P500 Sorry You Couldn't Make It

[trigger]

I have been in a few tight spots where through was not an option! I sat for a while contemplating on what I should do and before I could decide the Beast decided to go over the obstacle!

I’m not doubting the P5 because I want one bad built to your specs! But the way The Beast is set up I would accept your challenge might not be able to get there as quick but that trail will never forget I was there

Keep in mind that I've crossed four long wooden bridges on this trail system that carry you over deep swamp areas. All built the same and very narrow, like walking a tightrope, even for the P5. Once you got over the gate in the OP and caught up to me, you'd reach one of these and it would be game over. I hate the fact that I can't go where others can but have learned to accept it with the little 500. I know it's a bitter pill to swallow but something you big P1 boys will have to come to terms with...Sorry You Couldn't Make It!

 

[Eltobgi]

Keep in mind that I've crossed four long wooden bridges on this trail system that carry you over deep swamp areas. All built the same and very narrow, like walking a tightrope, even for the P5. Once you got over the gate in the OP and caught up to me, you'd reach one of these and it would be game over. I hate the fact that I can't go where others can but have learned to accept it with the little 500. I know it's a bitter pill to swallow but something you big P1 boys will have to come to terms with...Sorry You Couldn't Make It!

Do you have any pics or video of areas like the bridges which would cause the P1K to turn around I’m looking at this more like a challenge

 

[trigger]

Do you have any pics or video of areas like the bridges which would cause the P1K to turn around I’m looking at this more like a challenge

This is the only pic I ever took of any of them. This one was out and I never even crossed it but rode three other ones like it. One lead me into sh** so tight I turned around. Rode over another one at speed, never knew it was coming, the side rails were gone on that one and it seemed even narrower. Pretty sure they were all built about the same time and I was concerned with it holding the weight.

 

[Eltobgi]

This is the only pic I ever took of any of them. This one was out and I never even crossed it but rode three other ones like it. One lead me into sh** so tight I turned around. Rode over another one at speed, never knew it was coming, the side rails were gone on that one and it seemed even narrower. Pretty sure they were all built about the same time and I was concerned with it holding the weight.
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Wow! That does look narrow! Looks like a great scenic ride! Next time you ride there make sure and get some video it would be really cool to watch you traverse those obstacles! For now I’m still thinking I would enjoy the challenge!

 

[Smitty335]

Wow! That does look narrow! Looks like a great scenic ride! Next time you ride there make sure and get some video it would be really cool to watch you traverse those obstacles! For now I’m still thinking I would enjoy the challenge!

Looks like hi way to me!

 

[HUCK]

This is the only pic I ever took of any of them. This one was out and I never even crossed it but rode three other ones like it. One lead me into sh** so tight I turned around. Rode over another one at speed, never knew it was coming, the side rails were gone on that one and it seemed even narrower. Pretty sure they were all built about the same time and I was concerned with it holding the weight.
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This looks cool !

 

[Heloron]

For strictly hunting purposes, the 50 inches was great... for riding in hills, I couldn’t go without my 1.5” spacers... even deeper ruts in mud I used to almost flip over. Not anymore... no worries now... but I did get the extra coverage fender flares. I wouldn’t have spacers without those. It was miserable from all the mud throwing!

Where do you get he extra coverage fender flares?

 

[William]

Where do you get he extra coverage fender flares?

Mudbusters

 

[trigger]

Wow! That does look narrow! Looks like a great scenic ride! Next time you ride there make sure and get some video it would be really cool to watch you traverse those obstacles! For now I’m still thinking I would enjoy the challenge!

Looking at that pic it looks like you could drive around it, probably could with a P1. This was also taken in the dry season and there is a reason they built these, real sh** holes in the wet months. Like I said, I was worried about the weight, they were built for atv's not sxs's.
If you ever decide to make the trek I'm sure we'd have a blast riding any trails.

P.S. Between your stereo system and mine, it would definitely be a loud ride!

 

[HUCK]

I have 1" spacers all around and I can just barely fit through our 50" gates .

 

[TeamCheap]

I'm looking forward to taking my P5 out on the trails and shooting through the tight gates and leaving the big fat machines sitting there wondering "what's down that trail".
psst, pssstt, hey you, yeah you...the one in the big fat SxS there's a lot of fun to be had down that tight twisty roller coaster trail.

 

[Ragincajun92]

I couldn't agree more. The more i ride the p500 the more i'm impressed by it even in stock form. I am having my tires and rims mounted as we speak. Hopefully with the +10mm rims i went with will be the same as running spacers in the feel department. I have been on the fence about the swaybar but i really think i am going to take it off if it makes it better. You have a very nice ride sir. I can't wait to get mine at that level

 

[RumpRocket]

I haven't driving over 30 miles an hour with mine....than again at 64 and retired what's the rush.

 

[HUCK]

Hey ! Got my p5 up to 44mph with 2 ppl on board !

 

[rocmar]

Hey ! Got my p5 up to 44mph with 2 ppl on board !

Downhill.....with Ass Wind
hehe...
got mine...41 mph..
for 1/2....a second
....

 

[Remington]

I'll have to check the odometer tomorrow but I think we were in the 60 -70 mile range.

Sorry late to this...59 was on my trip! Wish could have made it to 69 hahahaha

 

[Bastardchild]

Hey ! Got my p5 up to 44mph with 2 ppl on board !

This makes me feel good to read this. Ive told people that my rev limiter kicked in at 44mph back when it was stock and some people questioned it, which made me second guess myself and made me think i might be losing my marbles. I feel better now. Thank you. Lol

 

[Remington]

This makes me feel good to read this. Ive told people that my rev limiter kicked in at 44mph back when it was stock and some people questioned it, which made me second guess myself and made me think i might be losing my marbles. I feel better now. Thank you. Lol

Don’t feel bad about loosing your marbles. @trigger lost his some time ago! He dosnt have all his paddles in the water! But he’ll be your huckleberry.. Lmao
Ps- we’re good friends BTW. We cut each other up all the time.

 

[BigOL3]

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.
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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.

Wish I could afford BOTH, and I would surely have a P5!

 

[Deleted member 3748]

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.