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Litegide24 · 01-06-2012, 12:26 AM

Hi guys,

Looking at the purchase of 2012 foreman or rancher tomorrow. Did you guys ever settle on what the cause of these engine ticks were?

Are your machines still making noises?

Thanks

sspeckerwood · 01-06-2012, 12:30 AM

welcome to the forum.

i've got 400+ miles on mine and its never gave me a trouble yet. some ppl get over worried if there machine makes a noise that they think it shouldn't.

buy the foreman with a extended warranty and never worry about the noises again.
its a honda.

pls1911 · 01-06-2012, 07:40 AM

Routine mechanic here..
Cold thicker oil, heavy cushion, quiet internals....
Warm thinner oil, less cushion, noisier internals.

I'm sure you still have plenty of lubrication , but the thick cushion cold oil is vastly reduced when the oil warms up and thins out.
Yes, multigrade oils are more viscosity stable, but they still thin with increasing temperature.
It sounds as though you have had good heads try to locate any mechanical issue and have done good work.
Suggestion:
If you're running 10W30 or 10-w-40 oil, switch to 20-w-50 and I'll bet the tick goes away. Not quite as thick but better overall, you can't go wrong with a Rotella T3 15-w-40, or Rotella T6 synthetic. I use Rotella extreme duty lubricants in everything from ATVs to farm tractors to Ford diesels and heavyduty mowing machines and have NEVER had a lubricant related issue, and internals look factory new and spanking clean after years of hard use.

Pcummine · 01-07-2012, 05:19 PM

so everyone is on the curious side of this noise. what it comes down to is the low idle of the efi causing the decompressor on the cam to click, at the same time it stumbles more than likely its not a problem as my machine runs amazingly well. if it is a problem i am sure honda will correct it. so buy one and ride the **** outta it

Hulkf250 · 02-07-2012, 12:38 AM

I have 70 miles on mine and like 14 hrs I hear a little squeal every now and then it comes and go's but no check engine light or running problems fixing to do my first service it seems to be getting stronger the more I break it in. the new 2012's have a fuel pump for the fuel injection from what I've been told its right in front of the engine looks like a canister. I think the noise is coming from that but i'm going to do my own service no valve tapping as of yet. Honda wants like 350.00 to do the first service that's nuts. Talked to service dept they said as long as keep up with my receipts and hours and all and the oils meet their standards i'm good plus I got the extended warranty.

maine_rider15 · 02-07-2012, 06:06 AM

yeah i had a tick on mine at 1,200 miles then at the dealer ship he said they were fine and they didnt touch them so i rode it 600 more miles and the tick got way worse and this new guy there yesterday turned it on and said wow u need your valves done and i was like yes i know that why its here.. so hopefully mine will be fixed!!

pls1911 · 02-14-2012, 07:51 AM

Become amiliar with our equipment,,, do your own work, and you'll know every sound. Change your own oil and filters... use Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic, adjust your own valves, and let you machine warm up a minute before putting it to work, and don't run **** out of it. Work it hard and use it hard for sure if that's what makes you happy.....just don't abuse it. With this care, your honda will likely outlast you.
There's a reason you often see other makes being towed home by an old, beat to crap foreman... it called care, and honest use...without abuse.

Atrain66 · 04-03-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaPowered500

I mentioned in another thread today that my 2012 picked up a ticking sound after the 100 mile mark maintenance, which I had the dealer perform. When I called the dealer about the noise, they claimed it was due to the valve adjustment, and the tick noise is the valves fully closing now, and they were not fully closing before. SS got a good laugh out of the dealer's story.

I really have no idea what it is. It happens hot or cold, and most noticeable at idle. Keep me informed. I'll hold onto my factory rims and tires and will throw them back on before I take it in so I don't get any BS from the dealer!

I also have a little squeal from the radiator area and from the front brake pads. I inspected them while off, clean but a little noisy.

Have you found out anymore on the engine tick source?? I have about 250 miles on my 2012 Foreman 500, just noticed a slight ticking noise at idle. I have heard that people say it is the baffles in the muffler but i have a swamp XL series muffler on but still have the stock head pipe. I was just curious to see if you have found out the source of the knocking/ticking noise as of yet. mine is slight but noticable.

Pcummine · 04-04-2012, 12:36 AM

decompressor on the cam, its a normal aspect of the 2012 foreman, no essential problems so far.

Hulkf250 · 04-04-2012, 03:32 PM

Yea mine started doing it but only at idle soon as I pump.the throttle its goes away hey cummins my steering starting to get play in it I think its coming from the tie rods wear they conscription to the steering shaft guess gong to have to up grade!

