The transmission does that because of the tire and rim size you are running because it's not stock. When running the stock wheels it works very well but soon as you do anything outside of factory it throws the computer off slightly. That's the reason for the auto transmission not working properly
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs you would think they would build the bikes with a little more give in the transmission department because all the companies know that most every bike sold will go through changes from the owner. Most everyone loves to customize what they have purchased to make it their own unique style. But at least. One thing about the Honda that will allways remain is it'll allways have the reliability part covered better then any bike ever made.
@@louisjohnsonjr.4934 I couldn't agree with you more dude. Companies are even having problems getting into the Talon ECU... I understand they are trying to protect them but it comes to a point where you have to let the customer have at it lol
I have a Honda Fourtrax 420 Power Steering, Fuel Injection Trail Edition 2012-13, it’s an amazing bikes had it since 2013 no problems yet. The transmission you just have to break it in, my dad has a pioneer 500 and it was really rough and after a few rides it’s a lot smoother you just gotta break em in! #LOVEHONDA
If you leave it stock and use what it's meant to be used for you won't have to deal with these problems. That goes with any four wheeler one size up on the tires and 2 inch lift at the max is all you should have to do. It's very hard on them and it's very expensive.
Hondude -Team Mudhogs working on your stuff all the time isn't fun either I like to explore I don't like the mud so that's probably why it's not fun to you. Mud eats bearings and Joints up all the time I know from experience so I stay out of the mud.
Fortteen I explore all the time. I enjoy it a lot. You need tires like this to explore where I’m from tho. To each there own. N yes mud does some good damage on bearings. Just gotta maintain your stuff tho. No big deal. And bearings are super easy to do so.
bro have u ever heard of ProArmor Whiteout ATV snow tires? Idk if u live in a climate where it snows occasionally but they're awesome, would look exceptional on this quad especially
Interesting, wouldn't mind giving them a try. I find the Outlaws actually work pretty well, I will say they work better in the snow on higher horse powered machines though. I live in Canada, so we have snow about 4-5 months of the year. Thanks for commenting.
Hondude -Team Mudhogs - Thanks for the speedy response. This quad is particularly interesting to me. I have a friend who owns a plow company, with like 30 duramax, powerstroke and cummins powered pickups for the lions share of the work but he also has several quads upfitted with basic plowing equipment, his Suzuki Kingquad 450 has over 600 ride hours yet only actually driven 270 miles, so he uses that for lots of serious plowing. Which got me thinking about how I would set up an ATV for snowy conditions, say I wanted to use it as a plow, those pro armor whiteout tires are very cool looking with really blocky but comparatively subtle tread pattern almost look like ATV road tires but don't be fooled, they are extremely effective and ourperform track equipped atv's in my opinion seeing as snow tires don't result in a 30-40Mph top speed reduction and definitely result in lighter overall weight than with stock mud terrain tires let alone tracks, which add at least 200lbs overall After thinking about all the sport utility quads out there, I couldn't find a better one on paper for plowing snow than the Honda Foreman Rubicon 500, as not only does it offer a nearly instantaneous gear change with its' DCT when in manual mode, it doesn't suffer from the inherent limitations of belt drive quads, I love that it can even be had with a manual gearbox for added control and further simplicity, making it a unique entry in the entire industry for this. Was wondering if you find the performance to be more than enough on your Foreman rubicon? What does it top out at speed wise? Answer at your leisure, just wanted to get in touch with an owner of the foreman to aid in my research, I like that it has an OHV engine, that makes it about as close to invincible as is possible for plowing, all it needs is a snowmobile fairing windshield with handguards, heated grips, a decent plow, rear winch for recovery of high center incidents, driver back rest, heated, if applicable would probs help, heated seat, rigid light bars for added viz up front and out back, as well as a spot light, side view mirrors, full akrapovic titanium racing exhaust for the massive weight reduction and added performance particularly in cold weather, super high spec lightweight high strength wheels w/ proarmor whiteouts, further power mods, I wonder if it's got enough power to plow huge icy uphill driveways if properly equipped like that, many people plow with their quads but ive never seen anyone really gear up their atv' for the job, I think that with the right quad given the right combination of options and aftermarket parts could replace massive pick ups for 90% of plow jobs reducing emissions in cities significantly as well as saving lots of $ on big heavy trucks that require big expensive heavy parts. You can hook up a heated riding suit to anything now, i think they even make rechargeable, wireless heated suits helmets boots gloves etc now anyway so the technology is there to keep people warm in arctic conditions whilst exposed on a sled/quad etc
Ya one thing I noticed with the Whiteout tire is the width, which I think would boast a huge advantage in snowy conditions, it also seems to have a good tread pattern for ice? I'm sure you could also stud them if you wanted to make them a little more aggressive. We run tracks on a Can Am Outlander 1000, and what I will say about tracks is yes, you absolutely loose top end. That being said, the tracks themselves give you roughly 40% gear reduction. That's super helpful while plowing. If I were to run the Whiteout tires while plowing I think I would lean heavily towards a gear reduction in my Honda Rubicon, which is on the agenda for it anyways. I honestly don't know what the top speed of my machine is. I'm rarely on a road, and the trails I drive fast on are very technical so I never reach full speed. I will do a video on top speed with the stock tires vs Outlaw tires. Low vs Drive with both tires also. I find the machine performs very well for what I purchased it for. Not one brand make or model has it all tho. This is not a "go fast" atv, if I were to change one thing about it....even lower gearing would be my choice. Maybe just 15% lower. No one stays with stock tires anymore. I chose this atv for mainly 2 reasons, 1-i needed a reliable and quiet atv for hunting. 2-I wanted something that when I'm not hunting I know I can hop on and enjoy time with my friends on the trail. I'm very happy with this machine, it impresses me more and more every ride.
