P500 Surprise P520 on the floor for 24 hours!

[Luge]

Hello all, I have been riding a 2020 Foreman 520 for around a year, But I was wanting Honda to put a bed and the 518cc engine in the Pioneer, I found that the supply of the 2021 P520 was not available and on the internet, I had called some dealers in the Nashville, TN area and non were to be found, So I called my local new Honda dealer in Columbia TN this morning and they said that they received a red P520 yesterday and it was ready to go! I was shocked... So I made the deal and brought it home today, Yes I had to pay MSRP. I did get them to throw in a receiver hitch, LOL!...I tried for a free first service, but no success!. One thing I noticed was that there are no center caps on the factory wheels, like the Foreman 520..Is Honda just being cheap or is there a reason for no center caps? Will the Rubicon or foreman center caps fit? The first thing I noticed that there was not much protection for the cv boots on the A arms front and rear, So I have those and a factory Honda front and rear bumpers on order, Also the P520 is quieter than the Foreman 520... I want a top, But did not like the Honda one, I am liking the EMP aluminum, any thoughts on that one? I have not driven it further than my driveway and into the shop, It was late and cold when I got home, So I have no comparsion to the 520 Foreman power wise, My Foreman was a manual/straight axle rear end, So the P520 is probly going to ride better and smoother? The first thing I did when I got it into the warm garage was remove those pesky nets, and put my C-Tek charger on the battery to top it off, I am really Happy to have found a P520 So quickly!..And this great forum!....All comments and opinions are welcome! Thanks all! New member, Luge, Oh yes mine is number 00193, I am curious about what number your P520 is!

 

[Mortdog]

Score! Nothing like being in the right place at the right time.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Hello all, I have been riding a 2020 Foreman 520 for around a year, But I was wanting Honda to put a bed and the 518cc engine in the Pioneer, I found that the supply of the 2021 P520 was not available and on the internet, I had called some dealers in the Nashville, TN area and non were to be found, So I called my local new Honda dealer in Columbia TN this morning and they said that they received a red P520 yesterday and it was ready to go! I was shocked... So I made the deal and brought it home today, Yes I had to pay MSRP. I did get them to throw in a receiver hitch, LOL!...I tried for a free first service, but no success!. One thing I noticed was that there are no center caps on the factory wheels, like the Foreman 520..Is Honda just being cheap or is there a reason for no center caps? Will the Rubicon or foreman center caps fit? The first thing I noticed that there was not much protection for the cv boots on the A arms front and rear, So I have those and a factory Honda front and rear bumpers on order, Also the P520 is quieter than the Foreman 520... I want a top, But did not like the Honda one, I am liking the EMP aluminum, any thoughts on that one? I have not driven it further than my driveway and into the shop, It was late and cold when I got home, So I have no comparsion to the 520 Foreman power wise, My Foreman was a manual/straight axle rear end, So the P520 is probly going to ride better and smoother? The first thing I did when I got it into the warm garage was remove those pesky nets, and put my C-Tek charger on the battery to top it off, I am really Happy to have found a P520 So quickly!..And this great forum!....All comments and opinions are welcome! Thanks all! New member, Luge, Oh yes mine is number 00193, I am curious about what number your P520 is!

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Congrats on the ride and welcome from Canton, OH!
Nice to see you bought the fastest color!

#NTC

 

[futzin]

Congrats!!

 

[HondaTech]

Be wary of 500 accessories fitting, the cage is different, we aren't sure by how much. Appears to be mostly the braces in the corners.

 

[ChadD]

Look at that shine! 😍 welcome from the 👍

 

[pappyo]

Luge ----- should be changed to " LUCKY "
Congrats!--- Welcome!
There is a new drain valve on your bank account.

 

[alloutdoors]

Congratulations on the machine and as some say "timing is everything". As a suggestion, I see you have a nice garage and chances are you will be out there today looking at the machine become familiar with it before getting it all dirty; that is, now is a great time to crawl underneath and look it over closely (where is the oil filter, battery, oil drain, perhaps considering apply lube to key arears, etc.).

 

[rheaslip]

Luge, great timing! You get one of the first p520’s and I was able to get one of the last p500’s in my area! Wish I could snap my fingers and get that 520 cargo bed, but I needed mine before snowfall and already have 1,000kms of great memories. Hope you continue to share as I am sure a p520 is in my future too.


