New member, Convence me to buy a P1k3

[chipolariverman]

Hello from the Florida Panhandle.



So I was raised on Honda motorcycles and ATVs in the 70s-90s but have not owned a Honda SXS, yet. I have 2 machines, a 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700SE and a 2017 Textron Stampede 900 EPS. Both machines are used strictly for hog hunting and I push them to their limits, often!



The Stampede I have over 3,000 miles on it with basically very little issues but there is basically no technical support for these machines because there are not that many out there. I have the machine set up like I want and the only thing that I might would change would be the shocks/springs because I have busted 2 shocks due to he weight that I carry. I have added the bandit utv suspension springs all the way around and they helped tremendously but again I have busted 2 shocks due to hitting a sharp bump or bottom. I keep a spare shock if that tells you anything and I can change it in less than hour that includes changing the spring also.

I love the x-cab part of my Stampede and that is what I am afraid I will miss by going to the Honda Pioneer. I keep this area packed with everything from ice chest, CO2 tank, jack, medical cut kit for the dogs and a snack box and 2gals of water for the dogs.



I like the idea of the shaft drive of the Pioneer and I know that Hondas are tough as nails. I can get aftermarket shocks with custom spring rates to carry the loads that I carry but I really want to know that this machine will stand up to being USED HARD every week. During my hunts I travel between 50 to 150 miles in 3 days of hunting.



Are there any drawbacks to the Pioneer 1000-3? Other than the obvious that I have been reading on the forum.

 

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[BigOL3]

You mention the Xtra cab ....... why not get the P1K5 with roof? Unless you carry more than 1/2 ton, you wont have to worry about overloading it and can carry a huge volume, and it has self leveling rear shocks.

I hope you are KILLING all those hogs!

 

[JACKAL]

Ditto on what @BigOL3 suggests on a Pioneer 1000-5 , with its extended roll cage and roof.

It can secure the dog boxes top and bottom while offering protection from sun / rain and brush with the rear cage.

I think it would be a great machine for your use. Just carry spare tie rod ($20) instead of shocks. They do bend on really hard hits but save rest of system from damage usually.

 

[chipolariverman]

You mention the Xtra cab ....... why not get the P1K5 with roof? Unless you carry more than 1/2 ton, you wont have to worry about overloading it and can carry a huge volume, and it has self leveling rear shocks.

I hope you are KILLING all those hogs!

We kill all we catch, average of about 200 a year.

I have thought and looked at the P1K5 a bunch and thought the same thing but my concern is loading the wet dogs and all of that stuff falling through the floor system to basically on top of the rear seats. Here is a thought, could I remove that section and basically make it a flat bed but leave the roll cage and roof there for protection? Anyone seen or done that? I am not in to looks really but actually functionality.

 

[JACKAL]

We kill all we catch, average of about 200 a year.

I have thought and looked at the P1K5 a bunch and thought the same thing but my concern is loading the wet dogs and all of that stuff falling through the floor system to basically on top of the rear seats. Here is a thought, could I remove that section and basically make it a flat bed but leave the roll cage and roof there for protection? Anyone seen or done that? I am not in to looks really but actually functionality.

The rear seats are soiled from underneath. Before removing anything I would just put in a rubber mat cut to fit going up the front bed wall about 8" That would solve your issue of concern. They even offer an OEM accessory bedliner that can go in out quickly. FYI

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[BigOL3]

We kill all we catch, average of about 200 a year.

I have thought and looked at the P1K5 a bunch and thought the same thing but my concern is loading the wet dogs and all of that stuff falling through the floor system to basically on top of the rear seats. Here is a thought, could I remove that section and basically make it a flat bed but leave the roll cage and roof there for protection? Anyone seen or done that? I am not in to looks really but actually functionality.

What @JACKAL said! P1K5 will solve your problems.

 

[Remington]

We kill all we catch, average of about 200 a year.

I have thought and looked at the P1K5 a bunch and thought the same thing but my concern is loading the wet dogs and all of that stuff falling through the floor system to basically on top of the rear seats. Here is a thought, could I remove that section and basically make it a flat bed but leave the roll cage and roof there for protection? Anyone seen or done that? I am not in to looks really but actually functionality.

Exactly at what @JACKAL said. I have the bed liner for hunting. It keeps the blood out of the seats wonderfully. It washes out with ease also.
I sometimes put a rubber mat in the bed liner if I’m in need of something not sliding

 

[Ohio4x4]

Hello from the Florida Panhandle.