I've been a honda man my whole life. I own an 05 rancher AT, and I've wanted one of these machines since they came out, however after doing a lot of research, when I get the chance to upgrade, I am going grizzly.
Grizzly are a great machine. You can't go wrong with that. I actually have a walk around video of the new grizzly if you wanted to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/-poDIyGcjRc/v-deo.html
You'll regret it, just dont get the Rubicon, the Foremans are a great bike and the Rubicon only has minor difference from the foreman like independent suspencion (which in my opinion, a solid suspension is better) and electric shift (which sucks anyways) but you should look into a Foreman also
Adam Wilson oh no. Just kidding. The grizz is pretty good I used my buddy’s grizz to haul some moose scraps back into the bush (left my old Honda at camp) and I was pushing over small trees to get far back int the bush awesome power. Well he said. Get those trimmings far away from camp. Don’t want any bears coming around So I did lol
Every bike has its quirks. Ive got a 2014 Polaris big boss 6x6 and it gets 20 Miles per tank. Not even joking. It also wraps grass around the axles really bad aswell and like you at most stops im pulling them out, except 2 of the axles of mine are hard to get to. What else.... Oh it can randomly snap A arm bolts if your not constantly watching them to see if they are loosening up. Other than that, good machine aswell. lol Enjoy your vids, Honda up here in Alaska are a real popular choice.
I will stick with my2018 Grizzly 700 LE.... Plenty of power flawless 4wd and Ultramatic CVT system.. And don't get me wrong Nothing against Honda.. I,ve had Honda,s in the past..
I own a 2011 and the auto shift always knows what to do, unless I got a specific agenda to go wide open in a certain gear or just cruise on the trails. I love the auto when I'm trailin hard!
I have the same bike in 2018. A big complaint that I have with mine is the randomness of reverse working. Most of the time, I have to hit the down arrow a few times before it actually goes into reverse. Not sure why that is. I'm almost to the 100mile mark for the first service, so I'll ask Honda whats up.
Erick Marshall if you blip the throttle like 5% as your hitting the down arrow it'll shift. It's the slip collar having a hard time moving over the splines because there not lined up. You can also tighten the reverse actuator all the way which eliminates needing to pull the lever for reverse
Mine just weren't baked long enough from factory, I have different lights in her now anyways. I did run a bead of silicone around them and it worked for awhile.
I’ve owned a Honda my whole life, so if I was you take all the stuff you put on it and put stock stuff back on. Sell it and buy a new 2019 Honda foreman base model not electric shift. And lift it and put the wheels on the one you have on it. It has a solid rear axle so it’ll be lighter and better in mud.
I really like the overall look of your Rubicon! I also like your snorkel design. You don’t lose any rack space and you almost don’t notice it. I have a 2003 Rubicon that’s been great. I mostly trail ride and plow some snow with it. I do enjoy mud but I don’t go too deep. Is your snorkel more of a just in case type? I could see the appeal and value of that.
I have a Polaris sportsman 450 HO honestly better than the Honda rubicon I had and I completely agree on the transmission going uphill honestly I like Polaris over Honda I don’t know if it’s just because I like to ride using a little more power because the Honda’s power is not there the Polaris 450 HO would slide when I wanted it to I could pop a wheelie as in the Honda I couldn’t slide it all that well and I broke an axle my 450 HO has had no issues what so ever yet and I do the same things I did in my Honda maybe even more things
Believe it or not but atvs are not ment to be sunk up to the handle bars in water yea yea I know that's what snorkels are for but don't complain about what happends after you do it.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yea I didnt mean for it to be read and sound like I was being an ass but you mean to tell me that by washing the head lights with a waterhose they get water in them I never had that problem of course I have a older model honda now I'm gonna try mine and see if it does it lol.
Hondude -Team Mudhogs Shifter will mess up if it gets too muddy or wet, automatic is terrible and doesn’t give you enough power unless you’re just cruising on flat ground. That’s the main thing, I’ve always preferred foot shift
Jason Clark it comes in handy in the winter time of you go water ridin without waders cold weather cold water gettin your feet wet not fun lol I got the manual and that’s the only downfall of manual foot shift everytime I shift or go in reverse in water gettin my pants wet feet everything when the water is to high
I've had my 2006 Honda rancher 350 since.... 2006 lol and it only gave me shift problems once and it's a 350es. Easy fix I have more starter problems than anything. and that's only happened twice so far in 13 years. I put gas in it and a new battery sometimes and it goes. I've even got the original tires still lol but I'm about to change the tires and I'm looking for a Foreman or Rubicon 500. What's better in y'all's opinion IRS or live.
North agusta hell ya go almost every year missed the last one tho I love my Rubi alot things I diss like about mine to plastic skid plates being one of those things should be metal headlights r defently garbage front bumper bends way to easy around the head lights almost all my clips r missing paint on the plastic is wearing off stupid painted plastics and how fwd to reverse is a pain in the ass takes way to dam long wish I would of got a foot shift but at the same time love buttons many there's something to be done about the rpms n speed can maby be ajusted r somthing
I agree with all these points you made. You missed the one this past weekend? I ordered mine with metal skid plates. Plastic on the bottom of any machine is a joke. Just today Honda introduced the new line up for 2020 and they made a 520 foreman. They also fixed the reverse issue!!
