Well guys im disapointed in my recon for snow use. Just cant go no were. JUNK I think that honda should do the following to it :
1. More Ground Clearance
2. Needs Heavier duty clutch mine slips wayyyyy to much (probably should stop hot roddin it lol)
3. Needs to be faster in reverse like alot faster so the tires can spin faster nad get of snow and mud easier
4. Needs to have actualy screws or somethin instead of them *** pop thingys that are plastic and like break and stuff
5. Metal floorboards instead of *** plastic pieces of crap that im afraid are gonna break when someone heavy steps on them
6 some more heavier constructed racks instead of just bars needs like little suport bars between
7. a standard tow hitch instead of a 100$ POS option

thats about it .... if you all can come up with more write it down ..... oh a 4 wheel drive option would be nice for 250 class compittion since the polaris and yamaha and suzuki are taking over that class

 

Always get a 4x4 whEn plowing snow!!!!

 

I wasnt talking about plowing snow with it. I was just talking about casual riding. I cant go no were in the snow i always just get burried. I have to ride the roads to go anyway and them are slippery! They do sell plow kits nad plows at my honda dealer up here. Anybody have a plow on a Recon ?? DOes it do ok ? thanks

 

snow riding on a 2wd sucks! You really have to pick your path.

Even 4x4s can't go that good.

 

Once the snow gets so deep you are done ,4wd or not.I just wait untill the sleds come out and make nice hard pack trails all over the place and than I'm back in action.

 

If wanting to bust through snow then 4x4 is the way to go. A 2wd should stay on a "packed" trail.

If you are disappointed with the Recon then trade it in on something else. Remember this is an entry level quad, it doesn't have all the bells & whistles off the bigger more expensive ATV's. There were some rumors of a 4x4 Recon at one time.

 

Greetings,

You can't blame the horse for not being a cow.

The Recon gives an awful lot for very little money. And I find the stock tires on it to be far better than on a lot of bigger quads (e.g. 450ES). But its weight and 2-wheel drive are just not going to do that well in the snow.

If you want all of that additional stuff, its readily available -- you just have to pay for it. Lots of other ATVs meet your criteria but for about a thousand dollars more. Overall, you'll find few people who complain about a Recon.

 

I just think it needs a sixth gear.

 

I have a 2WD Rancher and I have yet to get it stuck or even close to stuck in the snow and I have had it in pretty deep snow. I thought it was deep anyway it was about 2.5feet. I love my Rancher!!

 

My old TRX250 Utility was awsome in the snow, It was all the tires. I ran 25 inch realtors with chains, this was an awsome combo it went farther than my buddies Wolverine in the drifts. Get huge tires, and you can adjust your clutch, look in manual.