After 1995 when it was introduced, the Foreman 400 underwent changes (speedo added, breather relocated etc.). Since I'm planning to buy a use one this spring, I'd like to know what year they stopped making changes, and the bugs were worked out. I'm thinking '98 or '99. Anyone have any info on this? Also, to any owners, is this a good machine since I'm planning on keeping it for the long term.

 

vengabeast, i have a 97 foreman. i drove this thing to hell and back and its still it pretty much perfect condition. except my buddy hit me with his quad and cracked the plastic. haha. yah mines got 10000 miles and about 1000 hours and farm work, hasnt had a problem yet. if u have any questions feel free to ask

 

The Foreman 400 never really had any bugs. As far as I can remember, it was basic and reliable period.

 

The foreman is a great reliable bike and we put some abuse to ours (98, 450 foreman). we got about 2 ft. of snow 2 yrs ago and we would hit the snow (plowing it) at about 20mph and it plowed right through it. it has been put through he$$ and it still runs great.

 

Isn't every 400 Foreman ever produced still in use??

 

I don't know, but I don't think Honda sold very many after they came out with the 450, although they kept the 400 Foreman in the line-up for several years after. As a result, I don't see many come in the shop.

 

I'm trying to order front hubs for my 97 400 Foreman. It keeps asking me trx400 FW a or trx400 FW an. I don't know what I need to order

 

Just checked parts books on-line and both models use the same knuckle assembly and hubs so it doesn't matter, pick one if the computer insists on it.