Zilla is a great tire if your not to crazy on the mud.They are light so you don't lose a lot of power. If you like the mud a little more than trail, Cryptics make an excellent tire and they are a dime a dozen since they come stock on the Can Am XMR now. Used sets always end up going for cheap. If you don't mind spending the cash, I like high-lifter outlaw 1's. They trail pretty well, and they are excellent in many forms of muddy conditions. They also work well in snow.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs Hello again. I think I will get tires soon for my Rubicon Deluxe. I plan to use the stock 12" rims and get maybe 27 x 12 for rear and 27 x 9.5 for front. Also plan do install High lifter 2" kit. I ride trails and also like to go through mud holes. Would you suggest 28" maybe ???
DCLEMMS1 i would really advise staying away from the lift. Honda ‘s got the cv’s on the axle at a pretty steep angle to begin with. Once you add the lift it really puts too much strain on them. I only made it 120km’s with the lift before I broke an axle. Removed it and had way better result. Too bad tho because the lift looks great. 28” is a great size imo.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs Ok I will hold off on the lift kit - thank you for the advice. What tire size do you recommend ? 28" x9.5 for front and 28" x 10 for rear? I can go with Outlaw if thats your go to tire. I bought my 2019 Rubicon Deluxe last year after watching your videos I was impressed by your channel. Thanks again.
I have a 06 rubicon... has 4000+ miles on it and still running strong only thing ive done so far is both uv/barrings replaced in the front, and new tires thing is flawless still runs like a champ and im hard on it when out riding long rides
I had a rancher es and the shifter broke but it was fixed under a recall type thing and it kept it a total of 1200 miles. I then traded it for a foreman es and never has the 1st problem ever and it had 3600 miles of hard riding on it when it was stolen.
They are usually sealed tight, a couple models had leak issues. To be clear, they would gather moisture even if the machine isn't being driven. Not normal. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, I appreciate it.
I've got a '18 DCT Deluxe. I love it too, but also have some issues with it not always going into gear when pressing the arrow buttons. Also, I'm getting a concerning grinding noise coming from the rear end when throttling down, half throttling or coasting. Only 25 miles on the machine. Took it to dealer and they said sound was "normal"....all fluids look good...
Thanks for the reply Hondude. Yea, I'm no mechanic but I agree..not normal. I took the machine out for an easy 10 mile trail ride yesterday and heard it again. Seems to get more pronounced when it warms up to operating temperature. Almost sounds like there is some "slack" in the transmission..no matter what gear...auto or manual. I'm kinda lost as to what to do next. I guess I'll just have to call the dealer back and say hey guys, sorry to say but this is not normal. Damn, I hate to have to tear into a brand new machine. Heck, it's only got 30 miles on it.
Ya I would really have them look at it again. I just can't see why you would have any grinding noise on any machine let alone a new one. Mine makes no grinding noises ever lol for now ;)
If you get a footshift your gunna wanna do a gear reduction for those tires. With the auto it has low so you can get by without one. However, if you ride thick clay you’ll reach its limits in a hurry.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yeah roger that man I have been doing a lot of research on them lately just looking for a change of pace from my maverick xmr at least with a Rubicon with a winch i wont feel like I need another side by side riding with me to pull me out when I get stuck
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yeah man dont get me wrong I'm still keeping my gen 1 Outlander for my wheelie needs and the outrageous fun factor just need something that is reliable to ride at the parks every time I go
I've got a little bit of time between taking care of my son and heading out to work so I'll take a moment out of my time to answer your arrogant comment. 1. I don't have a lot of money hence why I make videos for people showing the pros and cons of this atv. It's important to know where your hard earned money is going, when people are truthful it helps with decision. I am broke just like everyone else. 2. If people don't let Honda or any other company know the flaws in their products they end up staying the same and never improving. I complained about the reverse and on the new 520 auto models it's fixed. Not saying it was me alone that did this but the community working together. I have another video talking about all the things I really enjoy about this machine. 3. The irony of you calling me a baby and that I'm bitching while you're the one doing that exactly is hilarious. 4. This is a community for people who enjoy offroading and sharing information to have a better experience, if you can't contribute to that in a healthy way then move along. 5. I have no idea what you're going on about a Polaris for lol Hopefully this info helped you realize that I'm not who you assume I am and that in the future you could take a little more time to give people a chance. Cheers.
Can't lie I love Honda but their automatic does suck a big one. It's never in the right gear for the terrain you're in. I've tried doing trail riding with the pioneer 500 and it was in 5th trying to go up a hill in auto. Lol but if you aren't lazy enough to shift(which I find gets the most power out of the engine), Hondas are a damn good machine. A gr and a 2" lift later and you have a machine that will go anywhere that you want and more.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs the worst shifting method you can get on the rubicon and foreman i tink is the hand shifting with the button it always have a delay and it doesnt feel right
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yes that's why I like the auto over the foot shift. From what i understand, first gear in the auto is lower than the foot shift. I'm just hesitant to buy one and throw 30's on it because I dont wanna burn up the clutch
@@lucaelli30 Yes you are correct about the gearing. I hear you for sure. I'm going to be putting a gear reduction on it next summer. I think what type of terrain you ride has a lot to do with it also. I'm in a lot of swamp, rarely any clay. When I do find clay its hard on it.
I would never go with Polaris for an ATV. Far too many negative reviews regarding reliability and quality as well as from Polaris owners themselves that admit you have to be VERY diligent with maintenance We own both Honda and a Can-Am Outty 500 and have had NO issues at all with either of them.
i dont agree, but saying that. ive never owned a polaris atv new than 2012, but i can say my 2012 is unconditionally reliable, ive never had an issue with it what so ever
Hondude -Team Mudhogs bike is just 1 year old and went thru 2 I have been in water but I usually travel on logging roads so shouldn't be a big deal my 08 which I still have has never had a problem
I’ve heard you can make the LED headlights from a pioneer 1000 fit! I bought a deluxe model in 2015, we love it so much we bought a second one in 2018. They will last us a long time!
