My primary use is around two properties, one in Northern California and a larger one in the high desert north of reno.

After having owned (and recently sold) an ’07 Recon 250 2WD, which was very useful for 7 years, I decided to step up because it struggled on the steeps, couldn’t always pull my 5×8′ trailer (especially when full), and I’m likely to need to plow this winter.

I was pleasantly surprised on what an upgrade the Rancher is, in addition to the expected items, I was happy to see that I no longer need to mess around with a manual choke, shifting issues when cold, guess the mileage, run-time and gas level. Yeah, opening the gas tank and looking isn’t so hard but still 🙂

With the help of this forum, I’ve already gotten the winch partially installed (waiting on the honda accessory wiring harness to arrive at my local dealer). I’ve also added a trailer hitch, battery tender mounted in a very convenient place for me (under the rear rack):

This post: http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums…-few-pics.html by @patrickkomar was especially helpful in getting my winch installed, a real challenge for a newbie like me.

I really appreciate the helpful, knowledgable and kind help I’ve already received. Without this forum I couldn’t have accomplished any of this, so I’m grateful for the assistance I’ve already received.

Next up is completing the winch install which I hope to do this weekend, then I MIGHT consider getting the new toy a little dirty 🙂

My primary use is around two properties, one in Northern California and a larger one in the high desert north of reno.

After having owned (and recently sold) an ’07 Recon 250 2WD, which was very useful for 7 years, I decided to step up because it struggled on the steeps, couldn’t always pull my 5×8′ trailer (especially when full), and I’m likely to need to plow this winter.

I was pleasantly surprised on what an upgrade the Rancher is, in addition to the expected items, I was happy to see that I no longer need to mess around with a manual choke, shifting issues when cold, guess the mileage, run-time and gas level. Yeah, opening the gas tank and looking isn’t so hard but still 🙂

With the help of this forum, I’ve already gotten the winch partially installed (waiting on the honda accessory wiring harness to arrive at my local dealer). I’ve also added a trailer hitch, battery tender mounted in a very convenient place for me (under the rear rack):

This post: http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums…-few-pics.html by @patrickkomar was especially helpful in getting my winch installed, a real challenge for a newbie like me.

I really appreciate the helpful, knowledgable and kind help I’ve already received. Without this forum I couldn’t have accomplished any of this, so I’m grateful for the assistance I’ve already received.

Next up is completing the winch install which I hope to do this weekend, then I MIGHT consider getting the new toy a little dirty 🙂

I’ll start a thread in the tech section in a few days.

I’ll start a thread in the tech section in a few days.

New (old) guy from Ohio here, needed a source of info for my old 99 foreman.
This seems to be the place.

Use it for hunting and trail riding.

LOVE power steering it is the best part of the rig.

Cons are it has too small of a fuel tank and fuse blew with the first small compressor used. Switched it to 15AMP fuse problem solved.