Thinking of buying an 02 Recon - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

JTD · 08-31-2011, 10:57 PM

Hello all, new here. I have a friend who has an 02 Recon (non-EX) and it is like new. He has bareley driven it and it's been sitting in his shed most of the time with an occassional use. Anyway he'd sell it for $1500 which I thought was a good price considering it looks new. In fact the tires still have the new black nobby things on them.

I plan to use it to plow our driveway of 200'. I know a 4wd is best at this but also hear with some rear weight the Recon does pretty well at plowing. Also I'd use it on occasion to pull a lawn aerator and dump cart, basic work around the house etc...

Think this ATV will suit my needs ok? As far as plowing it looks like I need: push tubes, mounting kit, and a blade along with a winch and winch mount. Right?

scottl1346 · 08-31-2011, 11:15 PM

better off saving your 1500 and getting a foreman 450. 1500 for a recon i think is alot for a little machine. i dont think they even make a plow set up for them

vermhot · 08-31-2011, 11:20 PM

Welcome dude!! Ya I would have to agree ! I think that plowing with it will be to much for it ....

lop3r1 · 08-31-2011, 11:21 PM

i think 1500 is a decent deal for a recon. good little atv's. but, spend another 750 bucks(or 1000) and you can get a 4wd of the same model year, with a larger engine, better suited for plowing...as for the other chores, the recon would be ideal.

JTD · 08-31-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks. Yeah I've seen some plows with Internet searching but looks like after all the stuff I'd need I'd be spending $400 plus which can buy a decent snowblower. But it would be handy around the house and playing in the dirt.

vermhot · 08-31-2011, 11:33 PM

Ya if you look around on craig's list I bet for 2000 grand you can get the whole set up!

szembek · 08-31-2011, 11:35 PM

4WD would be best, but I'm sure you can plow with it if you get some weight and chains, did it for years with a lawnmower. Just had to go downhill lol!

JTD · 09-01-2011, 12:01 AM

Yeah I've read they do a surprisingly good job with weight on the back and chains. Plow setup seems to be pricey though unless I make one DIY style which many people seem to do. But a lot of work I imagine.

szembek · 09-01-2011, 12:34 AM

Yeah, that really could kill the deal right there. Could probably find a 4wd with plow on craigslist for $2000 if you're patient.

rich450es · 09-01-2011, 01:11 AM

welcom to the forum
save a couple of more bucks and find a 4x4 man

08-31-2011, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
JTD Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Thinking of buying an 02 Recon Hello all, new here. I have a friend who has an 02 Recon (non-EX) and it is like new. He has bareley driven it and it's been sitting in his shed most of the time with an occassional use. Anyway he'd sell it for $1500 which I thought was a good price considering it looks new. In fact the tires still have the new black nobby things on them. I plan to use it to plow our driveway of 200'. I know a 4wd is best at this but also hear with some rear weight the Recon does pretty well at plowing. Also I'd use it on occasion to pull a lawn aerator and dump cart, basic work around the house etc... Think this ATV will suit my needs ok? As far as plowing it looks like I need: push tubes, mounting kit, and a blade along with a winch and winch mount. Right?

08-31-2011, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottl1346 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 972	better off saving your 1500 and getting a foreman 450. 1500 for a recon i think is alot for a little machine. i dont think they even make a plow set up for them __________________ 02 foreman 450 ES 2 inch HL lift kit super ATV front disk brake conversion 27 inch Zillas 14% gear reduction HMF ECO system exhaust diamond plate bash plate and cv boot guards Super-winch 1500lb winch will upgrade someday lol custom LED brake lights

08-31-2011, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Welcome dude!! Ya I would have to agree ! I think that plowing with it will be to much for it .... __________________ 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

08-31-2011, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
lop3r1 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: gulfport, mississippi Posts: 857	i think 1500 is a decent deal for a recon. good little atv's. but, spend another 750 bucks(or 1000) and you can get a 4wd of the same model year, with a larger engine, better suited for plowing...as for the other chores, the recon would be ideal. __________________ 07 foreman s camo 2" hl lift 1" hl wheel spacers 27" outlaws epi/hl outlaw clutch kit hmf utility, uni filter, dynojet kit 3000lb superwinch triangle snorkel kit herculiner on racks/front bumper custom front recovery point

08-31-2011, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Ya if you look around on craig's list I bet for 2000 grand you can get the whole set 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

08-31-2011, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
JTD Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Thanks. Yeah I've seen some plows with Internet searching but looks like after all the stuff I'd need I'd be spending $400 plus which can buy a decent snowblower. But it would be handy around the house and playing in the dirt.

08-31-2011, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
szembek Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 251	4WD would be best, but I'm sure you can plow with it if you get some weight and chains, did it for years with a lawnmower. Just had to go downhill lol!

09-01-2011, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
JTD Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Yeah I've read they do a surprisingly good job with weight on the back and chains. Plow setup seems to be pricey though unless I make one DIY style which many people seem to do. But a lot of work I imagine.

09-01-2011, 12:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
szembek Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 251	Yeah, that really could kill the deal right there. Could probably find a 4wd with plow on craigslist for $2000 if you're patient.

09-01-2011, 01:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
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