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Destry · 12-30-2011, 08:20 PM

I've got a 2010 Rancher 420 with independant suspension and power steering. The suspension is very stiff. The shocks do not look to be adjustable. Can anyone help me out with softening the ride. We are not talking tire pressure.

Thanks

rich450es · 12-30-2011, 08:26 PM

welcome to the forum !
if you want your rancher to be more plush look at the progressive 512 shocks .
there cheep at $200 apiece ....lol
did you own a different atv before you bought the rancher ?

sspeckerwood · 12-30-2011, 08:32 PM

welcome to the forum from utah.

the new 2012 rancher has adjustable shocks. ride one of those and see if its plusher. then pony up the money to buy the new style replacement shocks

Destry · 12-30-2011, 10:32 PM

Thanks guys, we saw the 512's just weren't sure if they would soften the ride. Can you recomend a place to buy them? and yes my other atv is a 05' Polaris Sportsman 500. We like the Honda but it is very hard to handle on rough terrian.

Destry · 12-30-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

welcome to the forum from utah.

the new 2012 rancher has adjustable shocks. ride one of those and see if its plusher. then pony up the money to buy the new style replacement shocks

Will the 2012's fit the 2010?

sspeckerwood · 12-30-2011, 10:34 PM

i'm sure they will. they haven't changed anything to my knowledge

rich450es · 12-30-2011, 10:36 PM

you will never get you honda to ride 1/2 as good as the polaris
i would do a google serch on where to buy them

sspeckerwood · 12-30-2011, 10:40 PM

the honda will not ride as smooth but its alot more stable than the polaris in off camber stuff

TRX420NFLD · 12-31-2011, 03:07 PM

Do like i did and get a custom set of shocks from ELKA.But beware,there pretty pricey(but the ride quality is great).

DogRunner2 · 12-31-2011, 10:01 PM

Plush ride? You could buy a golf cart! LOL

12-30-2011, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Destry Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	2010 Rancher Suspension I've got a 2010 Rancher 420 with independant suspension and power steering. The suspension is very stiff. The shocks do not look to be adjustable. Can anyone help me out with softening the ride. We are not talking tire pressure. Thanks

12-30-2011, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	welcome to the forum ! if you want your rancher to be more plush look at the progressive 512 shocks . there cheep at $200 apiece ....lol did you own a different atv before you bought the rancher ? __________________ 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**

12-30-2011, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	welcome to the forum from utah. the new 2012 rancher has adjustable shocks. ride one of those and see if its plusher. then pony up the money to buy the new style replacement shocks __________________ 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.

12-30-2011, 10:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	i'm sure they will. they haven't changed anything to my knowledge __________________ 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.

12-30-2011, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,640	you will never get you honda to ride 1/2 as good as the polaris i would do a google serch on where to buy them __________________ 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**

12-30-2011, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Destry Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks guys, we saw the 512's just weren't sure if they would soften the ride. Can you recomend a place to buy them? and yes my other atv is a 05' Polaris Sportsman 500. We like the Honda but it is very hard to handle on rough terrian.

12-30-2011, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,776	the honda will not ride as smooth but its alot more stable than the polaris in off camber stuff __________________ 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.

12-31-2011, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
TRX420NFLD Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: newfoundland Posts: 53	Do like i did and get a custom set of shocks from ELKA.But beware,there pretty pricey(but the ride quality is great). __________________ 2007 TRX420 ES 4x4 with ELKA suspension, powermad handguards,and EBC front pads.

12-31-2011, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
DogRunner2 Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 73	Plush ride? You could buy a golf cart! LOL

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