4 Things You Might Not Know About Your Honda Pioneer 500 

You are a gifted man who knows how to articulate repairs on vehicles. I thank God for men like you who make honest videos with no cursing 👍🏼.

Note about clutch adjust & oil level... Mine was running & shifting fine, then tried a Honda tech 1/3 turn suggestion, and it wouldn't shift out of 1-2-or 3 unless way off, or off of gas pedal. Went back to 1/4 turn still bad shifting, tried a little less than 1/4 and still bad, back to 1/4 still bad. Was driving me crazy, until I checked my oil dipstick, and I use full synthetic, it was surprisingly 1/3 to 1/2 quart low. Filled it up to upper dipstick level, completely solved the problem. Turns out that with low oil, clutch adjust is way out of whack. After filling it up to proper oil level, checked clutch adjust again, and it was nowhere near 1/4 turn. So now with full oil, did adjust again to 1/4 turn and it is shifting perfect again. Don't know how or why, but low oil level will not allow proper clutch adjustment, thought others should know this. I also learned that with full synthetic, thinner & more slippery, some oil can get past the rings, ever so slowly. I've now learned to check my oil level more often.

I’ve had my 500 just over a month now. After I picked it up, I went directly to camp. Read manual and checked things out for two hours before riding. Wanted to also make sure air filter wasn’t dry but it was in good shape. On my first service I removed spark arrestor plug and coated it with anti-seize paste. I remember the problems I had with my previous atv for not doing so. Great video!

I have watched this video at least 10 times to guide me through the clutch adjustment. Thank you!

Thanks for the great tips...I always wondered what I was going to do if my electric shift stoped working...now I know.

Just bought my first Pioneer 500, also my first ever Side by Side and UTV. Awesome video and really cool tips, was wondering what that wrench was for. I'm subscribed to ur channel 😊. Thks for sharing 😊 👍

The amount of times. I've hit or caught my head on the pioneer 500 and trx 420, 500 spark arrestor plugs, is beyond a joke. It wears thin after a while.

I am not a Honda guy but I do like the idea of gears instead of a belt. You made an excellent and very informative video, Keep up the good work.

Hondas are just straight up the best in everything

I have a Honda Pioneer 500 and I am in the middle of know where in Nevada! Thanks so much for all the tips! Great video

I bought the 500 love the size , going to buy a 700soon

i just cleaned the throttle body on my 700xx...... made the idle smoother... and quicker response.... i think thats an overlooked item...

The spark arrestor trick, put a firecracker inside the tail pipe the Shockwave will loosen the carbon up. Only need to review it 4-5 times.

great vids, My Pioneer 500 has a new battery but at times the battery will die. I have checked everything and not sure why the battery is draining. Thoughts?

Honda is really yhe only way to go.but i didnt like some things about the p5 so i did buy my first ever yamaha ...a viking 700.i couldn't afford a p7 or p1k.i started on a atc honda 70 3 wheeler (atc) and just sold my brand new Rubicon and everything in between from sport bikes back to 4x4...so i love this channel.i wouldnt mind getting a 50 inche sxs next.so thats why i said the can am...honda NEEDS A SPORT SXS!!!! BAD!.THERE LOSING ALOT OF MONEY...BUT I LIKE UR P1K VIDEOS TOO

Great video Jason! Thanks for that!

Do you have any recommendations for a full cab encloser for a 2017 Honda 500 and where to purchase ??

My Pioneer 500 stared to whistle today when I start the engine. Any idea why or do I need to replace my starter?

Your videos are excellent, wish I live down the road from ya, you would be a good neighbor to have....

My unit is shifting itself out of 5th back to 4th. Have you had experience with this issue?

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

I know it's not fast lol ... But that's okay that is not what it is meant to do . Does the 1000 have this ? Thanks 👍

Owned mine for 4 years the thing Is bomb prof great video appreciate it!

Great tips thanks

Really in a dilemma , still have my P 500 and really like it have never had any problems but I’m thinking of trading it in on a new Honda talon what are your thoughts ? Do you think the Talon will be as reliable? thanks man love your channel

Just got a used p500 have you had the issue when you first jump In it that is does not want to up shift through the gears. I run it in low gear for a few min then restart it and does fine. Any ideas?

