P500 What did you do to/with your Pioneer 500 today?

[Caper]

Expoxy hard as rock now, waiting this afternoon for full cure time, then will pressure test with pump. I roughed up the plastic with rotary wire bush first.

I was wondering if you did.
Fingers crossed for the test.
Caper

 

[Admin]

 

[Mudder]

I was wondering if you did.
Fingers crossed for the test.
Caper

Test complete and passed, filter manifold fixed with expoxy. I also used a dremel cut off wheel to open the gap along the crack to get more contact area, ..like a bevel grind on a welding job. Would be nice to find some clear for your windshield, but if you had a piece of triggershield rubber big enought to hide it, it might work.

 

[DG Rider]

Did you just pull the rubber book back and apply grease, or did you use a grease injector needle?

I used a needle slid under the small end as far as I could to get the grease directly into the joint.

 

[Caper]

Test complete and passed, filter manifold fixed with expoxy. I also used a dremel cut off wheel to open the gap along the crack to get more contact area, ..like a bevel grind on a welding job. Would be nice to find some clear for your windshield, but if you had a piece of triggershield rubber big enought to hide it, it might work.

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I’ve seen guys welding plastic. And you can get little kits. But I’m not sure that would work. But if you beveled like steel, someone might be able to. Hum.
I’ve been looking at it and it looks lit the screw are being pushed inwards. The hinge is pre assembled with a lock but, so it should be set.
I measured just above the hinge, from bar to bar, and got 38 5/8. In between.
It’s almost like there isn’t enough room for it, and it’s too much pressure on the poly.
I’m usually good at figuring that stuff out, that’s how I made my living. But this one is stumping me.
I’m going to Honda tomorrow and measure the width in between. It’s gotta be something not right.
Caper

 

[Caper]

I’m curious what the measurement is , right above the top hinge, in between the two poles of the roll cage. For the Honda tip out hard coat windshield.
Mine is 38 5/8 .
@ToomanJohn said he had exactly 39”.
So if a few people with that windshield could take the measurement, and let me know what it is.
I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Caper

 

[Caper]

Went to Honda today. Talked to the owner. He’s as baffled as me. Hasn’t heard of any other ones cracking. He wants me to take it in tomorrow morning and he’s going to put his best guy on it. Hopefully he’ll find something I missed.
Caper

 

[Caper]

@Mudder , got a question for you.
In this picture, does it look like the hole for the hinge screws are off centre. It looks like the screw is pushing up against the poly.
My clamps are tight, not sure how that is happening. Honda checked it two years ago and said it was good.

I was thinking, if they say that’s the reason, I’ll take my Drumell with a drum sander on it and make the hole big enough not to touch the screw. What do you think.

Caper

 

[Caper]

@Mudder , got a question for you.
In this picture, does it look like the hole for the hinge screws are off centre. It looks like the screw is pushing up against the poly.
My clamps are tight, not sure how that is happening. Honda checked it two years ago and said it was good.

I was thinking, if they say that’s the reason, I’ll take my Drumell with a drum sander on it and make the hole big enough not to touch the screw. What do you think.

Caper

Mudder.
Caper

 

[Mudder]

Holes look misplaced to me too. I would enlarge the holes for more free play. Easy on the grinder/rasp rotary bit. Does look like squeeze stress between the two holes. And as you know, don’t overtighten, maybe put some lub under rubber washers. Good luck. Ps., my full shield is wrapped up and put away for summer, sorry for no measurements.

 

[Caper]

Holes look misplaced to me too. I would enlarge the holes for more free play. Easy on the grinder/rasp rotary bit. Does look like squeeze stress between the two holes. And as you know, don’t overtighten, maybe put some lub under rubber washers. Good luck. Ps., my full shield is wrapped up and put away for summer, sorry for no measurements.

Thanks Mudder. I knew you put your half on.
It’s funny there wouldn’t be something like a grommet in there to protect the poly from the screw.
The owner at the Honda dealer said he was going to put his best guy on it tomorrow at no charge. If he figures out why it’s off centre and can fix it, I don’t mind paying. I’ll see if he fixes it first.
But if not, I’ll just oval it out a bit to keep the screw off the poly.
Either way, hopefully it’s fixed tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback Mudder

Caper

 

[Caper]

Thanks Mudder. I knew you put your half on.
It’s funny there wouldn’t be something like a grommet in there to protect the poly from the screw.
The owner at the Honda dealer said he was going to put his best guy on it tomorrow at no charge. If he figures out why it’s off centre and can fix it, I don’t mind paying. I’ll see if he fixes it first.
But if not, I’ll just oval it out a bit to keep the screw off the poly.
Either way, hopefully it’s fixed tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback Mudder

Caper

I think I’ve figured out why the holes are off centre. There is a 3/8” difference between my roll bars and ToolmanJohn’s . So that explains everything. How do I fix that. Almost need a ram to spread them.
See what they say tomorrow.
Caper

 

[Caper]

@Mudder . All they said was tighten the clamps as tight as I can get them.
I did that and took the screws out of the hinge. It has a metal sleeve for the bolt, and a rubber grommet that sandwiches the glass. So the bolt doesn’t come anywhere the glass. And the hole in the poly is already oval.Dont know now how it cracked.
It’s funny because Honda said the tension on the clamps was good 1 1/2 years ago.
I knew they wouldn’t do anything, but I was hoping.
So taking it apart, I did manage to move the bracket a bit.
Fingers crossed.
Caper

 

[Montecresto]

He wants me to take it in tomorrow morning and he’s going to put his best guy on it.

Always love it when they say that...

 

[Montecresto]

See what they say tomorrow.

So what did the best guy do with it?

 

[Caper]

So what did the best guy do with it?

Not much. They didn’t really do anything. So I took it apart and think I fixed it. For now.
Fingers crossed.
Caper

 

[Bullseye]

I sold it! Been wanting to say that here for the 2 1/2 months it took to sell it .. Didn't seem to be much of a market for them in this area. Everyone wants bigger, power steering and a dump bed. Seriously though it was a good machine and served me well, just needed a smoother ride, ain't getting any younger. Think I'll go take a ride in my wolverine x2 and wind the rubber band up .

 

[SpaceTroll]

Moved the wife's deer stand

 

[70Bones]

View attachment 127022 View attachment 127023 Moved the wife's deer stand

How did you load it on the trailer?

 

[Caper]

View attachment 127022 View attachment 127023 Moved the wife's deer stand

How far did you move it. And how many deer did she get out of it there.
Is there a Lazy Boy in there. There’s enough room. Gotta be comfortable.
I don’t need much to fall asleep in a blind. Especially if it’s raining or snowing.
Caper

 

[Caper]

How did you load it on the trailer?

How’s the water level going to your camp. I see it’s dropping.
Caper