P500 Picking up P520 in a week - plastic color change, plow, other questions

[sleepybear]

Sold the motorcycle and needed a new toy. First time SXS owner (soon). Can only locate 1 blue p520 in my area. There was possibly a green one coming in stock at a separate dealership in 2 months but they charge 400 for assembly, whereas the blue one from the other place they charge 95 to assemble, so I save money at get it a few months sooner. I want green and don't care for the blue color. I believe I found the hood for about 80 dollars. Not seeing much stock for the dump box plastics. Any thoughts on this? I think I found one site that was 220 per panel, so 80+440 to change them out? Might have to plasti dip the blue panels until I can replace them.

Already finding tons of great info on this forum, been taking notes from some of the well known members such as trigger. The wife is excited to do some light trail riding with me, perhaps a new hobby for us. We are not speed people, so it sounds like the 520 will be a good fit. A bit concerned about exhaust noise. It sounds like there is something trigger made to help with that but I didn't locate the main thread on that yet.

I found the KFI winch mount on amazon (KFI Products 101215 Mounts), have not figured out which winch to get.

For the plow kit it is sounding like 66 inch plastic from KFI might be good. Do most people just order the full kit from KFI? Does it come with the p520 plow mount bracket, or is that stand alone? Looks to be KFI SKU: 105615.

Looking forward to being able to spray the lawn with the 520 also. Northern tool boom sprayers? I don't have the yard to justify needing a utv, but if I have one, I am going to use it for the chores!

Sorry for the random organization of the questions. Looking forward to being part of the forum!

 

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[sleepybear]

Another thing - I know the 520 has no turf mode. that was my only draw to the other brand. However, I can't move away from Honda. my last three motorcycles were Honda and not only resale being fantastic, never had any issue. Anyway, at very low speeds, is not having a turf mode going to cause a lot of turf damage?

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Welcome from Canton, OH
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Red is the fastest color (but you can always add stickers)

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[wvupsc]

I wanted a green one because my honda ATVs were green; but could only get a P520 in blue. The blue has grown on me now that I have one.

Also...I bought the KFI winch and 66" KFI steel plow (from dealership and installed for free when I bought the P520). I haven't had the opportunity to plow snow yet although I like the looks and build of the set-up. If you plow snow with the plow at an angle, the cut path is 60", which puts it a little wider than my tires (58" with aftermarket offset wheels & spacers).

 

[sleepybear]

I wanted a green one because my honda ATVs were green; but could only get a P520 in blue. The blue has grown on me now that I have one.

Also...I bought the KFI winch and 66" KFI steel plow (from dealership and installed for free when I bought the P520). I haven't had the opportunity to plow snow yet although I like the looks and build of the set-up. If you plow snow with the plow at an angle, the cut path is 60", which puts it a little wider than my tires (58" with aftermarket offset wheels & spacers).

Thanks for sharing that! I had not really considered dealership accessories as I was concerned about up charging but maybe I should compare prices first.

 

[wvupsc]

What I found was that they won't budge off the list price for the P520s due to obvious supply/demand issues, but they will work with you on the accessories and installation of accessories.

 

[trigger]

Welcome to the forum Bear! I ordered the whole KFI set up through KFI. Winch and mount, push tubes, mount and 66" steel blade. About a grand all said and done. Here's the link you referred to. Just shoot me a PM when you're ready. (little envelope up in the corner)

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[Bigtee]

Welcome from Kentucky! I have the blue 520 and love it. Don’t let these guys (and gals) fool you, the blues one are the best.

 

[kyote]

I'll trade green for blue, one side panel is scuffed from a roll over into the mud, can get pics if interested?

 

[sleepybear]

I'll trade green for blue, one side panel is scuffed from a roll over into the mud, can get pics if interested?

might consider that, feel free to send pics sometime. again, I don't have the unit yet but could be an option. would want to keep fairly good condition plastics but we'll see how bad it is! I am wondering how much the plastics will cost after a year or so. 220 for one side panel seems high when the hood is only 80.

 

[Mudder]

Welcome. Several guys have changed plastics color. Don’t know costs for a 520.

 

[trigger]

Yeah I seem to remember it was pretty cheap to switch out the body panels. Don't know where they were getting them from. @JACKAL might know.

 

[JACKAL]

Sold the motorcycle and needed a new toy. First time SXS owner (soon). Can only locate 1 blue p520 in my area. There was possibly a green one coming in stock at a separate dealership in 2 months but they charge 400 for assembly, whereas the blue one from the other place they charge 95 to assemble, so I save money at get it a few months sooner. I want green and don't care for the blue color. I believe I found the hood for about 80 dollars. Not seeing much stock for the dump box plastics. Any thoughts on this? I think I found one site that was 220 per panel, so 80+440 to change them out? Might have to plasti dip the blue panels until I can replace them.

