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Getting some pieces together to make Bender street legal. Found these on Chinazon for $135 and decided to roll the dice. Not a lot of decent “real” reviews so I’ll drop my thoughts here first.
As you can see there are 2 different versions. I went with the extra 2 lights. Right now my dad has Bender at his place and uses it to feed the cows and goats. So the flood and spot light features sounded good for us. The amber turn signals do that thing some blinkers do? The thing, where it begins closest to the rig and lights up on the way out? No idea what that’s called. Segmented?
The mounting brackets feel beefy, but when I placed them side by side to take a picture, they bound up when I tried taking the bolt out. Had to tap them with a wrench to get the single-side-bolt design to release. They are aluminum with a coating. The lower one is how they are mounted so the windshield will sit flush. The clamping portion is about an inch deep, or the bent part of an Allen. (2 provided in the kit)
They light up great! They do NOT come with any switches, but the wire leads from the mirrors will reach the other side of the SXS and almost back to itself. I WOULD have put these switches in, and the same brand blinker switch, but imagine that, Scammazon is having issues with my order…
I think for what I need them for, to be road legal, these will be fine. I think a bit of rough off-roading or a couple years on the farm, they’ll loosen up and need to be fixed. I do think they’re fixable for anyone competent, and would be very nice for a golf course or concrete-queen rig.
Whole situation was $135 for the mirrors, and $30 for the switches. So far, mirrors get a 4* from me. The lights are bright for the daylight and I like the blinker light style. Fixture bolts may be better if I file the coating rough and put some thread lock on the bolts.
As you can see there are 2 different versions. I went with the extra 2 lights. Right now my dad has Bender at his place and uses it to feed the cows and goats. So the flood and spot light features sounded good for us. The amber turn signals do that thing some blinkers do? The thing, where it begins closest to the rig and lights up on the way out? No idea what that’s called. Segmented?
The mounting brackets feel beefy, but when I placed them side by side to take a picture, they bound up when I tried taking the bolt out. Had to tap them with a wrench to get the single-side-bolt design to release. They are aluminum with a coating. The lower one is how they are mounted so the windshield will sit flush. The clamping portion is about an inch deep, or the bent part of an Allen. (2 provided in the kit)
They light up great! They do NOT come with any switches, but the wire leads from the mirrors will reach the other side of the SXS and almost back to itself. I WOULD have put these switches in, and the same brand blinker switch, but imagine that, Scammazon is having issues with my order…
I think for what I need them for, to be road legal, these will be fine. I think a bit of rough off-roading or a couple years on the farm, they’ll loosen up and need to be fixed. I do think they’re fixable for anyone competent, and would be very nice for a golf course or concrete-queen rig.
Whole situation was $135 for the mirrors, and $30 for the switches. So far, mirrors get a 4* from me. The lights are bright for the daylight and I like the blinker light style. Fixture bolts may be better if I file the coating rough and put some thread lock on the bolts.
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Where did you find these? Really like the looks.
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Built a lawn chair rack with scrap aluminum laying around. Secured the chairs to the rack with gear ties.
Long time no see!
Today was the day I replaced my stock rear Bighorn tires, after 9,051 miles over 3 riding seasons. Last year I bought a couple Wanda clones for the front which were very worn, as the rears were not ready to go. The plan was to have cheap fronts wear out in one year to keep from buying all 4 until this Spring. That worked great, I got another season out of the rears and the Wandas lasted 2,500 miles - one riding season.
I installed Tusk Terrabites in stock size on the stock wheels. I have 17 psi rear and 16 psi front. 3 pounds over recommended 14/13 respectively. I rode across town up to 40 mph, and I can say the tire noise is absolutely gone! Soooo quiet now. I hope to get many seasons out of them.
Any suggestions on running the Terrabites based on your experiences? My Pioneer is a road buggy and rarely sees off road beyond grass and a little dry dirt.
Today was the day I replaced my stock rear Bighorn tires, after 9,051 miles over 3 riding seasons. Last year I bought a couple Wanda clones for the front which were very worn, as the rears were not ready to go. The plan was to have cheap fronts wear out in one year to keep from buying all 4 until this Spring. That worked great, I got another season out of the rears and the Wandas lasted 2,500 miles - one riding season.
I installed Tusk Terrabites in stock size on the stock wheels. I have 17 psi rear and 16 psi front. 3 pounds over recommended 14/13 respectively. I rode across town up to 40 mph, and I can say the tire noise is absolutely gone! Soooo quiet now. I hope to get many seasons out of them.
