rancher with new pistons and rings - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

valta59 · 09-08-2010, 11:50 PM

would someone buy an 04 rancher that someone put new pistons and rings in it? i'm trying to buy a 4wheeler and its between that 04 rancher with 500 miles and 125 hours or an 02 foreman 450 that has 3300 and 436 hours on it that is in excellent condition? which should i buy?

foreman480 · 09-09-2010, 12:12 AM

prices?

PsychoBoB · 09-09-2010, 12:14 AM

I personally would be weary of purchasing a rancher that needed a new piston and rings. A lot of people on this forum have had reoccurring problems after an improper top end rebuild. If its not done right it will not last. They can also run good for the first 10-20 hours before the problem reveals itself. Thats just my opinion, I may be overly cautious. I have over 3000 miles on my 05 Rubicon and its still completely smoke free on the original rings.

2003 foreman es · 09-09-2010, 07:37 AM

And

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Shutitdotnet · 09-09-2010, 08:58 AM

We bored our jug and put new pistons and rings in it without much problem its not really a big deal to do it again if ya have a problem, just have to find a shop that can take care of the jug for ya, it it wasnt that expensive as far as parts

**toodeep** · 09-09-2010, 12:58 PM

Welcome to the forum Valta. What type of riding will you be using this for? Is this the 350 Rancher or the 400? If the overhaul was done correctly it will last but if it wasn't you could run into problems. Example is if it was sunk in muddy water and the bottom end was not cleaned then the overhaul will not last.

09-08-2010, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
valta59 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	rancher with new pistons and rings would someone buy an 04 rancher that someone put new pistons and rings in it? i'm trying to buy a 4wheeler and its between that 04 rancher with 500 miles and 125 hours or an 02 foreman 450 that has 3300 and 436 hours on it that is in excellent condition? which should i buy?

09-09-2010, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
foreman480 Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Williamson Posts: 71	prices? __________________ '95 foreman 480---SOLD! looking for the next one might have to go to the dark side (non honda)

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2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	Andto the forum... __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shutitdotnet Honda Lover Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dania Bch, Florida Posts: 362	We bored our jug and put new pistons and rings in it without much problem its not really a big deal to do it again if ya have a problem, just have to find a shop that can take care of the jug for ya, it it wasnt that expensive as far as parts __________________ 06 Rubi 26" Mudlite XLs (soon to be 28" Silverbacks, if I keep this thing) Snorkel HL 2" Lift 05 400AT spawn child of satan - Sold That SOB

09-09-2010, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
PsychoBoB Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 310	I personally would be weary of purchasing a rancher that needed a new piston and rings. A lot of people on this forum have had reoccurring problems after an improper top end rebuild. If its not done right it will not last. They can also run good for the first 10-20 hours before the problem reveals itself. Thats just my opinion, I may be overly cautious. I have over 3000 miles on my 05 Rubicon and its still completely smoke free on the original rings.

09-09-2010, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Welcome to the forum Valta. What type of riding will you be using this for? Is this the 350 Rancher or the 400? If the overhaul was done correctly it will last but if it wasn't you could run into problems. Example is if it was sunk in muddy water and the bottom end was not cleaned then the overhaul will not last.

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