P500 Power steering

[Mlaz81]

Hello, after mounting my plow on the 500 it appears power steering is no longer an option, its a necessity. So after looking into it I found the tusk kit and the ez-steer, if anybody knows of another option please let me know. Any difference in quality between these two units? I wouldn't mind paying the extra 100$ for the ez-steer if its better built.

Also, Has anybody been running one of these with a plow? Any concern about the extra strain on the motor causing it to overheat and burn up? Its extremely difficult to turn the wheels with the plow, so much so that wife cannot do it. So I imagine it will be working that motor pretty hard. Thanks for any help.

 

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[Neohio]

I am not well versed in the power steering question, but if you want help installing, let me know. I am east of you in Painesville.

 

[Mlaz81]

Nice to know, I actually live in Madison. My neighbor used to belong to an ATV club in Painesville.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Hello, after mounting my plow on the 500 it appears power steering is no longer an option, its a necessity. So after looking into it I found the tusk kit and the ez-steer, if anybody knows of another option please let me know. Any difference in quality between these two units? I wouldn't mind paying the extra 100$ for the ez-steer if its better built.

Also, Has anybody been running one of these with a plow? Any concern about the extra strain on the motor causing it to overheat and burn up? Its extremely difficult to turn the wheels with the plow, so much so that wife cannot do it. So I imagine it will be working that motor pretty hard. Thanks for any help.

Lots of people, including myself, are using plows with the 500. There are no issues at all. It handles the plow duties with ease. Here's a video of my P5 pushing some snow that's been sitting for months.

I don't have power steering and don't have a problem turning when plowing. I'm wondering if you have something else going on.

 

[Mlaz81]

Could it have something to do with how the plow is mounted? Its a mid mount that I modified to take my old cycle country plow. It adds a huge amount of weight to the front end.

 

[Neohio]

Nice to know, I actually live in Madison. My neighbor used to belong to an ATV club in Painesville.

Ok, you are east of me then.

Did you have yours at walmart the other day? My wife said she saw some pioneers on trailers in the lot.

 

[Mlaz81]

The Madison Walmart? I did have it at the Middlefield Walmart after I picked it up from just for fun.

 

[Neohio]

Yeah, she works there, was bragging to me she had a few in her lot. I haven’t seen too many 1000’s around here yet.

 

[Mlaz81]

My neighbor has had a 1000 for about a year and a half he's put on over 2000 miles on it riding down in Hatfield. I seriously considered one, but I will be getting the X4 when it warms up.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Could it have something to do with how the plow is mounted? Its a mid mount that I modified to take my old cycle country plow. It adds a huge amount of weight to the front end.

Maybe. I'm no plow expert though. Can you post a pic of it?

 

[Mlaz81]

I will after 10:00, its parked in my neighbors garage. After the kids go to bed I'm bringing it over, its my son's Christmas present.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Cool. We'll get you all set up here. Welcome to the forum too!

 

[Mlaz81]

Thanks, seems like there are a lot of active members here.

 

[jphunter55]

Hello, after mounting my plow on the 500 it appears power steering is no longer an option, its a necessity. So after looking into it I found the tusk kit and the ez-steer, if anybody knows of another option please let me know. Any difference in quality between these two units? I wouldn't mind paying the extra 100$ for the ez-steer if its better built.

Also, Has anybody been running one of these with a plow? Any concern about the extra strain on the motor causing it to overheat and burn up? Its extremely difficult to turn the wheels with the plow, so much so that wife cannot do it. So I imagine it will be working that motor pretty hard. Thanks for any help.

I have the Tusk unit and run in alot of deep water in the swamps of South Florida. I have had the unit submerged many times with no problems at all . If you look at pictures of both units they appear to be identical. I think they are made by whoever makes the units for the various UTV manufactures, and Superatv and Tusk just sell them as separate kits. Don't know this for sure but just guessing.

 

[Mlaz81]

That would make it easy, the tusk unit is over 100$ cheaper.

 

[trigger]

It's my understanding that SuperATV makes the EZ Steer. I researched the hell out of both and ended up going with SuperATV due to their customer service and standing behind their products. Spending that kind of money, it was worth the extra $100 for the peace of mind. It works great.

 

[Mudder]

Ez steer working fine for me, good posts on search. Like the one handed steering in tight trails. Good quality so far and waterproof. Use 10% discount code or call them. Big improvement whichever way you go.

 

[uconn411]

I did research on this one as well. The Tusk unit has more up to date instructions than the super atv one. Installed it last month and it works great. Got it from Rocky Mountain ATV, makes a big difference with my Bighorn tires plus front bucket.

Tusk install instructions:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mne265nj92v964i/PEPS-2002_Tusk.pdf?dl=0


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[Mlaz81]

I appreciate everybody's help here. I think I am going to go with the ez-steer as it appears Super ATV seems to have excellent customer service in the event something goes wrong. Is there still a coupon code for members of Hondasxs? Thanks again.