts fit the 520?

3. What is the best source for aftermarket parts, such as oil filters and other routine maintenance parts? Best price? Selection? What are your go to sites?

Thanks again!


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WELCOME!

 

[Mudder]

Welcome from Georgia. Here’s a link from HondaKevinPro, keep scrolling down to details like different engines. Kevin is a stand up guy that worked at my local dealer until they closed. And as you are new, members here are fantastic. The search feature is also good if you care to browse through the posts from the 520 guys.

My best aftermarket additions to my P500 are the Power Steering and Torq masters front diff locker, both of which fit the 520. P520 guys can verify but thinking roofs, windshields and bumpers are 500/520 fitment and I have a Strongmade brand front bumper like many others. Lots of how-to posts on things like electrical wiring for winches and accessories, and members chime in if questions arise.

And I highly recommend a triggershield, a custom cut rubber mat for under the seat to reduce noise and heat. @trigger is a long time member that makes them.

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[wvmountaineers]

Thanks for the welcome, link, and tips. I will be doing a lot of reading.


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[Bigtee]

Welcome from Kentucky.


You’ll find lots of good information on the link that @Mudder posted above. What I have found on my 520 is below:

1. some of the windshields will not work because of the gusset added to the ROPS
2. rear windshield is different because of the bed tilt on the 520
3. fender flares are different because of the added shield in the front fender wells on the 520
4. Rocky Mountain ATV is a good source for accessories and parts. But there are many good vendors in the Vendor section of the forum, I try to use them as much as possible.

 

[nctrailboss]

Welcome,we'll try not to steer you wrong.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Welcome from Canton, OH
Pics or it didn’t happen
Red is the fastest color

#NTC

 

[HiFive]

Welcome from Florida. Enjoy the forum the guys have great information on how to customize your p520.

 

[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State.

Pics or it didn't happen 😜

#NTC

 

[The Green Goat]

Welcome from Ohio.

Prepare to open your wallet.

 

[futzin]

Another welcome from Kentucky.

First mod: Reverse lever override.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Another welcome from Kentucky.

First mod: Reverse lever override.

Just like a drug dealer.....lure them in with a freebie 😂 🤣

 

[The Green Goat]

Just like a drug dealer.....lure them in with a freebie 😂 🤣

Lemme show you that good stuff. 🤣

 

[wvmountaineers]

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Here’s a picture for those asking. Lol

I know what you’re saying. I’ll spend as much on extras as I did on the machine. I want to check out this reverse override.


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[Aerolite]

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Here’s a picture for those asking. Lol

I know what you’re saying. I’ll spend as much on extras as I did on the machine. I want to check out this reverse override.


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The reverse override is very simple to do and only takes a few minutes. Sure wish I’d found out about that before plowing snow this winter.
I was same as you, first four wheel off road vehicle of any kind, come from decades of dirt biking.
I put on aftermarket winch, plow, side mirrors, wiper blades, and rear fabric enclosure. Got a heat shield from Trigger. Have OEM windshield, roof, and storage bag compartment that hangs from upper rear bar. Also went to 4+3 offset steel rims with 27” tires, but kept the stock wheels for winter. The biggest purchase is the Elka S3 shocks I have on order, hoping to get them within the next few weeks. Can’t wait!
So no, not much spending on accessories 😳 lol

 

[Bisley]

Don't make the mistake I did trying to figure out why I had the only oddball reverse cable. Thought it was missing a nut. Turns out the nut was the idiot that confused it for the 4wd cable 🙄