10 Hour Road Trip For A Base Model Honda Rancher 420.. | Goodbye CAN-AM

[@MrSirjud01]

Soo, I bought, and still own, a 2007 Rancher 420 ES. I completely agree with everything you have said. I threatened to lemon law the machine as it was back to the dealer 7 times for the electronic shift in the 1st year. However, they finally got it fixed and hasnt been back since, for that. My transmission went 2 yrs ago, and just did an engine rebuild as it was blowing smoke like a 2 STROOOOKE! However, I love the ride. Doesnt do bumps particularly well, but is small and nimble thru the woods. Never had a huge issue with the straight axle, but ground clearance is pretty low, I was always the first to get hung up. I think 14 yrs of plowing snow may be the culprit for the transmission failure, thats a lot of shifting from 1-2-1-R and repeat...im really interested in seeing how a locker works out for you

[@AdventureDaily]

Sounds like a nightmare.. At least you got it resolved, I wonder what they did to actually fix it. Probably packed it full of dielectric grease lol. I agree with ride quality idk why people act like it’s terrible. I’m definitely thinking about locking the front, we will just have to see how much interest the build gets.

[@MrSirjud01]

@@AdventureDaily the 1st few times was replacing shift solenoids and position sensors. The final was replacing the shift controller. And Im sure you are correct that a fair amount of dielectric grease was involved lol. But after that 1st yr, went a decade trouble free!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@AdventureDaily if you ever get the chance, ride a Yamaha Kodiak, Grizzly 450 auto, locking front diff and IRS. super sweet ride for a midsize quad. I could really kick myself for selling mine but hard times dictate hard decisions.

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

How many miles

[@duncanarcher2626]

instablaster

[@kicknaoutdoors9350]

There is a hidden Dif Lock on the 420 just lightly squeeze the right brake lever and the 4 wheel will start to grab and spin. Honda doesnt tell you this but trust me it does work.

[@gillt1975]

I'm getting my first ATV and this is what I'm going with. I was concerned that I couldn't have fun but after watching this video it will be perfect for me to start with. Thank you!

[@garrettstrutz7421]

My rancher with ES I ran hard for over a decade without ever having a problem and loved the electric shift. Those foot shifters are a pain in the ass when you are riding in the mud and bog. I have had a couple Honda’s with foot shifters and I honestly loved the ES. Awesome new aTV Tanner

[@daisychain2428]

Thank you, I was looking for comments like this after he exaggerated ESP having problems.

[@wvmountaineer69]

He didn't exaggerate!

[@OhioGuy82]

Rancher 420s are heroes.

[@jasonmount76]

I've got a 2000 model Rancher ES 2X4 that will probably outlive me. She still runs like a top. Honda ATVs are virtually indestructible. Excited to see your build progress! Keep em coming bro!🇺🇸💪🏻

[@zacherydavenport1503]

Had a 2003 honda rancher with ES never had a single problem out of the electric shift. I put it threw everything, still running strong to this day and still no shift problems from the electric shift.

[@daisychain2428]

Exactly.

[@BarnStangz]

I have basically the same "boat" but a 2008 (fuel injected) with ESP. Mine works for a living (and plays here and there) and the ESP has been FLAWLESS. I think the people that have problems are banging the gears with full power upshifts or completely dumping the things in mud holes. The one thing that I LOVE about the ESP is how you can have big ass moon boots on and not have to worry about foot shifting. The 420 is surprisingly sporty and is one of the most bulletproof machines out there! You'll have a great 3 months with it, LOL! Enjoy bud! Hope you're doing well.

[@daisychain2428]

Thanks, I hear what you say often. That the ESP doesn’t have many problems. This is his one comment that may be exaggerated. It IS something that could have an issue but usually doesn’t.

[@teethofthelamb]

You can lock the differential by pressing the front brake and that will lock it when you need it.

