Old, slow, and dumb as dirt. WTF am I thinking?

[Rick49274]

Wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Knew there had to be a place intro's were supposed to go I just could not find it.

This brings me to my post title. I'll be 67 in 6 weeks, I have a bad back and I'm not that bright (as you will see if you can stand reading this tripe). I do still like to get a little crazy, even after all these years. I have no experience in SXS's nor have I been able to ride a motorcycle for the last 7 years due to balance issues. I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and I still drive it like I stole it. I need to cool it in the truck so I was looking for some action and thought this might be the avenue.

Now I am taking delivery of a 2021 Red Pioneer 700-4 next week. I had no idea what I bought into. As I read reviews and posts it seems Honda left a lot of parts off my $14,000 SXS. No rear bumper, no skid plates, no grab bars, and many other missing assorted goodies. I am now at $20K and still don't have a winch. So my first dumb question - Does it ever stop or is it like a boat, a hole in the water you throw money into till the day you part?

I hope not, cause if my wife leaves I lose a bunch of income...

I am Rick from Reading MI, its nice to be on board!

 

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[CID]

Wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Knew there had to be a place intro's were supposed to go I just could not find it.

This brings me to my post title. I'll be 67 in 6 weeks, I have a bad back and I'm not that bright (as you will see if you can stand reading this tripe). I do still like to get a little crazy, even after all these years. I have no experience in SXS's nor have I been able to ride a motorcycle for the last 7 years due to balance issues. I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and I still drive it like I stole it. I need to cool it in the truck so I was looking for some action and thought this might be the avenue.

Now I am taking delivery of a 2021 Red Pioneer 700-4 next week. I had no idea what I bought into. As I read reviews and posts it seems Honda left a lot of parts off my $14,000 SXS. No rear bumper, no skid plates, no grab bars, and many other missing assorted goodies. I am now at $20K and still don't have a winch. So my first dumb question - Does it ever stop or is it like a boat, a hole in the water you throw money into till the day you part?

I hope not, cause if my wife leaves I lose a bunch of income...

I am Rick from Reading MI, its nice to be on board!

Damn kidz, get off my lawn.

Welcome from the once great state of Colorado.

Oh, and the spendin' never stops.

 

[Smitty335]

Wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Knew there had to be a place intro's were supposed to go I just could not find it.

This brings me to my post title. I'll be 67 in 6 weeks, I have a bad back and I'm not that bright (as you will see if you can stand reading this tripe). I do still like to get a little crazy, even after all these years. I have no experience in SXS's nor have I been able to ride a motorcycle for the last 7 years due to balance issues. I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and I still drive it like I stole it. I need to cool it in the truck so I was looking for some action and thought this might be the avenue.

Now I am taking delivery of a 2021 Red Pioneer 700-4 next week. I had no idea what I bought into. As I read reviews and posts it seems Honda left a lot of parts off my $14,000 SXS. No rear bumper, no skid plates, no grab bars, and many other missing assorted goodies. I am now at $20K and still don't have a winch. So my first dumb question - Does it ever stop or is it like a boat, a hole in the water you throw money into till the day you part?

I hope not, cause if my wife leaves I lose a bunch of income...

I am Rick from Reading MI, its nice to be on board!.

First WELCOME! Skids are #1 on my list of improvements, roof #2, shortie windshield #3, winch #4 only if you ride by your self. I have a winch and have used it once since 2016. The rest is just pure speculation! HA!

 

[Russ989]

Wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Knew there had to be a place intro's were supposed to go I just could not find it.

This brings me to my post title. I'll be 67 in 6 weeks, I have a bad back and I'm not that bright (as you will see if you can stand reading this tripe). I do still like to get a little crazy, even after all these years. I have no experience in SXS's nor have I been able to ride a motorcycle for the last 7 years due to balance issues. I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and I still drive it like I stole it. I need to cool it in the truck so I was looking for some action and thought this might be the avenue.

