The Truth about CF MOTO Zforce 500 trail and Zforce 800ex

[@stevebates3573]

Yes, have 2018 zforce 800ex. Absolutely love it, and have had zero problems. Maintenance is key as you mentioned for any machine . Break in procedure critical also. Nothing past half throttle for first 20 hours and no sustained speeds for lengthy period which breaks in both sides of crank. Also most important and first upgrade performed is a uni up-6229ast air filter. Wash every ride or two and oil outer filter.

[@billy2001james]

I got no trailer wiring with mine and see no place to plug one in. Also got the hitch receiver, but no ball or hitch.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

You must have a 20-21 model?

[@billy2001james]

Yes, just got it

[@R.N.GPerformance]

@@billy2001james thats why. They quit putting that stuff with the machine

[@moonglow1158]

Where is the transmission dipstick on this ? Behind the passenger seat ? Or is that the oil dipstick?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

No trans dipstick on 500/800 models

[@thejourneymen7722]

My 2020 800 trail came with a five year or 5000 mile powertrain warranty and a one-year bumper to bumper.

[@shaneanderson6452]

I also have 2 cfmoto. 17 500trail that my wife drives and a 18 800ex that i drive. They are both the same length. Only difference in size is width and height. Love both our machines. And ours are blue and orange too.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

shane anderson that’s sweet. We definitely love our machines.

[@treadwelloutdoors7617]

I’m looking at getting the 2021 800 trail or maybe the 1000 I want it for riding around the house some trails and hunting and taking my little niece out just not sure what one to get

[@R.N.GPerformance]

800 is very good machine. I wouldn’t recommend a trail model though. The 1000 is also a nice option you would be happy with either of them honestly so really depends on how much money your willing to spend.

[@treadwelloutdoors7617]

@@R.N.GPerformance honestly there bout bout the same price for me but the 1000 won’t be here til spring and they only have a 800 trail bc Iv got a set of 28 mega mayhems waiting for one of them lol

[@R.N.GPerformance]

@@treadwelloutdoors7617 snatch up the trail hit the trails haha.

[@treadwelloutdoors7617]

@@R.N.GPerformance kinda what I’m thinking I just want it for thay around the house and hunt in so 🤷🏽‍♂️ anything bigger have to buy new trailer

[@R.N.GPerformance]

@@treadwelloutdoors7617 go with it buddy you will like it for sure. They are super fun

[@moonglow1158]

What year is the orange one?

[@rockingrodders8551]

You get a 5 yr warranty with it or 5k km whatever comes 1st..if I got one I’d do that in 3months..Ha..cool thing tho..love your honest reviews..Good Job..✌🏻

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@troyanderson2335]

I have a 2018 zforce 800, like you said it it drives like a Cadillac. The power steering is effortless and very smooth over bumps. I took it out to my friends for a bbq. They have about 20 acres and everyone loved it. We got the 18 model in feb. Of this year. Bought it for 8988.00 with a year warrenty. Alot of bang for the buck

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Troy Anderson awesome machines.

[@russellsiroisjr2334]

I got a 19 z500 trail, paid 9000. I didn't get a 5 year warranty, and as far as i know you have to buy the warranty,

[@R.N.GPerformance]

russell sirois jr you do. But when we bought this one it was a deal cf moto was having at the time. Depends on the dealer and what deals they have going on. Or what deals you can get. I got my 19 z800 ex for 10700$ out the door. But took allot of haggling to get them down that low.

[@johnmiano920]

2016 UFORCE 800 EX EPS Bought new. It's a real machine. Pulled put my buried 3032e. Dump bed is excellent. It's as fast as they say.

[@timothyhagerman2447]

What's the difference between a zforce trail and an ex,i know the trail is narrower, but how would you compare

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Timothy Hagerman the only difference is width. Unless your buying bigger or smaller engines

[@didnot6961]

Had one for five years, had nonstop problems with it and the five year warranty is not worth the paper it’s on it’s got 1300km on the clock. The dealer has disappeared and Cfmoto doesn’t respond to any of my emails. So now it sits in my garage collecting dust

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Only thing i have to say. Is. My rear diff went out because I hauled a camper down the road at 60mph for miles. My machine was out of warranty by 6 months and CFMOTO paid for it. Brand new diff. Im a firm believer in crappy dealers making CFMOTO look bad. Dealers dont like warranty work because they dont make money.

[@lonnielee3115]

where did u say u got parts from i need a new air filter

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Amazon. I have links in the description on this video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5qQaWp9rsmIobM

[@MrJeepguy1974]

I am so skeptical. I almost pulled the trigger on a Kawasaki krx trail edition...I just can’t justify the price. So I’m back looking at you videos- I am looking at the 800ex but want to know if you think the price difference between the trail500 and the 800ex is worth it?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Yes. Very much worth it. Check out some of my newer videos i have done allot since this one buddy.

