Category Archives: Honda Rancher

420 clutch/transmission problems!!!

Hey guys,
so i was riding my 2008 420es today when all of a sudden my clutches started slipping to the point were the bike wouldnt move, we tried to adjust them my backing the nut off but and twisting the adjustment screw, but it wouldnt move. the es wouldnt let it shift into neutral and the manual shifter wouldnt turn the shaft you put it on, so we towed the bike stuck in 1st with the clutches open, halfway down the highway it locked the back end up and they would engage but slip! so i drove it home in 1st, got it in neutral and now it wont go into any gear with the es or back up shifter! thinking the shifting fork coiuld have something to do with this but im not sure!
Any help is much appreciated!!
Thanks in advance!

Jetting Rancher 350 For Pipe And Filter

I just ordered an HMF slip on exhaust, HMF jet kit, and UNI air filter. My bike’s engine is stock and I’m at sea level. I’m looking for help on a starting point for the carb.

From what I’ve read the basic HMF jet kit consist of only three different sized main jets and the stock main jet is a 130. What main jet should I install after the mods? And should I adjust the needle and air/fuel screw, if so, which settings?

I’ve jetted a KLX250 and a WR450 before but there was a lot of great starting points listed for those bikes at different elevations and engine mods. But Im having a hard time finding details on the carb for the Rancher 350.

I understand this would only be for reference and I have to read the spark plug to make sure I’m not too lean or too rich. I’m just looking for a good starting point.

I have also emailed HMF direct asking the same questions and I’m waiting for there response, but I wanted to ask here as well.

Thanks in advance for the help.

And I will post up pictures of the mods and install once the parts come in.