They're great machines for sure. I also have the 2024 recon. I added the tow hitch assembly to it, front and rear cargo racks, 2500 lb winch, and sunf mud terrain tires. The brakes on the recons aren't good at all but they're light machines so they work when you need to stop. As far as adjusting the rear brakes, just tighten up the butterfly nuts by hand a few turns right behing the rear right tire. The cables will stretch out after a lot of use but they're easy to adjust. It takes a few seconds to do. I don't have to pull the choke on mine unless it's cold outside. In the Summer months it starts right up without choking it. They'll get around 80 miles off a full tank of gas, that's if you're driving it on a straight hwy. They are good at wheelies but you have to full throttle it and pull back. I aso installed a digital hour reader on mine. You can get them on amazon for around 12 bucks and they're very easy to install and last years and they're waterproof. That way you can know exactly how many hours it's been ran. The first service for the recon is at 20 hours and the second is at 100 hours. The first 20 hours is the most important oil change. That motor takes 1 quart of oil. I do an oil change on mine every 20 hours of use. The winch is just for looks on a recon but it makes them look beefy. If you ever get stuck in mud on a recon then all you have to do is get off of it and pick the rear or front end up! One major thing that you should never do to a recon is put bigger rims and tires on it. If you have a warranty on it form the dealership and you take it in for a service and you've added bigger tires to it, they will void it. I have a friend that put bigger tires on his and the power dropped bigtime. Those 229 cc motors are designed for the smaller tires.
That is the one I would prefer over the foot shift version, but old school bang and gears is fun.. I'm gonna take it in soon. To get the first oil, change done.. Machine has been absolutely flawless
@@xandertabor7474 I would actually prefer it.. Thing that I've been driving this machine now for a while. It does remind me more of an old school honda a t v..
@xandertabor7474 I can understand that, but you should never submerge on atv in water. I've gone through some pretty deep water With my rancher, what's the electronic shift and it's been fine..
Thanks for the in depth look at both the fourtrax recon as well as the rancher. I also am a "Honda Guy" for 44 years now. My first Honda was a 1978 xl70...You helped me decide on which ATV to get...Thanks...p.s. Are you related to Robert Kelley?....cousins maybe?
@PhillipThomas-n8q there's a lot of them listed on marketplace, but there's way too many scammers out there and people trying to sell junk.. try a reputable dealership and see if they have one used. They're hard to find though.
@JohnnyRebLa that's the only reason I think they didn't. Is because it would cut into rancher sales.. because you can get a base model rancher, foot shift four wheel drive for not much more than a recon is so if they added four wheel drive, it would be very close in price for about the same features.
No I purchased a brand new 2024 honda recon For my daughter.. I've just been working so much lately, but I ordered a new 360 camera. To do riding videos
I have a 2024 Honda recon and it doesn’t look like you can adjust the shocks. Also, mine does not have a pull start and I cannot push start the four wheeler. Did they put a safety of some sort on there? If so, that kind of pisses me off.
@@Adventureswithmike1 I bet so have you tried to push start yours yet? Mine doesn’t seem to want to push start and that’s kind of crucial if the starter goes out on the trail.
The place where I bought the machine gave us a really good discount on a brand new helmet for my daughter.. I usually wear one but in the video I was ripping around without one. Which is fine because i'm old and stupid..lol But I usually wear one while we're i'm longer rides
thanks again Mike for all the info...Happy to say, just bought 2024 Avenger Red Honda Recon $5,700 out the door!! Keep Ridin!!
They're great machines for sure. I also have the 2024 recon. I added the tow hitch assembly to it, front and rear cargo racks, 2500 lb winch, and sunf mud terrain tires. The brakes on the recons aren't good at all but they're light machines so they work when you need to stop. As far as adjusting the rear brakes, just tighten up the butterfly nuts by hand a few turns right behing the rear right tire. The cables will stretch out after a lot of use but they're easy to adjust. It takes a few seconds to do. I don't have to pull the choke on mine unless it's cold outside. In the Summer months it starts right up without choking it. They'll get around 80 miles off a full tank of gas, that's if you're driving it on a straight hwy. They are good at wheelies but you have to full throttle it and pull back. I aso installed a digital hour reader on mine. You can get them on amazon for around 12 bucks and they're very easy to install and last years and they're waterproof. That way you can know exactly how many hours it's been ran. The first service for the recon is at 20 hours and the second is at 100 hours. The first 20 hours is the most important oil change. That motor takes 1 quart of oil. I do an oil change on mine every 20 hours of use. The winch is just for looks on a recon but it makes them look beefy. If you ever get stuck in mud on a recon then all you have to do is get off of it and pick the rear or front end up! One major thing that you should never do to a recon is put bigger rims and tires on it. If you have a warranty on it form the dealership and you take it in for a service and you've added bigger tires to it, they will void it. I have a friend that put bigger tires on his and the power dropped bigtime. Those 229 cc motors are designed for the smaller tires.
bullshit it takes around 2-3 quarts run it low and see what happens
@@knightimusprime25 It takes 1 quart of oil
@@TheWildcat626 no it doesnt ive had 2 recons so i should know you ut only 1 quart in it you're runnin it too low
haha your daughter loves it. I remember my first quad at 19 ltz 400 good times.