[@bettysmith4527]

I bought a Can Am, after owning a couple trouble free Honda Ranchers (I sold the last one because I was not riding much anymore, and then I moved and now I live on an ATV trail), any who, I decided to try a Can Am 420 5 years ago because they were 1000 less than the Honda. From the start it had an issue with almost stalling whenever the throttle was initially pushed or when it was about to be let go, and eventually it would occasionally stall. It was not a consistent problem, but happened often enough that I sold it recently because I didn't want to get left stranded. I bought the extended warranty, despite it being brand new when I bought it, and I brought it back to the dealership repeatedly to ask them to find the issue and fix it, and all they kept telling me was that they couldn't duplicate the issue and that it was just cold or had bad gas. Are you kidding? In my opinion CAN AM CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS AND IS NON EXISTENT, THEY DO NOT STAND BY THERE PRODUCT LIKE HONDA DOES! I sold the defective ATV (fully disclosed that to the buyer) and had to take at least 500 off because of the issue that CAN AM REFUSED TO FIX!! NEVER AGAIN will I buy any CAN AM products!!! Planning on buying a new ATV in spring and it will be a Honda this time!

[@kalebmartinez9537]

Ranchers are great machines have a 2013 420..and you bought that machine near my house.

[@lmtada]

Have same 2000 rancher 350 ES. Decent ride, no breakdowns, 2500 miles after 20 years. Lol. Not fan electronic shift. Better have battery charged. Would like more power 40hp. However like the smallness for working in tight areas. Pull 400 trailer, plus 1100lb moose out of Bush, up 200’ steep, muddy hill (surprised me). Can’t go wrong with Honda.

[@dave434]

I've owned 3--4 Honda's with the ES shift, Never had a problem with any of them. Course I never put them through what You did yours here in first few minutes of the video either. You are right , there hard to find! Dealers around here waiting to get one & Used ones are selling high! CRAZY!

[@daisychain2428]

Exactly.

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

Your reasoning for getting the Honda seemed spot on. Great video have fun man.

[@AdventureDaily]

Thank you Erik! Looking forward to this build.

[@Mjr1348]

I think the auto trans is an excellent option. Been using them on the farm for years and never had a problem.

[@dannyh982]

If you need both front wheels to pull lightly pull the front brake. It doesn't lock it but will send power to both wheels similar to how abs works.

[@AdventureDaily]

I’ve actually heard that but didn’t quite understand why, I’ll give it a shot!

[@joehop5780]

Glad to hear Alexis’s voice again! Thought you had let her get away!

[@loyalmoses1677]

Their married bro! 👌🏾

[@DiZZoLabs]

Nothing better than sitting in front of my computer at 9:30 at night smoking a fat one and bogging balls deep thru a creek in Ohio on a Rancher 420! Pow!

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad you enjoyed😁

[@DiZZoLabs]

@@AdventureDaily Keep'em coming my guy!

[@rolop847]

I have owned 3 honda three Wheeler's that still run and are just as reliable as day one, my Polaris 2009 is constantly being fixed it's fun to drive, I am also looking for a Honda 420 4*4.

[@Flisix]

I have a 05 Honda rancher 350 es and I buoght it brand new and I have never had problems with my electric shift and haven’t had to replace anything with it

[@Kodiak660]

Over 7,500 miles on my 07 Rancher 420 ES 4x4. Never have had any issues with it.

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad to hear! Not saying you can’t get lucky haha.

[@Kodiak660]

@@AdventureDaily Luck has very little to do with it. Proper care, Maintained right, and preventive tips and tricks go a long way. Cleaning after every ride is also very important.

[@AdventureDaily]

@@Kodiak660 What’s cleaning have to do with the ES system? That’s all I was talking about, it’s a flawed system.

