I just bought a foreman last week, i took it out for the first time on pavement and it feels like there is a rear tire out of round or a problem with the axle. It has a thumpping feel to it, i have ridden another honda and it had the same feel on pavement. is this normal???? Tires maybe?

 

No that isnt normal, I would jack it up, run it and see what isnt running true, BE CAREFUL !!!!. dont point it at any thing for it to hit if it comes off of the Jack.

 

If you are going straight ahead on pavement, it should be smooth. If you are trying to turn sharp, you will feel it try to push the front sideways, or the rear kind of skid and grab as there is no differential and both rear wheels are forced to spin at the same speed.

First thing, check the tire pressures.

Then look at the little line moulded into the side of the tire just above the rim and make sure it is more or less even in height above the rim, inside and outside. Like was previously posted put it on a lift and spin the axle (I'd do it by hand) and see if it is bent.

Beyond that, take it to the dealer. That's why it is under warranty.

 

I should have said before, If it is really cold or it has sat for a while, there will be flat spots in the tires. run it for a while and see if they go away. You will love this bike.

 

Yep, stock tires are soft and can flat spot after sitting awhile, given the bike has sat on those tires since it was built. Put the bike on a sturdy stand and run it in gear. If the wheel travels in an oblong shape and not just spinning, you may have a bent axle which is possible if the bike was dropped.

Other then that, tire lug pattern can give a lumpy ride on hard surfaces, stock tires are pretty mild but still rougher then any car tire, and you do have a solid axle in the rear which is just like a spool locker in the back of a truck, the inside wheel will scuff in a turn.

Any case, the dealer should take care of any concerns if you have a real problem.