Just keep an eye on the pull start mechanism. Hondas are prone to allowing water to enter through the pull cord hole or its "drain" hole at the bottom. I siliconed mine up and installed a leak shield on the Rancher and have had no problem with water entering either one. I'm a little more opened minded about machines and can't say that I really don't like any of them. The Rancher and Rubi just "fit" me the best though. Canada must be an awesome place to ride based on the photos I've seen.

 

Good tips. I'll post some photos in the near future.

 

Ok, i havnt replied in a few days but im back. Im working at a Honda dealer for the next 3 months and will get some discounts (as i said). That dealer sells Honda, Yamaha, & Suzuki. Im thinking (THINKING) about waiting until the '06 models come out. Watch me buy an '05 Rubicon, when the '06 come out with a diff lock, or efi, or something. I can buy a Rubi if i want, or basically any of those 3 brands since im working at the dealership. But i think i'll wait long enough until i hear the releases of the 2006 models.

And by the way, with my cousins Foreman ES, and Foreman S, they've NEVER had a problem with overheating, could be because we're always in the water[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

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2004 Polaris Sportsman 700
'27 ITP 589 M/S Tires
3000 lb. Warn Winch (Just added)

2001 Honda Rancher ES (2wd)
2.5 Warn Winch
(For Sale^)

 

I doubt they're will be much change from '05 to '06 but you never know. If there's a left over 05 when the 06 models are coming out, you may be able to get an unbeatable deal. This happened when we bought our 04 Rubi.