Rincon vs. Grizzly - Transmission Question - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

MUGGZ · 05-15-2011, 12:35 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm new here and am looking for some feedback related to the Rincon transmission vs. a Grizzly.

I'm looking at purchasing a rig and considering the Rincon. I currently have a Kodiak (auto) and a Rancher (manual).

My question is this: when in manual, is the 1st gear on the Rincon slower than the Grizzly when the Grizz is in low? Also, what about torque when Rincon is in first gear, Grizz in low?

Thanks for any feedback...

rich450es · 05-15-2011, 12:47 PM

welcome to the forum
so you want to know what the gear ratio is on a rincon and grizz or how fast (mph)thay are in 1st gear
ill ansewer 1/2 your question if you answer one for me ........WHY?

temagamiarearider · 05-15-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

....if you answer one for me ........WHY?

because it relates directly to how useful the machine will be under a heavy load or rock crawling etc.

the answer is that in low range the grizz is geared much lower.
the rinnies tranny and lack of low range is the only aspect to the machine I find much fault with. it was a dealbreaker for me when I was looking to buy...

sspeckerwood · 05-15-2011, 03:07 PM

welcome to the forum, whats gonna be the primary usage of ur machine?

MUGGZ · 05-15-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

welcome to the forum, whats gonna be the primary usage of ur machine?

The primary use of the machine will be on tight, winding, uneven, rocky mountain trails that are very steep.

My '98 Rancher is fantastic in this environment and will go up anything in 1st or 2nd gear. I'm looking for a larger size and would also like something that has IRS.

MUGGZ · 05-15-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temagamiarearider

because it relates directly to how useful the machine will be under a heavy load or rock crawling etc.

the answer is that in low range the grizz is geared much lower.
the rinnies tranny and lack of low range is the only aspect to the machine I find much fault with. it was a dealbreaker for me when I was looking to buy...

Wow, you hit the nail on the head regarding the purpose of my question.

I'm surprised to hear you say that as I was hoping that with the Rincon's 3 speed, first would be geared lower and have lower torque than the Grizzly in low.

Even coming down the mountains, my 2000 Kodiak in low requires me to be on the brake's which I was hoping would be less so with the Rincon.

Helmut · 05-15-2011, 05:05 PM

I agree. The Grizzly is geared lower. Also, you can use shims to change the gearing of the Grizzly and gear it even lower.

sspeckerwood · 05-15-2011, 05:34 PM

personally if ur wanting stability and the best low geared go anywhere do anything automatic quad, get a rubicon

rich450es · 05-15-2011, 05:38 PM

he wants IRS there peckerhead
i didnt know about the shims to change the gear ratio on the grizz

lake_charles_muddbogger30 · 05-15-2011, 05:45 PM

cant you just get a more reliable honda and gear it down with a kit??

05-15-2011, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
MUGGZ Honda Rider Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7	Rincon vs. Grizzly - Transmission Question Hi Guys, I'm new here and am looking for some feedback related to the Rincon transmission vs. a Grizzly. I'm looking at purchasing a rig and considering the Rincon. I currently have a Kodiak (auto) and a Rancher (manual). My question is this: when in manual, is the 1st gear on the Rincon slower than the Grizzly when the Grizz is in low? Also, what about torque when Rincon is in first gear, Grizz in low? Thanks for any feedback...

05-15-2011, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	welcome to the forum so you want to know what the gear ratio is on a rincon and grizz or how fast (mph)thay are in 1st gear ill ansewer 1/2 your question if you answer one for me ........WHY? __________________ 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**

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05-15-2011, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,777	personally if ur wanting stability and the best low geared go anywhere do anything automatic quad, get a rubicon __________________ 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.

05-15-2011, 05:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	he wants IRS there peckerhead i didnt know about the shims to change the gear ratio on the grizz __________________ 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**

05-15-2011, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Helmut Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 742	I agree. The Grizzly is geared lower. Also, you can use shims to change the gearing of the Grizzly and gear it even lower.

05-15-2011, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
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