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Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 10:24:08 AM

ruquick77

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Hey guys I don't know much about the Honda's but my step dad is stuck on Honda. He's wanting the new Rincon 700 I think it's called. I know he said the biggest one honda makes now. What does everyone think about it? He has a Rancher 350 4x4 now. Is there a big difference in the Forman 500 and Rincon 700 beside price? My mother thinks he should get the Forman 500 is why I ask. She is the one buying it for Christmas and he does not know it but he keeps says if/when he gets another it will be the biggest one honda makes. If she gets him the forman 500 will he be disapointed? She wanting to buy it before Dec. 19.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 10:31:13 AM

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rincon has irs foreman has sra
rincon has fuel injection and foreman is carb
rincon has auto foreman has manual

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 10:31:41 AM

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The Rincon has IRS and fuel injection.

Get the man what he wants.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 10:35:32 AM

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i see nothing wrong with a rincon........ BUT IF I was gunna buy a NEW honda it would be a rancher 420.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 9:42:45 PM

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well if he is going to use it to pull stuff and carry kinda heavy things around the house a Foreman is his best bet it is a workhorse but if he is just going to ride around and go hunting the rincon rides better but doesn't have a low gear he just needs to test ride both of them and see what he likes best but all he is goin to use it for is work i would get the Foreman

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 9:48:40 PM

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I'd look at the 420 AT in the bunch to.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/1/2008 11:39:02 PM

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The Rincon is completely different than the Rubicon and Foreman.

The IRS gives the Rincon better ground clearance, and a MUCH better ride. It will flat fly across rough stuff. It uses a 3 speed auto with a torque converter, like a car's auto. It's disadvantage is it is pretty high geared. People who run really big tires often do a gear down kit. Also, engine braking starts at about 6 mph. A really steep hill without using the brakes will have the Rincon up to about 12 mph, where a Foreman or Rubicon could hold 2-3 mph w/o using the brakes. For some people it's no big deal to use the brakes on technical descents, and other people are really bothered.

The Foreman and Rubicon are both solid rear axle machines. The Foreman is an auto clutch 5 speed, that can be had in foot shift, or electric push button shifting. The Rubicon is water cooled, with a hydrostatic automatic and low range. It can also emulate a 5 speed by letting you select between 5 gear ratios with push to shift buttons.

Both are better than the Rincon for heavy towing or plowing. Back to back 100 mile days of fast riding over rough rocks and roots, though, and I'm on the Rincon.

The 420 Rancher is a sporty handling snappy and a bit physically smaller machine. It comes in SRA with foot shift or push button shift. New to the market is a IRS 420 with a 5 speed dual auto clutch.

All of the above have an excellent reputation for reliability. Well the IRS Rancher is new to the market, but it still has Honda's reputation...

Anyway, maybe you can get the step-dad to get a real ride on the Rincon without spoiling the surprise to make sure he likes it. The Rincon's transmission is very different than any other quad. Some folks love them, and some don't.

< Message edited by JeffinTD -- 12/1/2008 11:45:12 PM >

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/2/2008 8:02:11 AM

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I would go with the Foreman, its just a goo solid atv. The Rincon dont get me wrong is a bad machine but has absolutly no low end power, but it's a sweet ride for trails and single person riding.I know he wants the Rincon but I would do him right and get the Foreman I think he would be dissappointed with the week low end power of the Rincon and imppressed with the all around power of the Foreman...

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/2/2008 11:58:21 AM

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Thanks for all the replys and info. I went to the honda dealership today and I'm liking the rancher AT with IRS. Think I'm going to tell her to get that one for him.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/2/2008 12:26:34 PM

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Dang... Nice gift. I have no doubt he will be happy with it.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/2/2008 12:32:42 PM

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can-freekin'-am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/15/2008 10:06:11 AM

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Well my mother bought her husband a 2009 rancher AT 420 with IRS. I think he will be happy with it.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/15/2008 10:16:03 AM

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I was goin to say either get the rancher 420 or the rincon. anyone that says a rincon will not pull something has never tried it. I have pulled plenty with mine and it does it fine. I pulled a wagon filled with block and I could not stop on a slight incline there was that much weight when I was going down our driveway. I needed to turn into our yard and go back up a incline. the rincon did it period no ifs ands or buts. the rincon is more capable then some think it is.

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/15/2008 5:43:50 PM

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Well, looks like I'm too late....I have my 420 with extras for sale VERY REASONABLE and I would have met you halfway to deliver it!

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/15/2008 7:07:22 PM

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ORIGINAL: ruquick77

Well my mother bought her husband a 2009 rancher AT 420 with IRS. I think he will be happy with it.

awesome those are some awesome bikes wouldn't mind having one but cost to much for me

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RE: Step dad wanting new atv - 12/16/2008 9:18:37 PM

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where did she get it from

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