Who would even get into a sport is the a new machine only lasted 3 years. I.d take up sailing in that case.

 

With all that has been said, I do wish Honda would make a machine in the same class as the AC1000, Bomb 800 and so on.

Hard to believe the company that released the two stroke 3 wheeler that blew minds at the time has decided not to even enter the powerful 4x4 market.

 

Uhhggg depends on the mileage you put on them sure they last a long time when you put 400 miles a year on them...

You know what if you wanna really believe the other brands last as long as the hondas do mile for mile than great.. But its not true..

 

Honda Sport ATV are as powerful and quick as anyone else,They just don,t seem to think Utility ATVs don,t just work all the time and that some people use the for just pleasure.

 

Yeah, most places I ride your speed is limited by riding skill, suspension, and handling anyway. A privateer on a Rincon was the first 4x4 to ever come in first at the Baja. Later a team of like 6 factory backed guys on one of the powerful twin cylinder jobs entered, and all got DNF's.

Still, most of us ride for fun, and for a significant segment of the market playing with punchy power adds to the fun.

 

Yes, if not held the choke will walk its way back in. Even compared to other carbureted machines, the hondas are very cold blooded. I was even thinking about rigging up some 12v heat tracing to wrap around the carb and shut it off once it's warmed up - but that's a long while.

 

20 degrees out I start my rancher up choke on... it fires up I wind the engine 2 3 times real HARD!!!!! Then i take off.. I don't see a problem LOL

 

Man I hate how Honda's are so cold blooded. Ours is a pain to start in the winter time.

We have a 2005 Rubicon with 8600 miles on it and we have had to replace a few things, mostly normal wear and tear stuff. We have replaced the tie rod ends a few times, replaced both front bearings, replaced one rear bearing, handlebar grips, tires(almost time for a third set), speedometer cover, the tensioner lifter and the starter, the starter has just quit for the second time now, it gets shut on and off quite a bit. Now the fuel gauge is about to go.

Now it needs some engine work done. It needs a new timing chain. What would cause the timing chain to have to be replaced already?

I wish Honda would come out with a 600cc EFI, adjustable IRS with the Rubicon transmission. The transmission is what I love about the Rubicon. One thing I don't understand about Honda is the new Big Red. It is marketed as a farm/utility machine and they only put a 3 speed transmission in it. What is with Honda and the 3 speed transmission? It is fine for the Rincon but not for something that is made for work. Just curious, how big is the bed compared to the Ranger?

 

Go up one size on the pilot jet and cold start problems are cured.

 

Grab the little round housing below the **** to adjust the friction (clockwise for tighter) until the **** will stay out.

Also, the Foreman and the Rubicon have electric carb heaters. Leaving the key on for a minute before starting may also help.

If it is really cold, pumping the primer bulb a couple times may also help.

These things are jetted pretty lean for emission reasons, and gas that is just a bit stale, or some deposits in the pilot jet or idle passage can make them more cold blooded.