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

J80

J80

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Welcome from WNC. I bought a 2020 p500 for $9500 and I have $16000 in it now and I still don’t have everything that I want on it yet so yeah the spending never stops 🤣🤣🤣🤣

#NTC
 
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
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Jan 17, 2016
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  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon x4
Trailer length always requires a compromise. I sold a nearly new Kaufman with 22' steel deck, two 7,000 lb. axles, 16" light truck tires, four wheel brakes, and a winch. I didn't need it any longer and it was too heavy, took up too much space, and wasn't practical for my Honda buggy.

I bought a BigTex 35SA. Big Tex Trailers 35SA Single Axle Utility Trailer

BigTex builds them by the thousands and has dealers all over the country. They use Dexter axles not ChiCom parts.

It's 77" wide and the deck is 12'. it was relatively inexpensive, long enough for my P1000-3 to fit comfortably but doesn't leave a lot of space for stretching out the ratchet straps.

On the plus side it's light, easy to tow, and is stored in a spare space in the garage.

Utility trailers are built by numerous manufacturers all over the country. Most people buy the brand that is popular in their area.
Thumbs up on Big Tex.....👍👍
 
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
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Jan 17, 2016
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Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon x4
Welcome from WNC. I bought a 2020 p500 for $9500 and I have $16000 in it now and I still don’t have everything that I want on it yet so yeah the spending never stops 🤣🤣🤣🤣

#NTC
I think your the only one counting. Trigger won’t tell us what’s in his now....😂😂
 
Isaiah

Isaiah

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Dec 30, 2019
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  1. 1000-5
Do you remember who did you bought from and the model or product name? I would prefer to have an easy option to take it off if necessary.
It locks in this spot. it has it on both sides. It might be different on the P700 I wouldn't think so?
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Spidy

Member
Jan 2, 2021
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Lancaster Ohio
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
I bought a 2021 Honda 1000-5 and I have over 24,000 in it already
As you can see I have windshield, roof, back, window, dual battery set up, winch, plow bed liner, and there is more I need to put on it
I believe it doesn’t stop

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Rick49274

Rick49274

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Mar 27, 2021
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Reading MI
Ownership

  1. 700-4
I bought a 2021 Honda 1000-5 and I have over 24,000 in it already
As you can see I have windshield, roof, back, window, dual battery set up, winch, plow bed liner, and there is more I need to put on it
I believe it doesn’t stop

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Looks really nice. However, I am afraid I am headed down the same trail and the VP of finance is already on me!
They told me I could take delivery as soon as Thursday or Friday this week. The last part I ordered was the rear dust shield they are putting on the front and mid skid plates installed today. I skipped the rear as I don't think I'll need it as much. Is that an accurate assesment from your perspective?
 
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Rick49274

Rick49274

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Mar 27, 2021
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Reading MI
Ownership

  1. 700-4
I bought a 2021 Honda 1000-5 and I have over 24,000 in it already
Yes, I am up to 17,500 without tax on a 700-4. I wanted the 1000-5 but I knew I would be adding extras and couldn't swing the extra's on the 1,000-5.
I also have another 1,000 in parts and accessories here awaiting it. Hence the title WTF am I thinking?
 
Smitty335

Smitty335

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Oct 3, 2016
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  1. 1000-3

  2. 1000-5
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VernB

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Feb 5, 2021
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13856
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
Welcome and enjoy!! From one old guy to another but still a kid at heart. I call my buggy the money pit!
Let's see, I've added a roof (homemade aluminum) front bumper (homemade) door uppers, rear soft window, back up lights, a dual battery setup and a snow plow. So far! Thinking about adding a lift, nothing crazy.

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Rick49274

Rick49274

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Lifetime Member
Mar 27, 2021
107
414
63
Reading MI
Ownership

  1. 700-4
Welcome and enjoy!! From one old guy to another but still a kid at heart. I call my buggy the money pit!
Let's see, I've added a roof (homemade aluminum) front bumper (homemade) door uppers, rear soft window, back up lights, a dual battery setup and a snow plow. So far! Thinking about adding a lift, nothing crazy.

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Yes, I knew it would be a money pit. Last night I ordered a swing-out rear bed extender with a spare tire holder. I would be embarrassed to say what it cost but the UPS shipping alone was $168.
 
rtn001

rtn001

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May 23, 2018
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Central Florida
Ownership

  1. 500
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!
It only stops when the wife cuts you off. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Have fun and welcome to the club from Central Florida.
 
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