Any suggestions on running the Terrabites based on your experiences? My Pioneer is a road buggy and rarely sees off road beyond grass and a little dry dirt.
Got up early to beat the heat. It was 95º yesterday. Finally got around to doing the cup holder mod, installed 2022 cupholders. Next on the list was extended windshield handle. More air and it helped with the dust in the cab problem.
After endless searching for replacement side mirrors. I came across @Scoop post. I had the same problems so I picked the same mirrors he trying. Can already see 95% better, but time will tell if they hold up.
After endless searching for replacement side mirrors. I came across @Scoop post. I had the same problems so I picked the same mirrors he trying. Can already see 95% better, but time will tell if they hold up.
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New shocks and 28x14x10 tires. Winch and other assorted things going to be installed today
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I added balance beads to mine and running 17 psi seems to be the sweet spot for hard pack ride.
X rotated mine last weekend at about 1200 miles.
Negligible wear all 4 tires.
19mm tread measured with guage = .75 tread depth.
Zero air pressure loss with beadlocks.
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Two adds to my ride.
First, swapped the stock Bighorns for Sniper 920s. A wrist injury made me bring the wheels/tires to a local Utah dealer to change the old Bighorns over to the 920s. At $16 per wheel, it was very reasonable.
I put my 2021 P1K5 LE up to swap out the tires.
I used a couple of left over deck posts and the floor jack to keep it in the air.
If you look, there's a half-cut deck post on the top of the floor jack to lift the rig.
The LE stock skid plates are a bit tough to find a good lift point on the fronts and rears.
I think a bit of 2x8 or something would work just as well. Just span the arms.
It let me lift the machine without bending the skid plates.
My Honda manual said torque to 80 Ft pds. Here's my super-duty, laser precise 1/2 inch torque wrench on the job.
Please note that the lugs are in a bit deep and you may need an extension or a deep socket.
And the finished product:
Had to stay with stock size to fit the thing under a low-hang garage door. I did take it around and there was a noticeable difference. The Bighorns have their charm and are a pretty good tire, but these 920's are better on pavement at 50+ mph.
First, swapped the stock Bighorns for Sniper 920s. A wrist injury made me bring the wheels/tires to a local Utah dealer to change the old Bighorns over to the 920s. At $16 per wheel, it was very reasonable.
I put my 2021 P1K5 LE up to swap out the tires.
I used a couple of left over deck posts and the floor jack to keep it in the air.
If you look, there's a half-cut deck post on the top of the floor jack to lift the rig.
The LE stock skid plates are a bit tough to find a good lift point on the fronts and rears.
I think a bit of 2x8 or something would work just as well. Just span the arms.
It let me lift the machine without bending the skid plates.
My Honda manual said torque to 80 Ft pds. Here's my super-duty, laser precise 1/2 inch torque wrench on the job.
Please note that the lugs are in a bit deep and you may need an extension or a deep socket.
And the finished product:
Had to stay with stock size to fit the thing under a low-hang garage door. I did take it around and there was a noticeable difference. The Bighorns have their charm and are a pretty good tire, but these 920's are better on pavement at 50+ mph.
And here's the Add number two. I posted a while back about the reversible radiator fan that I installed under the seat on my 2021 P1K5 LE. The reversible fan is hung on a metal bar under the seat and is normally blowing across the headers and out the back.
I installed a couple of Ama Zone clam-shell air ducts inside the cabin.
These ducts can close off, or be open and be spun in different directions to deliver heat to the cabin or the driver.
It's pretty easy, but just make sure about what you are drilling into. There are two OEM cables up high that you need to miss.
Over.
I installed a couple of Ama Zone clam-shell air ducts inside the cabin.
These ducts can close off, or be open and be spun in different directions to deliver heat to the cabin or the driver.
It's pretty easy, but just make sure about what you are drilling into. There are two OEM cables up high that you need to miss.
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Just a good ol work bike….
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Backed it out of the barn. Crunk up the ol rincon and went for a spin out back. Sure was fun. Back to reality now
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added a new low profile roof and windshield. It's amazing
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Just finished mowing an old Masonic Cemetery. Happy Independence Day.
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For future tire/ suspension work, Harbor Freight has motorcycle lift that works great for getting both sides of the Pioneers up in the air And is very stable.
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