2001 Honda Foreman 450ES
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I looked at a parts fiche for this model(ES) and then looked at one for a foreman (S). Same parts in the gear shift drum. Both show a regular shift shaft with an optional "emergency" shaft that the ES model has. Why not just change change the shaft to a manual one and put on a shifter??? Just my kind of thinking??!!!??
Has anyone seen or done this??
Has anyone seen or done this??
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Well, I went with the change over......although my customer asked that I just use the shaft that was there. The end of the shaft is a 6 point 12mm socket.....So, I found a shift lever with the right length and curve, welded the socket to the foot lever, drilled and tapped the end of the shaft and it is now a ES/S Foreman 450. His ES has given him problems for years so he wanted a different back-up.....rather than just having the emergency handle. We'll see how it goes...
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We've changed a couple for customers , you can leave the shift motor on but you should remove the reduction gears .. Keep in mind the FE has weaker transmission gears than the FM model , so no holding the clutch on - rev her open - releasing the clutch to pop a wheelie or he'll be looking for transmission gears..
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We've changed a couple for customers , you can leave the shift motor on but you should remove the reduction gears .. Keep in mind the FE has weaker transmission gears than the FM model , so no holding the clutch on - rev her open - releasing the clutch to pop a wheelie or he'll be looking for transmission gears..
Is this the reason for the "squishy" feel in the shifter....Seems a little hard to shift. Thnx in advance hondamechanic...
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