P500 Starting fresh - What do I Need?

[larrybud]

I just bought a 2018 P500 ( red btw ). It's still at the dealer and I'll pick it up next Thursday. I bought it primarily as an Elk Hunting Mobility Tool. However, both my Son and I will use it for some Colorado Trail riding.

I'm thinking a roof ( Canvas or Hard? ), Some of those strap on handles, Don't know if we need a winch? Do we need a windshield? Finally, I'm wondering how to configure the rack? I see the whole thread dedicated to the topic. Hmmm.

Anything else? I know the sky's the limit. Thought I'd keep the stock wheels year one.

 

[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State. As you said, the sky's the limit for sure. Tons of ideas and folks on this forum that will help you spend you money on mods, upgrades, accessories, etc.

Get some pics posted up after you pick her up!!

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Definitely a winch, not just for getting unstuck, but it seems like it would be pretty handy in retrieving an elk. Next would be tires, wheels, and wheel spacers.

 

[tomcj2]

Welcome to this forum. You will enjoy it as it comes from the factory and will soon realize what accessories and modifications will increase your pleasure and utility.
Take your time and investigate each change carefully before you spend the time and money. I am getting my bike customized to my needs and the landscape that I use it in. Your needs will be unique to your circumstances; the P500 owner 2 miles down the road will want to outfit his machine differently than you. I had the dealer install a few items before delivery and now realize that I would have made different choices had I spent a couple of hours reading the different recommendations on this forum.
Once you have made the "perfect" choice do not hesitate to ask a few questions here before you buy; many members will show you the pros and cons of your decision and you will eventually make the right choice.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Starting fresh - What do I Need?...
Triple whatever you think your budget is. That should get you started. Oh and never say "I'm done now", unless you are a habitual liar.
hahahaha
Welcome to the fun. Look forward to watching years of enjoyment with it.

 

[Chuckie3]

Welcome be ready to spend $$$$

 

[trigger]

never say "I'm done now", unless you are a habitual liar.

Well thanks JB!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Well thanks JB!

Sorry, I wasn't trying to point fingers. hahaha

 

[larrybud]

Welcome be ready to spend $$$$

This is what scares me. I'm going to take it slow and measured. I'm a couple of years to retirement and greater utilization. I have time to do it right.

 

[trigger]

You can honestly run it just the way it is. Better tires will improve the ride and capabilities. Having a roof is nice for riding in the rain and keeping the sun from cooking you. Full windshield isn't necessary until winter. If you get stuck, a winch will be the best money you ever spent on it. Beyond that, sky's the limit.
Oh and welcome to the best forum on the web!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

You can honestly run it just the way it is. Better tires will improve the ride and capabilities. Having a roof is nice for riding in the rain and keeping the sun from cooking you. Full windshield isn't necessary until winter. If you get stuck, a winch will be the best money you ever spent on it. Beyond that, sky's the limit.
Oh and welcome to the best forum on the web!

Wise words.

You bought a red one so obviously you make excellent decisions. It is a well known fact that red is the fastest and most dependable color option Honda makes.

 

[Chooglin]

Be prepared , your fat wallet is about to go on a diet!!!!!

 

[Mudder]

With wooded and muddy trail riding, a winch mounted to a sturdy Strongmade front bumper was most important $$ mod for me as you may have to bump through brush during a trail detour, or get home after an unplanned stuck/high centered situation in the middle of nowhere. The rest of mods were for comfort or an increased level of capabilities. Getting back home should be a first priority, especially if you don’t always ride with others to help out. Basic inexpensive trail stuff like emergency hand saw, shovel, CO2 tire plug kit and first aid kit were a given. Guess it depends on where you ride.

 

[twodog]

Got to agree get a winch for those just in case way out in the woods moments. I suggest a windshield for wet and cold weather. Makes a huge difference on those days IMO. A Trigger Shield and some kind of back enclosure for dust control. That will get you started and time and experience will take you the rest of the way.

 

[larrybud]

Great Feedback Folks. I'm looking to start with a roof, a winch and go from there.

 

[Wallace]

Now which winch?

 

[tomcj2]

Canvas or hard?

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

I just bought a 2018 P500 ( red btw ). It's still at the dealer and I'll pick it up next Thursday. I bought it primarily as an Elk Hunting Mobility Tool. However, both my Son and I will use it for some Colorado Trail riding.

I'm thinking a roof ( Canvas or Hard? ), Some of those strap on handles, Don't know if we need a winch? Do we need a windshield? Finally, I'm wondering how to configure the rack? I see the whole thread dedicated to the topic. Hmmm.

Anything else? I know the sky's the limit. Thought I'd keep the stock wheels year one.

If you are going to ride much here in Colorado, keep in mind before adding any spacers there are a lot of 50" restricted trails.

 

[trigger]

If you are going to ride much here in Colorado, keep in mind before adding any spacers there are a lot of 50" restricted trails.

Yeah but are there tape nazi's patrolling the trails?

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Yeah but are there tape nazi's patrolling the trails?

Not usually, but there are big solid steel posts keeping you out and other riders that take exception to a wide vehicle on a 50" trail and huge fines for getting caught.