[@charles2326]

I thought the 5-year warranty was for Canada wrongly I have three of them until they gave me three year warranty and I had to pay for it i have 2019cforce 800xc and 2020 cforce 800xc and 2021 zforce 800 and they only came at 1 year warranty I had to pay for the three here and it was 1800 a piece

[@R.N.GPerformance]

5 year is for canada. But when we bought hers back in late 2017 they had the 5 year here.

[@heathmiller2173]

How many miles are on your machines?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Heath Miller 700ish and about 80 hrs

[@markenslow4941]

What’s the top speed on the 500?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

52 mph

[@brianclose8047]

I have a 18 800ex it's great just got it a month ago done rock crawling incredible.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Brian Close they are spectacular machines for the price. Definitely can’t beat them.

[@tup822]

Have you ever had an issue with the fuel get water in it while riding. It’s something that keeps happening to me on my 500 trail. Same one u have

[@R.N.GPerformance]

tup822 no sir. But pull the passenger seat and make sure fuel pump is tight.

[@tup822]

@@R.N.GPerformance will do. thank you sir.

[@fabioforni5722]

I thought the 5yr warranty was only available in Canada where are you located.In VA we only get a 1yr warranty.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Fabio Forni we are in OHIO my wifes machine has the 5year but mine only has the 1 year. But as of 2019 all CFMOTO machines have a 2 year. Its right on their website

[@fabioforni5722]

@@R.N.GPerformance Thats good to know I will be shopping for a new machine in the near future.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Fabio Forni sounds good. Enjoy my friend.

[@renelykkegaardwentzlau5216]

If you send on Wednesday. Then probably come less and see you live. When you go live 18.30-19.00 time. Then the time is 00.30 - 01.00 here. Hope you will post live on Fridays. So us here in Europe can see you live too.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Im going live in a half hour today. Thank you

[@Cleaveland72]

If you go to cf Moto website they are currently offering a 2 yr warranty.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Cleaveland72 they are?

[@robertnaylor457]

I have a 2019 I've beat the crap out of it and nothing broke. Only wish I had some upgrades to increase power in top end.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Robert Naylor i have videos on that.

[@robertnaylor457]

@@R.N.GPerformance on you tube ? I'm high altitude. Does the fuel injector computer compensate? Also doesn't lots of oil on a filter act like a choke?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Yes. I have a ecu tune video. 2 exhaust videos. A dirty air filter will act like a choke in a way. The computer does compensate but not all that much. I had to get mine tuned to run better.

[@robertnaylor457]

I saw another video of the exhaust cooler and the muffler/catalytic converter. I was thinking changing the air intake location and muffler after the warrantee. Where can I purchase your video ?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Robert Naylor if you look on my channel i have videos called. CFMOTO air box relocation. Zforce dual exhaust. I have a ton just look through the list of my videos

[@danplontus6563]

What seat covers you got?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

dan plontus from Autozone 25 each. I use the bucket seat covers that fit the smaller seats suck as Honda Civic seats. They are holding up very well.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

dan plontus look me up on Facebook I can send you the link to the exact ones. It’s Stephen Hayes.

[@rjnixon1061]

I've looked into CF Moto, I need a true 50" machine for gate reasons. Have you taken a real width measurement? Can't wait for some actual riding videos. Have fun and keep up the good work.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

RJ Nixon yes I have. I believe it’s 52actual width.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

I have some riding vids. They are on here. Thank you man.

[@rjnixon1061]

I appreciate the info. I’ll definitely be checking out your channel. Thanks

[@dr.who2]

Here in ny it's only 1 year.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Matt Smith it’s back to one year here too when the blue one was purchased we got 5 years but when I got the 800ex it’s back to one year. But still not bad most manufacturers are only 6 months and good luck I couldn’t get Kawasaki to warranty my brake caliper they waited n waited now it’s out of warranty. It’s a good machine but Kawasaki bad customer service. I can’t say the same about cf because they have stood behind any little issue we have had.

[@billq4413]

Love the videos on the cf Motos. I'm torn between the 500 trail and 800 trail and would love to talk with you outside of this. Is there a way message you?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Bill Q Facebook. Red neck garage. You can send me a message there.

[@robertnaylor457]

I bought a 500 . Only down fall is not much power if you want high speed or steep inclines. Mine went 60 with a passenger.

[@nathanplante1479]

How is the long term reliability on these machines ?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Nathan Plante haven’t had a issue. Love both of ours.

[@daveyboy2497]

What tire pressure

[@R.N.GPerformance]

10

[@xculichitownx6666]

R u from Oregon

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Jorge Aboytes no.

[@MrSuperhollywood2010]

Were you hammered when you made this video? Or is it just your general demeanor? Not being mean, just wondering.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Rob Laventure it’s just how I am on camera. Not how I am in person. Here on KZbin you gotta he different. Watch some of my other vids you will understand.

