getting an atv...is the Honda Foreman S a nice utility atv?

 

I like mine, as it also is my first ATV. I chose the S for the simple design. I've added a few minor mods to mine: Perfex suspension kit (really softens the ride), floorboards, and aluminum CV guards. Next on the list (in no particular order) when I can free up some more money will be a winch, aftermarket exhaust, and better tires (probably some 26" Dirt Devils).

 

is it an auto or a semi or manual?

 

The Foreman is one of the best at utility or farm work. The Forman S is a foot shift auto clutch 5 speed.

 

How does the Foreman compare to your Rubicon ? How would the air cooled engine on the Foreman hold up if you did a lot of mowing ?

 

I love my 02 Forman S, sadly Im trying to sell it so I can get a low budget motorcycle to drive while I do some restoration on my car.

 

dubbledee, The foreman is a workhorse no doubt about it. That air cooled motor on the 450 is about as bullet proof as your going to get. I have a swisher mower I pull with both the 450 & the Rubi, I have wired both with a fan switch so I can turn the fan on before the work starts. I do alot of spot and fence row spraying with my 450 and it never even hints about getting hot, in fact it seems to run cooler then my Rubi does when running slow, it seems the fan on the 450 puts out quite a bit more air. I have 600 hours on the 450 and most of those hours are from hard slow speed work.So to answer your question, that air cooled engine will hold up well doing alot of mowing.

 

Farmking - looks like you're from my neck of the woods. I'm about 20 miles south of Springfield, is that anywhere near you ?