Ya my 2020 is same . I’m glad. It much has changed . I have tons of vids on it lol . I stopped doing so many and just do a yearly update on the foreman 520 , year 2020 and I believe that was first year the 520 came out
Is the DCT ( Dual Clutch Transmission) and it has ESP ( Electric Shift Program ) ? It does not have manual shift transmission correct ? Share your thoughts and experience about why you recommend this please . I’m trying to decide between this manual foot shift and the DCT . And the power steering is an absolute necessity for me . I agree 👍
Would you want to ride that all day on trails that 90% are 1st and 2nd gear. Or would you rather ride the Rubicon with independent suspension. That's were I'm at. My rancher is straight axle an can crawl all over these steep rocky places I ride. Some you could walk faster cuz there so rocky. I don't stay on trails so the rocks can get pretty big.
Power steering is worth every penny in a Foreman if you use it for a work/utility machine. BTW…did I miss a video about Mighty Mouse moving to a new home???
Your steering looks to be pointing a little left when going straight…I’ve got a rancher that had stock tires on it, 70% of time I ride on solid rock…best ride I’ve found with good even wear on tires (front) 3 1/2 lbs and (rear) 3 1/2-4 lbs …it does get squirly on turns on gravel road but I always adjust for individual rides…carrying a portable air pump helps too..
I'm in the market for a 520. Can't decide between the Forman and Ruby. In Canada you can't get a 520 Foreman foot shift with EPS! It’s more work than fun for what I need it for. Used around the farm, hunting/dragging moose and elk out of the bush, hauling fire wood, and some trails too. Tradition says SRA for work over play. My question is how would the Ruby do vs the Foreman ? The Ruby has a 1350lb tow rating over the FM’s 850lb. Is the “squat” problems real or overblown ? Then there’s the SRA versus IRS maintenance. Would no power steering on the foreman be enough to make you go with a ruby over it (in my situation)? would like you opinion. Thanks from freeze your nuts canada
I wouldn’t let power steering be a deciding factor. Especially since your main use isn’t ripping down trails as hard and fast as you can. Steering is still nice and light without power steering. As far as rear suspension, with what your intended use is I’d go for which ever gives you more payload especially since you’re talking about dragging moose and elk out with it…lol.
I had the same dilemma, you don't t know ya need the power steering till you got it...will never go back this dude is on drugs... I went with the Ruby and am thankful I made that decision every time i get on it! cheers
^ I’ve had Sra without power steering for years, then I got a rubicon… I don’t think I’ll ever want a Sra again😂 the ride quality is night and day difference, towing is soooo much more comfortable as long as you don’t overload it and if you do it doesn’t really matter to much. And the rear end maintenance is actually better imo the bearings seem to hold up better on the irs, and the drum brakes suck a$$ on the forearm. So if it was me I’d get the Rubicon
I just cant believe after all these years that Honda still uses a stupid mechanical drum brake in the rear. I hated it so much on my 2002 Foreman 450 that I bought a High Lifter hydraulic disc brake conversion kit for it. Other than that, I can't say enough good about the Foreman line...amazing machines!
Honestly, once I adjusted the air pressure down on the foreman, it soaked up the bumps better then what the P5’s do stock. Course some of the could be contributed to being able to stand on the quad to help soak up the jolts…lol. My full review video will go over ride comfort in much more detail!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders I’m about an hour from there and go a lot also. I recognized that trail. You will have to have another subscriber ride or post when you are going again. I had a Pioneer-5 and just traded it for an Rmax 2. I don’t need the rear seats anymore.
I've heard that the DCT gearbox has been giving people problems in recent years and it's best to keep it manual. The dealer has difficulty servicing the DCT if issues occur.
Some people have been having problems with them. A quick trip to the dealer for a flash update will solve most problems. Mine has almost 7000 miles and hasn’t skipped a beat.
Whattt lol I have both and my rubicon is still 10x better even on the stiffest setting over my rancher, ironically my 99 foreman rides better than my 21 rancher in most aspects, I feel a little safer on the foreman than the rancher 😂I feel like I’m gonna roll way easier on the rancher
I took my 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400 along to ride while filming the review coming up and it didn’t skip a beat! I think the early 2000’s were the pinnacle for machine dependability! You just can’t kill machines from this era🤣
@@AppalachianMountainRiders … i just rode mine yesterday, short ride in the woods. I noticed the lcd screen is WAY bigger on mine than the 2023.. hmmm .. Erie Pennsylvania here. 👍(edit) btw, my foreman has two shocks in the back, solid axle and is camo color. Wish i could ride with you sometime.👍
Just picked up my 23 today with 5 miles… still love my 1999 though.
Ya my 2020 is same . I’m glad. It much has changed . I have tons of vids on it lol . I stopped doing so many and just do a yearly update on the foreman 520 , year 2020 and I believe that was first year the 520 came out
Nice bike, Honda always make a quality unit.
Not the Rubicon, so it has a solid rear axle, correct? Recommend the DCT, power steering and independent suspension options.
Is the DCT ( Dual Clutch Transmission) and it has ESP ( Electric Shift Program ) ? It does not have manual shift transmission correct ?
Share your thoughts and experience about why you recommend this please . I’m trying to decide between this manual foot shift and the DCT .
