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wpparks · 11-21-2011, 11:06 PM

Got a new to me Honda foreman yesterday and started working on it and first thing I noticed is it was very though to push it when it was in neutral. I jacked it up and tried to move the rear end and both tire move but very very tough to move further then an more the a couple of inches. They rock forwards and backwards about 2 inches easily but then gets stiff. I then jacked up the front and they move free with no problems. This four wheeler has not been used in a while so doing some maintance. I did think it was the brakes as the rear rock very free a couple of inches and the cable and brake moves free. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to look at.

vermhot · 11-21-2011, 11:09 PM

Welcome dude !!! Ask riches450 he can tell ya !!!

rich450es · 11-21-2011, 11:11 PM

welcome
check the rear diff fluid .....it may be empty
here is a free honda manual
1995-2003 Foreman 400 Service Manual.pdf

vermhot · 11-21-2011, 11:21 PM

Now I'm star ten to feel the love again!!!!

rich450es · 11-21-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vermhot

Now I'm star ten to feel the love again!!!!

homo !!!!! lol

vermhot · 11-21-2011, 11:31 PM

If that is what takes to make you happy ...Them kick SS in the bag!!!!!Really hard !!!!

wpparks · 11-22-2011, 08:42 AM

the rear diff was low on fluid but no metal or anything like that i have since refilled and still have the probem. could it be the bearing rusted up the feel and sound good when you push on the tires.

**toodeep** · 11-22-2011, 09:52 AM

You have a full time 4x4 machine. When the front wheels are on the ground you are going to get resistance in the drive line as its trying to turn them also.

wpparks · 11-22-2011, 10:56 AM

thanks for the info so should i look at my rear breaks as it is very dificult to push when it is in nuteral and when you let off of the gas it is very quick to decelerate. the rear brakes function and the cable is not stuck but may need to pull the wheel off and take a look. any other suggestions?

**toodeep** · 11-22-2011, 11:02 AM

The brake cam could be sticking and not letting them release. When you had the machine jacked off the ground did you try the brakes? Do that and that should tell you if they are releasing or not.

11-21-2011, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
wpparks Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	95 Honda rear end Got a new to me Honda foreman yesterday and started working on it and first thing I noticed is it was very though to push it when it was in neutral. I jacked it up and tried to move the rear end and both tire move but very very tough to move further then an more the a couple of inches. They rock forwards and backwards about 2 inches easily but then gets stiff. I then jacked up the front and they move free with no problems. This four wheeler has not been used in a while so doing some maintance. I did think it was the brakes as the rear rock very free a couple of inches and the cable and brake moves free. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to look at.

11-21-2011, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-21-2011, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Now I'm star ten to feel the love again!!!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

11-21-2011, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	If that is what takes to make you happy ...Them kick SS in the bag!!!!!Really hard !!!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

11-22-2011, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
wpparks Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	the rear diff was low on fluid but no metal or anything like that i have since refilled and still have the probem. could it be the bearing rusted up the feel and sound good when you push on the tires.

11-22-2011, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	You have a full time 4x4 machine. When the front wheels are on the ground you are going to get resistance in the drive line as its trying to turn them also.

11-22-2011, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
wpparks Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	thanks for the info so should i look at my rear breaks as it is very dificult to push when it is in nuteral and when you let off of the gas it is very quick to decelerate. the rear brakes function and the cable is not stuck but may need to pull the wheel off and take a look. any other suggestions?

11-22-2011, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	The brake cam could be sticking and not letting them release. When you had the machine jacked off the ground did you try the brakes? Do that and that should tell you if they are releasing or not.

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