Now I’ve done it ....

[elkaholic]

In the spirit of Smitty’s “boos” thread, I’ve gone and done it

Smitty started his thread with “

Honda hasn't come out with a sport UTV, there present P-1 line up doesn't have trailing swing arms and down swept front a arms or long travel suspension with acceptable shocks, other than the entry level Foxes on the stock frame, that are way better than the shocks that came on my 16 P-1 Deluxe. To put the a arm up grades and the right tires and wheels will cost me $ 5'300.00. And still have a short travel suspension rig, so my thinking is take the $ 5,300.00 and some boot and get what I want, just wish I could put the Honda transmission in a Cann Am.

”

And I agreed. I have spent a lot of time and $$ pushing a damned fine utility machine with seating for 5 towards more of a recreational machine - following a path I had taken with Jeeps in the past. What I really needed (OK wanted ... very few of us NEED these things) simply isn’t made by anyone.

So now I’ve gone and crossed over to the dark / other side.


I am now the owner of a General 1000 2 seater deluxe model. I bought a bunch or wheel bearings and belts and a couple spare rear diffs as well . I am hoping y’all will let me hang around here still as I do very much like this group of folks .... and I’ll need a Honda to tow me back to the toyhauler / workshop when the rubber band snaps ...

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[Montecresto]

Well you big kidder you.....

 

[Dragon21]

Create a build thread and stay in touch.. we all hate on one anothers brands, be really as long as we are all riding, thats what matters. General looks like a great machine, and im sure more comfortable than the Pioneer.

I see a lot of hate on the belt drive, and when i had a rzr 800 it made me nervous as changing it would have been horrible.

With these machines now, ive seen belts changed during pee breaks. Not that big of a deal as long as you have a spare.

 

[elkaholic]

Pic on the lot before I picked it up




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[CumminsPusher]

Well you big kidder you.....

I had something funny to input here but realized this is no joking matter. A forum member is on heavy drugs and may need our help so no jokes...
Dammit @elkaholic I wish you the best of luck and hope it’ll be what you’re looking for. I guess as long as your out hitting trails that’s all that matters in the long run.
You’re still family here buddy.

 

[elkaholic]

I had something funny to input here but realized this is no joking matter. A forum member is on heavy drugs and may need our help so no jokes...
Dammit @elkaholic I wish you the best of luck and hope it’ll be what you’re looking for. I guess as long as your out hitting trails that’s all that matters in the long run.
You’re still family here buddy.

Bring on the jokes! I surely deserve them.

What I want simply is not manufactured and I don’t wanna build it myself. I am going into popo / firebomb ownership with eyes (and nostrils) wide open.

It may end up being a bad decision - Lord knows I have made more than my share in this life so far - but I’ll live through it.

I’m going back to my crack pipe now ....


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[CumminsPusher]

Bring on the jokes! I surely deserve them.

What I want simply is not manufactured and I don’t wanna build it myself. I am going into popo / firebomb ownership with eyes (and nostrils) wide open.

It may end up being a bad decision - Lord knows I have made more than my share in this life so far - but I’ll live through it.

I’m going back to my crack pipe now ....


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There’s a machine for everyone. I haven’t exactly had the best luck with the 1000 but every other Honda has been incredible for us. We had real poor luck with Polaris but at least most of it was nickel and dime crap.
I don’t really care what someone rides or what their opinion is on things, the most important thing is riding and having a good time. I’d still ride with ya, hell I could bring my Sportsman so we could snuggle if needed.
Get out and ride. Post your impressions when you get a chance!

 

[elkaholic]

Amen brother ...


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[Montecresto]

I had something funny to input here but realized this is no joking matter. A forum member is on heavy drugs and may need our help so no jokes..

I would agree with you if there was some measure of hope of rehabilitation, but I seriously doubt it and see no harm in making a joke of it, shrug.

 

[Montecresto]

Pic on the lot before I picked it up

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Dang, do you live in the tropics, look at the green on those trees...

 

[Montecresto]

There’s a machine for everyone. I haven’t exactly had the best luck with the 1000 but every other Honda has been incredible for us. We had real poor luck with Polaris but at least most of it was nickel and dime crap.
I don’t really care what someone rides or what their opinion is on things, the most important thing is riding and having a good time. I’d still ride with ya, hell I could bring my Sportsman so we could snuggle if needed.
Get out and ride. Post your impressions when you get a chance!

I don’t believe that even of the forum sponsored rides I’ve been on that the machines have been exclusively Honda. Thank goodness Americans still have the right to choose lol.. go Honda

 

[elkaholic]

Dang, do you live in the tropics, look at the green on those trees...

Busted .... stole that off the dealer site. They have had it since July ... I’ll get some in the garage this weekend when I put windshields on


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[Montecresto]

Busted .... stole that off the dealer site. They have had it since July ... I’ll get some in the garage this weekend when I put windshields on


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Haha, oh I never doubted that you’ve actually bought it, just squaring up the pic. That makes sense. I’ve got a great Polaris myself, no worries.

In fact my Pioneer 1000 is in the shop but work must continue, lol. No offense to anyone.

 

[JTW]

In the spirit of Smitty’s “boos” thread, I’ve gone and done it

Smitty started his thread with “”

And I agreed. I have spent a lot of time and $$ pushing a damned fine utility machine with seating for 5 towards more of a recreational machine - following a path I had taken with Jeeps in the past. What I really needed (OK wanted ... very few of us NEED these things) simply isn’t made by anyone.

So now I’ve gone and crossed over to the dark / other side.
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I am now the owner of a General 1000 2 seater deluxe model. I bought a bunch or wheel bearings and belts and a couple spare rear diffs as well . I am hoping y’all will let me hang around here still as I do very much like this group of folks .... and I’ll need a Honda to tow me back to the toyhauler / workshop when the rubber band snaps ...

Pics shall follow




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Well.. I’m at $2500 for 5-2 beadlock wheels, 30” tires, Fox shocks, super atv a arms and HL lift.. realistically it’s probably $500 less than most. I’m not sure how he’s getting to $5300??

 

[JTW]

I am curious to hear your thoughts on the general.. good luck and you’re a fag!

 

[Smitty335]

Busted .... stole that off the dealer site. They have had it since July ... I’ll get some in the garage this weekend when I put windshields on


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I almost bought a General when I bought the P1-5, but the 5 seat option swayed me, cause of the pups. Yea I know! Your not going to the Take Over because of a wedding, right?

 

[WhiteLightning]

Haha, oh I never doubted that you’ve actually bought it, just squaring up the pic. That makes sense. I’ve got a great Polaris myself, no worries.

In fact my Pioneer 1000 is in the shop but work must continue, lol. No offense to anyone.

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What's up wit the left rear on your popo ? Leaning a great deal isn't it?

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[WhiteLightning]

I just had to post this

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[Smitty335]

What's up wit the left rear on your popo ? Leaning a great deal isn't it?

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It's already broke! HA!

 

[Smitty335]

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Pitiful! HA!