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pmhiker · 05-16-2010, 03:46 PM

2006 Foreman 500 S

I started to do a clutch adjustment for the first time today.
It seemed simple enough.

I removed the lock nut but I couldn't get the adjustment screw to turn in either direction. I was afraid to out too much pressure on it and break it.

Please let me know how to loosen the screw.

redcrew71 · 05-16-2010, 03:57 PM

your not supposed to remove the nut....just loosen it. Spray some wd on it leave for a while....if still nothing ...lightly tap it with a small hammer...I mean tap not hit.

wydglide · 05-16-2010, 05:49 PM

where is that adjuster screw located?

djanvier · 05-16-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wydglide

where is that adjuster screw located?

The adjusted screw is located on the front crankcase...As in the front of the motor.

dirty4man · 05-16-2010, 06:56 PM

The alum will oxidizes creating a power seizing it up. put the nut back on it flush with the end of the adjustor and lightly tap it inward. spray it down with some type of penatrating oil and try again. if it doesn't break loose spray it and let it sit for a little while and try again later. If it still doesn't break loose then the cover will need to be removed to get it freed up.

wydglide · 05-16-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djanvier

The adjusted screw is located on the front crankcase...As in the front of the motor.

Cool deal I thought I seen a adjustment their was not sure.....I "got" to get a Manual for my '09!

dacheez17 · 05-17-2010, 07:37 AM

how do you know when you need to adjust your clutch, I guess I've never really given it any thought

Kipes · 05-17-2010, 12:25 PM

I just did this awhile back and it takes about 5 minutes IF your bolt comes loose. My brothers was froze and he had to remove the cover to get his loose. This is for a 450 but its the same as a 500.

dirty4man · 05-17-2010, 02:59 PM

if you have excessive travel in the shifter lever, then it needs adjusting.

spudster555 · 05-18-2010, 09:20 PM

Can you/Do you ever need to adjust the ES clutch or shift points?

05-16-2010, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
pmhiker Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern NH Posts: 308	Clutch Adjustment help Please! 2006 Foreman 500 S I started to do a clutch adjustment for the first time today. It seemed simple enough. I removed the lock nut but I couldn't get the adjustment screw to turn in either direction. I was afraid to out too much pressure on it and break it. Please let me know how to loosen the screw.

05-16-2010, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
redcrew71 Honda Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moose Jaw , Sask Posts: 396	your not supposed to remove the nut....just loosen it. Spray some wd on it leave for a while....if still nothing ...lightly tap it with a small hammer...I mean tap not hit. __________________ 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

05-16-2010, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wydglide Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: your Nightmares Posts: 7,442	where is that adjuster screw located? __________________ P.M. Campbell Co Lodge F&AM #778 99Yamaha Wolverine 06 Foreman TRX500 09 Foreman TRX500 "Trail Dancer" 25" Big Horn's Mad Dog Rear Bag Body Armor Bash Plate Gamin 76CSx GPS, W/RAM Mount Warn XT25 conversion to XT30 Glide Build Audio System Serious case of BGD I'm not Frugal, I'm a COB...(Cheap old B@stard)

05-16-2010, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
dirty4man Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central City, La. Posts: 2,697	The alum will oxidizes creating a power seizing it up. put the nut back on it flush with the end of the adjustor and lightly tap it inward. spray it down with some type of penatrating oil and try again. if it doesn't break loose spray it and let it sit for a little while and try again later. If it still doesn't break loose then the cover will need to be removed to get it freed up. __________________ 98/01 Foreman 400/450 Halfbreed with to much to list according to the site

05-17-2010, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
dacheez17 Honda Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va Posts: 155	how do you know when you need to adjust your clutch, I guess I've never really given it any thought __________________ 2006 Foreman 500 HMF Utility Pipe K&N Filter 170 Main Jet 3500lb Venom Winch-died 2500lb Warn Winch now 26" XTR's (awesome) Extended Carb Vent lines

05-17-2010, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 3,728	I just did this awhile back and it takes about 5 minutes IF your bolt comes loose. My brothers was froze and he had to remove the cover to get his loose. This is for a 450 but its the same as a 500. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

05-17-2010, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
dirty4man Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central City, La. Posts: 2,697	if you have excessive travel in the shifter lever, then it needs adjusting. __________________ 98/01 Foreman 400/450 Halfbreed with to much to list according to the site

05-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
spudster555 Honda Rider Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4	Can you/Do you ever need to adjust the ES clutch or shift points?

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