P500 Rear Panel- What are you using?

[Kirkl]

Took a good ride yesterday and noticed a ton of dust coming in, figured a back panel would keep the dust out. I see the honda oem one is only 140$. What are ones you have purchased and do you like it.

 

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[joeymt33]

Took a good ride yesterday and noticed a ton of dust coming in, figured a back panel would keep the dust out. I see the honda oem one is only 140$. What are ones you have purchased and do you like it.

It helps a lot but not 100%. I always use mine in the down position.

 

[iowaguy]

Took a good ride yesterday and noticed a ton of dust coming in, figured a back panel would keep the dust out. I see the honda oem one is only 140$. What are ones you have purchased and do you like it.

I'm wondering the same thing,I also looked at the Koplin rear panel for $180.00 it is solid lexan,I am leaning towards this,I am also wanting to see if anyone has used this.

 

[393stroker]

I agree with joeymt33. I went through this last summer. I bought the oem honda front and back window. And have already noticed how dusty it gets inside cab. The best way to keep the dust under control is no windows front or back. But I like the Windows for rain and wind protection. I guess you have to choose the lesser evil for yourself. As soon as it warms up a little more I am taking both of mine off for the summertime.

 

[miano248]

I have the oem one but it sucked one day of riding and the center panel had split in two spots and the roll bar ruined side glass due to rubbing so I had my canvas guy install / replace center glass with a thicker piece and had side panels replace with thick black canvas

 

[p500fan]

I've been running the OEM panel for over 2,000 miles (8 months). It has held up well, and keeps the wind and rain out. That's really all I expected it to do, and it has done so with no problems. In fact, out of all the components of the cab enclosure (windshield, roof, doors, etc.), it seems to be the best fitting and most well-designed. I cannot say that vinyl/canvas would have been my first choice, but if it keeps me warm and dry, I don't see that stainless steel would serve my purposes any better. Ha! The aluminum cab enclosure looks really nice, and if they come out with doors in the near future, I will probably be spending some more money. But, for now, I am happy with the OEM panel. It's well worth the money spent.

 

[500oneer]

I use an old koplin atv cab that I cut the back off. It has pockets in it and cuts the dust by about 30%. Cracking the front window make a huge difference.

 

[JCart]

I made a rear panel using black 3mm thick UHMW and clear Lexan for the window. I also integrated this with synthetic truckers tarp from the bottom of the panel to under the seat deck. This works with my custom clear Lexan roof, front window and snorkel. Rear panel, front windows are attached in such a way they come off using no tools using Honda ROPS clamps and Velcro straping. Hopefully will keep more of the dust, rain, mud and other keerap out gonna try it today and will let you know how it works.

Pix here: Dropbox - P5 mods

Cheers
jrc

 

[JohnNH]

I got some heavy vynol from Walmart and heavry Velcro then cut to size and Velcro on works good easy cheap

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

I have the Honda OEM rear panel and it really works good, never any dust but then again every time I go out it rains like heck or hails.

 

[tjoreo]

This might be apples to oranges, but we have the both the mid panel and the rear panel for our 700 and really like them. We use the rear in the summer with the family and the mid in the winter when it is just me plowing. One thing I like about the OEM versions is the ability to unhook and roll them up while trailering. I would be nervous about a hard panel in the rear.

 

[locoboilerguy]

I haven't up to this point had a issue with the Honda soft panel. I think it was about $70 from Amazon. My rear view mirror sees okay out of it and it has kept stuff out. Only issue is with the heat from under the seat when its closed so unless its raining we usually crack the window. Dust is in my opinion going to be a problem no matter what. If the road is dry and dusty you will be coated with the stuff.

 

[rocmar]

I haven't up to this point had a issue with the Honda soft panel. I think it was about $70 from Amazon. My rear view mirror sees okay out of it and it has kept stuff out. Only issue is with the heat from under the seat when its closed so unless its raining we usually crack the window. Dust is in my opinion going to be a problem no matter what. If the road is dry and dusty you will be coated with the stuff.

I got this one
has a horseshoe
zipper window
works great....
dust / dirt / mud /
all part of riding...
goggles....helps

 

[Montecresto]

I haven't up to this point had a issue with the Honda soft panel. I think it was about $70 from Amazon. My rear view mirror sees okay out of it and it has kept stuff out. Only issue is with the heat from under the seat when its closed so unless its raining we usually crack the window. Dust is in my opinion going to be a problem no matter what. If the road is dry and dusty you will be coated with the stuff.

I think you're right, dust is coming in. Vinyl breaks down and soon rear view mirror vision is diminished.

 

[SBuckJ]

I have the Honda front windshield and the back fabric one (the one Rocmar has)...even with all the dust this year, no issues...I open the zipper on the back window while riding alone and, with the front one open also, the dust seems to dissipate..BTW I have 2900 miles on that back windshield and, though vision is diminished, it's not horrible

 

[rocmar]

I haven't up to this point had a issue with the Honda soft panel. I think it was about $70 from Amazon. My rear view mirror sees okay out of it and it has kept stuff out. Only issue is with the heat from under the seat when its closed so unless its raining we usually crack the window. Dust is in my opinion going to be a problem no matter what. If the road is dry and dusty you will be coated with the stuff.

Look at my Stomper
after riding 4 days

 

[rocmar]

I have the Honda front windshield and the back fabric one (the one Rocmar has)...even with all the dust this year, no issues...I open the zipper on the back window while riding alone and, with the front one open also, the dust seems to dissipate..BTW I have 2900 miles on that back windshield and, though vision is diminished, it's not horrible

I hear ya. ...Bro

 

[trigger]

I agree with joeymt33. I went through this last summer. I bought the oem honda front and back window. And have already noticed how dusty it gets inside cab. The best way to keep the dust under control is no windows front or back. But I like the Windows for rain and wind protection. I guess you have to choose the lesser evil for yourself. As soon as it warms up a little more I am taking both of mine off for the summertime.

Half windshield and cab net in rear...never had a dust problem.

 

[RODNUT]

TUSK makes a rear screen window for $60 through ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV. We use one and it makes a big difference.

 

[Montecresto]

Half windshield and cab net in rear...never had a dust problem.

What do they do, oil the gravel roads in MI?