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TRX420NFLD · 12-13-2011, 08:39 AM

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rich450es · 12-13-2011, 09:12 AM

if im reading this right this new honda 4 wheeler will not have upper controle arms but will insted have a strut like a front wheele drive automobile ....hmmmmm

Green Demon · 12-13-2011, 10:25 AM

After skimming over this I'm pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks. Why would they invent something (cause this article is explaining an invention) and use it on their atv's first? Another thing that makes me think that is because on the description page all the advantages it talks about is a lighter stronger frame. Why do we need that in an atv? Pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks

rich450es · 12-13-2011, 10:28 AM

i think its a 4wheeler

rich450es · 12-13-2011, 10:30 AM

but i could be wrong

TRX420NFLD · 12-13-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Demon

After skimming over this I'm pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks. Why would they invent something (cause this article is explaining an invention) and use it on their atv's first? Another thing that makes me think that is because on the description page all the advantages it talks about is a lighter stronger frame. Why do we need that in an atv? Pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks

Its the honda way of doing things.Thats why they lead the pack when it comes to reliable,light weight,fun to ride quads.They must know something if there going from a double wishbone setup to macpherson struts on the front end.Also the airbox is no longer under the seat but up where the fuel tank sits on the honda quads now.Fuel tank is relocated to the rear.Very unique frame design.

sspeckerwood · 12-13-2011, 10:35 AM

i'm kinda leaning in agreement with ya rich. lol

this is a design we may never see also. i'm sure honda owns more than one patten that has never came into production

Green Demon · 12-13-2011, 12:33 PM

Lmao!!!! I never saw the pics. I was just going off the info I read. Why in the F would they worry about suspension changes? How bout get some dam power in an atv. Big bore v-twin. IRS, locker. Forget about suspension.

Steve07 · 12-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Money and weight.

Green Demon · 12-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRX420NFLD

Its the honda way of doing things.Thats why they lead the pack when it comes to reliable,light weight,fun to ride quads.They must know something if there going from a double wishbone setup to macpherson struts on the front end.Also the airbox is no longer under the seat but up where the fuel tank sits on the honda quads now.Fuel tank is relocated to the rear.Very unique frame design.

Have you ever ridden a can am or polairs? They are FUN. a Honda is well fun but not as fun. They are YEARS ahead of Honda in EVERY category except working.

12-13-2011, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
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12-13-2011, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	if im reading this right this new honda 4 wheeler will not have upper controle arms but will insted have a strut like a front wheele drive automobile ....hmmmmm __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-13-2011, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Green Demon Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oberlin, LA Posts: 561	After skimming over this I'm pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks. Why would they invent something (cause this article is explaining an invention) and use it on their atv's first? Another thing that makes me think that is because on the description page all the advantages it talks about is a lighter stronger frame. Why do we need that in an atv? Pretty sure this is for their cars and trucks __________________ 09 Foreman ES Snorkled HMF Utility EPI Clutch Kit 2" highlifter lift Turner HD U-joint HL Fender Kit HL Recoil starter leak shield Diamond Plate HL front nose guard Diamond Plate front bash plate Diamond Plate front cv guards 29.5 OUTLAWS S/W SS 312 Wheels Extreme 35% Gear Reduction 8" audiopipe with 350 watt amp Viper 3500# winch w/ synthetic cable

12-13-2011, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	i think its a 4wheeler __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-13-2011, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	but i could be wrong __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-13-2011, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	i'm kinda leaning in agreement with ya rich. lol this is a design we may never see also. i'm sure honda owns more than one patten that has never came into production __________________ 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.

12-13-2011, 12:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Green Demon Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oberlin, LA Posts: 561	Lmao!!!! I never saw the pics. I was just going off the info I read. Why in the F would they worry about suspension changes? How bout get some dam power in an atv. Big bore v-twin. IRS, locker. Forget about suspension. __________________ 09 Foreman ES Snorkled HMF Utility EPI Clutch Kit 2" highlifter lift Turner HD U-joint HL Fender Kit HL Recoil starter leak shield Diamond Plate HL front nose guard Diamond Plate front bash plate Diamond Plate front cv guards 29.5 OUTLAWS S/W SS 312 Wheels Extreme 35% Gear Reduction 8" audiopipe with 350 watt amp Viper 3500# winch w/ synthetic cable

12-13-2011, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
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