Yes I’ve heard that too. They look awesome from what I’ve seen. I’m gunna either do that or do the “Hayes fabrication” headlights. Great machine you got their, can’t go wrong!
Thanks for the vids. Along with this and others I've watched. I'll be going with the 19 Zuki 750. I'm not bias to any brand. But you rasied some valid points on why to avoid.
I test drove a brute force 750i and I was surprised, I'd definitely say check it out. Buddy has a 12 with 12k km on it and its only ever need oil changes, no repairs.
The transmission does that because of the tire and rim size you are running because it's not stock. When running the stock wheels it works very well but soon as you do anything outside of factory it throws the computer off slightly. That's the reason for the auto transmission not working properly
Yep, that’s a problem imo. Be nice if it could be re flashed for different tire sizes.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs you would think they would build the bikes with a little more give in the transmission department because all the companies know that most every bike sold will go through changes from the owner. Most everyone loves to customize what they have purchased to make it their own unique style. But at least. One thing about the Honda that will allways remain is it'll allways have the reliability part covered better then any bike ever made.
@@louisjohnsonjr.4934 I couldn't agree with you more dude. Companies are even having problems getting into the Talon ECU... I understand they are trying to protect them but it comes to a point where you have to let the customer have at it lol
I have the exact same one, I like it. The transmission yes I agree 100 %
Always manual on the Honda
Hands down
Manual is best
I use auto when i am holding my beer with the other hand
@Alain St-Pierre its slick
I have two Honda ranchers ones a 350 and the other is a 420 they are the best four wheelers I have ever seen.
Right on dude, I’m glad you enjoy them! Great machines.
Polaris sportsman polaris sucks ass
I have a Honda Fourtrax 420 Power Steering, Fuel Injection Trail Edition 2012-13, it’s an amazing bikes had it since 2013 no problems yet. The transmission you just have to break it in, my dad has a pioneer 500 and it was really rough and after a few rides it’s a lot smoother you just gotta break em in! #LOVEHONDA
The water in the headlights would annoy the hell out of me man. That’s a pretty big screwup on Honda’s part given their price.
beri232 ya agreed. Not many people ever heard of this being a problem. I ended up siliconing them and there good now.
If you leave it stock and use what it's meant to be used for you won't have to deal with these problems. That goes with any four wheeler one size up on the tires and 2 inch lift at the max is all you should have to do. It's very hard on them and it's very expensive.
Fortteen that doesn’t sound very fun!
Hondude -Team Mudhogs working on your stuff all the time isn't fun either I like to explore I don't like the mud so that's probably why it's not fun to you. Mud eats bearings and Joints up all the time I know from experience so I stay out of the mud.
Fortteen I explore all the time. I enjoy it a lot. You need tires like this to explore where I’m from tho. To each there own. N yes mud does some good damage on bearings. Just gotta maintain your stuff tho. No big deal. And bearings are super easy to do so.
Fortteen I agree.
Some of us live on a swamp and all we really have for trails is mud and water. Mud on your face is always better than dust in your eyes and nose
bro have u ever heard of ProArmor Whiteout ATV snow tires? Idk if u live in a climate where it snows occasionally but they're awesome, would look exceptional on this quad especially
Interesting, wouldn't mind giving them a try. I find the Outlaws actually work pretty well, I will say they work better in the snow on higher horse powered machines though. I live in Canada, so we have snow about 4-5 months of the year. Thanks for commenting.
Hondude -Team Mudhogs - Thanks for the speedy response. This quad is particularly interesting to me. I have a friend who owns a plow company, with like 30 duramax, powerstroke and cummins powered pickups for the lions share of the work but he also has several quads upfitted with basic plowing equipment, his Suzuki Kingquad 450 has over 600 ride hours yet only actually driven 270 miles, so he uses that for lots of serious plowing.
Which got me thinking about how I would set up an ATV for snowy conditions, say I wanted to use it as a plow, those pro armor whiteout tires are very cool looking with really blocky but comparatively subtle tread pattern almost look like ATV road tires but don't be fooled, they are extremely effective and ourperform track equipped atv's in my opinion seeing as snow tires don't result in a 30-40Mph top speed reduction and definitely result in lighter overall weight than with stock mud terrain tires let alone tracks, which add at least 200lbs overall
After thinking about all the sport utility quads out there, I couldn't find a better one on paper for plowing snow than the Honda Foreman Rubicon 500, as not only does it offer a nearly instantaneous gear change with its' DCT when in manual mode, it doesn't suffer from the inherent limitations of belt drive quads, I love that it can even be had with a manual gearbox for added control and further simplicity, making it a unique entry in the entire industry for this.
