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Batt4Christ · 11-16-2010, 04:17 PM

My 2003 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4X4 let me down this past Saturday heading to my deer stand for opening day of deer season here in Arkansas - tripped belt light (belt never been replaced since purchase in late 2002). Found that intake manifold (why do they make them of plastic?) was cracked, front propeller shaft boot torn, and on and on...

Traded for a brand new 2009 Honda Foreman 500 ES Saturday afternoon and was in the woods in time to get a hunt in!

So far, I like it - BUT - either it is very cold natured (starts easily and usually on first tap of starter), but wants to stumble all over itself for quite a while, even after warming up for 5+ minutes. Idle was set a bit below optimum, but that was easy to adjust. Hoping that it smooths out with the break-in.

TXTee · 11-16-2010, 04:22 PM

Welcome to the forum and glad you were able to get out in time for the season's start.

gsxrjarrett · 11-16-2010, 04:45 PM

Nice upgrade Batt4Christ. Welcome to the fourm

GsxrJarrett

**toodeep** · 11-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Welcome to the forum. It will get better once it's broke in.

Timstang · 11-16-2010, 05:11 PM

2003 foreman es · 11-16-2010, 05:42 PM

to the forum..... Good for you.

lop3r1 · 11-16-2010, 07:35 PM

lol. well, i don't think it gets much better as time passes. every honda that i've ever dealt with was cold natured. they gotta be choked for a few minutes. but i wouldn't have it any other way...i love a honda atv! also, i've heard of brand new hondas having the wrong carburetor jets installed from the dealership. there are certain jets for specific altitudes.

h22ate · 11-16-2010, 07:48 PM

Welcome Aboard! Its a tad cold blooded but as long as shes in gear and movin once you start it it'll warm up pretty quick.

Desert Hawk · 11-17-2010, 10:46 AM

Batt4Christ

Batt4Christ · 11-19-2010, 06:49 PM

Well... I got her warmed up well, and put in Neutral - and she sputtered and died. So I pulled the side plastic and made a very small adjustment to the idle. Cranked her back up - and no more "choke and die".

Still a few sputters when cold, but after warm - seems well.

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Originally Posted by lop3r1

lol. well, i don't think it gets much better as time passes. every honda that i've ever dealt with was cold natured. they gotta be choked for a few minutes. but i wouldn't have it any other way...i love a honda atv! also, i've heard of brand new hondas having the wrong carburetor jets installed from the dealership. there are certain jets for specific altitudes.

11-16-2010, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Batt4Christ Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 7	New Foreman 500 FE (ES) owner here! My 2003 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4X4 let me down this past Saturday heading to my deer stand for opening day of deer season here in Arkansas - tripped belt light (belt never been replaced since purchase in late 2002). Found that intake manifold (why do they make them of plastic?) was cracked, front propeller shaft boot torn, and on and on... Traded for a brand new 2009 Honda Foreman 500 ES Saturday afternoon and was in the woods in time to get a hunt in! So far, I like it - BUT - either it is very cold natured (starts easily and usually on first tap of starter), but wants to stumble all over itself for quite a while, even after warming up for 5+ minutes. Idle was set a bit below optimum, but that was easy to adjust. Hoping that it smooths out with the break-in.

11-16-2010, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-16-2010, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 684	Nice upgrade Batt4Christ. Welcome to the fourm GsxrJarrett __________________ 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 ! "

11-16-2010, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-16-2010, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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11-16-2010, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	Welcome to the forum. It will get better once it's broke in.

11-16-2010, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
lop3r1 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: gulfport, mississippi Posts: 857	lol. well, i don't think it gets much better as time passes. every honda that i've ever dealt with was cold natured. they gotta be choked for a few minutes. but i wouldn't have it any other way...i love a honda atv! also, i've heard of brand new hondas having the wrong carburetor jets installed from the dealership. there are certain jets for specific altitudes.

11-16-2010, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,076	Welcome Aboard! Its a tad cold blooded but as long as shes in gear and movin once you start it it'll warm up pretty quick. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

11-17-2010, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
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