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Honda Rancher

02 rancher 350 smoking

Bought a rancher 350 couple months ago that was sunk. Rebuilt with fresh top end rings, valve seals, gaskets hole ordeal. When i start up bike it still smokes a tad but when you rev it it smokes alot. Im thinking it could be oil in the muffler? If i take the muffler off it doesn’t smoke when idleing or when its reved up. So would it be possible for muffler to have alot of oil in it?
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Could I swap a 14′ engine into my 07′ rancher?

Just discovered that I might need to take my quad into the dealer and have the cases split and transmission rebuilt because its slipping out of 5th gear. After speaking to 3 honda service techs at 3 different honda bike dealers, they all point towards some nipple inside the engine that holds the transmission together. At $115 an hour for labor X 8 hrs approx to teardown and rebuild plus parts thats allot of money.

I found this:
2014 Honda TRX420 FM1E Fourtrax Rancher 4×4 Manual Shift Engine Motor Complete | eBay

And am wondering if its a direct swap. Its the exact same "style" that I have now. I dont care if I have to splice some wiring and change a few connectors. I just want to know if it will work? Direct bolt in swap? Thank you.

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Barn bum 2006 TRX350TM

So after my previous frame off restoration of a 2003 TRX450FE, this "new" bike is a pleasure!

Though not equipped with 4x, I don’t miss it for the riding and work I’m doing at the stables. We’re not mudders and I avoid water like the plague. This 2006 Rancher came running well, but filthy.

So far I’ve:
– thoroughly power cleaned it with body plastics off
– redone most electrical connections with terminal cleaner and dielectric grease
– rebuilt the rear drum brake panel (and new shoes), replaced the foot brake cable (still need to replace the hand cable)
– removed oxidation from body plastics
– inspected and changed all fluids (diff, crankcase)
– cleaned, repaired and painted front carrier and front skid
– added "seat" pad for 2-up riding
– added Norchill soft cooler pack for long days away from substinance

Soon to come:
– replacing 10" rear stock rims (and Bearclaws) with stock 12" rims from another honda
– rebuilding the front brakes
– adding an LED "headlight" that turns with the handlebars w/relay and switch
– adding some LED rear lighting for tasks (w/switch)
– repair (weld) rear carrier and repaint
– add motorcycle horn (w/momentary contact switch)
– replace one damaged tie-rod end

This is such a minor build in comparison to my last! It’s actually easy and fun since I can ride too! We’ll be at horse show this weekend and I’ll post up some pics once we’re back. :icon_wink:

Binski

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02 Rancher warms up wont shift

I have an 02 Rancher 350 es 4×4. Having problems shifting AFTER I drive it. Replaced the angle sensor and the shift motor. Tested all the wires and the shifter buttons all work as they should. I put it in gear and get goin a bit and then all of a sudden will not shift. turn off key and turn it back on and shifts perfect til all of a sudden there is nothing. any help?
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2008 Honda rancher Combination meter Help

Hey guys! Season just ended for me here in Canada. I own a 2008 Honda rancher 420 FPM. I recently bought a 2008 Honda rancher FPE that dosnt run. The Rancher FPE is automatic and has a "Combination Meter" or GPS (what ever u want to call it). I was wondering if it’s possible for me to put the combination meter on my Rancher FPM since it doesn’t have one and I would like to have one. I tried looking at the manual and couldn’t figure it out. If anyone knows if I’m able to put it on it would be greatly appreciated!