I concur with the comments above a foot shift model is more robust. I would like to add, however, the electronic versions are well-known and personally having owned both prefer electronic shift (ES). For myself, I find picking a gear up or down to be quicker/easier with thumb control vs. foot. Also for spraying along my trails, I like being able to put the can where the foot shifter would be, so I find that handy. I have owned ES models for over 15 years and have experienced zero issues and believe a portion of that is the care/attention I give my units, i.e., ES system not exposed to the elements, don’t take my ATV swimming (snorkeled/underwater) etc., and keep a well maintained battery. For an ES model, you must maintain the battery for it to operate correctly and if by chance you have a battery problem it will not shift (electronically), so you will need to use a small wrench (should be under the seat) to click it into gear and limp home, assuming you are away from home. In fact, all the Honda Pioneer 500’s come this way, ES with a small wrench so you can limp home if needed.
As for wheel color and as mentioned above, the colors tend to follow various plastic color models and now with the flood of Honda Pioneer 500s on the market the availability of “take off black factory” wheels/tires are widely available, i.e., craigslist.
As for wheel color and as mentioned above, the colors tend to follow various plastic color models and now with the flood of Honda Pioneer 500s on the market the availability of “take off black factory” wheels/tires are widely available, i.e., craigslist.