Was wondering if you find the performance to be more than enough on your Foreman rubicon? What does it top out at speed wise? Answer at your leisure, just wanted to get in touch with an owner of the foreman to aid in my research, I like that it has an OHV engine, that makes it about as close to invincible as is possible for plowing, all it needs is a snowmobile fairing windshield with handguards, heated grips, a decent plow, rear winch for recovery of high center incidents, driver back rest, heated, if applicable would probs help, heated seat, rigid light bars for added viz up front and out back, as well as a spot light, side view mirrors, full akrapovic titanium racing exhaust for the massive weight reduction and added performance particularly in cold weather, super high spec lightweight high strength wheels w/ proarmor whiteouts, further power mods, I wonder if it's got enough power to plow huge icy uphill driveways if properly equipped like that, many people plow with their quads but ive never seen anyone really gear up their atv' for the job, I think that with the right quad given the right combination of options and aftermarket parts could replace massive pick ups for 90% of plow jobs reducing emissions in cities significantly as well as saving lots of $ on big heavy trucks that require big expensive heavy parts. You can hook up a heated riding suit to anything now, i think they even make rechargeable, wireless heated suits helmets boots gloves etc now anyway so the technology is there to keep people warm in arctic conditions whilst exposed on a sled/quad etc
Ya one thing I noticed with the Whiteout tire is the width, which I think would boast a huge advantage in snowy conditions, it also seems to have a good tread pattern for ice? I'm sure you could also stud them if you wanted to make them a little more aggressive.
We run tracks on a Can Am Outlander 1000, and what I will say about tracks is yes, you absolutely loose top end. That being said, the tracks themselves give you roughly 40% gear reduction. That's super helpful while plowing. If I were to run the Whiteout tires while plowing I think I would lean heavily towards a gear reduction in my Honda Rubicon, which is on the agenda for it anyways.
I honestly don't know what the top speed of my machine is. I'm rarely on a road, and the trails I drive fast on are very technical so I never reach full speed. I will do a video on top speed with the stock tires vs Outlaw tires. Low vs Drive with both tires also.
I find the machine performs very well for what I purchased it for. Not one brand make or model has it all tho. This is not a "go fast" atv, if I were to change one thing about it....even lower gearing would be my choice. Maybe just 15% lower. No one stays with stock tires anymore.
I chose this atv for mainly 2 reasons, 1-i needed a reliable and quiet atv for hunting. 2-I wanted something that when I'm not hunting I know I can hop on and enjoy time with my friends on the trail.
I'm very happy with this machine, it impresses me more and more every ride.
I've been a honda man my whole life. I own an 05 rancher AT, and I've wanted one of these machines since they came out, however after doing a lot of research, when I get the chance to upgrade, I am going grizzly.
Grizzly are a great machine. You can't go wrong with that. I actually have a walk around video of the new grizzly if you wanted to check it out.
ua-cam.com/video/-poDIyGcjRc/v-deo.html
You'll regret it, just dont get the Rubicon, the Foremans are a great bike and the Rubicon only has minor difference from the foreman like independent suspencion (which in my opinion, a solid suspension is better) and electric shift (which sucks anyways) but you should look into a Foreman also
Adam Wilson oh no. Just kidding. The grizz is pretty good I used my buddy’s grizz to haul some moose scraps back into the bush (left my old Honda at camp) and I was pushing over small trees to get far back int the bush awesome power. Well he said. Get those trimmings far away from camp. Don’t want any bears coming around So I did lol
Adam Wilson was
I just did that after owning nothing but Honda’s...hated it and sold it. If you like Honda, there is nothing else like them.
LIGHTS.... Put some PIAA lights on it and you'll never regret it. (RF Series 3" LED Cube Light Driving Beam )
Love manual
Ghavin Clayton always fun.
Every bike has its quirks. Ive got a 2014 Polaris big boss 6x6 and it gets 20 Miles per tank. Not even joking. It also wraps grass around the axles really bad aswell and like you at most stops im pulling them out, except 2 of the axles of mine are hard to get to. What else.... Oh it can randomly snap A arm bolts if your not constantly watching them to see if they are loosening up. Other than that, good machine aswell. lol
Enjoy your vids, Honda up here in Alaska are a real popular choice.
Woo that A arm bolt issue could cause some issues haha. Sounds like a good working machine tho. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
I will stick with my2018 Grizzly 700 LE.... Plenty of power flawless 4wd and Ultramatic CVT system.. And don't get me wrong Nothing against Honda.. I,ve had Honda,s in the past..
Oh ya that’s a nice machine you got there my friend! Cheers. Thanks for watching.
The new motors are grenading.
On the grizzlys
How fast does a 475cc honda rubicon go because I saw where the 2020 and above they have 518 cc engines which sucks because I want a used one
Do you miss the foot shift or does the manual push button do the thrill for you?
should have gotten a foot shift for what I'm doing. The DCT/electric shifts has some benefits at times tho.
I have a 2002 Rubicon. Hands down the BEST. #teamhonda
2 ATVS' AND OUR LIFE wooo. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!
What a sweet honda , I get to see it every day , I used it for my home page . I hope u dont mind
Do whatever you like. Cheers fella!
I own a 2011 and the auto shift always knows what to do, unless I got a specific agenda to go wide open in a certain gear or just cruise on the trails. I love the auto when I'm trailin hard!
Awesome. Glad it’s working well for you my friend!
Wow 3 minutes??
Thought it would be something like 1 minute but hey ho
haha
Hondude -Team Mudhogs love you’re videos man 👍👍
@@owenpetrie8907 Glad you like them dude! Thanks for watching
I got a Honda 300. I don’t have that problem with weeds getting collected on the axels and it’s a lot shorter that yours.
Magic- Gamer you would have a straight rear axle then wouldn’t you?
Yeah a completely different unit. The straight axle isn't spinning and collecting weeds.
I have the same bike in 2018. A big complaint that I have with mine is the randomness of reverse working. Most of the time, I have to hit the down arrow a few times before it actually goes into reverse. Not sure why that is. I'm almost to the 100mile mark for the first service, so I'll ask Honda whats up.