01-06-2012, 12:26 AM	#31 (permalink)
Litegide24 Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	2012 foreman tick... Confirmed? Hi guys, Looking at the purchase of 2012 foreman or rancher tomorrow. Did you guys ever settle on what the cause of these engine ticks were? Are your machines still making noises? Thanks

01-06-2012, 12:30 AM	#32 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,718	welcome to the forum. i've got 400+ miles on mine and its never gave me a trouble yet. some ppl get over worried if there machine makes a noise that they think it shouldn't. buy the foreman with a extended warranty and never worry about the noises again. its a honda. __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-07-2012, 05:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
Pcummine Honda Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alberta canada Posts: 153	so everyone is on the curious side of this noise. what it comes down to is the low idle of the efi causing the decompressor on the cam to click, at the same time it stumbles more than likely its not a problem as my machine runs amazingly well. if it is a problem i am sure honda will correct it. so buy one and ride the **** outta it __________________ 2012 foreman 500fm Natural camo 12" ITP black rims 29.5X10 & 29.5X12 Outlaws, 2" signature series lift (highlifter) Custom D&G exhaust, rad relocate, snorkel kit with guards, rear quadrax bumper Warn 2500 winch, 3rd headlight switch (honda kit), Powermadd hand guards with hand warmers my youtube channel 29.5's in snow coming soon HMF Optimizer - on order 2007 Rincon 680 - build in progress HMF, Powercommander, K&N, 710 kit Soon -> HL lift, 29.5's (from 500), BRGR, snorkel

02-07-2012, 12:38 AM	#35 (permalink)
Hulkf250 Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 115	I have 70 miles on mine and like 14 hrs I hear a little squeal every now and then it comes and go's but no check engine light or running problems fixing to do my first service it seems to be getting stronger the more I break it in. the new 2012's have a fuel pump for the fuel injection from what I've been told its right in front of the engine looks like a canister. I think the noise is coming from that but i'm going to do my own service no valve tapping as of yet. Honda wants like 350.00 to do the first service that's nuts. Talked to service dept they said as long as keep up with my receipts and hours and all and the oils meet their standards i'm good plus I got the extended warranty. __________________ 2012 FOREMAN 500 2.5 STATE LINE CUSTOM LIFT, 28X12X12 ZILLLAS, BIG GUN EXHAUST, CUSTOME PULL HOOK!!!

02-07-2012, 06:06 AM	#36 (permalink)
maine_rider15 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bangor maine Posts: 543	yeah i had a tick on mine at 1,200 miles then at the dealer ship he said they were fine and they didnt touch them so i rode it 600 more miles and the tick got way worse and this new guy there yesterday turned it on and said wow u need your valves done and i was like yes i know that why its here.. so hopefully mine will be fixed!! __________________ 2011 Honda foreman 500 : 1,700 miles and counting : K&N air filter : warn 1700lbs winch and bracket : 25x10x12 ITP mudlites : epoxy painted rims black : epoxy painted front bumper and bash plate black : survival kit : heated hand grips : attached ammo box : mini shovel + tow strap http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHondaforeman500/videos

01-06-2012, 07:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 100	Routine mechanic here.. Cold thicker oil, heavy cushion, quiet internals.... Warm thinner oil, less cushion, noisier internals. I'm sure you still have plenty of lubrication , but the thick cushion cold oil is vastly reduced when the oil warms up and thins out. Yes, multigrade oils are more viscosity stable, but they still thin with increasing temperature. It sounds as though you have had good heads try to locate any mechanical issue and have done good work. Suggestion: If you're running 10W30 or 10-w-40 oil, switch to 20-w-50 and I'll bet the tick goes away. Not quite as thick but better overall, you can't go wrong with a Rotella T3 15-w-40, or Rotella T6 synthetic. I use Rotella extreme duty lubricants in everything from ATVs to farm tractors to Ford diesels and heavyduty mowing machines and have NEVER had a lubricant related issue, and internals look factory new and spanking clean after years of hard use.

02-14-2012, 07:51 AM	#37 (permalink)
pls1911 Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 100	Become amiliar with our equipment,,, do your own work, and you'll know every sound. Change your own oil and filters... use Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic, adjust your own valves, and let you machine warm up a minute before putting it to work, and don't run **** out of it. Work it hard and use it hard for sure if that's what makes you happy.....just don't abuse it. With this care, your honda will likely outlast you. There's a reason you often see other makes being towed home by an old, beat to crap foreman... it called care, and honest use...without abuse. __________________ Paul ------------- 2012 foreman (2) es, power steering Stock wheels and tires 26x10x12 B-Horns when stock tires are replaced Warn xt2500 winch (1) w/Warn mounts Warn 54" snow plow, w/Warn mounts Three different silencers for stock exhaust under $20 (why pay $150 for silent rider?) 1963 Sportster, '55 K Frame. Metal work, good wrench, engineer.

04-04-2012, 12:36 AM	#39 (permalink)
Pcummine Honda Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alberta canada Posts: 153	decompressor on the cam, its a normal aspect of the 2012 foreman, no essential problems so far. __________________ 2012 foreman 500fm Natural camo 12" ITP black rims 29.5X10 & 29.5X12 Outlaws, 2" signature series lift (highlifter) Custom D&G exhaust, rad relocate, snorkel kit with guards, rear quadrax bumper Warn 2500 winch, 3rd headlight switch (honda kit), Powermadd hand guards with hand warmers my youtube channel 29.5's in snow coming soon HMF Optimizer - on order 2007 Rincon 680 - build in progress HMF, Powercommander, K&N, 710 kit Soon -> HL lift, 29.5's (from 500), BRGR, snorkel

04-04-2012, 03:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
Hulkf250 Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 115	Yea mine started doing it but only at idle soon as I pump.the throttle its goes away hey cummins my steering starting to get play in it I think its coming from the tie rods wear they conscription to the steering shaft guess gong to have to up grade! __________________ 2012 FOREMAN 500 2.5 STATE LINE CUSTOM LIFT, 28X12X12 ZILLLAS, BIG GUN EXHAUST, CUSTOME PULL HOOK!!!

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