Awesome!! Congrats to your daughter!!
I ordered the ES version which should be here anyyyyyday now‼️ After watching your video I know I made the right purchase 🫡
That is the one I would prefer over the foot shift version, but old school bang and gears is fun.. I'm gonna take it in soon. To get the first oil, change done.. Machine has been absolutely flawless
ES sucks
@@xandertabor7474 I would actually prefer it.. Thing that I've been driving this machine now for a while. It does remind me more of an old school honda a t v..
@@Adventureswithmike1 ES sucks because if water gets to it sometimes not work
@xandertabor7474 I can understand that, but you should never submerge on atv in water. I've gone through some pretty deep water With my rancher, what's the electronic shift and it's been fine..
I believe in 23 they stopped sending them out of the factory with a pull start recoil. Great add on later if you want the option. Great bike too
Thanks for the in depth look at both the fourtrax recon as well as the rancher. I also am a "Honda Guy" for 44 years now. My first Honda was a 1978 xl70...You helped me decide on which ATV to get...Thanks...p.s. Are you related to Robert Kelley?....cousins maybe?
@itsantnee1 nope I don't know who that is..
I buddy your review inspired me. I will like to buy one. Don't mind a good used recon. Where can I find one. Will appreciate.
@PhillipThomas-n8q there's a lot of them listed on marketplace, but there's way too many scammers out there and people trying to sell junk.. try a reputable dealership and see if they have one used. They're hard to find though.
Yeah I've said that for a long time if honda made the recon 4×4 they would sell like hotcakes. They would be more like the old 300s.
@JohnnyRebLa that's the only reason I think they didn't. Is because it would cut into rancher sales.. because you can get a base model rancher, foot shift four wheel drive for not much more than a recon is so if they added four wheel drive, it would be very close in price for about the same features.
Nice rides guys enjoy!
Thanks.. we rode for about a hour or so today it was fun... Tomorrow what's back to the daily grind..
Thanks
Throttle speed limiter set screw?
@@ToddKrueger-nt5me i didn't check it to see if it has one.. So I can't answer that question
Which one is faster?
@@509livin8 the rancher has a higher top speed, and it accelerates faster... but they're both fun in their own ways..
Any more, atv videos? Did you buy the Honda rubicon 520?
No I purchased a brand new 2024 honda recon For my daughter.. I've just been working so much lately, but I ordered a new 360 camera. To do riding videos
@@Adventureswithmike1 okay awesome you had mentioned in one of your videos you were considering getting the Rubicon so I figured I would ask
How do you see how many hours are on these things???
@@M.Evolved you don't there is no there's no instrument cluster so there is no way to accurately count how many hours you have on the machine
Is it 4x4?
@@What_Fred_Said no, we do not make the recon. A 4 wheel drive.
I have a 2024 Honda recon and it doesn’t look like you can adjust the shocks. Also, mine does not have a pull start and I cannot push start the four wheeler. Did they put a safety of some sort on there? If so, that kind of pisses me off.
Does yours have the manual transmission or the ADC?
@ manual on the floor
Yes it is a put shift model
I have a 2024 Honda recon and it doesn’t look like you can adjust the shocks
Yeah.. I Notice the same thing.. I wonder if there's anything aftermarket
@@Adventureswithmike1 I bet so have you tried to push start yours yet? Mine doesn’t seem to want to push start and that’s kind of crucial if the starter goes out on the trail.
@TA.387 No I haven't tried that.
@@Adventureswithmike1 I was really hoping you were gonna tell me it worked just fine. You’re just doing it wrong or something.
@@TA.387 ya cant coast start em
That’s awesome
Nice gift!
6:18 Wheeeeeeee
Lol
Didn’t he just wash it? 😂
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Please use Helmets 🙏🙏🙏🙏😎👍🇺🇸
The place where I bought the machine gave us a really good discount on a brand new helmet for my daughter.. I usually wear one but in the video I was ripping around without one. Which is fine because i'm old and stupid..lol But I usually wear one while we're i'm longer rides