Ya the reverse system is a pain in the ass. I find it works best if I make sure to pull red,brake, then hold the arrow down.
Erick Marshall if you blip the throttle like 5% as your hitting the down arrow it'll shift. It's the slip collar having a hard time moving over the splines because there not lined up. You can also tighten the reverse actuator all the way which eliminates needing to pull the lever for reverse
Great tips, thanks for the comment Brad. Cheers
I just tried it and it worked instantly. I guess I need to get used to the small jolt when it shifts. Thanks for the suggestion!
You really should always criticize the power, maybe Honda would listen. Why is the older Rubicon a 4 valve higher horsepower 500?
haha I don't think they will!
Sure would be nice if honda made a big twin. I mean keep the work horses but make a 800+ twin already please
Hondude -Team Mudhogs my 04 Rub will out run my 08 Rub. I was surprised by that.
i have a old footshift suzuki eiger and i dont like it because mud shoves up through the foot board and throws it out of gear
well that's a pain in the arse!
those tires are to big
you are putting the engine and drive train under alot of pressure
I have 2015 irs dct eps thumb shift I love it it hits 62 - 63 and she eats mud for breakfast I havent had no problem
Hope it continues too run strong for you!
We use clear silicone over our plow light seams, keeps the moisture out and you dont notice it.
Mine just weren't baked long enough from factory, I have different lights in her now anyways. I did run a bead of silicone around them and it worked for awhile.
I’ve owned a Honda my whole life, so if I was you take all the stuff you put on it and put stock stuff back on. Sell it and buy a new 2019 Honda foreman base model not electric shift. And lift it and put the wheels on the one you have on it. It has a solid rear axle so it’ll be lighter and better in mud.
Not a fan of solid rear axle. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I really like the overall look of your Rubicon! I also like your snorkel design. You don’t lose any rack space and you almost don’t notice it. I have a 2003 Rubicon that’s been great. I mostly trail ride and plow some snow with it. I do enjoy mud but I don’t go too deep. Is your snorkel more of a just in case type? I could see the appeal and value of that.
Lesson learned. Always keep your axle clean!
haha yepppp
Drill a small hole in the bottom of the cover and in the top so the moister and water leaves
Thanks, going to look at one tomorrow.
Good luck. Cheers
I have a Polaris sportsman 450 HO honestly better than the Honda rubicon I had and I completely agree on the transmission going uphill honestly I like Polaris over Honda I don’t know if it’s just because I like to ride using a little more power because the Honda’s power is not there the Polaris 450 HO would slide when I wanted it to I could pop a wheelie as in the Honda I couldn’t slide it all that well and I broke an axle my 450 HO has had no issues what so ever yet and I do the same things I did in my Honda maybe even more things
To each their own, I'm glad you're enjoying your machine. Cheers
Believe it or not but atvs are not ment to be sunk up to the handle bars in water yea yea I know that's what snorkels are for but don't complain about what happends after you do it.
The headlights would get moisture In them from the garden hose. You ain’t wrong tho! Haha.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yea I didnt mean for it to be read and sound like I was being an ass but you mean to tell me that by washing the head lights with a waterhose they get water in them I never had that problem of course I have a older model honda now I'm gonna try mine and see if it does it lol.
@@Vector38-b9t it didn’t happen on all there machines. My headlights just happen to leak. Very few had this issue!
What year moddle is your bike
2017, rubicon deluxe
I was wondering because i have the 2019 honda rubacon
I like how mudzillas looks on rubicon!...
Those are outlaw 2’a
I’d never buy a Honda electric shift
Jason Clark why not?
Hondude -Team Mudhogs Shifter will mess up if it gets too muddy or wet, automatic is terrible and doesn’t give you enough power unless you’re just cruising on flat ground. That’s the main thing, I’ve always preferred foot shift
Jason Clark gotcha gotcha. I’ve got everything die electrical greased. Hopefully I don’t have issues!
Jason Clark it comes in handy in the winter time of you go water ridin without waders cold weather cold water gettin your feet wet not fun lol I got the manual and that’s the only downfall of manual foot shift everytime I shift or go in reverse in water gettin my pants wet feet everything when the water is to high
I've had my 2006 Honda rancher 350 since.... 2006 lol and it only gave me shift problems once and it's a 350es. Easy fix I have more starter problems than anything. and that's only happened twice so far in 13 years. I put gas in it and a new battery sometimes and it goes. I've even got the original tires still lol but I'm about to change the tires and I'm looking for a Foreman or Rubicon 500. What's better in y'all's opinion IRS or live.
North agusta hell ya go almost every year missed the last one tho I love my Rubi alot things I diss like about mine to plastic skid plates being one of those things should be metal headlights r defently garbage front bumper bends way to easy around the head lights almost all my clips r missing paint on the plastic is wearing off stupid painted plastics and how fwd to reverse is a pain in the ass takes way to dam long wish I would of got a foot shift but at the same time love buttons many there's something to be done about the rpms n speed can maby be ajusted r somthing
I agree with all these points you made. You missed the one this past weekend? I ordered mine with metal skid plates. Plastic on the bottom of any machine is a joke. Just today Honda introduced the new line up for 2020 and they made a 520 foreman. They also fixed the reverse issue!!
