rincon or foreman/rubicon???? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

bmdakk · 01-27-2012, 04:43 PM

Let me give you some background. I use an atv to Haul dogs around while bear hunting in a rig box bolted to the back rack. I have done this for about 5 years on an 02 rubicon with no problems what so ever. the tranny finally went out in the Rubi( over 11000 miles.) I am in the market to get a newer Bike to do this. My question is Would a rincon, with the IRS be a good choice for this application? or should I find a rubicon again. I have my eyes on an 05 Rincon for 3500. how do the rincon trannys hold up? Any input would be appriciated. thanks. also I carry 2 dogs with a total weight of the dogs and rig box is approx. 100 lbs.

TX_Foreman · 01-27-2012, 04:49 PM

I would opt for another rubicon, the Rincons have a really soft suspension. I guess you could get stiffer springs, the rincon wouldn't be my choice for hanging 100lbs off the back.

rich450es · 01-27-2012, 04:54 PM

the only thing i have herd that people dont like about the rincon tranny is that 1st gear is not low anuff .(when fitted with larger tires)
i think both will do the job that you ask of them without any problems

gsxrjarrett · 01-27-2012, 04:56 PM

You can read about the Rincons tranny til you fall asleep online. Yes its a 3spd, and it'd be better if it were a 5, but its not. I love my Rincon as most do. I often ride with a passenger (over 100lbs) and it handles us just fine. The Rincon is a trail bike, not a work horse, not a race quad. It does everything well, nothing perfect. Its a nice comfortable, fast ride. JMO anyway.

gsxrjarrett · 01-27-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rich450es

the only thing i have herd that people dont like about the rincon tranny is that 1st gear is not low anuff .(when fitted with larger tires)
i think both will do the job that you ask of them without any problems

Im running 27 Executioners without BRGR and I spin them fine. I know what yuor sayin about 1st gear tho.

jbgill06 · 01-27-2012, 05:03 PM

It sounds like you do a lot of low speed, non aggressive riding, while hauling a bit a weight. The Rubicon is the best choice. The Rincon is a trail quad, it works best while riding to have fun. The transmission is geared higher for sporty trail riding, and not putting around at low speeds and hauling. The IRS is on the soft side so it has a tendency to squat with weight, and just hitting throttle. It doesn't even come with a trailer hitch.

bmdakk · 01-27-2012, 08:38 PM

Are the newer rubicon trannys holding up? I think I heard they redid them after 05 or something like that. I love the low range on the rubi hauling the dogs and having to go down these steep hills.Looking into maybe getting an 05 or 06 ( or newer)

martdog420 · 01-27-2012, 09:48 PM

Zero problems with my 06 with 400hrs on it.. I wouldnt trade it for anything, I would love a can am 800 but i would keep my rubi too.

mac102004 · 01-27-2012, 10:02 PM

I think the Rubicon or Foreman would suit your needs best. If you like having power and being able to shift gears all the time buy the Foreman. If you don't like power and don't like shifting all the time, buy the Rubicon.

martdog420 · 01-27-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mac102004

I think the Rubicon or Foreman would suit your needs best. If you like having power and being able to shift gears all the time buy the Foreman. If you don't like power and don't like shifting all the time, buy the Rubicon.

BTW. The Rubicon has MORE POWER than the foreman. check out the HP ratings. Its also 499cc unlike the 475cc the foreman has.

01-27-2012, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmdakk Honda Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: HURRICANE,WEST"BY GOD"VIRGINIA Posts: 108	rincon or foreman/rubicon???? Let me give you some background. I use an atv to Haul dogs around while bear hunting in a rig box bolted to the back rack. I have done this for about 5 years on an 02 rubicon with no problems what so ever. the tranny finally went out in the Rubi( over 11000 miles.) I am in the market to get a newer Bike to do this. My question is Would a rincon, with the IRS be a good choice for this application? or should I find a rubicon again. I have my eyes on an 05 Rincon for 3500. how do the rincon trannys hold up? Any input would be appriciated. thanks. also I carry 2 dogs with a total weight of the dogs and rig box is approx. 100 lbs. __________________ 02 rubicon stock Uni air filter Maxxis Bighorns **************************** 98 Foreman 450 es stock (sons ride) **************************** 94 Fourtrax 300 4X4 stock ( sons ride) * ****************************

