P500 Reliability Reports

[Talen]

did u add the kn filter it helps smooth it out a bit

No. But I meant I swamped it. Hydro lock.

 

[Admin]

 

[Kirkl]

Have had mine since February and about 500 miles I think and no issues. Great little machine.

 

[Redrocket]

I bought a used one with 200 miles and about 27 hrs on it, I have 260 miles now I'm a new member so this is very good news.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I have a 2015 with 1400+ miles and no issues.

 

[Redrocket]

I'm happy so far,I got alot of riding to do to catch up you lol.

 

[Mudder]

1 year birthday on a 2017, 900 miles, no problems....except I keep finding more accessories to buy. Found this site to research about buying a P500, and three weeks later had one in the driveway. Pic from the stock “beginning to now”.
What a difference a year makes with all the help from this forum: Roof, windshield, 27 wheels, rims, radio, Strongmade front bumper, winch and wireless remote, rock sliders, A arm and wheel well protection, cargo box x2, heat shield, rear panel, Under seat trash can storage, AT adjustment, seat belt disable, sway bar disconnect, 3 way hitch, cargo light, Choogin glove box, GB 40 jump starter, EZ power steering, Honda SxS decales.

Nice trip down memory lane...

 

[WillyBill]

I have a 2016 purchased in April 2016 and have 1200 miles on it. It's never been back to the dealer since purchase and I haven't had anything I had to replace that I didn't cause.

WB

 

[iowaguy]

Still nothing but oil changes and adjusted the clutch once

 

[bigDhonda]

The only thing i have seen that is even close to a problem, is the lack of maintenance of the air filter. I am a honda service mgr at a store in Nebraska. Lots of farmers and ranchers using these,mostly 1000's. the ONLY issue is the consumer not doing more then reg sched maint on the air filter. very dusty conditions can fill that filter up in a day. honda has pointed out, if you have a cabin on the 500's or 700's, CHECK AIR FILTER DAILY!!!!!! Get a spare,I tell them,then it is only 1/2 of the drag to change it more often. keep one filter maintained and in a big ziplock baggie, and its' not a big deal to change it often. pretty cheap insurance for the engine. I tell my cust all the time, "clean air. clean oil & that's all they need for a long happy life". Some have not listened,sad.

 

[iowaguy]

The only thing i have seen that is even close to a problem, is the lack of maintenance of the air filter. I am a honda service mgr at a store in Nebraska. Lots of farmers and ranchers using these,mostly 1000's. the ONLY issue is the consumer not doing more then reg sched maint on the air filter. very dusty conditions can fill that filter up in a day. honda has pointed out, if you have a cabin on the 500's or 700's, CHECK AIR FILTER DAILY!!!!!! Get a spare,I tell them,then it is only 1/2 of the drag to change it more often. keep one filter maintained and in a big ziplock baggie, and its' not a big deal to change it often. pretty cheap insurance for the engine. I tell my cust all the time, "clean air. clean oil & that's all they need for a long happy life". Some have not listened,sad.

I found a simple trick to cut down on air filter maintenance was to take the air intake off the fender and zip tied it to cross rail right behind the seat. I have the Honda rear window panel, it is inside of it now,breathing much cleaner air inside the cab

 

[Mike Martsolf]

1200 miles on the 15 P5.....not one issue...used in the desert mostly

 

[AlR]

The only thing i have seen that is even close to a problem, is the lack of maintenance of the air filter. I am a honda service mgr at a store in Nebraska. Lots of farmers and ranchers using these,mostly 1000's. the ONLY issue is the consumer not doing more then reg sched maint on the air filter. very dusty conditions can fill that filter up in a day. honda has pointed out, if you have a cabin on the 500's or 700's, CHECK AIR FILTER DAILY!!!!!! Get a spare,I tell them,then it is only 1/2 of the drag to change it more often. keep one filter maintained and in a big ziplock baggie, and its' not a big deal to change it often. pretty cheap insurance for the engine. I tell my cust all the time, "clean air. clean oil & that's all they need for a long happy life". Some have not listened,sad.

Really appreciate hearing from a Honda srvc manager. I now have two filters... and you have motivated me to clean the filter today.

I bought the Honda on the simple assumption that I will never have a mechanical failure. 40 years on Honda bikes, atvs and now the P5 and I've never been towed out of the woods.

 

[Rebal]

Have had my P500 for 13 months with just over 1000 miles on it. Not one issue with the machine. Additionally I use it to mowing with a 52" wide trail cutter at 3mph so I have a lot of engine hours at that low speed towing as well, not just casual trail riding. Very happy with it.

I have a pull behind 42" mower I would like to use behind the p500. I do it now with a Vinson 500 quad. Part up and down hill. Thinking about buying a p500 if it would work for this aplacation. Thanks for you input. Has anyone else used their p500 for slow speed mowing? 3 mph

 

[HUCK]

I have a pull behind 42" mower I would like to use behind the p500. I do it now with a Vinson 500 quad. Part up and down hill. Thinking about buying a p500 if it would work for this aplacation. Thanks for you input. Has anyone else used their p500 for slow speed mowing? 3 mph

NO PROBLEM ! It will run all day at 1-5 mph and maybe use a quart of fuel .

 

[trigger]

Turns are going to tear up the turf a bit.

 

[Mike Martsolf]

2500 miles only time it visits the Honda Shop is for service.......Just exactly what we we expected from the P5.....Ours is a 2015 considering a new one with the auto shift.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

The only problem I ever had was my first wife....oh you said P5, ok then none.

 

[Rustneversleeps]

Thought i bump this up to see if any new news.thinking of buying a P5 while i wait for the Talon when ever it appears..lol
So in the mean time , I'm looking at buying a P5 and like to know more about the P5 and to see new miles driven...

 

[Mike Martsolf]

I have a pull behind 42" mower I would like to use behind the p500. I do it now with a Vinson 500 quad. Part up and down hill. Thinking about buying a p500 if it would work for this aplacation. Thanks for you input. Has anyone else used their p500 for slow speed mowing? 3 mph

I tow a 60” Swisher with my P5 and also push a 60” snow plow-it does awsome

 

[Mike Martsolf]

I tow a 60” Swisher mower and push a 60” snow plow very efficiently