[@Kodiak660]

​@@AdventureDaily you keep saying that, yet I have owned two Honda ES 4x4's. 2001 Rancher 4x4 ES with over 5,000 trouble free hard miles, and my current 2007 Rancher 4x4 ES with over 7,500 trouble free hard miles. Cleaning has a lot to do with it, dried mud has a way of lifting sealed surfaces when it dries. Causing a number of issues for the ES and other systems. You go by problems others tell you about, hard to tell why they have had those issues, many things can come into play. Most can be self inflected. I can only tell you about the 12,500 trouble free miles I have had over 21 years of actual ownership.

[@AdventureDaily]

@@Kodiak660 Just read some of the posts in the comment section, or spend some time on forums. Nothing wrong with getting lucky just be thankful and keep enjoying your machine!

[@philliplucke1339]

I had a 2001 Honda foreman it was yellow and had the button shifter lol I loved it sold it and now going for a 2021 can am outlander 650 max xt bit can’t go wrong with a Honda love the video glad to see you back on an atv

[@AdventureDaily]

You will love the Can-Am! I’ll definitely get my hands on another one someday.

[@thenarrowpathatvchannel4316]

I’m approaching 7,900 miles on my 2012 Can Am outlander 1000. I’ve been impressed with it the entire time I’ve owned it. Fortunately, I’ve had no issues with it, but I do keep up on the maintenance, just basic things & new tires so far. I’m not sure how many miles a quad can actually go before it needs an overhaul, but I’m going to see how many miles I can get long term. So far, so good. I love the power it has. I’ve put the outlander through hell, especially this winter, I’ve put on 125 miles of plowing snow with it & it’s not failed me yet so I can’t really knock it. Honda is obviously known for their longevity as well. Congrats on your Honda.

[@AdventureDaily]

All depends how you ride! And obviously like you said maintenance is key, I’ll get my hands on another Ham someday. Thank you for sharing!

[@vyazovich]

Congrats on your new ATV... Love Honda's can't wait to see your build

[@AdventureDaily]

Thank you Max! Wheels & Tires should be here next week!

[@vyazovich]

@@AdventureDaily what did you go with?

[@jeffferguson899]

thats an awesome quad. cant go wrong with the Hondas

[@AdventureDaily]

For sure!

[@endurox1481]

Glad you're having fun AD!

[@deborahchesser7375]

It’ll outlive 5 Can-Am’s

[@AdventureDaily]

You aren't lying!

[@CHUCKTYRRELL]

I love my 2021 rancher most reliable atv anywhere

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@CHUCKTYRRELL I need another quad, I had a 450 Kodiak locking front diff, the works. I should have kept it.

[@lorenzopirri778]

it will just take 5 420’s to equal the power of 1 can am

[@iiiAccept]

@@lorenzopirri778 hondas great for where im from, tons of bog. I drive miles and need a reliable machine.

[@barryzoo5923]

Crawls like a crab slow Nd steady but perfect for the woods behind your house

[@AdventureDaily]

Agreed!

[@generaldestruction3084]

I’ve been looking at used atvs hear lately in my area pricing is stupid high. I started out wanting something faster was looking at Polaris 570 an a can am I think was also a 570. After I thought about wanting something for the long haul I’m currently waiting on my rancher to come in should be within the next 2 weeks. I got the exact same one green foot shift 4x4 no power steering. I think a Honda is hard to beat currently have 2 new Honda vehicles.

[@Fluterra]

I just bought a new base model. Manual shift. Unassisted steering. I don’t have time for issues. When I get on my machine, I want it to work, and work for the next 20+ years. Power steering and DCT on an ATV!?! Come on.

[@bh11nd]

I'm late since this video is on but I just bought this one in 2025 version and it's crazy, jusy had it for 3 days now. Nice 5 speed foot clutch easy deal with. Something I notice and seen a lot online as well is that they are clunky on clutch when they're cold. I need mine to run idle 5-8 minutes than I'll be good to take the 4rth and 5th gear.

[@downey318]

I've never been a can am or honda fan but I love everything that goes on this channel

[@MattMohsOutdoors]

That’s because you never owned one

[@FukemMotorsports]

gotta be honest the handle bar electric shift hondas really don’t have any issues, my buddy has one and has had it well over the bars in muddy water a few times and has had no issues

[@daisychain2428]

Exactly.

