P500 New P520 leans to the passenger side

[crewcabrob]

Hi all,

I did a quick search in the P500 forums to see if I could find a thread about Pioneer 500/520s leaning to one side or another. I could only find a thread in the P1000 forums, but a P500 owner has the same issue.

My P520 leans to the passenger side. I can only assume it is because of the weight of the fuel. I keep a full tank and fill it up after each ride.

Does anyone else have this? Am I missing something that I should be looking for as a reason it leans? The reason I ask is: the dealer I purchased the Pioneer from was rushed to get it put together for me and missed a few nuts and bolts here and there. A couple of the ROPS bolts were missing as well as a couple of skid plate fasteners. The Pioneer made a terrible racket as the skid plate banged around and the ROPS did the same. Its much quieter now that I have everything bolted together... or do I?

Thanks,

Rob

 

[Bigtee]

I have looked at mine, it’s sets level. Have you tried measuring different points? Might show where it’s at.

 

[Bisley]

With my build structure, the LAST thing mine will do is lean to the PASSENGER side, ever 🙄

 

[bowhunterbill]

It doesn’t make sense. Park it on concrete snd measure from frame under doors to the ground. Post it here. Any pictures?


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[crewcabrob]

Thanks guys!

I will grab some pictures this afternoon and post up.

I suppose it could be an optical illusion on my part, I tend to be more detail oriented after a few drinks...

Rob

 

[bowhunterbill]

A P 500 tabk holds 4.1 gallons gas at 6.3 pounds per gallon. It weights around 25 pounds full.


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[pappyo]

Soft Tire ???

 

[KyGal83]

Following. I have a similar issue with my P500, hoping to try to track down the cause next weekend.

 

[JACKAL]

Thanks guys!

I will grab some pictures this afternoon and post up.

I suppose it could be an optical illusion on my part, I tend to be more detail oriented after a few drinks...

Rob

Did you check tire pressure? Difference can cause it to appear to lean.

 

[Backwoods]

Put someone lighter on the passenger side 🤣 🤣🤣

 

[Mudder]

As said, check equal tire pressure and shock adjustments notches. Inspect shocks as a member had them installed upside down. Use a level to confirm, on the ground then on the sxs, eyes can fool you.

 

[Mudder]

Put someone lighter on the passenger side 🤣 🤣🤣

Maybe it was supposed to be a right hand drive model for those other countries!

 

[futzin]

Flintstones Edition?

 

[J80]

Put someone lighter on the passenger side 🤣 🤣🤣

Very informative 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[J80]

Flintstones Edition?

Hell yeah I just about had to do that mod at the T/O🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but @Ohio4x4 and a few others helped me out and saved me from doing it 🤣🤣🤣

 

[crewcabrob]

Thanks guys. Yep, checked the tire pressure first, all tires are at 6 psi.

On level ground and confirmed with a level, the driver side is more than a 1/4” higher. I measured at the frame right in front of the rear tire.

 

[crewcabrob]

Here is what it takes to get level: my wife sitting in the drivers seat

 

[J80]

Well when you first posted I was going to say your passenger was to heavy but that’s not the case 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[crewcabrob]

Nope, we aren’t big people. Neither of us weigh more than 170.
I agree that the fuel can’t weigh much either. Everything looks right on the suspension and the shock adjusters are both set to the same notch

 

[JenElio]

Not too familiar with the P500 but my P1K5 will change a bit by rocking it from the top side to side. I mean..........personally 1/4" wouldn't bother me 🤷‍♂️

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