just bought a new rancher at.......any suggestions or comments on this particular quad?

 

I'm not sure what tires the AT comes with. I eventually replaced my Rancher stockers with ITP ATR's on ITP 12X7" aluminum rims. Really lightens things up, and the bike handles way better. And, it widens the bike a lot, for some added stability.

 

hey guys, why cant i get any air on my rancher? i mean natural jumps. nothing hand built.

 

should i take this to my own post? c'mon people. i know u guys have some real good thoughts.

 

I never air out the 4X4 (at least not on purpose!), because if you land front wheels first, you better be on the gas or be prepared to do a stoppie!

The 2X4 on the other hand, can air it out pretty well! If somebody is jumping, I like to go over and bust out a big jump, and leave them sitting there with this dumb look on their face.

 

i can see that... out jumping a sport on my rancher man that would kick A$$!!

 

ok, if you all are talking about being able to get big air on a utility, or 4x4. then why on a steep hill, and about 5 feet long can i only land 5 feet futher than the jump, oh but one thing, the land (as in earth) after the jump stays the same hight, and i was going mabye a little under 25. and i dont remember going to high, but who the hell knows, all i know is 5 feet further than the jump.

 

dude i dont know i taek my rancher out all teh time and beat the fu(k outa it. i mean i get liek 5 feet of air and i broke the battery box doin it. lol bit its fixed now. i got a natural table top i jump and the landing is on the bakc side of a hill and i land and do a quick turn and ride on two wheels for a botu 45 yards back up to do it again. i mostly do wheelies with my rancher. i can ride them 1st through 5th. lol but good luck with ya. i can out jump a z400 my bros on out own land. mini kicker but im bad *** on that quad. well good luck god bless and mind whre u step. lol later

 

I've had my AT for 6 months now, and absolutely Love it. Pros = greatest versatlilty in its class, with switch on the fly 4x4 - Auto or electric shift, great running boards, lights, etc. Honda laid out the istrumentation cluster well. Easy motor to perform routine maintenance. Smoothest Tranny in the Whole Industry. THe black plastic fenders can be trashed through the woods and all you have to do is pull the pop pins and replace the plastic for about 15$ per section -good as new! Try that on a Yamaha. The bike fits me great, and handles like a dream.

Cons (my opinions) - Somewhat underpowered, although controlling the RPMs through ESP helps tremendously. Not the greatest in the mud, but again ESP 1st gear helps control the rrr's and helps a lot. No adjustable front shocks to help with plowing. One of the other readers noted that his bike was rusting in the open areas of the frame, but mine is not having that problem.

GREAT BIKE HONDA - Glad to see they've done their homework.

 

My Wife gets air on her AT! She get air on big whoops! Your not trying hard enough! Check out my site in my sig. I have a video with my buddy and me jumping our rincons no problem!