01-27-2012, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
TX_Foreman Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 1 hour from Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 165	I would opt for another rubicon, the Rincons have a really soft suspension. I guess you could get stiffer springs, the rincon wouldn't be my choice for hanging 100lbs off the back. __________________ 2004 Foreman 450 S..... -27x10 Kenda Executioners... -Irdium ignitor.... -Venom 3000lb winch.... -Highlifter 2"..... -contemplating a snorkel.... -lookin for an exhaust... 2003 Recon....bone stock.... 2005 ext. Cab Z71 5.3 H.O. -true duals 8" glass packs.... The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

01-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	the only thing i have herd that people dont like about the rincon tranny is that 1st gear is not low anuff .(when fitted with larger tires) i think both will do the job that you ask of them without any problems __________________ 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**

01-27-2012, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 684	You can read about the Rincons tranny til you fall asleep online. Yes its a 3spd, and it'd be better if it were a 5, but its not. I love my Rincon as most do. I often ride with a passenger (over 100lbs) and it handles us just fine. The Rincon is a trail bike, not a work horse, not a race quad. It does everything well, nothing perfect. Its a nice comfortable, fast ride. JMO anyway. __________________ 2007 HONDA RINCON 680 FI 27X10X12 / 27X12X12 EXECUTIONERS ! ITP SS106 RIMS (CHROME) 2" HIGH LIFTER LIFT KIT RDC-RAD RELOCATE KIT LINE-X RACKS/BUMPERS 2500LBS WARN WINCH POWERMADD HANDGUARDS CARGO BOX/BEER HOLDER WARN FRONT BUMPER 2003 HONDA XR50R (KIDS) 2004 HONDA CRF50R (KIDS) 2004 RAM QC 5.7L HEMI (LIFTED) 2006 MAGNUM 3.5HO (WIFEY) PROUD TO SERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ONTARIO , CANADA "If your gonna be stupid, you better be tough ! "

01-27-2012, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
jbgill06 Honda Lover Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Conneaut, Ohio Posts: 347	It sounds like you do a lot of low speed, non aggressive riding, while hauling a bit a weight. The Rubicon is the best choice. The Rincon is a trail quad, it works best while riding to have fun. The transmission is geared higher for sporty trail riding, and not putting around at low speeds and hauling. The IRS is on the soft side so it has a tendency to squat with weight, and just hitting throttle. It doesn't even come with a trailer hitch. __________________ 2007 Honda Rincon 680 HMF Swamp Series XL & Optimizer Twin Air Filter High Lifter Springs Viper Max 3500lb Winch Kimpex Bumpers Warn Skid Plate Maier Handguards ODI Rogue Grips 25" Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 26" ITP Mudlite XL 2008 Honda TRX700XX Curtis Sparks Full Exhaust PC-V Uni-Filter Stage 1 Elka Shocks PRM Skid Plates Pro Taper Evo Bars Trail Tech Big Bar Clamp ODI Rogue Grips Powermadd Handguards Pr Armor XC Bumper Maxxis RAZR II Tires ITP Rims http://www.youtube.com/user/jbgill06

01-27-2012, 08:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
bmdakk Honda Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: HURRICANE,WEST"BY GOD"VIRGINIA Posts: 108	Are the newer rubicon trannys holding up? I think I heard they redid them after 05 or something like that. I love the low range on the rubi hauling the dogs and having to go down these steep hills.Looking into maybe getting an 05 or 06 ( or newer) __________________ 02 rubicon stock Uni air filter Maxxis Bighorns **************************** 98 Foreman 450 es stock (sons ride) **************************** 94 Fourtrax 300 4X4 stock ( sons ride) * ****************************

01-27-2012, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,225	Zero problems with my 06 with 400hrs on it.. I wouldnt trade it for anything, I would love a can am 800 but i would keep my rubi too. __________________ 2006 Rubicon Canadian Trail Edition. 1 1/2 inch Quadrax lift 26" Mudlites Motovan B series back seat 2500# warn 1000's of custom scratches 100's of dings n dents 50+ plastic stitches and a few oil changes.

01-27-2012, 10:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 577	I think the Rubicon or Foreman would suit your needs best. If you like having power and being able to shift gears all the time buy the Foreman. If you don't like power and don't like shifting all the time, buy the Rubicon. __________________ '10 Outty 800R XT

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