P500 Sway Bar

SouthwestORV

SouthwestORV

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Oct 24, 2018
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Taylor, Arizona
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  1. 500
I was real apprehensive about unhooking mine. Went the first year reading about others doing it but figured Honda put it on there for a reason and just couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd forget about it and then it would come up again and again so I finally tried it. Rode with it zip tied up for about 6 months, now it sits on a shelf somewhere in the garage. You will get a little more body roll in the corners but the ride and the articulation are worth the trade. Wished I had done it from day one.
Ok, I'm convinced. I'll do the same. I goof around a bit in the corners, but majority of the time I'm just exploring and I want a compliant ride - ride comfort. Especially since I'll be taking my dad/mom/kids/wife out on rides in the rocks and ruts.
 
Montecresto

Montecresto

Montecresto el segundo
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Jan 17, 2016
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Eastern oklahoma
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  1. Other Brand

  2. 500

  3. 1000-3

  4. 1000-5

  5. Talon X4
Ok, I'm convinced. I'll do the same. I goof around a bit in the corners, but majority of the time I'm just exploring and I want a compliant ride - ride comfort. Especially since I'll be taking my dad/mom/kids/wife out on rides in the rocks and ruts.
The body roll feels a little sketchy (to me anyway) on gravel roads at speed so do be careful, but IMO, the improvement on rough trails is worth it.
 
alloutdoors

alloutdoors

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Jan 21, 2018
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US
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  1. 500

  2. 700-4

  3. Do not currently own
I would describe the difference in ride with and without the sway bar similar to a Honda Rancher (straight rear axle with minimal flexibility) vs. Honda Rubicon (all corners with suspension).
 
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