[@wannafish2568]

i have a 2000 honda rancher 350 ES and i have never had a ES problem and its never been replaced

[@alexpaul9543]

Well looking forward to the build series on this and the future vids 🙏

[@lorisfoucart2475]

Still loving every seconds of every quad videos

[@27Zangle]

Fun to ride the slow ones fast. Take that however you please. . .

[@AdventureDaily]

You ain’t lyin😂

[@Balithazzarr]

Wtf

[@NelsonCreekCustoms]

Awesome choice

[@tchabot1]

Nice machine, honestly more excited to see this than the canham lol should be a badass build. Looking forward to it

[@AdventureDaily]

Awesome to hear! I thought the same thing. Gonna start ordering stuff ASAP.

[@Spartan375X]

Time to join the boat club!

[@Mixwell1983]

In the market for a new recon or brute force but saw an ad for a 2013 rancher 4x2 es with 150 hours/480 miles for $2600. It looks very clean, considering hitting the dude up tmrw and see whats up.

[@Kev506]

Yes sir my kind of machine ! Hahaha good choice bud I did not expect this lol

[@mikeschlup5279]

I have an 01 old 350 air cooled..still runs great.

[@jamesconerly1039]

Just got rid of my 01 350 rancher.Engine is still in great shape,however the rest of the ATV is completely worn out.

[@maddoxf6262]

If you pull in the front break on the Honda while giving it gas the front virtually locks, and all four spin

[@chadloftus2749]

I recommend shifting into 5th around 37 38 mph it keeps the rpms up and gives it more umph

[@tinkertrek]

I have over 5.6 miles on my 2021Can-Am. Not a single problem!😎

[@daisychain2428]

Wait.. only 5 and a half miles? Lol!

[@Flisix]

Some people don’t realize that Honda will only last forever if you keep fluids in them and if you put synthetic oil and dif fluid they will last forever

[@ETXWheelsinMotion]

I drove a 3 hr round trip for a brand new 2023 Honda rancher 420 4x4 foot shift (Red). I got it for $6,600 cash with 1.2Hrs and 2 miles. It was from the Honda of Palestine giveaway somone won and it bought it off them. I recently put a 3,000lb winch and a Honda back up pull start and a 12v Honda acc outlet.

[@gizmoman2008]

I occasionally hit the mud holes every now and then but amen on the fuel injection man, I had an 04 recon 250 foot shift and I absolutely loved it and it got a lot of places a 2wd shouldn’t have haha I constantly changed terrain from mountains and rivers and got tired of adjusting the carb, I was seriously looking at getting one of these but ended up just ordering a base model kodiak 700, however down the road I wouldn’t mind getting a rancher like this to go along with it, nice video man!

[@djtucker6135]

Get 27 inch zillas, best tire for Honda’s and they are good in everything, snow, ice, water, mud, rock everything

[@roadgliderider1]

My 2016 rancher is thee best reliable atv ever. Never breaks.

[@KUBBI7488]

mine 2006 with 700 miles already! bought from original owner

[@ericanderson1910]

It’s a Honda baby

[@AdventureDaily]

Ride Red❤️

[@daisychain2428]

14 people commented that they never had an issue with ESP, this kid “adventure daily” pins the one comment where they had a problem, and yet even that person says once the issue was resolved they rode it for 10 years after with no issues again. I only subscribe to channels where someone is man enough to admit when they’re wrong. This comment will probably be deleted. But if the boy kid comes back and man’s up, I’ll subscribe.

