Need help - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

kybmu · 01-21-2010, 05:23 AM

I'm having concerns about my Honda Rubicon and a lot of people told me now that the transmission in these things are a problem. I'm having shifting issues right now and i think it my be the tranny failing. I need this quad for working around the house and plowing snow, but I think I'm going to be looking at something else that is a little more reliable than that transmission. What about the foreman? Is it a good work bike? Does it have the lo end power that the Rubicon got for pushing snow, or pulling a load or should i just look at something like a Grizzly that i know will have to power to do the job.

redcrew71 · 01-21-2010, 09:01 PM

IMO....the Rancher or Foreman with the manual shift or even electronic shift is a great workhorse and does what it is supposed to. Anything with variable or belt driven is NOT good for pulling or pushing day in and day out.

Can't go wrong with any Honda atv but for manual labour.....a Foreman out does anything on the market imo...

drranch · 01-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Plain and simple, Redcrew71 hit it spot on. Personally I think the older 450 foremans were the real workhorses. As for the rubicon I havn't known anybody that's had issues with the tranny. I know a few of my buddies won't ride anything but a rubicon. From what I see the Rubicon is just a hydraulic pump and well...you have to keep the fluid clean and spotless. I guess you could have electrical issues with the motor that drives the slosh plate on the output side of the tranny but I'm not to experianced so I can't help with that one. In the end it's hard to go wrong with a honda, just get the model that fits your use.

joelemley69 · 01-21-2010, 10:35 PM

QUOTE (drranch @ Jan 22 2010, 02:12 AM)

Quote:

Plain and simple, Redcrew71 hit it spot on. Personally I think the older 450 foremans were the real workhorses. As for the rubicon I havn't known anybody that's had issues with the tranny. I know a few of my buddies won't ride anything but a rubicon. From what I see the Rubicon is just a hydraulic pump and well...you have to keep the fluid clean and spotless. I guess you could have electrical issues with the motor that drives the slosh plate on the output side of the tranny but I'm not to experianced so I can't help with that one. In the end it's hard to go wrong with a honda, just get the model that fits your use.

ive got an 07 fm. been usin it to drag trees, brush, and such on my land that im clearin out. then i take it out on trails and ride the snot out of it. havent had any problems out of it. tons of low end torque. excellent for work and play.

01-21-2010, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
redcrew71 Honda Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moose Jaw , Sask Posts: 386	IMO....the Rancher or Foreman with the manual shift or even electronic shift is a great workhorse and does what it is supposed to. Anything with variable or belt driven is NOT good for pulling or pushing day in and day out. Can't go wrong with any Honda atv but for manual labour.....a Foreman out does anything on the market imo... __________________ 2008 Foreman 500 4x4 Power steering 26x10x12 Mudlite XL Front 26x12x12 Mudlite XL Back Warn 2500 Winch Iridium Plug Mossy Oak Breakup camo accents Mossy Oak Breakup camo rack bags Quadivator Plow

01-21-2010, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
drranch Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DeGraff, Ohio Posts: 107	Plain and simple, Redcrew71 hit it spot on. Personally I think the older 450 foremans were the real workhorses. As for the rubicon I havn't known anybody that's had issues with the tranny. I know a few of my buddies won't ride anything but a rubicon. From what I see the Rubicon is just a hydraulic pump and well...you have to keep the fluid clean and spotless. I guess you could have electrical issues with the motor that drives the slosh plate on the output side of the tranny but I'm not to experianced so I can't help with that one. In the end it's hard to go wrong with a honda, just get the model that fits your use. __________________ 99 450S with SS212's wraped with 26" Mudlites 05 Rancher ES on type 5's in 25" Mudlites Warn 424 05 Foreman ES with 25" BKT Wings 2500lb Warn

01-21-2010, 05:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
kybmu Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 91	I'm having concerns about my Honda Rubicon and a lot of people told me now that the transmission in these things are a problem. I'm having shifting issues right now and i think it my be the tranny failing. I need this quad for working around the house and plowing snow, but I think I'm going to be looking at something else that is a little more reliable than that transmission. What about the foreman? Is it a good work bike? Does it have the lo end power that the Rubicon got for pushing snow, or pulling a load or should i just look at something like a Grizzly that i know will have to power to do the job.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Honda Foreman Forum Advertisement