Ride at RRB in Tennessee September 24 -26

[Ridinfool]

If you're planning on riding where you think you may need 4 point harnesses versus the seatbelts, the skidplate would be a requirement versus a preventative add-on. Crawl under your machine and take a look at how close the oil pan is to the crossmember. There is also no protection for the shift linkage.

Seatbelt held me in here, and I sat like this for a good while as my "friends" took pictures . I would recommend the harnesses as well, but the skid is more important since you'll need it to tackle many of the more challenging areas/trails.

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[Admin]

 

[coleman4868]

Anyone got a good link or two for a decent skid plate?

 

[riverratcadillac]

@Firemedic530 WANNA JOIN THIS RIDE I'LL RENT YOU A CAMPER🤣

 

[Ridinfool]

Anyone got a good link or two for a decent skid plate?

I did trail armor, they are a vendor here on this site, but there are more companies that sell them, just do a search for Honda pioneer skid plate, just go 1/2” thick and your good.

 

[Middy]

I did trail armor, they are a vendor here on this site, but there are more companies that sell them, just do a search for Honda pioneer skid plate, just go 1/2” thick and your good.

Honda Pioneer 1000 Half Inch UHMW Skid Plate Kit - Factory UTV This is the skid @JACKAL recommended to me.

 

[coleman4868]

Honda Pioneer 1000 Half Inch UHMW Skid Plate Kit - Factory UTV This is the skid @JACKAL recommended to me.

The description on this one is pretty similar to the one at super atv, for $599.

 

[Middy]

The description on this one is pretty similar to the one at super atv, for $599.

Yah, plan on doing the skid plate and a winch. He gave me some advice. Told him I was gonna need to sell my house 1st😂

 

[coleman4868]

Yah, plan on doing the skid plate and a winch. He gave me some advice. Told him I was gonna need to sell my house 1st😂

I feel ya! I had no idea having a sxs would be a money pit! It's like when I was trucking, that 98 peterbilt couldn't pass a chrome shop, lol.

 

[Middy]

Question. Does most everybody run dual batteries or no?

 

[JenElio]

Question. Does most everybody run dual batteries or no?

Its a good set up to have if you run a lot of accessories or winch (a lot)
The wet clutch system runs off the main battery so of the voltage gets to be too low it can affect the system

 

[JenElio]

Question. Does most everybody run dual batteries or no?

I've seen guys run all kinds of stuff for years and never had an issue with just running the main battery, but there's always that one case out there.

 

[Middy]

Its a good set up to have if you run a lot of accessories or winch (a lot)
The wet clutch system runs off the main battery so of the voltage gets to be too low it can affect the system

I’ll add that to the damn list!💸💸😂

 

[JenElio]

Ok so as for skids..... I know the UHMW is the top pick but I have to say, I made my own out of 1/4" aluminum and I love it so far. Around $225 all in + my time obviously (nights well spent in the shop)
The toughest stuff I've rode was up in RRB when I've been told the trails at the time were terrible. I'm not the type to baby my stuff and I wasn't going to let my rig be the cause of turning back mid trail cause "I might break somet'n". Just saying, if u need a skid and are on a "budget" a little DIY goes a long ways

 

[JenElio]

Just for comparison, for the people that think the factory G-String is good enough 😂😂

 

[gparks]

Quick question here I am a proud new member of the club & looking to do my 1st ride at RB as described above & meet some of you fine folks. I have a friend who has a Can-Am would he be welcome to join us on this ride? Or Honda only rides? Either way I plan trying to make the ride at least on Saturday. Also do you really need to carry extra fuel?

 

[Adam490]

Quick question here I am a proud new member of the club & looking to do my 1st ride at RB as described above & meet some of you fine folks. I have a friend who has a Can-Am would he be welcome to join us on this ride? Or Honda only rides? Either way I plan trying to make the ride at least on Saturday. Also do you really need to carry extra fuel?

Anybody is welcome regardless of make, but he better not get stuck ...

You'll be close enough to a gas station to go get gas if need be.

 

[Vondy]

Quick question here I am a proud new member of the club & looking to do my 1st ride at RB as described above & meet some of you fine folks. I have a friend who has a Can-Am would he be welcome to join us on this ride? Or Honda only rides? Either way I plan trying to make the ride at least on Saturday. Also do you really need to carry extra fuel?

Agreed, all are welcome, lesser machines may get picked on more. LOL.

 

[gparks]

😂 maybe we can convert him. Thanks looking forward to trying out my new ride.

 

[coleman4868]

Quick question here I am a proud new member of the club & looking to do my 1st ride at RB as described above & meet some of you fine folks. I have a friend who has a Can-Am would he be welcome to join us on this ride? Or Honda only rides? Either way I plan trying to make the ride at least on Saturday. Also do you really need to carry extra fuel?

I always carry extra gas, but haven't needed it yet when I start the day with a full tank. I rode all day at windrock Saturday, started with a full tank and ended the day with a quarter tank. I rode from 10am to 8pm, cover we over 100 miles.

 

[gparks]

Good to know I was wondering how good of gas mileage I would get with the new 1000-5 sounds like I will be fine on just about any day ride.
Does using the 4wd affect the mileage much on these units.