Tire size shall remain stock. I originally was looking at cheaper machines like the P500, P700, and Yamaha Wolverine. Upgrading to the P1000, (even the 3-seat non eps), is already more than I'd rather spend on the initial purchase. So for me the basic rig will be fine. Still gotta have cash available for accessories as well . Plus, EPS models aren't available in olive green.
I thought long and hard about the rspec as it was a top contender for me. I just really don't want to move away from a Honda. Ideally, I was waiting for Honda to release a "crossover" SxS that pretty much would be a direct competitor to the rspec. I just don't want to go back to belt either. Riding season will be here shortly, so I feel I had to make a decision soon. Where I ride, it's more forest roads, and rail grade. I think I'll be okay without eps.
I would honestly save a little longer and get the power steering.. I know you have your reasons but I think you'll regret not doing it. They're big and heavy and eps makes it a soooo much better, particularly in 4x4.. you can actually use diff lock on the trail and dive the machine vs the machine driving you.
I recently upgraded to 10" wide tires on the front... they can be difficult to steer in 4lock, even with the eps. I can't imagine trying it without the eps.
Exactly.. I went from atvs without it to a p500 without and I wanted it and was looking to add it. I can't imagine the 1000 without it!
Yes, that's not my bike, just a pic of a green I recalled seeing on this forum. My bike is a P1K5-D.