Hello. What tires do you recommend for my Rubicon deluxe with stock deluxe rims? I usually ride trails and like mud
Zilla is a great tire if your not to crazy on the mud.They are light so you don't lose a lot of power. If you like the mud a little more than trail, Cryptics make an excellent tire and they are a dime a dozen since they come stock on the Can Am XMR now. Used sets always end up going for cheap. If you don't mind spending the cash, I like high-lifter outlaw 1's. They trail pretty well, and they are excellent in many forms of muddy conditions. They also work well in snow.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs Hello again. I think I will get tires soon for my Rubicon Deluxe. I plan to use the stock 12" rims and get maybe 27 x 12 for rear and 27 x 9.5 for front. Also plan do install High lifter 2" kit. I ride trails and also like to go through mud holes. Would you suggest 28" maybe ???
DCLEMMS1 i would really advise staying away from the lift. Honda ‘s got the cv’s on the axle at a pretty steep angle to begin with. Once you add the lift it really puts too much strain on them. I only made it 120km’s with the lift before I broke an axle. Removed it and had way better result. Too bad tho because the lift looks great. 28” is a great size imo.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs Ok I will hold off on the lift kit - thank you for the advice. What tire size do you recommend ? 28" x9.5 for front and 28" x 10 for rear? I can go with Outlaw if thats your go to tire. I bought my 2019 Rubicon Deluxe last year after watching your videos I was impressed by your channel. Thanks again.
buy an Argo it's not a fucking submarine or buy a boat
Argos are def fun once in awhile! Submarines... I mean atvs are much comfier tho!
Ik this is late but question? Did u have problems mudding and in esp mode it downshifts for you ? Do u know how to override ?
You are better off using the thumb shifter when mudding. The dct transmission struggles with being in the correct gear in those conditions.
Top speed?
Honestly don't even know. I'm never in a situation where I'm maxing it out. I usually don't even take it out of LOW if I'm being honest.
I have a 06 rubicon... has 4000+ miles on it and still running strong only thing ive done so far is both uv/barrings replaced in the front, and new tires thing is flawless still runs like a champ and im hard on it when out riding long rides
That’s exactly what you want from your atv. Thanks for leaving a comment and giving the video a watch. Also nice buck in your picture. Cheers.
new headlight housings work great! dont remember what they are called but mudpuppy uses them on his 500
I have hays fab headlights now anyways. Thanks for the info tho! He likely uses the pioneer headlights.
I had a rancher es and the shifter broke but it was fixed under a recall type thing and it kept it a total of 1200 miles. I then traded it for a foreman es and never has the 1st problem ever and it had 3600 miles of hard riding on it when it was stolen.
sorry to hear it was stolen! Sounds like it was a great machine for you. Cheers
If u put on shock covers for the rear it takes that problem away completely
They hold mud tho unfortunately.
Sucks that they still haven't figured the automatic out better.
Ya it seems to be much better in the Talon, we just need that applied to the atv's.
Put a little hole in the bottom of the lights
You forgot about the lack of wheel speed! I wish I had auto and IRS.
Piston Honda haha well that was obvious! Some days I miss my renegade....
Verry verry buttyfull bike
Thanks my friend
What skid plate is on the front
Bryan Mayes it’s just the one straight from Honda. Asked for it when I purchased it. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers!
The headlights probably are sealed for manufacture because they’re not meant to go underwater that’s up to you to do
They are usually sealed tight, a couple models had leak issues. To be clear, they would gather moisture even if the machine isn't being driven. Not normal. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, I appreciate it.
Yeah I know that I have five Hondas actually 6 1 doesn’t run
@@keatontoob2444 awesome!
where’s a good place to buy wheels and lift kits
powermodz.com/ Save 15% with my code: PWRMD15
I've got a '18 DCT Deluxe. I love it too, but also have some issues with it not always going into gear when pressing the arrow buttons. Also, I'm getting a concerning grinding noise coming from the rear end when throttling down, half throttling or coasting. Only 25 miles on the machine. Took it to dealer and they said sound was "normal"....all fluids look good...
grinding? That's not normal.
Thanks for the reply Hondude. Yea, I'm no mechanic but I agree..not normal. I took the machine out for an easy 10 mile trail ride yesterday and heard it again. Seems to get more pronounced when it warms up to operating temperature. Almost sounds like there is some "slack" in the transmission..no matter what gear...auto or manual. I'm kinda lost as to what to do next. I guess I'll just have to call the dealer back and say hey guys, sorry to say but this is not normal. Damn, I hate to have to tear into a brand new machine. Heck, it's only got 30 miles on it.
Ya I would really have them look at it again. I just can't see why you would have any grinding noise on any machine let alone a new one. Mine makes no grinding noises ever lol for now ;)
Doesn't this basically have a gear reduction when manually shifting with the dct?
It has a 7% lower first gear when in “LOW” compared to the footshift model.
I she lifted?
Nope
Sorry there is an agusta in South Carolina got me exited for a second
haha all good!
You forgot to mention putting in reverse. It Sucks on these things. Feels cheap for such an advanced machine.
Oh ya, you are right! Huge pain in the butt. I complain about it enough in my videos haha They have changed it on the 2020 auto models.
Hondude m
It takes 1 minute and a 1/2" long piece of fuel line to disable the reverse button and never have to use it again.
Go to can am
been there done that my friend!
North agusta in maine?
No, Ontario.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs thanks for confirming.
So with all that being said would you recommend me buying a dct model or a footshift model to throw some 29.5 og outlaws on
If you get a footshift your gunna wanna do a gear reduction for those tires. With the auto it has low so you can get by without one. However, if you ride thick clay you’ll reach its limits in a hurry.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yeah roger that man I have been doing a lot of research on them lately just looking for a change of pace from my maverick xmr at least with a Rubicon with a winch i wont feel like I need another side by side riding with me to pull me out when I get stuck
It's def a change of pace haha. I hear you about the side by sides man, when they are stuck your in for some serious towing.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yeah man dont get me wrong I'm still keeping my gen 1 Outlander for my wheelie needs and the outrageous fun factor just need something that is reliable to ride at the parks every time I go
Holy crap u live in south carolina??????????
