Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Honda's?


hanronson

Recommended Posts

O.K...How many of us own Honda's? Year, model and engine size.

Mine is a 2009 Rancher 420 AT. Just bought it last fall, did some trail riding before they closed for winter and used it ice fishing all winter. Great machine! (Looking forward to trail openings next Friday)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have a year 2000 foreman 450. words cant describe it, its been to helll and back. A few years ago my son ran head on into a big sportsman coming around a blind corner, both kids were ok but the frame was bent and broke, the front wheel knocked off, front racks all bent up, front gearcase tore off the mounts etc. Didnt have $ to fix so a bud of mine bent/welded her back in shape the best he could, pressed the wheel back on and today I still plow a 350 ft drive, haul fishhouse's, pull cut up logs, pull up docks, tow garden equipment, deer and stands out of the woods and trail ride with it. has never broke down (was even still running after the wreck)or needed anything other than oil changes and a battery. has over 5 thousand of the hardest miles imaginable and still starts right up at below zero temps and purrs like a kitten. I am a happy honda customer for life.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've run the gammut of different models from sport to utility on over a dozen different models. In nearly 33 years of riding, and in excess of 70,000 miles I've never once been towed, never been stranded, and never had to bring one back for warranty. Of the group I ride with consistently, (5 guys) we have all had a similar experience with Hondas. I have subject them to every kind of abuse, including those it wasn't intended for, and still had no complaints. With the amount of trouble free hard miles behind me/us I think that speaks volumes about Honda quality.

Maybe we are just some of the "lucky" ones, but the people on this forum who know me, also know that I don't "baby" my wheeler, and neither do my riding buddies.

Seriously, I never even consider looking at other brands, and I'm still always smiling at the end of every ride. wink

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have an '07 Rincon that I got last spring, put about 800 miles on in the first 5 months and haven't put on more than 200 since then due to school and work. I'll definitely have more time to ride this summer and will log at least another 1000 miles. This is my 3rd Honda, and won't likely be my last. I'm by no means brand loyal, but something about Honda's reliability keeps me coming back. I know that sounds cliche, but it's been my experience. Hope to get at least 10,000 out of this one before trading up...or down.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Dang, now that's what I call justified high praise for a machine that has earned it's way and by the sounds of it continues to .You gotta like that Iron Cowboy and exactly why Hondas will always have a huge following and the loyalty it has earned by being what I call "rugged" .

TD

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1999 Foreman 450 ES with warn winch and CMP plow. Been plowing my 150-yard drive way since 2000. One battery, oil, filter and plugs is all the maintenance is has needed.

2 2007 Rancher 400 AT Wife got one first and we liked it so well I just bought another for $4499.

Just sold 1986 TRX250 that started and ran well the whole 23 years I owned it. No problems.

Honda rugged, reliability, for a life time of work and fun.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

01 rancher 350 es 4xxx miles oil temp sensor

04 foreman 450 es 2xxx miles of which 1800 of it has been hard mud riding with the only thing going wrong was the normal honda drum brakes but after the second time i put the highlifter disc brake kit on and solved that

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bought an 08 honda foreman 500 last fall. Have never had a problem with a honda in my life, and yet my uncle gave me [PoorWordUsage] for buying it instead of a Polaris like him, while his was in the shop getting work done on it!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have a 04 Rubicon, not happy at all. The dreaded Angle Drive Sensor is killing me. I may have to do the hondamatic tranny next, I have heard it is close to $2000.00. Not cool for a machine that isan't five years old yet. Just my two cents.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Sorry to hear that Duff. Will give my GSP's an extra scratch behind the ear for you guys today
    • Aw, man, sorry to hear that.  Shed some tears and remember her well.  They all take a piece of our hearts with them; some more than others.
    • yes sorry for your loss..  our dogs are always special...
    • Truly sorry to hear that duffman! I know that feeling.  Keep the good memories  
    • Chamois passed away this weekend a couple days short of her 13th bday. What a great dog to hang out with here at home and on distant adventures. Gonna miss ya big time my little big girl.
    • Sounds pretty sweet, alright. I will check them out, thanks.
    • If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets.  Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome.  You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.   24V 80lb.  60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat.  They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
    • Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to not being the anchor person any more).  With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing. I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
    • Dang, new content and now answers.   First, congrats on the new boat!   My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V.  80 might be tops?  I’m partial to MinnKota.     How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.     All weather or just nice weather?   Casting a lot or bait dragging?   Bobber or panfish fishing?   Spot lock?  Networked with depth finders?  What brand of depth finders?
  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.