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[Aerolite]

Hello all, I have been riding a 2020 Foreman 520 for around a year, But I was wanting Honda to put a bed and the 518cc engine in the Pioneer, I found that the supply of the 2021 P520 was not available and on the internet, I had called some dealers in the Nashville, TN area and non were to be found, So I called my local new Honda dealer in Columbia TN this morning and they said that they received a red P520 yesterday and it was ready to go! I was shocked... So I made the deal and brought it home today, Yes I had to pay MSRP. I did get them to throw in a receiver hitch, LOL!...I tried for a free first service, but no success!. One thing I noticed was that there are no center caps on the factory wheels, like the Foreman 520..Is Honda just being cheap or is there a reason for no center caps? Will the Rubicon or foreman center caps fit? The first thing I noticed that there was not much protection for the cv boots on the A arms front and rear, So I have those and a factory Honda front and rear bumpers on order, Also the P520 is quieter than the Foreman 520... I want a top, But did not like the Honda one, I am liking the EMP aluminum, any thoughts on that one? I have not driven it further than my driveway and into the shop, It was late and cold when I got home, So I have no comparsion to the 520 Foreman power wise, My Foreman was a manual/straight axle rear end, So the P520 is probly going to ride better and smoother? The first thing I did when I got it into the warm garage was remove those pesky nets, and put my C-Tek charger on the battery to top it off, I am really Happy to have found a P520 So quickly!..And this great forum!....All comments and opinions are welcome! Thanks all! New member, Luge, Oh yes mine is number 00193, I am curious about what number your P520 is!

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Congrats. Ours is 00171, ordered last Nov, got it Jan 13th.
Those nets are a bit pesky, but after two rides in our forests, with lots of cedars, pine, and branches, I can't count how many times we've been saved from getting wacked in the heads by them if the nets weren't there. Not to mention keeping the snow out to some extent as well. We are loving ours so far.

 

[Smitty335]

Hello all, I have been riding a 2020 Foreman 520 for around a year, But I was wanting Honda to put a bed and the 518cc engine in the Pioneer, I found that the supply of the 2021 P520 was not available and on the internet, I had called some dealers in the Nashville, TN area and non were to be found, So I called my local new Honda dealer in Columbia TN this morning and they said that they received a red P520 yesterday and it was ready to go! I was shocked... So I made the deal and brought it home today, Yes I had to pay MSRP. I did get them to throw in a receiver hitch, LOL!...I tried for a free first service, but no success!. One thing I noticed was that there are no center caps on the factory wheels, like the Foreman 520..Is Honda just being cheap or is there a reason for no center caps? Will the Rubicon or foreman center caps fit? The first thing I noticed that there was not much protection for the cv boots on the A arms front and rear, So I have those and a factory Honda front and rear bumpers on order, Also the P520 is quieter than the Foreman 520... I want a top, But did not like the Honda one, I am liking the EMP aluminum, any thoughts on that one? I have not driven it further than my driveway and into the shop, It was late and cold when I got home, So I have no comparsion to the 520 Foreman power wise, My Foreman was a manual/straight axle rear end, So the P520 is probly going to ride better and smoother? The first thing I did when I got it into the warm garage was remove those pesky nets, and put my C-Tek charger on the battery to top it off, I am really Happy to have found a P520 So quickly!..And this great forum!....All comments and opinions are welcome! Thanks all! New member, Luge, Oh yes mine is number 00193, I am curious about what number your P520 is!

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WELCOME from NW Arkansas! I really like the new 520's.

 

[Mudder]

Welcome from Ga/Chattanooga area. Also have a CTeck charger and mounted the plug in on the dash. Bought center caps and very inexpensive, same as other models on my 2017. Agree it should have come with them. This forum has a good search feature for comparisons of different mods. Recommend a @trigger shield below.

Would like to extend an invite to the NTC under the Pub for random shenanigans.

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[1border4manu]

Congrats, from Central Florida.

 

[Peter_72]

Congratulations and welcome from Louisiana!

Red is definitely the fastest color!

 

[Wiley]

Congratulations on finding one! Looking forward to your initial ride report on it.
My blue 520 was supposed to arrive end of January but the only one that arrived was a blue P500 so I'm wondering if they misread their Honda schedule sheet? Oh well one'll show up eventually.

 

[Todd627]

Another welcome from The Great Lakes State.

Good lookin' rig!!!

#NTC

 

[Woodbee]

Luge, I picked mine up on Saturday, Greenville TN. It was raining and sleeting when I got it home.
We drove it around some, but the cold and sleet was too much. We have ordered a windshield.
I purchased a hard top from the dealer, but they did not have a windshield.

Plan to use it on the farm mostly, but I hope to take it on some trails as well.

 

[trigger]

That reminded me of the first time we took our machine for a ride. It was like 35 deg and we only had the half shield. And of course the first thing you have to do is see how fast it goes. Faces were glowing red, nose running, eyes watering but we were all teeth. 😁

 

[J80]

Congrats on the new ride and welcome from WNC

 

[Mudder]

As you shop around for Honda accessories, compare pricing with Honda Parts King online.