[@fncjoey8902]

I have a 2017 rancher 420 and there great quads for the money

[@LonerTrails]

Power < Reliability

[@MiguelTorres-er9zw]

The thing we all tryna khow is how much was the deal ? I think i got a deal too i think on a barn kept 2019 honda rancher fm1 for 3k

[@Mike-jx8ks]

I got the same ATV.. just a 2022...520.. foot shift manual steering same color I haven't buried it in water or mud yet I don't think I will either.. I've had it thru some water but just tire deep nothing major.. I like it... I mean the clearance sucks... The only thing I've noticed on mine... IS THAT WHEN IM SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR FROM 2ND I SOMETIMES FIND IT HARD TO DO.. LIKE IT WONT CLICK UP... I ALWAYS LET GO OF THE THROTTLE WHEN SHIFTING... THATS THE ONLY THING I'VE NOTICED ABOUT MINE... IT COULD JUST BE ME MAYBE NOT PULLING IT UP FAST ENOUGH BUT IDK

[@DawsonPerron]

AD- if you have a electronic shift you will have problems with it. Me with my 06 rubicon with auto dct with over 3000 miles :/

[@AdventureDaily]

The numbers don’t lie! Of course you can get lucky.

[@daisychain2428]

Adventure Daily - sounds like A LOT of people commenting on this video have ALL just “got lucky” according to you, who hasn’t detailed any personal experience with ESP giving you a problem. Sounds like you’re spreading “internet warrior” hearsay.

[@jessetippett8639]

Hell yeah I’ve been waiting for this vid

[@jthondacrf8926]

So i just bought the 2024 rubicon 520 and right out of box it's making a bad clanking noise in the rear end your thoughts have you ever had that happen with yours i can't find anything wrong or loose not shour what i should do

[@MaDGriZz78]

Looking at the rancher BASE model dont want all those bells and whistles, my question is the 4x4 worth the extra money or is 2x4 just fine ? be hauling shit around my proprety and some light trail riding

[@TheJohndeere212]

I love my 2013 Honda Rancher 420 4x4 and it is better than Polaris

[@biodot88]

What is the better upgrade from a Recon? Rancher or Rubicon?

[@mark-se6rg]

Great video, The rancher only has limited slip no locker on the front do you feel thats good enough

[@AdventureDaily]

Thank you Mark! I have definitely noticed it and I probably will be installing a front locker at some point.

[@clappedoutrecon7916]

@@AdventureDaily naw front brake is the locker

[@hondarancher4205]

Great video 👍.

[@500.jadenj2]

Pull the front brake that is a locker😂

[@emiliomedina5316]

Stock you can go just underneath the Honda sticker on the side

[@AdventureDaily]

You are correct! Some of the vent lines would be under though.

[@richardnear4160]

Still running my 2012 4x4 rancher foot shift

[@dwaynebishop9327]

I have a 98 Honda 300 4x4 and a 2020 CanAm 850 and i can tell you that the Honda sits all of the time now!! Honda is reliable because they make NO power and therefore cant break too much. CanAm is fine as long as you do the maintenance. Facts

[@jessepoorman2621]

Can am sucks!

[@dwaynebishop9327]

@@jessepoorman2621 not true!! If you do the maintenance and not sit in a mud pit all day, they are reliable. Every manufacturer has issues

[@kyles2284]

I was trying to buy that atv and was in the middle of talking to the person on Facebook when they said it was sold haha

[@AdventureDaily]

That’s crazy haha! Small world, needless to say it was worth the 10 hour trip lol.

[@Kodiak660]

My nephew has that same model and color. Fun little quads.

[@bobepema355]

The reason nobody wants to sell them because theyre that good.

[@blazerwilliams2260]

I grew up riding Honda's. An 86 big red, 93 foreman 300 and a 98 Recon. When I saw all these guys with their polarises and can and I was thinking what is wrong with these people. My next four wheeler is hopefully gonna be this here, been wanting a rancher since they came out with the 350s.

[@silverdropstang]

Whats your take on wearing a helment for riding the atv around the yard? Im debating if I should buy one for my new atv that ill only ride in my 1 acre yard.

[@ryeeakins5578]

Quad God strikes again!!!

