slipping clutch - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

SoIn1 · 12-19-2011, 07:45 PM

I have recently purchased a 2001 Rancher manual shift for my daughter. I bought it in unrideable condition so I dont know if this is a new or pre existing problem. When I start the bike I have to rev the engine to about 1/4 throttle before it starts to move. I also have a 450 foreman and the engagement point for the bike to start to move just seems way too high in comparison. I know the bike has 2 clutches. The adjustment on the front of the engine does not seem to help. The oil was low and dirty when I bought it so I changed it. This seemed to help some. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thank You, Luke

vermhot · 12-19-2011, 07:46 PM

Welcome dude !!!! You check to see if the brakes were hanging up??!!!

rich450es · 12-19-2011, 07:52 PM

also are you running the right oil ? (wet clutch approved)

SoIn1 · 12-19-2011, 07:55 PM

I don't think the brakes were dragging because I could push the bike in the barn. Thank you for the welcome.

SoIn1 · 12-19-2011, 07:58 PM

I am sorry for my ignorance but I did not know it needed a special oil. I used Valvoline 30w. Could this be the problem? Can you recommend the correct oil thanks in advance.

redneckdude120 · 12-19-2011, 08:00 PM

i use Valvoline ATV Oil. you have to use oil that is approved for wet clutches.

rich450es · 12-19-2011, 08:05 PM

you can pick up valvoline ATV oil in 10w30 or get honda GN4 at the dealership
do you have a manual for the rancher and the 450
here is a service manual for the rancher
2000-2003 Rancher 350 Service Manual.pdf

this is the one for the foreman 450
https://rs575l33.rapidshare.com/#!do...9A260DDFA1|0|0

there free

SoIn1 · 12-20-2011, 08:09 AM

Thank you all for the advice. I will switch to the proper oil and let you know what happens.

**toodeep** · 12-20-2011, 10:30 AM

Was this a mud bike or younger kids machine? Reason I ask is they might have installed a clutch kit if it's just the engagement that is the issue.

12-19-2011, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoIn1 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	slipping clutch I have recently purchased a 2001 Rancher manual shift for my daughter. I bought it in unrideable condition so I dont know if this is a new or pre existing problem. When I start the bike I have to rev the engine to about 1/4 throttle before it starts to move. I also have a 450 foreman and the engagement point for the bike to start to move just seems way too high in comparison. I know the bike has 2 clutches. The adjustment on the front of the engine does not seem to help. The oil was low and dirty when I bought it so I changed it. This seemed to help some. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thank You, Luke

12-19-2011, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Welcome dude !!!! You check to see if the brakes were hanging up??!!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

12-19-2011, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	also are you running the right oil ? (wet clutch approved) __________________ 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**

12-19-2011, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
redneckdude120 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gordon, Georgia Posts: 782	i use Valvoline ATV Oil. you have to use oil that is approved for wet clutches. __________________ 2005 Honda Rubicon 500 27" Vampires on stock wheels HMF Performance Snorkeled Diamond Plate Bash Plate Strong Made CV Boot Guards Summit 3500lb Synthetic Winch Highlifter 2" lift kit Rhino-lined racks and bumper Custom bumper

12-19-2011, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	you can pick up valvoline ATV oil in 10w30 or get honda GN4 at the dealership do you have a manual for the rancher and the 450 here is a service manual for the rancher 2000-2003 Rancher 350 Service Manual.pdf this is the one for the foreman 450 https://rs575l33.rapidshare.com/#!do...9A260DDFA1\|0\|0 there free __________________ 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**

12-19-2011, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoIn1 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	I don't think the brakes were dragging because I could push the bike in the barn. Thank you for the welcome.

12-19-2011, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoIn1 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	I am sorry for my ignorance but I did not know it needed a special oil. I used Valvoline 30w. Could this be the problem? Can you recommend the correct oil thanks in advance.

12-20-2011, 08:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
SoIn1 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Thank you all for the advice. I will switch to the proper oil and let you know what happens.

12-20-2011, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,652	Was this a mud bike or younger kids machine? Reason I ask is they might have installed a clutch kit if it's just the engagement that is the issue.

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