400 rancher
#11
400 rancher
I have had no problem with my belt drive. I've gone through water as deep as the bend in the fenders, and have never slipped a belt. Say I do get water in my clutch housing, I simply remove the plug, let the water drain, and be on my way. I'm not band bashing or anything, but Polaris has a great transimission, belt or not, I dont care what anybody says. Polaris belt drive trannys have proved themselves effective. I'm sure that the other brands with belt drives are good as well. I will say that I think that the auto tranny on Ranchers hurt them. They dont have the power a Rancher S or ES has, even thought they are aprox. 70 more cc. I just think you would be satisfied with a belt tranny. JMO. Good luck.
#12
#13
400 rancher
I have had mine for 2 months. I was at my local dealership today talking about trading it in on a 500 Vinson manual. My tranny on the Rancher had already given me grief. I went with Honda for reliability, I guess that was the good old days though.
They are tearing my motor apart on Monday, I will keep you posted on what broke.
Spud
2004 Rancher
They are tearing my motor apart on Monday, I will keep you posted on what broke.
Spud
2004 Rancher
#16
400 rancher
Hey Yoda,
Yes I remember we did buy at the same time. All that research, what a waste. Ummm, well I'm not really sure at this point what the problem is, clutch, tranny? Something let go when I was climbing a steep hill on Sunday, just about rolled over trying to save the bike..damn instinct.
The bike just slips out of gear when under load. I have been in touch with a guy that has a 2002 Rubicon, exactly the same issue. Goes great on the flats, jumps into neutral climbing the steep stuff. I just had it in for my 500 K service. Have an appointment on Monday at the shop, will keep you posted.
Talked with the manager at dealership and Honda Canada. Thinking of trading for a Vinson Manual, will cost me about $500 to $750. Will make a decsion when they tear it apart.
TTYS,
Spud
PS How is you Rancher doing? I really liked mine until this happened. I think it's an isolated case.
Yes I remember we did buy at the same time. All that research, what a waste. Ummm, well I'm not really sure at this point what the problem is, clutch, tranny? Something let go when I was climbing a steep hill on Sunday, just about rolled over trying to save the bike..damn instinct.
The bike just slips out of gear when under load. I have been in touch with a guy that has a 2002 Rubicon, exactly the same issue. Goes great on the flats, jumps into neutral climbing the steep stuff. I just had it in for my 500 K service. Have an appointment on Monday at the shop, will keep you posted.
Talked with the manager at dealership and Honda Canada. Thinking of trading for a Vinson Manual, will cost me about $500 to $750. Will make a decsion when they tear it apart.
TTYS,
Spud
PS How is you Rancher doing? I really liked mine until this happened. I think it's an isolated case.
#17
400 rancher
Found this on the Suzuki site. Are there any quads without problems?
2002 had a problem with the autos. They have a shift kit that needs to be installed. The problem is; it takes 11 hrs to do(per dealer) and at $74 an hr....OUCH!! I am having the same problem on my 02. the 03 works great, but they installed the kit on them. Try and find a dealer that will work with you on getting Suzuki to pay for it. That's what I am in the process of doing. Goood luck!
Doug
2002 had a problem with the autos. They have a shift kit that needs to be installed. The problem is; it takes 11 hrs to do(per dealer) and at $74 an hr....OUCH!! I am having the same problem on my 02. the 03 works great, but they installed the kit on them. Try and find a dealer that will work with you on getting Suzuki to pay for it. That's what I am in the process of doing. Goood luck!
Doug
#18
400 rancher
SPudnick,
My rancher is fine. I don't get to ride that much. Between work, two little boys, a puupy, and grass cutting, I never get out that much. I only have around 270 miles on mine. The engine is a little loud. Kinda like the valves tapping, but I think it is the tranny. The only problem I had was in the winter when I was plowing. I was plowing snow and working it pretty hard and it did not want to shift into reverse. I had to shut it off and restart it and it seemed to reset the computer.
I wish it had a little more low end.(just like everybody else) I had a choice to buy a Rubicon for $20 less than my AT. I wanted traxlock and wanted something a little smaller for manuevering through the wooods for hunting. I now wish I had the rubicon. But hey, if I had the rubicon, i would want the rincon. We are never happy with what we have. I can't complain to much, before this quad I had a 88 Quadsport.
My rancher is fine. I don't get to ride that much. Between work, two little boys, a puupy, and grass cutting, I never get out that much. I only have around 270 miles on mine. The engine is a little loud. Kinda like the valves tapping, but I think it is the tranny. The only problem I had was in the winter when I was plowing. I was plowing snow and working it pretty hard and it did not want to shift into reverse. I had to shut it off and restart it and it seemed to reset the computer.
I wish it had a little more low end.(just like everybody else) I had a choice to buy a Rubicon for $20 less than my AT. I wanted traxlock and wanted something a little smaller for manuevering through the wooods for hunting. I now wish I had the rubicon. But hey, if I had the rubicon, i would want the rincon. We are never happy with what we have. I can't complain to much, before this quad I had a 88 Quadsport.
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