The clutching is easily fixed with a quick secondary re-clocking. CFM sets them to the lowest setting to start with. They do this with all of them. They become a completely different machine/animal when done. Also the 500 engine is still in the "Bug-clearing" stage but by 2017 will be where the 800 is now.
Absolutely elaborate and sell your shop secrets for some cash. Everyone wants this mod. In 2019 here and I just drove a machine that needs clutch work.
I have a z6ex witch has a 625cc and I agree when you need the power it is a bit sluggish but where I ride it always has enough to get me up and over anything yes I don't rocket right up but it has never let me down
I had never heard of a cfmoto until this past weekend a guy rode with us on a cforce 500 and it went everywhere we went and pulled my king quad out when I got stuck
I've had one for a month or so and my bro-in-law as well, it's got few issues- going back in for the water pump ceramic seal to be replaced on mine, blowback is an issue on the z500 which does not yet have a fix. My bro-in-law had almost a cup of oil in his air box after only driving 200km. I feel like I saved a fare amount vs the rzr 570 and it has a lot more upgrades as well.... I've got 500km on mine now and still cautiously optimistic.
It seems that the HP for the zforce 500 is the same as the cforce 500. The zforce weights about twice as much. So is the zforce under powered or the cforce over powered? Thanks for posting.
I love what cfmoto offers but still can't get past the current lack of dealers in my area. I fear a breakdown and needing to tow the vehicle several hundred miles to get it repaired.
I have the 2016 500 I have the 2016 500 Z-Force and have had no issues with oil in airbox and have a hundred and thirty miles on it the only thing I have had is the water pump leaks a little water and it is at the dealer now for a new water pump but anything new has its problems my uncle bought a Can-Am Commander limited paid 21 Grand for and after its second ride had to go back to the dealer 4 error codes nothing we buy for the sport we chose is Bulletproof and I also have a Can-Am Commander that is at the shop right now for second pinion seal hand winch solenoid mbrp is trying to charge me for taxes on Parts
And its way too expensive to boot. CF moto doesn't make a reliable product. I see way too many of them for sale on craigslist with almost no miles on them. People getting rid of them because they're junk.
They are selling loaded 800s for 10500 out the door...from what ive researched they are everybit if not more reliable than the rzr...performance lacks a bit but with an extra 4 or 5 grand in my pocket i think its close enough
If u want something that will run forever get a Honda may have no features and fancy big engines but they last I've seen a Honda with 12,000 miles on them still run and drive fine
What is the point of having a 500 in a utv in men's really I would never buy one since it weighs a ton more then a atv but had the same hp and cfmoto is horrible they are always getting returned because of issues or lacking Hp
I see lots of them in "almost new" condition for sale on craigslist all the time. Its not the lack of hp, its the poor reliability that make people want to get rid of them. Dealers are few and far in between if you do need service. And if the dealer 50 miles away from you (on average) is a poor dealer, then you're going even further to get decent service. Spend the extra 2 grand to buy a Rzr or Wildcat and avoid the hassle.
A ton?? No. Wrong. The zforce 500 weights 450 pounds more than any atv over a 500cc engine. But it is still heavier than any atv, anyway. It's not just gonna be slower than an atv, the gas consumption is gonna be higher. But, you are safer and more comfortable in a cage in an utv. Its just matter of preferences.
Why should I buy the 500 over the 800. What advantages does the 500 have other then price. Spent 2 weeks in a pair of 800 trails. They had tons of power. Is the extra purchase price worth it????
Those CF Moto's are huge bang for the buck. A breath of fresh air in this era of outrageously priced side-by-sides.
The clutching is easily fixed with a quick secondary re-clocking. CFM sets them to the lowest setting to start with. They do this with all of them. They become a completely different machine/animal when done. Also the 500 engine is still in the "Bug-clearing" stage but by 2017 will be where the 800 is now.
How do you re clock the clutch?
Absolutely elaborate and sell your shop secrets for some cash. Everyone wants this mod. In 2019 here and I just drove a machine that needs clutch work.
I sat in a 2019 zforce this afternoon. At 6’1”, my left leg would be extremely sore by the end of every segment.
There were no comfort issues in the uforce, for me.
I have a z6ex witch has a 625cc and I agree when you need the power it is a bit sluggish but where I ride it always has enough to get me up and over anything yes I don't rocket right up but it has never let me down
I had never heard of a cfmoto until this past weekend a guy rode with us on a cforce 500 and it went everywhere we went and pulled my king quad out when I got stuck
I wish you could do another long term review and see how it fairs after long term use.
