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A full windshield really sucks in the dust. We have one that opens. Running open reduces the dust by 75% or more. It just blows through.

That's good to hear.

Our current machine is a 4 seater and has a 1 piece windshield with vents across the bottom. Dust hasn't been a problem. Our last machine was a 2 seater and had a 1 piece non-vented windshield. Heat and dust were a lot bigger issue. I think the windshield vents and much larger side window openings allows sufficient air flow to help with both heat and dust.

Along with being in the woods.

It can be difficult to find a sturdy branch, within 20 of the ground, in hardwood timber.


A couple of those 4x6 blocks are gold when you need them.
Cribbing blocks are up there with baleing wire and duct tape on the handy list.

Heads up guys, the Tusk 2-ton UTV scissor jack, is a steaming pile of $hit.

I gave it a test run in the garage this morning, under the Pioneer 1000. This is how the jack fared,

A gratuitous pic of the Pioneer 1000. I just got a windscreen, top, and rear panel in yesterday, and got it all installed this morning. The windscreen install was a bit fiddly, but we got it all massaged into place.

Took it for a spin, everything is functioning as designed.......grin.

You rigged that one out right. Nice looking machine to boot!

When I bought my SxS I really needed a fullsize backseat, otherwise I would have bought the Pioneer 1000. A hunting buddy of mine has one and it's a great design. He's been rather happy with it.

We're real happy with it. We also have a 72" Warn plow for it. For now, no snow though. It hit 51F this afternoon.

It's a pioneer 500 but I can change all 4 tires with this winch set up

Nice. We were originally wanting a 520, to meet the 50" width requirement for many trails. The dealers say you cannot 'order' a particular Honda pioneer, it's a matter of locating something that is available, or waiting indefinitely.

After a few months waiting for a 520 to bubble-up in Helena or Bozeman, we decided to pull the trigger on this 1000 that was available in Bozeman.

We have two 500's and one 520 in camp. Great great machines. I'm guessing 1000 may be in the future. I 'm sure you will like that 1000 ---- Web

Well, I have my jack situation sorted out. Went into Murdoch's and found they had 48" Hi-Lift jacks on sale for $79. I scooped one up.

Tested it out today. I opened the driver door and got under the frame tube below the door, the jack lifted both portside wheels off the ground like nothing.

Imagine that.....

That’s good choice. As I said earlier, always carry a can of WD40 or other cleaner. Mud and dust will jam up a Hilift and you can’t get it to go down. Some spray to blow out the crud can save you some misery.

Thanks for the tip, I was pretty much schooled on those things as a kid. We had one in the back of a pickup that must have been 50 years old. No paint on it whatsoever, just a patina of surface rust. A little WD-40 and it still did what it was meant to do.

Used the Pioneer to push some snow today. I put about 400 lbs of weight plates and kettlebells in the back. It did good.

Hi-Lift jacks are very handy. Be sure to read the Hi-Lift manual on their use. Pay particular attention to the cautions...

That's good advice. I've used them a fair amount in my childhood, but that's been a long time ago. I did read through the instructions that came with the jack. For the most part it was all familiar info.