[mikev]

New to the site. Just bought 2005 Foreman 500. This is my first Honda and I love it so far. Mine only has about 4 -5 hours so far (got last week). It seems that it makes a pinging noise or a little rattle under the gas tank or slightly in front of the gas tank in 1st and 2nd gear mainly and possibly a little in 3rd. Is this a normal part of the break in period. Some guys have said Honda's have a little ping anyway. Not sure if I should take it back to have it checked or just ride and see if it gets worse. Went from a Trail Boss 330 to the Foreman 500. Thanks for your help.

 

[mikev]

thanks for the responses. I did buy it new from a dealer ( it was just a 2005 left over). I think I got a pretty good deal so I went with the 2005 instead of the 2006, didn't seem to be much difference between the two. I am glad it doesn't sound too serious to anyone. To be safe I guess I should take it to the dealer for a check ( only 1 hour each way). Called the dealer he said that a little ping is normal especially when new. But he was good and said if I wanted, he would check it out.