I bought a 2008 Honda Rancher 2wd foot shift along with a 2007 Recon in 09 new in the crate for $8300. Both of those machines were rock solid. I later bought a 2013 Rubicon 4wd. I liked the 420 Rancher engine much better. It was smoother and quieter. The rattling top end of the 520 was aggravating. If the foot shift Rancher would have had independent suspension instead of the solid axle, it would have been perfect.
I agree with you on the 420 Ranchers! Solid units! We had a 2007 420 Rancher 4x4 foot shift that we converted to IRS. We used the rear IRS subframe, axles, brakes, etc. From a 2009 IRS 420 rancher (which were electronic shifts or automatics only). The rear subframe kinda bolts up to the main frame but we had to fabricate custom upper/lower brackets to bolt in & stretch out the rear subframe about 2" so the factory IRS rear drive axle would bolt up to the rear differential without having to have a custom length driveshaft made. So we ended up with a 4x4, IRS, foot shift 420 Rancher that had a 2" stretch. One of the best mud ATVs we had. Wish we never sold it! Sadly all that was done before we started trying to really do this TH-cam thing 😅 so I don't have video of it. 🤙🍻
I recently got one of these units up and running but it’s doing the same thing struggles to start and idles up and down. With the popping while decelerating. Find any fixes ?
Not yet, but seems to do better as the unit warms up. We had some other projects in the works, but we are going to start with a valve adjustment and then go from there. Will post a video of that, so make sure to subscribe! I appreciate you watching! 🤙🍻
That's true as well but "forever" is a bit of a stretch in our experience. You're more than likely going to get water into the drums eventually & they do not drain well enough to prevent rust & eventually seize over time.
I have a 99’ Honda Foreman 450 and an 02’ Foreman 450 both foot shift and solid as a rock. Owned them since new. Neither has ever left me stranded!!🔥🔥
Nice! Those are tanks!
Yes sir!
I bought a 2008 Honda Rancher 2wd foot shift along with a 2007 Recon in 09 new in the crate for $8300. Both of those machines were rock solid. I later bought a 2013 Rubicon 4wd. I liked the 420 Rancher engine much better. It was smoother and quieter. The rattling top end of the 520 was aggravating. If the foot shift Rancher would have had independent suspension instead of the solid axle, it would have been perfect.
I agree with you on the 420 Ranchers! Solid units! We had a 2007 420 Rancher 4x4 foot shift that we converted to IRS. We used the rear IRS subframe, axles, brakes, etc. From a 2009 IRS 420 rancher (which were electronic shifts or automatics only). The rear subframe kinda bolts up to the main frame but we had to fabricate custom upper/lower brackets to bolt in & stretch out the rear subframe about 2" so the factory IRS rear drive axle would bolt up to the rear differential without having to have a custom length driveshaft made. So we ended up with a 4x4, IRS, foot shift 420 Rancher that had a 2" stretch. One of the best mud ATVs we had. Wish we never sold it! Sadly all that was done before we started trying to really do this TH-cam thing 😅 so I don't have video of it. 🤙🍻
Just bought a 2013 Honda Rancher with 250 hours on it for $2k today. Pumped!
Sounds like you may have gotten a deal on that!
I just picked up a 2022 recon. It’s a great machine lots of fun to ride. I’m looking forward to the wheel upgrade
Nice! They are awesome little units for sure! 🤙🍻
Bro fix your shop lights 😂
I spent hours fixing mine
🤣 I know! Shop is in shambles but I'm working on it! 🤙🍻
I recently got one of these units up and running but it’s doing the same thing struggles to start and idles up and down. With the popping while decelerating. Find any fixes ?
Not yet, but seems to do better as the unit warms up. We had some other projects in the works, but we are going to start with a valve adjustment and then go from there. Will post a video of that, so make sure to subscribe! I appreciate you watching! 🤙🍻
Honda brakes lost forever.The only problem with them is people drive them through the mud, and then they let them sit
That's true as well but "forever" is a bit of a stretch in our experience. You're more than likely going to get water into the drums eventually & they do not drain well enough to prevent rust & eventually seize over time.