http://www.hondaforeman.com/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 05:51:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hondaforeman.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.hondaforeman.com/ http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95802-help-my-2012-foreman-running-rich.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:19:40 GMT My 2012 Foreman 500 is running rich I can't see where or how my snorkel is restricting any air flow, I've been told by mechanic at the dealership that the "TPS" system can be slightly out of adjustment and cause this without really being noticeable. Does anyone know the right way to adjust this?? ]]> Foreman 500 12foremanzillas http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95802-help-my-2012-foreman-running-rich.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95794-29-1-2-outlaws-videos-trial-run.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:38:29 GMT Alright I have got a few videos of the Foreman Running the Outlaws, I hophttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ye8Fubv53w&feature=youtu.bee to get some videos from the side angle and get some better shots. Just for the record I know everyone's definition of mud is different, having said that I was raised on a bottom land farm(where these videos were shot) its grey/yellow gumbo and there are a couple holes that I refer to as quicksand holes or Peanut Butter. I have seen some of these holes swallow trucks and tractors 80% of the ruts I am going are the creation of a 4430 John Deere, so I am not saying these are the worst of the worst by any means however most of these required 4wd with my executioners and the laws make it look like childs play! and there is one vid where the foreman was carrying the front end coming out of the hole.


Honda Foreman 500 29-1/2 Outlaws First Mud Hole - YouTube

Honda Foreman 500 Peanut Butter Mud 1 - YouTube


Honda Foreman 500 Mud Wheelie - YouTube ]]> Foreman 500 12foremanzillas http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95794-29-1-2-outlaws-videos-trial-run.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/147-rubicon-500/95786-buying-01-rubi-wont-shift-outta-first-gear-need-help.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:01:31 GMT Hey, guys, I read around a little bit, but I wanted to start my own thread and tell u all I know about it. I've got a deal on an '01 rubi, 27" Mudlites with nice rims and a winch, the pictures are very nice, he was asking $1000, but he said he let it set up in the winter, went out the to crank it up after winter, wouldn't shift out of first, he said it will go in reverse and neutral, needs a battery, carb cleaned a little, but will crank on pull start, no brakes. he said when it did run, he would get it reved up high in top of a gear and it would smoke a little, which a simple top end rebuild should fix that, do y'all have any idea where I should start when I get it?? I figured the battery first, being it has esp also, I don't know much about the rubis, but I do the regular foreman and ranchers. I don't really need the 4wheeler, I just wanted the tires for my rancher, but for that price I think its worth getting, I have a brand new brute force 750 to with 30" monster, so it's not like I really need another one, lol but I could maybe make some money off it or keep it if it is as nice as it looks in the pic, but I'd hate to sale my rancher 350 cause it is in the best shape I've ever seen, lol, I would appreciate any advice or tips of where to start, I'm gonna get it fri morning. Thanks guys!! ]]> Rubicon 500 bama450 http://www.hondaforeman.com/147-rubicon-500/95786-buying-01-rubi-wont-shift-outta-first-gear-need-help.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/128-foreman-450/95778-stuck-first.html Thu, 23 May 2013 01:47:12 GMT Just want to start and say awesome site been reading through a lot of threads with helpful info. I just recently bought an 02 450 foreman that... Just want to start and say awesome site been reading through a lot of threads with helpful info.

I just recently bought an 02 450 foreman that is stuck in first gear I think and I cant get it to start. The battery was dead so I put the charger on and still nothing wont even attempt to crank. tried pull starting and it wont fire. The neutral light is on but the 1st gear symbol flashes 3 times which from what understand has something to do with angle sensor however the manual shift is locked up. So I pulled the shift motor out for inspection and the manual shift lever freed up but still cant get the bike to start. I pulled the outer shroud off the sift motor and found the magnet crushed. I can hear clicking when I use the manual shift but its not like any thing is going on. Any help would be great.