So I was raised on Honda motorcycles and ATVs in the 70s-90s but have not owned a Honda SXS, yet. I have 2 machines, a 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700SE and a 2017 Textron Stampede 900 EPS. Both machines are used strictly for hog hunting and I push them to their limits, often!



The Stampede I have over 3,000 miles on it with basically very little issues but there is basically no technical support for these machines because there are not that many out there. I have the machine set up like I want and the only thing that I might would change would be the shocks/springs because I have busted 2 shocks due to he weight that I carry. I have added the bandit utv suspension springs all the way around and they helped tremendously but again I have busted 2 shocks due to hitting a sharp bump or bottom. I keep a spare shock if that tells you anything and I can change it in less than hour that includes changing the spring also.

I love the x-cab part of my Stampede and that is what I am afraid I will miss by going to the Honda Pioneer. I keep this area packed with everything from ice chest, CO2 tank, jack, medical cut kit for the dogs and a snack box and 2gals of water for the dogs.



I like the idea of the shaft drive of the Pioneer and I know that Hondas are tough as nails. I can get aftermarket shocks with custom spring rates to carry the loads that I carry but I really want to know that this machine will stand up to being USED HARD every week. During my hunts I travel between 50 to 150 miles in 3 days of hunting.



Are there any drawbacks to the Pioneer 1000-3? Other than the obvious that I have been reading on the forum.View attachment 207024View attachment 207025

I have the three seat. I bought it as a new year old model cheap. Having been around both now I wish I'd have spent the extra money and got the 5 seat. The roof line makes it more maneuverable in tight places and the door storage would be welcomed to keep my bed emptied. I dont have passengers and the added seating isn't a factor for me. Just something else to consider.

 

[Russ989]

The Honda’s are reliable, that’s why I bought all of them I’ve had. The pics below are my 1000-5 on 30s sitting next to my buddies camo 1000-5, the other pic is a 700 pulling three gravity wagons.

 

[Mudwing]

Welcome from the mud holes of WNY! The P1K is the jack of all trades master of none. Enjoy. 😉😎🤎
#ntc

 

[SWB]

I got tired of shifting with my foot and driving with one hand during hunting season. That was a good enough reason for me.

 

[Mopower58]

Welcome from Mississippi. We have the P1K-3 and love it. All of our kids are gone from home. We are in the country with a couple of horses, garden, etc. We use ours a lot to haul hay,horse feed,fertilizer,fuel jug,25 gallon sprayer,air tank,welder,generator, etc. It replaced an 07 Yamaha Rhino.

 

[Ridinfool]

I’ll throw my two cents in here, I’m new to sxs’s but not to the pioneer, a buddy bought one of the first 700‘s about 6 years ago, he lives in central FLA , sand, mud ect. When he first got it we were down visiting and got to drive it around and loved it I knew that when the time came to buy one it would be a pioneer. That thing has had a pretty hard life, it’s hauled deer , it’s hauled a cow or two , it’s hauled drunken adults, so on and so on it just keeps running. I got the P1K-5 deluxe and love it, I’ve pulled my 20-0 pontoon with it, we took it to ride royal blue in Tn, trails were bad, ruts mud rocks that pioneer just eat it up. For me I like the P1K5 because it has the bed, or I can flip up the seats and bring people with me. IMHO, it’s the way to go hands . Welcome from WNC.

 

[PatioDaddyo58]

We kill all we catch, average of about 200 a year.

I have thought and looked at the P1K5 a bunch and thought the same thing but my concern is loading the wet dogs and all of that stuff falling through the floor system to basically on top of the rear seats. Here is a thought, could I remove that section and basically make it a flat bed but leave the roll cage and roof there for protection? Anyone seen or done that? I am not in to looks really but actually functionality.

You could do that. It would be pretty easy.

 

[Adam490]

You can pull the rear lower seat section (your butt cushion) out of the 1k5 as well with no tools. It would make cleaning up in the rear seat area much easier.

 

[chipolariverman]

Isn't the bed of the 1000-5 smaller than the 1000-3?

 

[Ohio4x4]

Isn't the bed of the 1000-5 smaller than the 1000-3?

Yes slightly. The 3 seat bed is a bit longer and a bit wider. The 5 seat rops has to fit around the bed.

 

[chipolariverman]

Yes slightly. The 3 seat bed is a bit longer and a bit wider. The 5 seat rops has to fit around the bed.

I thought so, I need all of the bed space that I can get for what I do with it. Going to change the shocks and tires/wheels anyway.
I am leaning more toward the 1000-3 base model. I don't care about the LED headlights and like I said, I'll be changing the shocks/tires/wheels out.

 

[SWB]

LED lights are nice. Not saying you need biggest light bar.