what is the deal with thw waterpump update my dealer has never mentioned it

I like my zforce 500 but have had some major issues . It seams Cf Canada needs to step up there game if they want to play with the big boys .They have to realize the customer comes first and it only takes 1 unhappy customer to  ruin the sales of about 20 or more bikes  They also have to stand behind there dealers

Got bike back went in Oct 12 and got back Mar03 . As had said before had trouble with oil in air box since day 1 . took in Oct to get clutch set up [cluncking ] Told trans shot , when they took motor out they took head off and noticed piston skuffed . Said they could rebuild motor and trans or if I could wait a couple of months Cf moto Canada would send a new motor . Told dealer if they would lend me a demo for the week I was going hunting then I would wait , they said they would . So i waited for a brand new motor . About 2 weeks ago Cfmoto Canada sent my motor rebuilt back to dealer NOT THE DEAL WE HAD MADE . Both dealer and I were pissed  . Also when dealer asked for a list of parts and pictures of what had been done CF Canada said they could not do that .  I believe my dealer Broadview Powersports did everything they could but CF Canada did not seam to think it was a very big deal or take it very serious . They did extend my warrenty for another year but since the dealer had had the bike more than I have in the last year I think that is the least they could do  , mind you I had to ask for it.
  Dealer said they drove it about 50 km and no oil in box and I have only been able to drive it around the yard to damned cold and to much snow seams to work smoother and better , time will tell   .                                                                                                                                   

Dealer said that the tranny reguired over $1000 in parts alone . The clunking was getting progressively worse . Ian just as glad to be getting a new complete motor when it ever comes .

I agree but the dealer was told there were none in stock and it literally had to be shipped from China

My never ending story seams to keep going on . Awhile ago I posted that my 500 zforce was putting oil in air box ; thought the problem was solved but it still is putting some oil in the air box .I have been at the dealer for a more permanent fix and they have been at Cfmoto Canada (they have shown me all their emails) During all this I noticed when I backed out of my shed you could here some clunking also could here it if you were starting ahead very slowly . Talked to dealer and they said they had to set the clutches and they had one in the shop they had just done ;they let me back it and it was fine .Took mine to them and after the fix they went to back it out and it was binding .THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT !  After some work the dealer managed to get me a complete motor  . The only problem it is on a slow boat from China ( pun intended ) . Has been 2 months and still waiting . Dealer has been good have lent me a demo a couple times . Way beyond frustrating !

On the zforce it faces forward and that is the only place that I could think it could get in

I would guess maybe 3oz and the intake is between the seats facing forward

Had my 500 zforce out for the first time in the rain last weekend and when I got it out today I checked the oil and removed the plug at the bottom of the air box and was very surprised at the amount of water that drained out . We were out almost all day in the rain but with no water crossings or deep water holes . I run with a half windshield so I do get a fair bit of water in my face but even still I could not believe how much water came out . I guess that is all the more reason to do the snorkel kit I was thinking about  for a winter project                   

I have one on my 500 zforce . I am happy with the way it works

I got one from my dealer made by Cfmoto ,to bad they did not install it from the factory

I see princess auto has one on sale next week for $25  .I have used one my jeep with no problem but I don't know how it would be on a sxs .

I have the 2016 zforce 500 and I like it great . It has all the power I need with a top speed of just under 60 mph , as far as tearing up the trails it will side drift out of the turns when you want . As far as climbing hills I have not gone up one yet that it lacked power for . My son in law has a 800 rzr and we have lined them up and yes his has a little more off the line but it is minimal .Mine is the 50" trail model and I don't find it tippy .               
  Price was a factor for me and we have a lot or tight trails so the 500 is fine . If I lived where are a lot of open trails and or sand dunes then yes I would look at the 800.

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I had the same problem and did not want to drill the roll cage . What I did was go to a truck supply store and bought what they call R clamps , they work great