Which One To Buy? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Travis Ricks · 09-01-2010, 10:46 PM

2011 Foreman 500 manual shift, 2011 Foreman 500 Electric Shift, or a 2010 Rancher AT?

I had an '06 Foreman 500 manual shift and LOVED that thing. I rode my buddy's '09 Foreman 500 ES and loved it too. I have never rode a Rancher AT but love the IRS on a 4-wheeler.

Whatever I decide, I'll buying one this coming Friday. I'll be using it to deer hunt, hog hunt, and trail riding. It will NOT be used for mud bogging.

(Oh and I weigh about 260 lbs.)

TUFF CHOICES!!

2003 foreman es · 09-02-2010, 06:23 PM

I like the Foreman es. Had mine for 8 years with no issues.

TXTee · 09-02-2010, 06:57 PM

500 ES - less work for a long day out and about. And it sounds crazy but I hate the Rancher missing the extra headlight on top.

blackwateroutlaws · 09-03-2010, 04:50 AM

i gotta say 500 manual im sure the es works 99.9% of the time but my luck the .1% would be when i was in the middle of nowhere and couldnt shift just my 2cents

2006HondaRubicon500 · 09-03-2010, 07:45 AM

I'd recommend the es mostly because it will make the tasks you have at hand much easier. I would stay away from a rancher because of the lower cc's, no head light on top, and it's getting alittle on the small side for hunting. That's just my opinion, hope it helps.

levi500 · 09-03-2010, 11:55 AM

manual shift 500 less electrical to go bad. plus the manual shift is more of a work horse but still fun on the trails but thats my thoughts on the matter.

Wade_Racer · 09-19-2010, 11:59 PM

rode 84 miles last sunday on my 06 foreman S sure wish i had had IRS next new honda will be rincon for me more power and IRS thats how I would go just my opinion!

09-01-2010, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Ricks Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In the South Posts: 64	Which One To Buy? 2011 Foreman 500 manual shift, 2011 Foreman 500 Electric Shift, or a 2010 Rancher AT? I had an '06 Foreman 500 manual shift and LOVED that thing. I rode my buddy's '09 Foreman 500 ES and loved it too. I have never rode a Rancher AT but love the IRS on a 4-wheeler. Whatever I decide, I'll buying one this coming Friday. I'll be using it to deer hunt, hog hunt, and trail riding. It will NOT be used for mud bogging. (Oh and I weigh about 260 lbs.) TUFF CHOICES!!

09-02-2010, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	I like the Foreman es. Had mine for 8 years with no issues. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-02-2010, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
TXTee Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,073	500 ES - less work for a long day out and about. And it sounds crazy but I hate the Rancher missing the extra headlight on top. __________________ Gone - no time for childish people or games

09-03-2010, 04:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
blackwateroutlaws Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pineywoods alabama Posts: 80	i gotta say 500 manual im sure the es works 99.9% of the time but my luck the .1% would be when i was in the middle of nowhere and couldnt shift just my 2cents __________________ 08 foreman 2in lift frnt. k&n filter jet kit hmf exh. 3500lb winch vision wheels 27 executioners triangle snorkel BULL BALLS OUT BACK

09-03-2010, 07:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
2006HondaRubicon500 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 67	I'd recommend the es mostly because it will make the tasks you have at hand much easier. I would stay away from a rancher because of the lower cc's, no head light on top, and it's getting alittle on the small side for hunting. That's just my opinion, hope it helps. __________________ 2006 Honda Rubicon Black ITP ss212 Wheels 26'' ITP Mudlite XL Tires Aluminum Products Skid Plates 2007 Honda Rubicon Red ITP Type 7 Wheels 26" ITP Mudlite XL Tires Aluminum Products Skid Plates

09-03-2010, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
levi500 Honda Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: memphis TN Posts: 45	manual shift 500 less electrical to go bad. plus the manual shift is more of a work horse but still fun on the trails but thats my thoughts on the matter. __________________ 09 forman 26" itp mudlites oxguard cv covers uni air filter backrest

09-19-2010, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wade_Racer Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 7	rode 84 miles last sunday on my 06 foreman S sure wish i had had IRS next new honda will be rincon for me more power and IRS thats how I would go just my opinion!

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