Now I am taking delivery of a 2021 Red Pioneer 700-4 next week. I had no idea what I bought into. As I read reviews and posts it seems Honda left a lot of parts off my $14,000 SXS. No rear bumper, no skid plates, no grab bars, and many other missing assorted goodies. I am now at $20K and still don't have a winch. So my first dumb question - Does it ever stop or is it like a boat, a hole in the water you throw money into till the day you part?

I hope not, cause if my wife leaves I lose a bunch of income...

I am Rick from Reading MI, its nice to be on board!

I’ve built three Pioneers to date, it never ends. Go to the club store for your winch.

 

[Rick49274]

First WELCOME! Skids are #1 on my list of improvements, roof #2, shortie windshield #3, winch #4 only if you ride by your self. I have a winch and have used it once since 2016. The rest is just pure speculation! HA!

What kind of roof did you go with? Soft or hard top?

 

[Remington]

Welcome fellow Michigander!

No the spending never stops!
hang around us long enough and will have your retirement and SS checks spent before you get them! Lol.

Yes, go with the hard roof!
stay away from the Parachute.

So when you get it we need Pics!
The unwritten bible verse here says Pics or it didnt happen!

 

[Raynman]

Another welcome from Michigan, you will actually stop spending money the day you sell it 🤣

Don't feel so bad, we're here to help you spend you money

Site store has many easy to install accessories

 

[Nivek]

Welcome from Maine! I have a 21 700-2 deluxe and have the Honda hard coat split windshield , hard roof and soft mid/ rear window. The rear window has the zipper so it can be opened if not to dusty. Also got the extended arms so the wind shield opens up more. Still working on a winch $$.

 

[colin215213]

Welcome from the north.

 

[1border4manu]

Welcome from Central Florida. It is hard to beat Honda OEM roofs.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

Welcome from Illinois

 

[HBarlow]

Welcome to the forum, Rick. I'm older than you are and still afflicted by the same disease you are.

I've been an "old car guy" since childhood. I don't think it ever goes away until we do. Like you, I'm also new to the world of off road buggies because I'm too old to ride a Goldwing any longer.

I've added a two piece windshield, hard top, hard rear panel, soft upper doors, heater, bed mat, floor mats, and package rack to mine and just ordered a set of four take-off wheels and tires yesterday. Also an old Garmin.

I've also added a street legal lighting kit and mirrors and registered it for street use.

I'm not going to do much trail riding so not interested in a winch.

Keep having fun! If we're not enjoying life what's the use of hanging around?

You'll like this forum. There are 100s of years of experience with off-road buggies here and people who will share their experience.

 

[Backwoods]

welcome from west GA and a fellow 700 owner.
#NTC

 

[p1000-5]

I am new here as well, congrats on the new machine, looking forward to seeing some pics!
Welcome from Ontario!

 

[Blownzuki]

Welcome from Indiana.

 

[Remington]

One more thing! We live in the same state, do yourself a favor and get a soft mid panel. Or youll be starting ANOTHER thread about dust!

 

[pappyo]

Welcome from Central N.Y

1st. You need to somehow get the wife ( MEAL TICKET ) interested in SXS Riding.
Then give Her & dealer a list of must have Missing Parts.
Roof
Windshield
CAB
HEATER
Seat Cover's/ With Seat Heater's
Once you have all of the must have comfort acc.
She will like riding & giving Orders while being Comfy.

Tread lite Don't want the Honda to be part of a settlement.

 

[Rick49274]

Welcome from Maine! I have a 21 700-2 deluxe and have the Honda hard coat split windshield , hard roof and soft mid/ rear window. The rear window has the zipper so it can be opened if not to dusty. Also got the extended arms so the wind shield opens up more. Still working on a winch $$.

Is dust coming through the back a problem? I will be on a lot of gravel roads. I have a Honda hard roof and split windshield coming. The issue is Honda won't commit to a delivery date so I'm getting the unit now and adding those when they come in.

 

[Rick49274]

One more thing! We live in the same state, do yourself a favor and get a soft mid panel. Or youll be starting ANOTHER thread about dust!

You just answered the question I had asked Nivek if it was a good idea! Thanks, I will order today.

 

[Coeus]

Welcome from Colorado!

The upgrades seem to never stop... but just space them out so it’s not so obvious!

#NTC