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Always reading negativity about the 500, lack of power and suspension travel blah blah blah...some P5 owners considering bigger Pioneers and even other brands. Once again this machine is rock solid and shines for its purpose.
Took her out this morning to a large scramble area of wet sand and put the machine into every bad scenario I could. Steep banked turns, off camber climbs and descents, super steep climbs and descents, several times the wife asked 'you're not really going to try that are you'? It was like trying to fail but it was slow and controlled and the way this machine is set up it's an absolute goat! Surprised me again.
There's only a couple of mods or add on's that I haven't done or tried on this machine and have ran different configurations, a few things that are a must in regards to mechanical capability IMO...
Disconnect the sway bar already, everyone knows it and no one ever goes back.
Go with aftermarket wheels or give it some stance with spacers. This machine handles and performs much better with some added stability. You'll still get in the back of the truck and fit through the posts on most restricted trails. I'm at 55".
Power steering is a must if you can afford it, makes this machine much easier to maneuver which adds to its capability. Worked it hard today and it performed flawlessly.
Bigger better tires. I'm running 26's but wouldn't hesitate on 27's. Added ground clearance and more aggressive tread pattern make it far more capable and going with radials gives a better ride.
If you have the time and can afford to do these few things to your P5, you'll transform this machine into a little beast that in certain riding conditions can't be touched by anything else out there.
So the offer is, bring your 700 or 1000 and let me pick the trail, chances are it won't get through the gate and if it does it'll get a thorough ass whippin'. P5 owns this niche.
Btw, saw a brand new silver 700-4 with a soft top at the trail head, upper cage was beat to sh** already trying to ride this trail system...and those were the ones he could fit on.
Took her out this morning to a large scramble area of wet sand and put the machine into every bad scenario I could. Steep banked turns, off camber climbs and descents, super steep climbs and descents, several times the wife asked 'you're not really going to try that are you'? It was like trying to fail but it was slow and controlled and the way this machine is set up it's an absolute goat! Surprised me again.
There's only a couple of mods or add on's that I haven't done or tried on this machine and have ran different configurations, a few things that are a must in regards to mechanical capability IMO...
Disconnect the sway bar already, everyone knows it and no one ever goes back.
Go with aftermarket wheels or give it some stance with spacers. This machine handles and performs much better with some added stability. You'll still get in the back of the truck and fit through the posts on most restricted trails. I'm at 55".
Power steering is a must if you can afford it, makes this machine much easier to maneuver which adds to its capability. Worked it hard today and it performed flawlessly.
Bigger better tires. I'm running 26's but wouldn't hesitate on 27's. Added ground clearance and more aggressive tread pattern make it far more capable and going with radials gives a better ride.
If you have the time and can afford to do these few things to your P5, you'll transform this machine into a little beast that in certain riding conditions can't be touched by anything else out there.
So the offer is, bring your 700 or 1000 and let me pick the trail, chances are it won't get through the gate and if it does it'll get a thorough ass whippin'. P5 owns this niche.
Btw, saw a brand new silver 700-4 with a soft top at the trail head, upper cage was beat to sh** already trying to ride this trail system...and those were the ones he could fit on.
