Want to change from 2×4 to 4×4 with the front differential open? Come to a complete stop before sliding the lever over to engage 4×4.Want to change from Turf Mode to 2×4 with the rear differential locked? Come to a complete stop before sliding the lever over to engage 2×4.If you’re going to put a “strain” on the drivetrain, put your Pioneer 1000 in Low.Pulling another side by side or ATV out of a mud pit etc? Do not pull them in High.Pulling a trailer? Do not pull the trailer in High, pull the trailer in Low.Going into a mud pit? Do not run through it in High, go through it in Low.You NEED to READ your owner’s manual and read the warning labels slapped on the dash of your Pioneer. ![]() Do NOT trust what a salesman tells you as the gospel when it comes to how to properly ride or drive your DCT Honda. With the R&D they’ve done, they have recommendations on how you should operate your machine with a DCT transmission. Honda has put these through the pace for many years now ranging from motorcycles back in 2010 to now being offered on not only motorcycles but ATVs and side by sides too. The DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) is a very and I mean very advanced piece of technology with many moving parts (see photo gallery below). If they are ever taken out of the plastic baggy they come in, it’s to browse through the maintenance schedule to see when they need to have the oil / filter changed or valve inspection intervals etc. ![]() I’m not saying everyone isn’t following the correct procedures in the Pioneer 1000 owners manual but I know many aren’t… Many and I mean many people never even think to crack open their owners manuals whether it be for their Side by Side, ATV, Motorcycle, Scooter etc. Because of this, I would like to address a couple of things. There’s a very few out of the 1,000’s upon 1000’s of these units sold that have run into some problems or issues, however you’d like to word it. We’ve seen a couple ‘hiccups’ arise lately with the 2016+ Honda Pioneer 1000 DCT transmission.
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