P1000 Tough Country Bumper

[BrotherNov]

Has anyone who's run this bumper a while run into issues with it restricting airflow? I haven't had an overheating issue yet, But then again I really haven't even broken her in. I certainly plan to mount the winch, but the light bar looks like I might be making bad idea even worse. What do you guys think?

 

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[BigOL3]

Has anyone who's run this bumper a while run into issues with it restricting airflow? I haven't had an overheating issue yet, But then again I really haven't even broken her in. I certainly plan to mount the winch, but the light bar looks like I might be making bad idea even worse. What do you guys think?

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I have had some problems overheating, but can not swear it was due to TC bumper. I did the burping and reflashing and seemed to help until the last time when radiator filled with mud. BUT, no doubt the bumper may have made problem worse. I just added some slits for better air flow but small enough to keep sticks out.

P1000m5 - What did you add to/do with your Pioneer 1000 5 today?

For the past few days, been making modifications/repairs. Removed TC bumper and put about a dozen 'slits' in it to allow better air flow. Attempted getting to the fan to replace with Spal fan, but gave up on that ..... lol. Attempting to somewhat straighten the passenger side outside tube...

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P1000m5 - What did you add to/do with your Pioneer 1000 5 today?

I have the split windshield and still very hot in cab on my 1000-5 deluxe. Made bracket and added bilge blower with 4” hose out the bottom which helps but not when going 35+ mph. Also have the heat resistant material under seat. So I made these today and WOW stay a lot cooler in cab now...

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[Pilotadam]

I haven't had problem yet. I just got back from riding down in south Florida for 3 days in mid 90s, and never really noticed the temp over 3 bars.

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[TripleB]

I've got about 800 miles on mine since January with the tough country bumper. Not had any problems yet.

 

[LJSXS]

I ordered my tough country bumper Friday evening and have been surfing thru the forums reading about overheating issues. I spend most of my time on farm land and dirt roads and trails and completely try and avoid mud holes. That was fun 20 years ago on my 400ex. I’m hoping to never have an issue. But I agree, it looks like that light bar blocks almost everything, but, the fan should compensate for that I would think.

 

[Adam490]

I haven't had problem yet. I just got back from riding down in south Florida for 3 days in mid 90s, and never really noticed the temp over 3 bars.

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So you hit 3 bars? That was @BigOL3 problem, but we were on a long uphill climb so it never got a chance to catch up once it started to get hot. Radiator was muddy too, but he was the only one to overheat.

 

[Pilotadam]

Just once we were riding slow opening a lot of cattle gates so we were not getting a lot of air flow. I will have to pay closure attention next time.

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[BrotherNov]

Thanks guys. I mounted the winch but I think I'll find somewhere else for that light bar

 

[BigOL3]

Thanks guys. I mounted the winch but I think I'll find somewhere else for that light bar

I suspect the winch blocks more air than the smaller light bar, but the winch kinda has to go there.

 

[BrotherNov]

I love the winch there.

 

[Pilotadam]

Make sure you strength the mounting tab on the bumper side before you put it on. I bent mine the first time I really pulled with the winch. It's a super well made bumper expect for the mounting point to the pioneer.

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[Cookjames27]

Make sure you strength the mounting tab on the bumper side before you put it on. I bent mine the first time I really pulled with the winch. It's a super well made bumper expect for the mounting point to the pioneer.

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How did you go about strengthening the tab?

 

[Pilotadam]

I purchased some steel box tubing and basically made the bumper mount the same way as the stock bumper. Not my best work but now the bumper is better supported. I also used the stock mounting point too.

Some people just weld o. Reinforcement tabs to help keep the tabs from bending.

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[BigOL3]

How did you go about strengthening the tab?

P1000m5 - What did you add to/do with your Pioneer 1000 5 today?

I have the split windshield and still very hot in cab on my 1000-5 deluxe. Made bracket and added bilge blower with 4” hose out the bottom which helps but not when going 35+ mph. Also have the heat resistant material under seat. So I made these today and WOW stay a lot cooler in cab now...

hondasxs.com

 

[russknight]

I purchased some steel box tubing and basically made the bumper mount the same way as the stock bumper. Not my best work but now the bumper is better supported. I also used the stock mounting point too.

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What size tubing?

 

[Pilotadam]

It was 1.5" box with a 0.125 wall. A little over kill.

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[russknight]

It was 1.5" box with a 0.125 wall. A little over kill.

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Naw dawg, that ain't over kill. Just right! Thanks!

 

[Pilotadam]

No problem. The fun part is getting it all aligned properly due to the angle the have the receiver side mounted at on the frame. I do know that if I bend something now I have messed my frame up.

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