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apimpdad · 12-14-2011, 05:41 PM

Is there a 4 wheeler out there in any make and model that has a manual (foot) shift transmission and also independent rear suspension? That would be my ideal 4 wheeler but so far haven't had luck finding one.

Steve07 · 12-14-2011, 05:53 PM

Big Bear 400 from about 2007 on up. Arctic Cat 500M also.

sspeckerwood · 12-14-2011, 06:38 PM

too bad there not honda.

i'd consider looking into the 2012 foreman. even though its not irs the suspension is as plush as a fat chick on a twinkie bing

apimpdad · 12-14-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

too bad there not honda.

i'd consider looking into the 2012 foreman. even though its not irs the suspension is as plush as a fat chick on a twinkie bing

I know about it being too bad its not a honda. I saw where some of the newer ranchers were IRS and about crapped my britches but as I looked at them I realized they were auto/electric shift. I will say though If I buy another brand I will not hesitate to get a Yamaha.

mac102004 · 12-14-2011, 07:35 PM

I put 2000kms on a 700 Rhino before I had to pull the head off and replace the head gasket. Doesn't make me walk away impressed. I'm not a Yamaha fan.

I liked the 500m's wouldn't mind one to play with. I don't think there is any 2012 ATV's that are IRS AND foot shift. Closest your going to get is the Rancher AT and Rincon.

sspeckerwood · 12-14-2011, 07:55 PM

the rancher at is actually a really neat setup. they have dual clutches. you should check them out

apimpdad · 12-14-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

the rancher at is actually a really neat setup. they have dual clutches. you should check them out

Are they anything like the Rincon transmissions? I heard those aren't very good with only 3 gears and no low range (from people around here that use them they way i use them).

sspeckerwood · 12-14-2011, 08:05 PM

no there not. there a actual 5 speed manual tranny that automatically shifts

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar113531.html

read up on this. it will tell you alot

The Rancher AT's Honda automatic five-speed transmission features two modes: You can shift into five forward gears, neutral and reverse, or the Rancher can shift into the forward gears automatically.

Shifting is super-fast and super-efficient thanks to the radical twin-clutch design.

jbgill06 · 12-14-2011, 08:45 PM

BAM! How about a true manual IRS Honda... But, it's only 4x2 and its not much good for utility work.

apimpdad · 12-14-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

no there not. there a actual 5 speed manual tranny that automatically shifts

2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher AT with Electric Power Steering - Top Speed

read up on this. it will tell you alot

The Rancher AT's Honda automatic five-speed transmission features two modes: You can shift into five forward gears, neutral and reverse, or the Rancher can shift into the forward gears automatically.

Shifting is super-fast and super-efficient thanks to the radical twin-clutch design.

Interesting, but that also goes back to me not wanting the electric shift stuff. Seems complicated to me. I am just looking for simplicity.

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mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 548	I put 2000kms on a 700 Rhino before I had to pull the head off and replace the head gasket. Doesn't make me walk away impressed. I'm not a Yamaha fan. I liked the 500m's wouldn't mind one to play with. I don't think there is any 2012 ATV's that are IRS AND foot shift. Closest your going to get is the Rancher AT and Rincon. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

12-14-2011, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	the rancher at is actually a really neat setup. they have dual clutches. you should check them out __________________ 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.

12-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	no there not. there a actual 5 speed manual tranny that automatically shifts http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/...-ar113531.html read up on this. it will tell you alot The Rancher AT's Honda automatic five-speed transmission features two modes: You can shift into five forward gears, neutral and reverse, or the Rancher can shift into the forward gears automatically. Shifting is super-fast and super-efficient thanks to the radical twin-clutch design. __________________ 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.

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