Thanks Sam ]]> Foreman 450 reis450 http://www.hondaforeman.com/128-foreman-450/95778-stuck-first.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/127-foreman-400/95770-steering-question.html Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:43 GMT OK, I have a problem I think a few months ago, I started to notice some slop in the stering, as if parked and I tugged on the bars up or sisde to... OK, I have a problem I think
a few months ago, I started to notice some slop in the stering, as if parked and I tugged on the bars up or sisde to side there was some slop
I check the nuts and bolts holding it all together, and all wasn't tight, so snugged it all up
Seemed better, not all better but helped
OK today at the farm, I was riding about 7 mph, and while looking behind me, I Was towing a spreader , drove into a rock, about the size of a bowling ball or likes
it was a just plowed over fields, was dfropping some fertlizer for a food plot
it kinda hit the side wall of the tire more or less, didn't run it over, and didn't really jar me, as again spft ground and going pretty slow
But after that, I am now going straight, but the bars are turned to about 1 o clock or slightly past
meaning if I put bars straight, I will turn left pretty good

what am in for??
I again didn't bend anything just the tire contacted the rock, and everything under th front ends looks good, its like it jumped a few teeth os a spline or??
any in put is welcome, and thanks ]]> Foreman 400 mrbb http://www.hondaforeman.com/127-foreman-400/95770-steering-question.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/139-southeast-forum/95762-memorial-day-weekend-ride.html Thu, 23 May 2013 01:08:59 GMT A couple of friends and I are gonna meet up in the community of Oak Grove and ride to Saudi Arabia this Sunday about 1 pm. If you're in the area and would like to go, let me know. Should be a good time. ]]> SouthEast Forum RDNK TAZ http://www.hondaforeman.com/139-southeast-forum/95762-memorial-day-weekend-ride.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95754-cylinder-crankcase-joint-question.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:57:28 GMT Going to be doing rings tomorrow or next day on sons 350 rancher. In the manual it says to apply liquid sealant to the mating surface of the cyl and... Going to be doing rings tomorrow or next day on sons 350 rancher. In the manual it says to apply liquid sealant to the mating surface of the cyl and crankcase, is that just gasket sealer or is there something else I should use?....Thanks. ]]> sjohns93024 http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95754-cylinder-crankcase-joint-question.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/129-sale/95746-non-resident-hatfield-mccoy-trail-pass.html Wed, 22 May 2013 22:53:01 GMT Took a recent trip to West Virginia and now have a trail pass for the Hatfield McCoy trail system up for sale. This is a non resident pass which... Took a recent trip to West Virginia and now have a trail pass for the Hatfield McCoy trail system up for sale. This is a non resident pass which sells for $50. The sticker has not been removed from the sheet. This pass is good for the remainder of the year. Asking $40 or best offer. Proceeds will go to repairs of damages incurred on some of the rougher trails. ]]> For Sale convict1997 http://www.hondaforeman.com/129-sale/95746-non-resident-hatfield-mccoy-trail-pass.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/143-foreman-atv-accessories/95738-fairlead.html Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:29 GMT Hey guys, A friend of mine gave me a new promark winch plate still in the box for a 02 450. I'm going to put a winch on my 99 450. It didn't have a roller fairlead with it. Are the fairleads brand specific for the winch mounts? Where is good place to pick one up? Also, it will be for a steel cable.

Thanks
Randy ]]> Foreman ATV Accessories Randydan http://www.hondaforeman.com/143-foreman-atv-accessories/95738-fairlead.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/128-foreman-450/95730-output-shaft-u-joint.html Wed, 22 May 2013 19:50:05 GMT replaced the rear diff today. When I was done started it up and noticed that it had a clicking noise coming from the u- joint area. Also noticed that... replaced the rear diff today. When I was done started it up and noticed that it had a clicking noise coming from the u- joint area. Also noticed that the rear of the motor was moving up and down a little. My question is, Is my u joint bad or the output shaft bent? Thanks Jay ]]> Foreman 450 jayrus544 http://www.hondaforeman.com/128-foreman-450/95730-output-shaft-u-joint.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/142-tire-wheel-discussion/95722-itp-c-series.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:31 GMT http:// http://m1361.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/mattdezendorf/IMAG0122_zps91a18f05.jpg.html?o=0&newest=1[/IMG]
How much would yall pay for a set of these? I'm thinking about buying these and putting some tsl/atv super swampers (27's) on them for my Foreman. ]]> mattdezendorf http://www.hondaforeman.com/142-tire-wheel-discussion/95722-itp-c-series.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95714-looking-opinions-2013-420-a.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:19:33 GMT I'm looking for a 4x4 utility quad.

