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07 foreman 500 · 02-05-2012, 11:25 PM

when i shift into 3rd gear after a second it makes a pop sound. ive checked the oil and diff fluid. 2wd/4wd doesnt make a diffrance in it at all. what is is and is it costly to fix?

07 foreman 500 · 02-07-2012, 10:13 PM

Any imput would be help full. I dont think its a clutch adjustment because wouldnt that be all the gears?

MudRebel · 02-07-2012, 10:28 PM

I have the same problem with my rancher except it happens to me when i shift into 4th gear. It sounds like it doesn't fully shift into gear (but it really does)

Gauntlet3D · 02-08-2012, 05:56 PM

Probably not good.

Kipes · 02-08-2012, 06:11 PM

The dogs that mesh when you shift into that gear are probably rounding off causing the popping noise, happened on my brother foreman and it cost him over $800 and that was with him pulling the motor and bringing it to the shop.

07 foreman 500 · 02-08-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kipes

The dogs that mesh when you shift into that gear are probably rounding off causing the popping noise, happened on my brother foreman and it cost him over $800 and that was with him pulling the motor and bringing it to the shop.

wow thats a lot of time in the shop then. I would do the same, pull the motor my self. Think its time to bring to the honda dealership and have it looked at?

07 foreman 500 · 02-08-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MudRebel

I have the same problem with my rancher except it happens to me when i shift into 4th gear. It sounds like it doesn't fully shift into gear (but it really does)

how many miles has i been since?

Kipes · 02-09-2012, 05:43 PM

They had to split the engine to get to the gears, they had it done pretty quick, I think it was 4 days.

duffy351 · 02-09-2012, 09:47 PM

I have the same problem in sec gear. talked to a few mechanics and a bent shifting fork is what ive been told. its from shifting under heavy loads. been doin it for atleast 3 years it has actualy got better the more i ride it. just kinda pat the gas a little when u shift so the gear will fully engage at a low rpm. you will hear it engage

duffy351 · 02-09-2012, 09:50 PM

oh and from what iv been told, if it still works, ride it cause its a expensive repair! honda dealer told me at least $500 plus parts!

02-05-2012, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
07 foreman 500 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: maine Posts: 897	3rd gear pop when i shift into 3rd gear after a second it makes a pop sound. ive checked the oil and diff fluid. 2wd/4wd doesnt make a diffrance in it at all. what is is and is it costly to fix? __________________ 2007 Honda Foreman 500 4X4 S (Mine) 26's ITP Mud Lite XTR'S 4,000lbs Promark winch Warn skid plates + A-arm's duplicolor bed armored racks Polaris The way out... behind a Honda Best on Earth 2000 Honda Rancher 4x4 ES (Dad's) AMS Swamp Fox Tires 3,000lbs Promark winch 2000 Honda 90 (Brother's) stock Sold 1997 Honda Recon S 1998 Honda Foreman ES 450 6,100mi Youtube http://www.youtube.com/burnshpfan Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/68436721@N02/

02-07-2012, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
07 foreman 500 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: maine Posts: 897	Any imput would be help full. I dont think its a clutch adjustment because wouldnt that be all the gears? __________________ 2007 Honda Foreman 500 4X4 S (Mine) 26's ITP Mud Lite XTR'S 4,000lbs Promark winch Warn skid plates + A-arm's duplicolor bed armored racks Polaris The way out... behind a Honda Best on Earth 2000 Honda Rancher 4x4 ES (Dad's) AMS Swamp Fox Tires 3,000lbs Promark winch 2000 Honda 90 (Brother's) stock Sold 1997 Honda Recon S 1998 Honda Foreman ES 450 6,100mi Youtube http://www.youtube.com/burnshpfan Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/68436721@N02/

02-07-2012, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MudRebel Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northeast Arkansas Posts: 83	I have the same problem with my rancher except it happens to me when i shift into 4th gear. It sounds like it doesn't fully shift into gear (but it really does) __________________ 2008 Honda Rancher 420 (4WD)

02-08-2012, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gauntlet3D Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,160	Probably not good. __________________ 2009 Rubicon Black 350 Miles 2500lbs Warn ITP 212 Machined SS Rims 27" Maxxis Zillas 2" Gorilla Lift Richocett Swing Arm Skid Plate 2" Snorkle HMF Swamp Series UniFilter Rejet Custom Speaker Box Powermadd Black Hand Guards Ammo cans 2007 Rancher ES Red 750 Miles ITP 108 Machined SS Rims Rubicon stock tires Powermadd Black Hand Guards 2 Up Rear Box

02-08-2012, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,567	The dogs that mesh when you shift into that gear are probably rounding off causing the popping noise, happened on my brother foreman and it cost him over $800 and that was with him pulling the motor and bringing it to the shop. __________________ 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 Garmin Legend gps 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

02-09-2012, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,567	They had to split the engine to get to the gears, they had it done pretty quick, I think it was 4 days. __________________ 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 Garmin Legend gps 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

02-09-2012, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
duffy351 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Statesboro,Ga Posts: 20	I have the same problem in sec gear. talked to a few mechanics and a bent shifting fork is what ive been told. its from shifting under heavy loads. been doin it for atleast 3 years it has actualy got better the more i ride it. just kinda pat the gas a little when u shift so the gear will fully engage at a low rpm. you will hear it engage

02-09-2012, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
duffy351 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Statesboro,Ga Posts: 20	oh and from what iv been told, if it still works, ride it cause its a expensive repair! honda dealer told me at least $500 plus parts!

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