[@MrSuperhollywood2010]

Ok cool. I thought that was a stand up explanation. Will do.

[@bradvincent7288]

I see your in Ohio, I live in Northwest Ohio.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Yes sir. If you need anything for CFMOTO let me know I can get parts clutch kits etc etc. and I also work on them here now too.

[@atvanstrails]

Your a bigger guy like myself, just wondering how much room there is and are you comfortable driving it? I'm looking at getting the 800 trail and just wondering how much room there is

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Corey Robar um honestly it’s a little cramped compared to other machines. But it’s comfortable and you can move around. I would say to try and test drive one.

[@johncolosio6764]

You need to review the review because in the US its a 1 year warranty only .but nice video anyway

[@R.N.GPerformance]

john colosio the blue one come with 5 year that was in 2018 and the orange one come with 1 year. I don’t know why but that’s how it was for us.

[@ryanmagnum330]

A 5 yr warranty would be awesome but was disappointed when my local dealer told me 1 yr.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

ThatguyRyan yeah me too when we bought the blue 1 it come with 5 year. When I bought the orange one a year later it only come with 1 year but I had the option to buy the 5 I was actually really mad about it.

[@ryanmagnum330]

Manufacturers always have to change something.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Yep. It sucks. But didn’t stop me from buying and they know it lol.

[@ryanmagnum330]

I didn’t know that you cannot pay for them in full at the time of sale either. I said to the salesperson so do I bring cash or a bank check, they said no you make monthly payments like a car payment. I’ve never purchased a new car. The salesperson said you can pay it off with your first payment if you want though.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

That’s odd. I’m not sure why you couldn’t buy one with cash. I would find another dealer.

[@kapazantonio2108]

The doors from the 800 EX came included or you had to bougth them ?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Kapa Z Antonio included.

[@scott51142]

What seems to be the rider weight limit? Thinking of getting a zforce 800 trail and wondering if it can carry myself and another solid guy like me

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Me n my wife arent small and we ride in her 500 trail just fine. But my 800 dont even notice.

[@scott51142]

@@R.N.GPerformance How has yours held up so far? Everytime I look at reviews it's 50/50 good and bad

[@R.N.GPerformance]

@@scott51142 they have been awesome nothing but good things to day about them.

[@tonymoussa7106]

That hat I need it only because mac tools changed the style an I don’t like it. Ty for the video very good.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Tony Moussa I’ve had the hat for a few years lol. Thank you. Your welcome.

[@sabbione7258]

Magna de manco!!

[@charles2326]

but i love them

[@dr.who2]

So what the truth. Nothing here

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Matt Smith buy one that’s the truth they are a awesome machine for the price and they stand behind their products allot better then the rest.

[@TyK622]

I guess you mean well..... but this wasn't about the Zforce 500 .... it was all about you from the start of the video to the end. Get with it.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Tyboy4U yes. My video was about CF Moto and me as a customer. My videos are about my personal thoughts and how I can help any one I can. I don’t have Sponsors for my videos. I do this because I like doing this. Thank you for the comment it always helps the channel. God bless my friend.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

I’m assuming your one of those KZbin people who watch the first minute of a video and then comment something dumb. LOL

[@nicborutski9679]

If you buy one of these shitboxs I don’t know what to tell you. They’re by far the worst, ugliest machines ever, fuck buy something that’s not from a sweat shop lol

[@charleefarnsworth279]

Fuck off

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Yeah what he said fuck off.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Nic Borutski must be a guy that don’t have anything being buthurt. Ain’t nothin worse then some assholes that can’t feed him self complaining about what other people have. Lol. Don’t like my channel get lost.

[@TheBandit7613]

Ok you're review is useless. When you say it's better than the rest, makes you sound inaccurate. It's not better than an X-3. Period. We have 3 and none have been in the shop for anything. We ride Glamis and the desert. Elka said they had nothing to do with the shocks. In real life we would not hang together, sorry but you're annoying.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Chris Baumgarten what’s annoying is you must not have watched the whole video. I had said the warranty is better then the rest of the machines warranty witch has been proven over n over n over. And I hope you know many of these machines ride with the “Big Boys” all the time and no one has a problem. Just because a machine has 200hp and huge wheels don’t mean it can go where mine can. Just saying.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

It’s always the non owners that have a problem LOL keep movin Troll

[@platinumf2505]

And the x3 cost more than dbl lol you can’t compare 25000+ to 11000 lol I’m a can am guy myself but come on dude

[@TheBandit7613]

@@platinumf2505 I agree the Cfmoto seems very good for the price. A local motorcycle shop that sells Polaris Yamaha etc is now selling CFMOTO. That makes me feel a lot better. I'm actually interested in one for the tight and mountain trails we have. The X3 is not very compact. Just don't say it's better than everything else. That just kills credibility.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

I did not say cf moto was better then anything else. I said the warranty was better then anything else’s warranty pay attention