Already finding tons of great info on this forum, been taking notes from some of the well known members such as trigger. The wife is excited to do some light trail riding with me, perhaps a new hobby for us. We are not speed people, so it sounds like the 520 will be a good fit. A bit concerned about exhaust noise. It sounds like there is something trigger made to help with that but I didn't locate the main thread on that yet.

I found the KFI winch mount on amazon (KFI Products 101215 Mounts), have not figured out which winch to get.

For the plow kit it is sounding like 66 inch plastic from KFI might be good. Do most people just order the full kit from KFI? Does it come with the p520 plow mount bracket, or is that stand alone? Looks to be KFI SKU: 105615.

Looking forward to being able to spray the lawn with the 520 also. Northern tool boom sprayers? I don't have the yard to justify needing a utv, but if I have one, I am going to use it for the chores!

Sorry for the random organization of the questions. Looking forward to being part of the forum!

Hang on I will see if I can pull up the green plastic part numbers for the P520, on the original P500 a color swap was about $130 total.

The Adventure Green Plastic, Hood and both bed sides will run you about $295 from www.rmatv.com that is $60 off dealer list prices. image below with part numbers.

 

[sleepybear]

Hang on I will see if I can pull up the green plastic part numbers for the P520, on the original P500 a color swap was about $130 total.

The Adventure Green Plastic, Hood and both bed sides will run you about $295 from www.rmatv.com that is $60 off dealer list prices. image below with part numbers.

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Thanks a lot for this, much more reasonable price than another site I was using. for some reason, entering in the part numbers into the search bar is not finding these parts for me. I also input the vehicle type and navigate to 'body' and no plastics come up. are they categorized under something other than body parts?

 

[JACKAL]

Thanks a lot for this, much more reasonable price than another site I was using. for some reason, entering in the part numbers into the search bar is not finding these parts for me. I also input the vehicle type and navigate to 'body' and no plastics come up. are they categorized under something other than body parts?

The front piece is under the section Front Fender / Hood the bed panels are under the section of Bed Plate / Rear Gate. on the RMATV OEM parts list you have to select the third P520 listed to get the adventure green color option which you can verify with the hood selection, the bed panels have 2 options just have to match the color code of the hood like above.

 

[sleepybear]

The front piece is under the section Front Fender / Hood the bed panels are under the section of Bed Plate / Rear Gate. on the RMATV OEM parts list you have to select the third P520 listed to get the adventure green color option which you can verify with the hood selection, the bed panels have 2 options just have to match the color code of the hood like above.

thanks a lot for this! unless the blue color grows on me as it did for some others, plan to get that ordered!

 

[sleepybear]

I appreciate all the replies already. Such a helpful and welcoming group.

If anyone has any comments or opinions about these other things i do value anyone's input.
- no turf mode - is my lawn in trouble? yes i plan to ride a bit in the turf
- plow kits - KFI seems like a favorite. I saw some folks favoring poly, does it matter?
- winch - terra35? assuming cheaper badlands from HF that you get your moneys worth? I have learned the KFI mount plate for it to be higher up is good. synthetic rope a must? Can always change the rope out later right.

 

[Mudder]

I have a Badlands 3500 going on almost 5 years. I use it for trail clearing, tree work on property and the occasional stuck. A universal $20 wireless winch remote is great for winching away from the SxS. You can walk away like 50 ft if respooling cable on the drum neatly after a winching.

 

[sleepybear]

I have a Badlands 3500 going on almost 5 years. I use it for trail clearing, tree work on property and the occasional stuck. A universal $20 wireless winch remote is great for winching away from the SxS. You can walk away like 50 ft if respooling cable on the drum neatly after a winching.

thanks! i do like the cost difference for the badlands at 149 vs. 300

 

[trigger]

I appreciate all the replies already. Such a helpful and welcoming group.

If anyone has any comments or opinions about these other things i do value anyone's input.
- no turf mode - is my lawn in trouble? yes i plan to ride a bit in the turf
- plow kits - KFI seems like a favorite. I saw some folks favoring poly, does it matter?
- winch - terra35? assuming cheaper badlands from HF that you get your moneys worth? I have learned the KFI mount plate for it to be higher up is good. synthetic rope a must? Can always change the rope out later right.

That's awesome, I knew Jackal had a line on body panels in the past.
The 520 factory tires aren't as aggressive as aftermarket ones so you might be alright with those.
The poly ones are lighter but I tend to lean towards durability. I have no experience with the poly either.
That Terra's a good winch and I would recommend synthetic. No barbs to cut your hands, won't rust, won't take your head off if it snaps and if it does break you can tie a knot in it to get you out of a pinch.