wayout here, hey atvtech1,did you not read my post, how dare you come on here with your guns loaded,making a comment like that, how in the he!! am i to know who telling me the truth,i'm not the kind to make a comment without hearing it from the horses mouth, i don't spread rumors,they are enough on here the way it is, i don't just make up stuff,for that matter who knows if you even know what you're talking about anyway,get the picture!!wayout, out................

 

I work at a multi brand ATV dealership, which includes Honda. I have been educated on the Rincon transmission as well as the Hondamatic used on the Rubicon and Rancher AT.

I meant no offense, I was just pointing out that it is very easy to be misled on these forums. Someone debating wether to buy a Rincon or a Foreman 500 may have decided to buy the Foreman based solely on your claim that the Rincon transmission has to be sent halfway around the world to be serviced. I realize you heard this information from someone else, but you still repeated it on this forum.

I just felt the need to point out that the Rincon transmission is as serviceable as any ATV transmission on the market. And any competent local dealer can perform the work.

 

wayout here, no i didn't hear it from someone else, you make it sound like i heard it from a friend or something, in fact i HEARD IT FROM HONDA AND HONDA DEALERS,people that are suppose to know what they are talking about,so don't come on here trying to act like i just make up stuff,i try to state facts as best i can,lets don't get off on the wrong foot here,i try to help,i'm not that way,so easy killer lol..wayout, out.............

 

ATV tech1,

How reliable are the Rincon trannies. How do they hold up to abuse. I hear guys having over 6000 miles on the origional trans. I have read very few posts about tranny problems.

 

wayout here, i've heard nothing but good things also,other than something about not enough oil or something,i have a friend who put over 11,000 on his,but he always changed his oil at 600 miles,i would venture to say they are very reliable,just like we have come to expect from honda!!!!wayout, out.................

 

Raptory here

This type auto transmission on the Rincon has been around 4 decades.

I think Honda has a few people buffaloed if they saying this auto styled trannie has to be sent else where. There is no one to work on it at the dealership is what I think for the send off. If nothing else have it sent over to the Honda dealership that sells car to have it fixed because they have worked on a few auto trannie hondas there I am sure.

Raptory out

 

wayout here, i personally don't have any idea what you just said,sorry;;wayout, out................................

 

Just thought I would mention this. Just got in a new atv magazine. They did a shootout. Here are the results.

1. Bomb 650
2. Rincon 680
3. Prairie 700
4. Grizzly
5. KingQuad

They said Rincon was actually chosen first with some of the testers. There were 7 total.

 

Foreman Dan what magazine was this?
I have to agree the 06 Honda Rincon heck machine compare to previous years, the new king quad is suppose to be ok too. The new Bombardier 650, 800 have some frame issues and electrical issues, the clutch breaking and troubles.
The 06 grizzlies 660 are workhorse but out dated.
Polaris is just that most of the club members seems to stay in shop.
Some love them some don’t.
For ride comfort plenty power most will tell you Honda, as far as locker install one your self.
Personally think muddyforlife a jerk every wear read back his post all he does is bashing everyone else period never much anything constructive to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Personally I would try most all the machines make a list, see which one has the features you want looks at prices and them pick the one that fits you. And do search and research on same.

 

ATV Rider. I also met and talked to 3 of the test riders shortly after this. They had the Rincon and Bomb 650 out for some joyriding. Said they were the two favorites.