'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
#11
02-20-2006, 06:02 PM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
Originally posted by: PETE16
"Roast" ??? what the hell!
If someone has told you that garbage you have been ill advised! It's not a Polaris!(oops I don't mean to insult Polaris owners) I guess I should say poor quality belt tranny. Problems with the Hondamatic would be few and far between to say the least.
Originally posted by: quicksilver
i'd say the foreman, the ruby transmission will roast after too many attempts.
(sorry, i dont like automatics. They have taken over the utility industry much to my discontent)
i'd say the foreman, the ruby transmission will roast after too many attempts.
(sorry, i dont like automatics. They have taken over the utility industry much to my discontent)
If someone has told you that garbage you have been ill advised! It's not a Polaris!(oops I don't mean to insult Polaris owners) I guess I should say poor quality belt tranny. Problems with the Hondamatic would be few and far between to say the least.
#12
02-20-2006, 08:02 PM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
CORRECTION: Ooooops! I originally posted saying I had a Rubicon. I have been reading too many posts & started thinking "Rubicon" instead of "Rincon," which is what I have. Please disregard if my comments do not apply to the tranny we are discussing.
Regarding the tranny question......
I ride my '04 Rincon almost daily; short trips on the property hauling a trailer, but many times going on 90-mile rides at 6,000 ft elevation. So far not a single glitch in shifting. I don't know if this is typical or if I am just lucky.
Most of my trips are "two-up" with a total passenger weight of 300 lbs. This includes full-day rides in Nevada at 100-degree temps, and going over 13,000 ft snowy passes in Colorado [see link below]. Rides also include sand dunes and rock crawling.
With the two of us onboard, on a smooth dirt road, we have hit 54 mph for short stretches.
No problems with the tranny, but all three of us [people & machines] had trouble breathing. I had to take the cover off the air box for highest passes.
Ric
high altitude Rincon
Regarding the tranny question......
I ride my '04 Rincon almost daily; short trips on the property hauling a trailer, but many times going on 90-mile rides at 6,000 ft elevation. So far not a single glitch in shifting. I don't know if this is typical or if I am just lucky.
Most of my trips are "two-up" with a total passenger weight of 300 lbs. This includes full-day rides in Nevada at 100-degree temps, and going over 13,000 ft snowy passes in Colorado [see link below]. Rides also include sand dunes and rock crawling.
With the two of us onboard, on a smooth dirt road, we have hit 54 mph for short stretches.
No problems with the tranny, but all three of us [people & machines] had trouble breathing. I had to take the cover off the air box for highest passes.
Ric
high altitude Rincon
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'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
i understand that Honda changed Carburetion on the Rubicon from 05 to 06 .. would that result in some more power? would you be able to notice it from an 05.. if so, i may be looking at an '06 now instead of an 05
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02-21-2006, 07:33 AM
#15
02-21-2006, 08:48 AM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
Originally posted by: mykool61679
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.
#16
02-21-2006, 08:54 AM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
Originally posted by: propnut
I think they went up 2mm. That would only be noticeable on top - and not very noticeable by itself.
that's one of the "advertised" changes. there may be more as they don't really market changes as aggressively as the other mfgs.
I think they went up 2mm. That would only be noticeable on top - and not very noticeable by itself.
that's one of the "advertised" changes. there may be more as they don't really market changes as aggressively as the other mfgs.
#18
02-21-2006, 05:37 PM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
Originally posted by: PETE16
The Rubicon has plenty of low end and is switchable 2/4wd as well....but no way in hell it'll do 70mph's, although yes it will take a 500 Foreman. Do you have a Rubicon? what a ridiculous thing to say! 70mphs?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: mykool61679
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.
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is there anyone that has the new 2006 Rubicon in BLACK??? if so i would like to know if it scratches easy or not, i know it looks great in the showroom, but i also ride in some thick woods aside from mud and water so if it scratches easy, ill just go with green.
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2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 (Green)
'27 ITP 589 M/S Tires
3000 lb. Warn Winch
3-Way Headlight Mod
High Lifter Lift Kit
2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 Mossy Oak - STOLEN
2001 Honda Rancher ES 350
Winch
Sold
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2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 (Green)
'27 ITP 589 M/S Tires
3000 lb. Warn Winch
3-Way Headlight Mod
High Lifter Lift Kit
2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 Mossy Oak - STOLEN
2001 Honda Rancher ES 350
Winch
Sold
#20
02-22-2006, 01:28 AM
'05 500 Foreman ES vs. '05 Rubi 500 (((ESP)))
Originally posted by: mykool61679
thought it went 70, my foreman goes 62 with just me on it.
Originally posted by: PETE16
The Rubicon has plenty of low end and is switchable 2/4wd as well....but no way in hell it'll do 70mph's, although yes it will take a 500 Foreman. Do you have a Rubicon? what a ridiculous thing to say! 70mphs?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: mykool61679
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.
personally i like the 500 better, because of the low braking in first gear, it has plenty of power to go anywere you could or would take it, and you can also shift in and out of 2-wd/4-wd. as far as acceleration and top speed the rubi ruby wins hands down.top speed on foreman around 60, rubi is around 70.