This my first post here but my question is on the rancher 420 es when i shift gears they all seem to shift pretty smoothly except 5th gear it hasn't been broke in yet so is that something that will get better with time or is it something that i need to adjust now.My last one didn't have all this new technolgy on it it was a 2000 recon250 had it for 8yrs never a lick of trouble still runs strong today so if someone could help it sure would be helpful i plan on keeping it as long as possible.

 

Nobody must be here on this web site that has answers or just don't talk to newbies?

 

you need to ride it........how many miles is on it how long have you had it.....there a couple thing you can do to help it

put distallic grease in the angle sensor plug

 

I have only had it since friday hours are 6.2hrs and miles are 54 mi on it.This new es shift is wierd to me i called the dealer but they want give you a straight answer so i found this web site and figured someone here had one long enough to know what to expect from this new atv.Every little bit of info helps i want it to last for a long time.I know you can adjust the clutch but when i should i do it after its broke in or before.
Thanks for your help

 

i have almost 1600 miles on mine and havent needed to adjust the clutch yet.....it doesnt shift like a car

sometimes i have to push the button more than once its not a big deal

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: plunge1

I know you can adjust the clutch but when i should i do it after its broke in or before. </end quote></div>

If it were mine, I'd take it back to the dealer if you think it's not right. I would not try doing my own repairs at this stage of the game. If something more serious is found, Honda service people might claim it's your fault, because you tried making repairs yourself. It's not worth the hassle - let them fix it and get it on record that there was some sort of issue.

 

Exactly right I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something that would go away after break in period I will call the dealership where I bought it. but it shifts hard into 5th gear low rpm or high rpm 1st thru 4th seem to be fine it may just be me