Well im 90 percent sure i am gonna buy a brand new 06 rancher 350 4x4 es this week. But before i do anyone have any suggestions or concerns about the rancher 350 es?

 

seal the pullstarter and install a 424

 

Lots of posts over the years on ES problems. Avoid it unless you are foot shift impaired!

 

I agree stay away from Honda's electric shift.

 

The Rancher 350 ES is a great ride. I love my 2005 and have no problems yet and I do ride it hard. My uncle has a 2002 ES and it runs great with no problems. The ES program has been around for quite a while and from what Ive read the problems on the 350 model are few and far between.

 

ive never had a problem with my ES i actually LOVE IT! get the ES you'll enjoy it!

 

go go go! GO GET THAT ES man..
my es has had absolutly no problems.. except for that stupid cant rev above something to switch into and out of neutral..
thats just plain old safty reasons though

oh btw how do you seal the pull starter? what for?
is it just a gasket thing you put in there? really worth it? ill do it if i need to

 

if you ride mud and water, it is a must for the life of your motor. water seeps into the motor from the pullcord and the weep hole at the bottom of the pullstarter. this is a first class route for mud and water to get into your motor. the easiest way to do it is to take some RTV and pull about 6 inches of your pullstarter rope out and make a good bead. also seal the handle and where the handle sits on your pullstarter. and dont forget the weep hole at the bottom of the recoil.

hope this helps

 

ok so whats rtv?
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and is it better just to get a blockoff? where no pull starter is there at all?

 

put a bead of silicon that way if you need it it will still work.as far as the es , i have a 05 and wish i would have takin foot shift.there great when they work, but it sucks when they dont. if you have warranty cool if not be careful.