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Old 02-17-2006, 11:15 AM
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I just bought a 2006 TRX500FM. Ive only put 2 hrs on it and was wondering if anyone has tips or suggestions.
 
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Old 02-17-2006, 11:51 AM
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My suggestion would be if it is a 4x4 model, bring it over to my house just outside Chanute, KS. and leave it. If it is a 2x4 model, bring and leave it anyway.


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Well, I sure like mine. I added a Warn 2.5, but would do the 3.0 if I were to do it again (Better sealed), I put a handlebar mount/cig lighter power plug on it for my GPS, and am about to swap out the tires. I don't like the stock Honda grips, and put on some el-cheap-o's that didn't last long.

I do wish it had a bit more clearance, but I really like the way it steers and runs. If you plan to keep it for a long time the first thing I would buy is the factory service manual.
 
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do they make a switch to disengage from 4-wd to 2-wd? i own a rancher been looking at the 500 foremans.what is there low gear braking like?
 
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Originally posted by: mykool61679
do they make a switch to disengage from 4-wd to 2-wd?


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Old 02-19-2006, 05:10 PM
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Foremans over the last few years have a handlebar mounted switch for 4wd/2wd. Several aftermarket companies (like Warn) make kits to allow the older 4x4-all-the-time quads to be shifted in and out.

The 500 Foreman's 1st gear is a real granny, and it will idle down most anything at about 2 mph w/o using the brakes.
 
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cool, sounds like foreman is best overall honda. i got a rancher , but i will have a 500 foreman soon. how much for the 2-wd/ 4-wd model, es and manual?(new)
 
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Depends where you buy it. I got my 05 Foreman 500 ES for $5383 at Southern Honda in Chattanooga, TN. Just got it yesterday and I love it. It rides better than the Rancher, of course it's a lot bigger than the Rancher. I thought I made a mistake selling my old Rancher until I got this Foreman.
 
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it's easy to fall in love with the ranchers... it's my first atv. I'll probably have a foreman SOMEDAY though.. happy trails!!
 
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Old 02-19-2006, 09:07 PM
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Grumpy2 I was looking to buy a foreman 4X4 ES for my wife and noticed on atvtrader that southernhonda in chatt. had '05's for $5383 shown about the middle of the page. It also has a free 48 month warranty. Did you get the warranty and if so what type of warranty is it?

The site is shown below
http://www.atvtraderonline.com/adsea...chprocess.html

Also there is another place in CONYERS, GA called mountain adventures that has close to the same deal. I wonder if they charge sales tax though?
 


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