My guess is the 2024 and 2025 models would do much better 8 or 9 years later than this 2016 ZFORCE would today.
@@dirttraxtv you think they're using much more high quality materials now than they used to back then?
The units I've tested the past couple seasons seem to be much higher quality than previous years.
I've had one for a month or so and my bro-in-law as well, it's got few issues- going back in for the water pump ceramic seal to be replaced on mine, blowback is an issue on the z500 which does not yet have a fix. My bro-in-law had almost a cup of oil in his air box after only driving 200km. I feel like I saved a fare amount vs the rzr 570 and it has a lot more upgrades as well.... I've got 500km on mine now and still cautiously optimistic.
Dan Green hey man, how is it holding up?
Hi what do you think about the Quality of this UTV? .. thanks
It seems that the HP for the zforce 500 is the same as the cforce 500. The zforce weights about twice as much. So is the zforce under powered or the cforce over powered? Thanks for posting.
I love what cfmoto offers but still can't get past the current lack of dealers in my area. I fear a breakdown and needing to tow the vehicle several hundred miles to get it repaired.
Can you guys do a review or shootout with the Prowler 500 and the other entry level sxs?
ya i have both a 800 commander for me and the zforce 500 is for my kids and i like both of the
Should I go for something like this or an older rzr
I have the 2016 500 I have the 2016 500 Z-Force and have had no issues with oil in airbox and have a hundred and thirty miles on it the only thing I have had is the water pump leaks a little water and it is at the dealer now for a new water pump but anything new has its problems my uncle bought a Can-Am Commander limited paid 21 Grand for and after its second ride had to go back to the dealer 4 error codes nothing we buy for the sport we chose is Bulletproof and I also have a Can-Am Commander that is at the shop right now for second pinion seal hand winch solenoid mbrp is trying to charge me for taxes on Parts
Jason Jackson yeaa im thinking to buy cfmoto or commander and i dont know witch one to pick
The 500cc engine is a single, not a twin.
Yep, it is a single.
And its way too expensive to boot. CF moto doesn't make a reliable product. I see way too many of them for sale on craigslist with almost no miles on them. People getting rid of them because they're junk.
A parallel twin?
Are U sure that the engine is paralel twin, in my country is one cylinder engine...
The 500 is not a parallel twin cylinder it is a single cylinder. So my question is does it pull a load well in a 500?
What’s the top speed on this 500
This is a twin engine? I don’t think so that sounds like a mistake to me
They are selling loaded 800s for 10500 out the door...from what ive researched they are everybit if not more reliable than the rzr...performance lacks a bit but with an extra 4 or 5 grand in my pocket i think its close enough
Does it have engine braking and efi
What is max speed
Top speed of the Z Force 550?
I ain’t paying cash, so for the extra $50 bucks a month would get a base Yamaha 850 twin Wolverine.
How much it can go
Ummmm... Misleadingly titled video where was the test ride?
What is the MPG of this beast?
Haha, they have gone up in price a bit for sure.
Nice
If u want something that will run forever get a Honda may have no features and fancy big engines but they last I've seen a Honda with 12,000 miles on them still run and drive fine
snakeairsoft leger honda more expensive and have less hp
snakeairsoft leger where's Honda's sport sxs?
theres a guy with a zforce with over 20.000km and it runs fine..
Disappointing reliability.My new 2016 brakes failed totally at 40kms...factory or dealer issue...perhaps both
What is the point of having a 500 in a utv in men's really I would never buy one since it weighs a ton more then a atv but had the same hp and cfmoto is horrible they are always getting returned because of issues or lacking Hp
I see lots of them in "almost new" condition for sale on craigslist all the time. Its not the lack of hp, its the poor reliability that make people want to get rid of them. Dealers are few and far in between if you do need service. And if the dealer 50 miles away from you (on average) is a poor dealer, then you're going even further to get decent service. Spend the extra 2 grand to buy a Rzr or Wildcat and avoid the hassle.
A ton?? No. Wrong. The zforce 500 weights 450 pounds more than any atv over a 500cc engine. But it is still heavier than any atv, anyway. It's not just gonna be slower than an atv, the gas consumption is gonna be higher. But, you are safer and more comfortable in a cage in an utv. Its just matter of preferences.
Can I like win something my dudes
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whats so unreliable about them, i bought my 2014 z force 800 and i got almost 2000 miles on it, and there hard miles and had no issues
Why should I buy the 500 over the 800. What advantages does the 500 have other then price. Spent 2 weeks in a pair of 800 trails. They had tons of power. Is the extra purchase price worth it????
boy my 500 quad makes more horsepower
So? Who cares
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