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First time in a SXS this weekend. The P1000-5 was bad a**! I purchased the machine for hunting, and taking the kids out on the trail, so I really didn't care about how fast the machine would be. It really surprised me though, as it get's through the gears pretty dam quick! We hit a variety of fast flowing trails, to rock gardens, to Oh my god! The suspension seemed to be able to handle pretty good bumps at speed and we didn't get beat to death in the low speed rock garden. What really impressed me is what obstacles this thing will climb with the front locker engaged. Several times I looked ahead and thought uh oh, but this Pioneer is a friggin billy goat when it's locked up! I don't have a skid plate yet but I never rubbed the belly in any of the spots where I could see that others had previously. It is on the wish list though. I will be honest, all of the burnt clutch, and jumpy shifting talk had me a little worried, but after this first ride I am going to forget about it and give her hell. Really there is nothing I can complain about so far - Well done Honda.