I am hoping you can help. My battery is dead. I am trying to remove the battery cover and the screw at the top of the box just spins and will not come out. This is the first time opening it since purchased. Any ideas you have to help me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the info man. I have a 2017 which has the automatic and manual function which is nice. One thing though that bugs me is when in manual mode it still gears down on its own when i slow down which is a problem on rough terrain since it causes the rear end of the machine and the drivers rear end to take a beating sometimes lol. I wish there was a way to disable that. I want to be the one to down shift it when its in manual. Thanks anyone for any help. And thanks for your videos.

Does the 500 shift smoother than the 1000 or is it the same?

Do you know if the stock pip on the viking the spark arrester would come out like others?ty in advance

Thanks again everyone for taking time to respond to my questions its very appreciated

Thanks for posting. I read all this stuff in the manual as soon as I got home, but, uh, forgot it all. Yeah.

I don't buy that garbage

I have 7 of these hondas Issue we are having is The fuel Line getting a pin hole leak same spot at first we thought it was sabotage but then after 3 more went out all the pin holes are exact same spot ..about 6 inches from where it comes from the tank under the seat . I'm perplexed there is nothing present that could do this nothing sharp or abrasive and it's a clean hole also not like burned or poked the hole is Clean , Is anyone else having this issue ...oh btw it's a good idea to pick up a few of the sensors to have on hand like the two for shifting and the other air intake

I know this is a 3 year old video, but to let you know. I read my manual's for everything I have ever owned. Tools, vehicles, ham radio from cover to cover. I enjoy reading any technical or owners manual, it keeps this old fart's brain a functioning organ.

great video...well done

Thanks much. Just got ours a few months back and just came back from the Pocahontas trail system. That thing is amazing. Now, the seat in this thing gets HOT. I know why, what do you suggest as a heat shield or insulating the seats?

I would love a T shirt and a decal...I do enjoy ur videos

I have a pioneer 500 and the transmission is very noist - sounds like it is going to crater at any moment. Took it back to the dealer several times and he says this is normal for the 500. I think the 500 is a piece of shit.

If I’d never seen this video I would never of known any of this ! Especially the gear shift spanner I seen it there the first time I washed the buggy after a hunting trip! Didn’t have a clue as to what it was for ! Cheers mate

I fully read the owners manual for my new Honda Rubicon. Right after my first ride.

Ya .. did you view SXSBlog.com them boys are pretty crazy and power hungry ... they loved it and the 104 hp ...

I think your seats are Polaris RZR seats. But you are doing a video of Honda Pioneer 500cc

Hey, thought I would comment here because you're good about getting back to people. I get the impression that the 500/520 has basically a Honda Electronic Shift transmission, is that accurate? I see no mention of DCT anyway, but a few RU-vidrs have called it a DCT- I'm not sure that's an accurate statement.

I read the manual on my Pioneer 500 every night before bed. Learned something here, thouigh.

I just changed the shift motor. I noticed it has a two second delay before it shifts. Which way do I go increase or decrease

I enjoy all of your videos on the Pioneer 500. Did you do one on changing the fuel pump ?

How long should you pour oil into the axles after replacing?

I'm a RTFM guy. I like knowing all the features

Thank you for doin, and letting me join this group. I enjoy being around you and engining.

Any video's on installing accessory wiring harness, turn signal lights, and horn?

Great information! Thank you for sharing.

How much oil should I pour when replacing the engine?

Great info love your videos saw you put a truck tool box you think there will be a future video size and installation of that box

I did read mine. Just like buying my truck.

parking brake light keeps blinking when it is disengage

Wondering if you ever replaced a clutch or know about replacement. Had one replaced at a Honda dealer and got it back 10 weeks later. Took it for a spin in the parking lot and it jolts hard enough you could actually get whiplash and it makes a loud clunking noise at the same time. Service person went to manager and reports back that the clutch needs to be broken in. Was told Honda breaks it in before the ship the for sale. Don't know much but believe I'm getting the run-around. Any thoughts on the clutch jerking?

