Category Archives: Visual & Body Modifications

Winch Install

Ok, so my KNOW EVERYTHING Father In Law told me that I need to take my 2014 rancher to Honda to have then install my new winch so it don’t void the warranty on my rancher. is there any truth to this? either way im doing it my self. I could only imagine what they would charge me. thanks

Plain Jane Rancher facelift

Picked up a 2013 Rancher at the end of March, Hardly anything wrong with it. The Rancher who owned it trades them in every 2 years, he buys the basic models manual shift, no power steering, no gauges. Since the original tires were on it and they still had about 50% wear, the guy I bought it from figured it had between 1500 and 2000 miles on it. Plastics were scratched up and the foot wells torn up a bit, other than that it is mechanically sound and the guy I bought it from went through it front to back and had replaced the wheel bearings in the front.
Put on new tires, made a seat for the wife, and put on some foot rests for her and installed a graphics kit instead of replacing the plastics. Have only been out a few times but am really liking the machine, has plenty of power even with the two of us. We also bought an older Kawasaki that was in great shape, 99 praire with only 452 miles on it. I think that we will eventually be looking for another Rancher or Foreman, one with power steering and potentially independent suspension. We’re not too radical in our riding but can see the advantages of those two upgrades. Here’s a few pics.

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Plain Jane Rancher facelift

Picked up a 2013 Rancher at the end of March, Hardly anything wrong with it. The Rancher who owned it trades them in every 2 years, he buys the basic models manual shift, no power steering, no gauges. Since the original tires were on it and they still had about 50% wear, the guy I bought it from figured it had between 1500 and 2000 miles on it. Plastics were scratched up and the foot wells torn up a bit, other than that it is mechanically sound and the guy I bought it from went through it front to back and had replaced the wheel bearings in the front.
Put on new tires, made a seat for the wife, and put on some foot rests for her and installed a graphics kit instead of replacing the plastics. Have only been out a few times but am really liking the machine, has plenty of power even with the two of us. We also bought an older Kawasaki that was in great shape, 99 praire with only 452 miles on it. I think that we will eventually be looking for another Rancher or Foreman, one with power steering and potentially independent suspension. We’re not too radical in our riding but can see the advantages of those two upgrades. Here’s a few pics.

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cv boot guards and shock covers

hi im thinking buying these as i dont even have the honda plastic ones anyone have them or advise on other ones to get? thanks
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/390849635690?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageNa me=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and also http://www.ebay.ie/itm/201145083972?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageNa me=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

cv boot guards and shock covers

hi im thinking buying these as i dont even have the honda plastic ones anyone have them or advise on other ones to get? thanks
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/390849635690?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageNa me=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and also http://www.ebay.ie/itm/201145083972?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageNa me=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Back up light(s)

I was thinking about putting a backup light(s) on my rincon since I’m finding myself backing up a lot at night. Has anyone done this? I am just wondering on how to wire and place a switch and where to mount the light also.

400ex frame paint

I have a 2002, a 2007, and a 2013 400ex. From time to time, they will get dings or scrapes on the frames, and I’d like to just be able to touch it up with matching frame paint. Does anyone know where I could find the exact matching frame paint for these different years of 400ex in order to touch it up?

Thanks