No?
To be more clear:::
I have TOP O LINE ATV.
Everything about it is fantastic.
Eccept it wont serve me a cup of coffee. GET A LIFE
I've got a little bit of time between taking care of my son and heading out to work so I'll take a moment out of my time to answer your arrogant comment.
1. I don't have a lot of money hence why I make videos for people showing the pros and cons of this atv. It's important to know where your hard earned money is going, when people are truthful it helps with decision. I am broke just like everyone else.
2. If people don't let Honda or any other company know the flaws in their products they end up staying the same and never improving. I complained about the reverse and on the new 520 auto models it's fixed. Not saying it was me alone that did this but the community working together. I have another video talking about all the things I really enjoy about this machine.
3. The irony of you calling me a baby and that I'm bitching while you're the one doing that exactly is hilarious.
4. This is a community for people who enjoy offroading and sharing information to have a better experience, if you can't contribute to that in a healthy way then move along.
5. I have no idea what you're going on about a Polaris for lol
Hopefully this info helped you realize that I'm not who you assume I am and that in the future you could take a little more time to give people a chance. Cheers.
Get haysfab headlights
Can't lie I love Honda but their automatic does suck a big one. It's never in the right gear for the terrain you're in. I've tried doing trail riding with the pioneer 500 and it was in 5th trying to go up a hill in auto. Lol but if you aren't lazy enough to shift(which I find gets the most power out of the engine), Hondas are a damn good machine. A gr and a 2" lift later and you have a machine that will go anywhere that you want and more.
I'm with you 100% Hills are a struggle for the auto....Glad I'm not the only one lol, I need a GR! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Foot clutch is the best on a honda
Mustached Ninja depends what you want! I have lower gearing with my dct. Footshift is way better for wheelies tho!
I just love the feeling of shifting up or down
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs the worst shifting method you can get on the rubicon and foreman i tink is the hand shifting with the button it always have a delay and it doesnt feel right
what size tires are those?
29.5" x 12
Have you noticed any clutch issues due to the outlaws with no gear reduction?
Nothing yet. This machine has the option of "Low" because its auto. It's in low nearly all the time.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs yes that's why I like the auto over the foot shift. From what i understand, first gear in the auto is lower than the foot shift. I'm just hesitant to buy one and throw 30's on it because I dont wanna burn up the clutch
@@lucaelli30 Yes you are correct about the gearing. I hear you for sure. I'm going to be putting a gear reduction on it next summer. I think what type of terrain you ride has a lot to do with it also. I'm in a lot of swamp, rarely any clay. When I do find clay its hard on it.
Hot tip don’t drown your Honda lol
That’s too hot to handle haha.
Plenty of power? I bought a 420 a couple years ago and regret not getting something with more power
Ashton Lanier I wouldn’t put the words “plenty of power” and “Honda” in the same sentence. Haha. It gets the job done tho.
Ashton Lanier want power? Buy a can am that stays tore up all the time you’ll be sendin it to the shop more than you’ll send it in mud or water lol
It annoys me how he said “the girlfriend”
MR. FINGERBOARD4812 would you prefer I say “the boyfriend”?
You could have said “my girlfriend”
what size tires are thoses
29.5” outlaws
I think I'll stick with Polaris
All the power to you! Love the new design on the sportsmans. Thanks for watching
I would never go with Polaris for an ATV. Far too many negative reviews regarding reliability and quality as well as from Polaris owners themselves that admit you have to be VERY diligent with maintenance We own both Honda and a Can-Am Outty 500 and have had NO issues at all with either of them.
i dont agree, but saying that. ive never owned a polaris atv new than 2012, but i can say my 2012 is unconditionally reliable, ive never had an issue with it what so ever
I'm going through o2 sensors
Really? How many have you gone through? Doing lots of water riding?
Hondude -Team Mudhogs bike is just 1 year old and went thru 2 I have been in water but I usually travel on logging roads so shouldn't be a big deal my 08 which I still have has never had a problem
That's strange man, you die electrical grease all connections right?
I’ve heard you can make the LED headlights from a pioneer 1000 fit! I bought a deluxe model in 2015, we love it so much we bought a second one in 2018. They will last us a long time!
Yes I’ve heard that too. They look awesome from what I’ve seen. I’m gunna either do that or do the “Hayes fabrication” headlights. Great machine you got their, can’t go wrong!
Thanks for the vids. Along with this and others I've watched. I'll be going with the 19 Zuki 750. I'm not bias to any brand. But you rasied some valid points on why to avoid.
That's a great machine to purchase for sure. I'm being super picky with my complaints in my video just so your aware.
I test drove a brute force 750i and I was surprised, I'd definitely say check it out. Buddy has a 12 with 12k km on it and its only ever need oil changes, no repairs.
Shoulda got a polaris
Couldn’t see me owning one other than a rzr. Even thats unlikely.
@@HondudeTeamMudhogs My Polaris has had to rebuilds by 1400 miles. Don't buy a Polaris the don't take care of you and they don't stay running.
What size tires are you running in this video?
29.5"
How well does it turn them?
Matt Duguay not bad. Could be better with a GR tho. Thick clay is a problem for it. You can watch it work in my other videos.
Hondude -Team Mudhogs this bike does not have a gear reduction and turns 29.5s that good???
Next Level Youth no GR. When I get into clay like mud it bogs it down big time. Other then that it’s been pretty good.