i was just wondering how long should i go easy on it to break it in? The manual says no full throttle for the first 15 miles... how long did u guys go easy on it for? thanks..

i took it pretty easy on mine for about the first 20 miles, then all hell broke loose [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

No more than half throtle the first 10 HOURS (not miles), then easy riding the next 10 HOURS. During the first 2 hrs, don't ride more than 15 minutes at a time and let the engine cool between rides. Gradually, you can increase the length of the ride, but always let the engine cool between rides.

i know this doesnt go with the post but hows the electric shifting? good or bad?

So far I love the electric shifting. It is much easier and quicker than foot shifting. It is very easy to get used to. The only problem I had was when my brother left in 5th gear when he turned the quad off, and I couldn't get back into neutral to start it. To fix this I had to shake the bike and downshift. There is also an auxillary shifter on the quad if the ES is not shifting. The good thing about the ES version is that it does not rely on the battery, which I thought it did. Other than that I love my Rancher ES. This is the first Honda (Quad) I have owned and so far I love it!!!!!!!

congrats 4x4....you're bike got stuck in 5th after you shut it off you say....don't worry about it....as the tranny loosens up the problem will disappear.