And the power steering is an absolute necessity for me . I agree 👍
Nice looking machine!
Would you want to ride that all day on trails that 90% are 1st and 2nd gear. Or would you rather ride the Rubicon with independent suspension. That's were I'm at. My rancher is straight axle an can crawl all over these steep rocky places I ride. Some you could walk faster cuz there so rocky. I don't stay on trails so the rocks can get pretty big.
Power steering is worth every penny in a Foreman if you use it for a work/utility machine.
BTW…did I miss a video about Mighty Mouse moving to a new home???
Never made a video about it. Just kinda happened under the radar…lol
Your steering looks to be pointing a little left when going straight…I’ve got a rancher that had stock tires on it, 70% of time I ride on solid rock…best ride I’ve found with good even wear on tires (front) 3 1/2 lbs and (rear) 3 1/2-4 lbs …it does get squirly on turns on gravel road but I always adjust for individual rides…carrying a portable air pump helps too..
Where to find online and now much?
My four wheeler goes 500 miles per hour has a touch screen on it and ice maker and connects to Wi-Fi these are all things you need out the woods 😆
Would you rather have the Rancher with IRS or the Foreman SRA for the same price ?
IRS for the win! Better ride and more usable ground clearance!
I'm in the market for a 520. Can't decide between the Forman and Ruby. In Canada you can't get a 520 Foreman foot shift with EPS! It’s more work than fun for what I need it for. Used around the farm, hunting/dragging moose and elk out of the bush, hauling fire wood, and some trails too. Tradition says SRA for work over play. My question is how would the Ruby do vs the Foreman ? The Ruby has a 1350lb tow rating over the FM’s 850lb. Is the “squat” problems real or overblown ? Then there’s the SRA versus IRS maintenance. Would no power steering on the foreman be enough to make you go with a ruby over it (in my situation)? would like you opinion. Thanks from freeze your nuts canada
I wouldn’t let power steering be a deciding factor. Especially since your main use isn’t ripping down trails as hard and fast as you can. Steering is still nice and light without power steering. As far as rear suspension, with what your intended use is I’d go for which ever gives you more payload especially since you’re talking about dragging moose and elk out with it…lol.
I had the same dilemma, you don't t know ya need the power steering till you got it...will never go back this dude is on drugs... I went with the Ruby and am thankful I made that decision every time i get on it! cheers
^ I’ve had Sra without power steering for years, then I got a rubicon… I don’t think I’ll ever want a Sra again😂 the ride quality is night and day difference, towing is soooo much more comfortable as long as you don’t overload it and if you do it doesn’t really matter to much. And the rear end maintenance is actually better imo the bearings seem to hold up better on the irs, and the drum brakes suck a$$ on the forearm. So if it was me I’d get the Rubicon
I just cant believe after all these years that Honda still uses a stupid mechanical drum brake in the rear. I hated it so much on my 2002 Foreman 450 that I bought a High Lifter hydraulic disc brake conversion kit for it. Other than that, I can't say enough good about the Foreman line...amazing machines!
Drum breaks are the shits! Agreed
They should of made a wet break system like yamaha and Suzuki and Kawasaki
nice looking machine
Comfort wise... Honda Foreman 520 vs Pioneer 520? TIA
Honestly, once I adjusted the air pressure down on the foreman, it soaked up the bumps better then what the P5’s do stock. Course some of the could be contributed to being able to stand on the quad to help soak up the jolts…lol. My full review video will go over ride comfort in much more detail!
I like my rubicon. Just underpowered. Very reliable. But for the price, it needs more power.
Good video
I run 3-5lb in mine
Rock Run?
Yes sir. Is only about 40min from me so I go there often.
@@AppalachianMountainRiders I’m about an hour from there and go a lot also. I recognized that trail. You will have to have another subscriber ride or post when you are going again. I had a Pioneer-5 and just traded it for an Rmax 2. I don’t need the rear seats anymore.
I've heard that the DCT gearbox has been giving people problems in recent years and it's best to keep it manual. The dealer has difficulty servicing the DCT if issues occur.
Some people have been having problems with them. A quick trip to the dealer for a flash update will solve most problems. Mine has almost 7000 miles and hasn’t skipped a beat.
Some of the IRS machine are so stiff they feel like a SRA anyway IMO
Whattt lol I have both and my rubicon is still 10x better even on the stiffest setting over my rancher, ironically my 99 foreman rides better than my 21 rancher in most aspects, I feel a little safer on the foreman than the rancher 😂I feel like I’m gonna roll way easier on the rancher
Yeah, 20psi is WAY too much. 5psi max. Looks pretty much the same as my 2009 Foreman which btw runs perfectly… I’m keeping it. 👍🏼🥰
I took my 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400 along to ride while filming the review coming up and it didn’t skip a beat! I think the early 2000’s were the pinnacle for machine dependability! You just can’t kill machines from this era🤣
@@AppalachianMountainRiders … i just rode mine yesterday, short ride in the woods. I noticed the lcd screen is WAY bigger on mine than the 2023.. hmmm .. Erie Pennsylvania here. 👍(edit) btw, my foreman has two shocks in the back, solid axle and is camo color. Wish i could ride with you sometime.👍
Erie isn’t that far away me being in central Pennsylvania. I bet we could get together for a ride sometime!