Side by sides are not available yet where I belong

On my very recently purchased Pioneer 500, I am proactively adding an extra battery (Optima dry cell), purchased an isolator switch, additional fuse box, 2 circuit digital voltage meter, plastic battery box, and I am now searching for the space to put the battery and box. It appears the space which I am looking for is under the driver's seat, but the brake lines and junction on the frame and skid plate appear in the way. I have an abundance of electrical items to power (radio, horn, winch, seed spreader, and weed sprayer) and I don't want to drain the starting power of the factory battery while working the P500 without the motor operating. Is there another site more suitable or is there a factory made adapter plate I can purchase to mount the battery box? Suggestions would be appreciated. Additionally, there is a large open area between the inner fender and the hood. I feel there is need for a fender splash guard to keep mud out of the area under the hood and off of the newly installed radio. Is a splash shield available for purchase or do I construct?

I'm interesting and I found this Joe.

Since you know them by heart, I have a question for you. When I brake hard, while at speed, there is a very loud clunking noise coming from the machine. Some says it is normal, is it ?

I bought my 2017 used and need a manual. Seems to be hard to find. None on Ebay or amazon. Mine does not have a glove box either. Did yours come with or was it added?

Very informative video[s]

I do that. I read the owners manual.

good tips Charlie.. thanks

I have Honda 1000-5 I'm surprised at how few aftermarket products there are,like spare tire & gas can racks

that was helpful thank u so much

i love your videos i ain’t even gonna lie bro

Does the engine and transmission share the same oil on a 2015 pioneer 500, when you change engine oil you are changing them both

Im going to look the machine over and see if theres a fuse or relay that controls the auto downshift in manual mode. And if that doesnt fix the issue im going to call honda and see if they might tell me anything. My concern is it shifting when i dont need it to on a rough dowhill section then sliding the rear end or breaking something from the sudden stop from the downshift.

Hi, if I want my Honda rancher to shift at higher rpms smoother? Turn it more clockwise or counter clockwise?

hello AMR, did some trail ride'n this past weekend round the TN river. mostly wet (~12"-16" deep a couple of times) ) and muddy. my 14 p500 started make'n a soft hum'.n sound coming from battery box, even with motor off. we rode about 1 hour more and load up for home. battery was dead, 2a slow charge, no help. did jump off it, but 0 gears and rough idle. ordered new battery, but confused about for idle, i think its in limp mode. checked all the generals fuel, air, fuses, plug, etc. gonna check the grounds next. will a dead battery cause this issue and while its down what else should i check? help is appreciated!!! btw bought it used, no manual.

Very good information

Thanks for your honest review of the front shocks. I agree with your opinions after I installed mine. Have you found any easier ways to mount seats yet without having to cut metal for the base. I will support your channel very soon. And I keep my word. Your videos do help quite a bit.

My Honda pioneer 500 has been having shifting issues. Where it doesn’t want to go out of the gear it gets stuck in. No matter what paddle I hit (left for neutral or right for upshifting) could it be the angle sensor?

Awesome tips

Honda is the Best on Earth !!

Thanks for the review and tips

Have you done a video that shows how well the Pioneer can climb steep(er) trails? I'm considering one, but have a couple of places I go that have rather steepish trails.

Good video.Finally got mine this week.I like the looks of your mirror. Where did you get it?

Great job on this video!

Thank you!!!!!!

Very useful, thanks mate

thanks for making this video

The 500 has a 5 speed but the 700 only has a 3 speed?!

Thanks for your videos, they are very informative. You mentioned in this video that it's a good idea to seal all electrical connections with grease. What type of grease do you use, I couldn't make out what you said on the video? Also, do you have a video showing how to do this...it would really be appreciated. Thanks

When we saw rzr Seats, were you in a rzr or did you somehow fit them in a p500?

Nice video!! The spark arrestor process is similar to my 2000 Suzuki King Quad 300. "The more things change, the more they stay the same" lol

Thanks!

Getting mine in 3 weeks are they good in mud

Thanks

I just got my 520 today after a 7 m wait

Do u work on other people machines.

I do.

Where is the battery??

Thanks for the info

Oh man that place is so green and beautiful. What state is it?

Nice

Does your pioneer 500 use oil? Mine uses way too much I believe.

I went to three different Honda dealers looking at the pioneer 500 before I bought mine. None of them mentioned the small tube of tools directly underneath the back up shifting tool located beneath the seat. Nor was it mentioned here. Still dig your videos though. Have learned much. Thanks