[trailblazer23]

I took my 07 Rancher 420 out for some trail riding last weekend to "Break it in" and I noticed when I hit the gas hard no matter what gear I am in as soon as I let up on the gas it seems to have a small backfire every now and then. The back fire is not too loud but it is there, I took it to the Honda dealer by my house explained the issue and they said this is the 3rd one they have heard of with this issue. They said "we working with Honda to resolve the issue but have no answers as of yet" . By the way my bike only has 6 hours on it so far. Anyone else experience this issue?

 

[dirty4man]

What does the spark plug look like? try running the bike without the air box lid on and see if it changes anything.

 

[H4zY]

I was in a forum awhile back and a guy had the same problem. If I get a chance i'll try and find the thread.

 

[trailblazer23]

I checked the plug, it looks nice and crispy clean I did not try taking the airbox cover off, but I'm not sure how that would do anything.

 

[dirty4man]

by removing the lid your changing the air/fuel ratio. if it get worst by removing the lid try restricting the air inlet using electrical tape. adding more air will lean it out and restricting it will riching the mixture. All this is doing is given you something as to where to start with finding the problem.

 

[trailblazer23]

Ok, Thanks I will try to do as you say this evening when I get out of work. I guess that is what I get buying a bike the 1st year it was produced I have faith Honda will fix this.....

 

[Yooperforeman]

How does it run otherwise? IF it runs good and only backfires when coasting then I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Guest]

rancher 420

my rancher does the same thing( backfires on decelaration) i've took it to the dealer three times, they told me thier waiting on honda to find a fix for the problem, to me this is a big issue, i just hope honda comes up with a solution soon!!

 

[Graybo]

I've had mine do a couple of times but, after the Arctic Cat I had this is mild. The Arctic Cat would back fire almost every time you would let off the gas after a hard ecelaration or allowing the engine to hold you back going down hills. I had for 5 years and it never caused any damage and Arctic Cat could never fix it.

 

[Mudslinger70]

I have two friends with new 420s, and they both backfire on deceleration after going fast. Plus, when you ride behind them, the gasoline smell is quite strong. I think they are running a bit rich. Of course the bike is fuel-injected, but I do not know if the map in the ECU is adjustable or not.

If it isn't, a Power Commander will probably be out for it (if it isn't already).

 

[wlvrn]

Re: rancher 420

QUOTE ("shortdogg1980":27v2gn73)

my rancher does the same thing( backfires on decelaration) i've took it to the dealer three times, they told me thier waiting on honda to find a fix for the problem, to me this is a big issue, i just hope honda comes up with a solution soon!!

mine too

 

[Hondaman1818]

BackFire

My 420 does the same thing.... So i guess that i am not the only one out there that has that problem. lol I have no idea what it could be and honda does not either.... let me know if anyone finds anything out... Thanks..

 

[Guest]

Any updates yet? I have a one with only 2.5 hours on it and it backfires just a little, wonder if it will get worse.

 

[podunk]

420 rancher

I too have a 420 that backsputters as I call it,does it on deceleration,sounds quite common from what I'm seeing in the forums.

 

[David 1957]

I have an 08 Rancher that has backfired on deceleration from the time it was new. I changed the spark and adjusted the valves recently. It helped some. I have a 21 Rancher. I never have a problem with it.