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BillyBonnie · 02-16-2013, 04:36 PM

I'm seriously considering a new 2013 Rubicon with power steering, in camo.

I have a Honda Rancher 350 4x4 ES, which I bought new in 2002. My son and I have put it through constant torture ever since, and the only repairs we've had to make are a new carb, new front wheel bearings, and a battery fuse. That's it. So I'm really sold on Honda reliability.

My only hesitation in buying the Rubicon is lack of IRS. Do any of you Rubicon owners seriously miss IRS?

BTW, the type of riding I do is mainly logging roads, moderate mud, moderate hills and ruts, etc. No serious rock climbing.

Thanks in advance.

Tea Time · 02-16-2013, 06:36 PM

u didn't have irs on the rancher...

jeepwm69 · 02-16-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyBonnie

I'm seriously considering a new 2013 Rubicon with power steering, in camo.

I have a Honda Rancher 350 4x4 ES, which I bought new in 2002. My son and I have put it through constant torture ever since, and the only repairs we've had to make are a new carb, new front wheel bearings, and a battery fuse. That's it. So I'm really sold on Honda reliability.

My only hesitation in buying the Rubicon is lack of IRS. Do any of you Rubicon owners seriously miss IRS?

BTW, the type of riding I do is mainly logging roads, moderate mud, moderate hills and ruts, etc. No serious rock climbing.

Thanks in advance.

Solid rear axle > IRS. Stronger, less maint, better.

That is of course unless you're a wuss who wants a smooth cushy ride. IMO if you want a smooth cushy ride take up golf as a hobby and stay on the cart path.

aussy2121 · 02-16-2013, 06:37 PM

wait till the 14 models come out and see what changes (my bet is foreman twin with a bigger bore)

irs is nice for comfort the SRA is going to be tougher on many work applications, personally i like the solid axle, but my next bike down the road that i turn into a mini submarine will prob be irs for the ground clearance

aussy2121 · 02-16-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tea Time

u didn't have irs on the rancher...

the rancher at with IRS is really a pleasure to drive on rough terrain

Tea Time · 02-16-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aussy2121

the rancher at with IRS is really a pleasure to drive on rough terrain

the 350 didn't have irs tho.

BillyBonnie · 02-16-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tea Time

u didn't have irs on the rancher...

That's a good point. But I'm 9 years older than when I bought the Rancher (I just turned 50) and I'm a sucker for comfort.

Too bad I can't test ride a Yahama 550 Grizzly and a Rubicon side-by-side.

I'm asking for opinions from Rubicon owners who have also ridden IRS quads. Do you really wish the Rubicon had IRS? And if so, do you wish you had bought a different quad than the Rubicon?

Tea Time · 02-16-2013, 06:53 PM

considered a rincon?

welcome to the forum also...

**toodeep** · 02-16-2013, 07:16 PM

The Rubicon does have adjustable shocks so you can soften or stiffen the ride on them. In the past people would install the adjustable shocks (Canadian trail edition) to get a better ride.

jeepwm69 · 02-16-2013, 08:05 PM

Get a rubi and put a perfex on it. Lift, better ride, and you get to keep the SRA. Won't ride like IRS but worth it to keep SRA (again, imo)

02-16-2013, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillyBonnie Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 7	Seriously Considering a New 2013 Rubicon... I'm seriously considering a new 2013 Rubicon with power steering, in camo. I have a Honda Rancher 350 4x4 ES, which I bought new in 2002. My son and I have put it through constant torture ever since, and the only repairs we've had to make are a new carb, new front wheel bearings, and a battery fuse. That's it. So I'm really sold on Honda reliability. My only hesitation in buying the Rubicon is lack of IRS. Do any of you Rubicon owners seriously miss IRS? BTW, the type of riding I do is mainly logging roads, moderate mud, moderate hills and ruts, etc. No serious rock climbing. Thanks in advance. __________________ I'll make ya famous!

02-16-2013, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tea Time Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,974	u didn't have irs on the rancher... __________________ *'02 Rubicon* Hondamatic shat the bed @ 8507 km Built , not bought *Who wants to try out a Gear Reduction on their Rubicon?... Get at me if YOU do!*

02-16-2013, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
aussy2121 Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Elton, Louisiana Posts: 297	wait till the 14 models come out and see what changes (my bet is foreman twin with a bigger bore) irs is nice for comfort the SRA is going to be tougher on many work applications, personally i like the solid axle, but my next bike down the road that i turn into a mini submarine will prob be irs for the ground clearance __________________ 2013 foreman 4x4 eps 26 Sti Black Diamond XTR Viper Max 3500 AP Skid Plate

02-16-2013, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tea Time Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,974	considered a rincon? welcome to the forum also... __________________ *'02 Rubicon* Hondamatic shat the bed @ 8507 km Built , not bought *Who wants to try out a Gear Reduction on their Rubicon?... Get at me if YOU do!*

02-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 8,714	The Rubicon does have adjustable shocks so you can soften or stiffen the ride on them. In the past people would install the adjustable shocks (Canadian trail edition) to get a better ride. __________________ A 420 and 300 with some stuff...

02-16-2013, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeepwm69 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,091	Get a rubi and put a perfex on it. Lift, better ride, and you get to keep the SRA. Won't ride like IRS but worth it to keep SRA (again, imo) __________________ 2009 Foreman 500FM Green 27" Titan 589's Perfex Long Travel Kit Heated grips and Thumb HID's 5K Viper Max winch "the wreck" 2009 Foreman 500FM Green 26" Pirelli Mudweisers Perfex Long Travel Kit Heated Grips and Thumb HID's 4K Viper Max winch "The Project" 2006 Foreman 500FM Green 25" Maypops engine knock currently undergoing frame off restoration

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