I have an 04 ES Foreman and the only time I've had trouble with the shifting is when it was real hot. But, if I would turn it off, then turn just the key on, I could put it in neutral. Also ONE other time, when I FIRST got it, I ran it thru a puddle....LITERALLY, a puddle, and it must have splashed up in there just right and got something wet and it wouldn't shift. BUT, I had the manual shifter and used that and once it dried out it was fine. Since then it's been in ponds and deep canals (floating) and the electric shift has never given me problem since! (?)