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2017 Honda Pioneer 500 Review
A unique UTV that is both compact and affordable
With the UTV industry firmly entrenched in a horsepower war where bigger is almost always considered better, the diminutive Honda Pioneer 500 is something of a breath of fresh air.
Fast Facts
Engine: 475cc Single
Ground Clearance: 8.5 in.
Wheelbase: 73 in.
Curb Weight: 1,025 lbs
MSRP: $8,999
While a bigger, more powerful working UTV can be an enormous help on a jobsite or hunt camp, we shouldn’t overlook the advantages of the Pioneer 500. The biggest advantage is price. At $8,999, the Pioneer 500 is $1,500 less than the base Pioneer 700 and more than $5,000 less than the base Pioneer 1000. In terms of UTVs, it’s a relative bargain.
To check out the review, head here: 2017 Honda Pioneer 500 Review – ATV.com
Winch Cable Snapped
BRP Unveils Four-Passenger Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX

Maverick X3 gets stretched out to the MAX
BRP unveiled a new four-person flagship Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX side-by-side vehicle tonight in Reno, Nevada, furthering its push to reshape the super sport market segment. The game-changing Maverick X3 MAX vehicle features the same sophisticated blend of defiant design, precision handling and exceptional power the two-seat Maverick X3 vehicle delivers, but also presents new levels of comfort and control to the multi-passenger segment of the off-road market.
The two-seat Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle has established itself as one of the off-road industry’s most appealing off-road vehicles from its initial launch. It has received high praise and elite recognition from the press, earned victories on the most famous race tracks and is more and more chosen by the off-road enthusiasts, further proving its performance and elevating the showroom experience for customers and dealers alike.
To read the entire article, head here: http://www.atv.com/blog/2017/02/brp-…ck-x3-max.html
Kenda K299 Bear Claw Sale!
Kenda Bundle & Save Sale!
Save $30.00 When You Buy 4 Kenda Tires! *
Promo Codes can’t be used in conjunction with 2W Cash. * Closeouts Excluded.
PROMO CODE: JKENDA30
DIY Snorkel – 2016 850 XMR & other mods on the budget
Best part is I can remove the pod and have full access to fuse box if I need to.
Cost: $90 CAD.
More photos in my google album: https://goo.gl/photos/269ZJjps7himPtRo9
No ABS/PVC glue where the pipes coming out. Just very tight fit. I can remove the pipes anytime with some elbow grease.
About 0.25" clearance on both sides:
Other Mods that did not break my bank:
9" LED light bar (mounted to lower front bumper. No drilling into frame/bike. Used lower bumper mounting holes. Been submerged many times. Waterproof switch mounted on handle bars. All wires connected direct to 12v supply with seperate 10amp fuse.
TIP: I used crazy glue to seal rubber sleve to switch for 100% waterproof. All parts form eBay.
Cost: $45 CAD
Phone GPS mount
I used 1" RAM Mount ball) mounted on custom aluminum plate underneath the cover + X-GRIP with USB charger (eBay). I used it on my Grizzly and it holds the phone solid. Even on bumpy rides. Phone will be protected in waterproof case.
Cost: $30 CAD
KFI Tiger Tail (Canadian Edition – black)
Next:
Yamaha Grizzly style dry storage. Will be mounted on right side front fender. I am waiting for parts to come in. I will post photos once I install it.