New from MI

[SILVER_ALERT]

Howdy from Oklahoma and welcome. Wheel and tire combo looks great.

 

[Smitty335]

Hello, I'm Youlikadasauce

Hello all, just picked up a p500 last weekend. Previously owned a 350 Rancher.

Added a winch and plow along with windshield and top. Just added new wheels and tires today. 27x11x14s sedona ripsaws on Vision 551 wheels. Couldn't help but jump right into upgrades.

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Really like this machine. Plows with ease with a 60"blade. Thought about going with a Maverick Trail, but you can't beat honda reliability and the sale prices going on.

Didn't need speed... just wanted some fun with the kids and wife. Most of the trails I go on aren't too crazy. It fits perfect on our 5x8 utility trailer and in our shed. Plus i love the rack on the back to swap a trunk or rear facing seat while camping.

Parents have a 1000-5 and my dad just picked up a p500. After seeing his and the deals going on I hang to get one.

Watched a number of videos from this forum on YouTube so I thought id join in on the fun.

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes, this is my first.
I have owned, or currently own the following: UTV
My off-road experience level is: Ez-Rider
My favorite place to ride is: Lincoln, MI

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Welcome from NW Arkansas! Good looking buggy!

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Thank you for the info. Never been to gladwin trails. Only Gaylord area.

Do the ripsaws not do well in sand? I understand they aren't paddles, just good to know

I have Ripsaws and really like them except for sand, but in sand they do cut a beautiful trench.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Yeah not the greatest in sugar sand. @PistonHonda put them on his P5 and I had deep tire envy, they look BA. Then we got into some sand and... Would probably stomp me in the mud though.

They are terrible in the sand, but they will get you where you're going. @trigger with his BH2s walked right up a sand hill and I could only get part way up and dig holes. The Rip Saws are diggers. They work really well in everything else... even snow, and I haven't quite figured that out yet. I run mine at 8 lbs now. I was running them at 6 lbs but a high speed slide with a near rollover, popped a bead, so I increased the pressure. I'm not sure if the bead popped and got me up on two wheels or if it was the other way around. Either way, a popped bead was inconvenient.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Haha, I hope that's a good thing.

Lincoln is 30min south of Alpena. Im a member of lost lake woods hunt club. They have a ton of trails to ride on.

I usually ride along with the jeep crew up there, but decided top finally fast a machine for myself.

Nice! I'm in Alpena a few times a year. I like to go to the vintage snowmobile show and maybe the Maritime Festival over the 4th.

 

[bobbybog]

Welcome from WV. Nice looking ride. Get your check book out because the mods never stop!!!


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[hoghead76]

Welcome from Oklahoma
Good looking ride

 

[Youlikadasauce]

Nice! I'm in Alpena a few times a year. I like to go to the vintage snowmobile show and maybe the Maritime Festival over the 4th.

Never been. Will have to check it out.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

They are terrible in the sand, but they will get you where you're going. @trigger with his BH2s walked right up a sand hill and I could only get part way up and dig holes. The Rip Saws are diggers. They work really well in everything else... even snow, and I haven't quite figured that out yet. I run mine at 8 lbs now. I was running them at 6 lbs but a high speed slide with a near rollover, popped a bead, so I increased the pressure. I'm not sure if the bead popped and got me up on two wheels or if it was the other way around. Either way, a popped bead was inconvenient.

Good to know, was just testing them out in the snow. Was sliding around a bit more than the stock setup. New width is probably the culprit.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

I have Ripsaws and really like them except for sand, but in sand they do cut a beautiful trench.

Will have to avoid sand then haha.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

Nice! My Family is from Alena. My cousin that I hunt with is from Hilman. He’s a Sheriff in Leelanau. My old place was off 32 between Hilman and Alpena. Yes, those tank trails are not far from my cabin. We run into the Army a lot in those trails
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Hard to see, but @trigger and @tr005 and I are at the top of one of the tank hills last year. Good times.

Looks like a great time. I haven't been out there since 98 haha. Had a great time out there.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

Lol, no.....watch out for all of us because we all like to add a little humor along the way, mixed in with some thoughtful opinion and experience and hopefully some help for people just climbing into a Pioneer...

Just how I like it. Sarcasm and being a smart@$$ keeps life entertaining.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Good to know, was just testing them out in the snow. Was sliding around a bit more than the stock setup. New width is probably the culprit.

You'll get used to that and learn to adjust your foot to get traction

 

[Youlikadasauce]

Looks like a great time. I haven't been out there since 98 haha. Had a great time out there.

To the tank trails that is. I haven't made it up to hillman for opening day of gun season yet, but I heard it's pretty crazy up there.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

You'll get used to that and learn to adjust your foot to get traction

Makes sense. Does make for some fun sideways action.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I have a few videos groun when I was trying to figure it out.

 

[Youlikadasauce]

I have a few videos groun when I was trying to figure it out.

Cool video. Looks like a great time. Interesting how it takes 3rd to get it into a donut.

 

[Mudder]

Welcome, nice rig.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Welcome from east Tennessee