After beating the snot out of my wife's 2012 Recon ES I am really wanting a 4x4 honda quad, not wanting to spend a ton of cash. Yeah I'd love to have a scrambler 850HO LE or a can am 1000. But 10k+ on a quad is silly. Sorry. Had a hard enough time justifiying the RZR, which will probably be sold as well, since no one wants to ride with me anymore, as everyone has their quads.

My Scrambler 500 4x4 will be going down the road tonight, sold it to a local fella for 1,500 dollars. Quad has been with me for nearly 13 years, but its time for it go. Been a good bike, countless miles and hours, still on the factory belt, and tires. Even though the tires are pretty lean these days.

Basically looking through Honda's website I came across that I like the 420 Rancher 4x4 with the ES. I hated ES at first, but it has grown on me. I know they are not speed machines, or huge power houses, but I am fine with that.

How do they go in stock form? What are the draw backs?

Obviously its a Honda and you can beat the snot out of it and it will come back for more. ]]> toomanytoys http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95714-looking-opinions-2013-420-a.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95706-02-350-rancher-piston-ring-staggering.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:49:55 GMT Will be replacing the rings in sons 350 rancher soon, it is beginning to smoke a little. I have looked in the service manual at the procedure to do... Will be replacing the rings in sons 350 rancher soon, it is beginning to smoke a little. I have looked in the service manual at the procedure to do so and my question is, when staggering the ring gaps, where is the stagger measured from? Is it the center line of the piston? Also, what do you use to measure the 120 deg it calls for on the top two rings and what it calls for on the oil rings. When the piston is removed will the old rings still be staggered correctly letting me just pencil mark the stagger on the piston for the new ones? Also, I live in a small town that has one so called "Dealer" they can measure the bore but if needed they aren't equipped to bore it bigger, and no one in this town is set up to do it, what would be my options if I need to go bigger? Hope this makes sense....Thanks. ]]> sjohns93024 http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95706-02-350-rancher-piston-ring-staggering.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95698-fan-working.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:05:01 GMT just wondering when the fan should come on never herd it yet, new to the bike (350 es)but it only has around 500kms on a 2002 mint shape..velcro just wondering when the fan should come on never herd it yet, new to the bike (350 es)but it only has around 500kms on a 2002 mint shape..velcro ]]> velcro http://www.hondaforeman.com/146-honda-rancher-350-400-420/95698-fan-working.html http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95690-give-credit-all-those-who-paved-way-us.html Wed, 22 May 2013 02:02:20 GMT I've been reading a lot lately about folks running 29-1/2 or bigger tires on their stock 2012 Foremans with no problems, then talking smack about how the folks on this forum said it couldn't be done!!!

Well if this Forum was a Mafia, Rich, Robert Carter, Green Demon, along with a handful of others would be the "Dons" there is no telling how many countless dollars that have been saved by the founding fathers of this site willing to share their knowledge. So you rookies need to back up and show some respect! These guys would rather give advise that error on the side of caution, rather than tell you something that would ruin your new rig!!!! Everyone rides different and expects different performance from their rig!!

Having said that today I did mount a brand new set of 29-1/2" Outlaws on my 12 Foreman, and since I leave my ego at the truck. Honestly I thought it performed beyond what I expected, but when I bailed off in the "peanut butter" stuff it was 1st gear for the most part. It kept on pulling but I can see where a GR would pay off. I don't plan to do one anytime soon, but I will certainly have to be more aware of gear selection to avoid causing damage! But I wouldn't have been prepared to be alert engine lag if it were not for the knowledge I've gained from you awesome guys!


Alright forget all this other crap now OUTLAWS are bad to the bone! I've got some GoPro footage to be added by the end of the week!

Thanks guys you guys have bailed me out of more than a couple of jams!!! ]]> Foreman 500 12foremanzillas http://www.hondaforeman.com/130-foreman-500/95690-give-credit-all-those-who-paved-way-us.html