[@rudykroh16]

Put a torx locker in the front diff they are very good

[@Kev506]

Pulling in the front break works wonders ! I think putting a locker in the diff would be a ruff ride being locked in the front all the time.

[@wvmountaineer69]

Hey Tanner, answer this question for me and I'll subscribe! Did your Honda Rancher 420 have a backup start like pull cord or kick start?

[@ThatK5Dude]

Braydon price has proved you can’t kill a can am

[@jamesr6599]

Hey I’m new to your channel but I love your videos, I’m buying a 2015 Honda 420 fourtrax but the plastics are just wrecked on it, I was wondering if you knew anywhere that I could get a new set delivered to me. Can’t seem to find what I need anywhere

[@graydenstaggert2399]

Okay I need help I’m thinking about getting one is that the one that costs 5499? Or no

[@leviolson7056]

Please make a street legal quad like the one you drove awhile ago

[@JP-ec9rl]

Get the torn ACL repaired. I put mine off and ended up shredding my meniscus as a result. After getting it repaired my only regret was not doing it sooner.

[@AdventureDaily]

I would have done it the moment I found out if I could have. They did have to clean up my meniscus but it’s done now and I’m on the road to recovery once again.

[@JP-ec9rl]

@@AdventureDaily good deal! Glad to here it. I know what it's like trying to do things you've always done and not being able to trust your knee to stay in place. It sucks!

[@jacobdeslauriers6768]

Gear reduction and 28" outlaws 1s Extreme snorkel and highlighter rad relocate

[@jacobdeslauriers6768]

Do skinnys tho won't rob power as bad haha

[@AdventureDaily]

I really wanted to stay away from doing a gear reduction but I’ll watch some videos. I was thinking 27” fronts on the rear as well (8” wide) and I wouldn’t have to reduct.

[@jacobdeslauriers6768]

@@AdventureDaily that would work aswell can't wait for videos sold my honda for a 2021 polaris sportsman 1000xp lol

[@Gr33n4]

You talk about can ams like they’re terrible now. Are they really that bad? Would it be bad for someone that’s only riding on trails and using it for work stuff? I’m not gonna put it under any water or anything so I’m not worried about snorkeling it

[@perkyturkey3641]

I disagree with what he said about the Electric shift but all in all that is a nice wheeler.

[@daisychain2428]

I have read about a dozen people disagreeing with him on electronic shift and not one yet where someone says they had it fail.

[@cameronwerner9605]

is the atv actually worthy the money im thinking about buying one

[@moto_tech_braap_itout9852]

I was right 💪 rancher

[@edgewalker1009]

Any bets on how many videos pass until the "sold the honda" video gets posted? I say maybe 6

[@AdventureDaily]

😂😅

[@kickedintheballs2000]

I’m betting it makes it one month tops.

[@Spartan375X]

By the summer is my guess.

[@chevydiesel350015]

weird seeing towns you live near in youtube videos lol

[@AdventureDaily]

That's awesome!

[@faultyd3vil917]

Yooo this is awesome Honda’s are the best great video and I was wondering how much you paid for it?

[@AdventureDaily]

Thank you! Take a guess haha! All I gotta say is it was worth the 10 hour trip.

[@bellyacres7846]

used prices around here got crazy again - oh well as for the ES? dealers tell me they are trouble free. many others said the same. Ive looked at a few used bikes with ES and. . . one had no reverse? and shift was hit and miss. a 2016 with around 2k miles owned/operated by an older rancher guy. a work machine, But. . he started having troubles with the ES after ten years or so. [kept inside the shop or the barn] oh well another with ES was a rincon - it looked good, but ES was miss shifting a 2011 with close to 3k miles oh well another with ES the seller told me it was acting up the last few years. oh well got so I walk away if it has ES. dealers still tell me they havnt had any in their shop for that repair. - I smile & think - oh well

[@johnmichael7570]

J-roc keepin it rizzil nom sayin?

[@KevDoesStuff]

Got a can-am ad on this vid 😂

[@AdventureDaily]

Lmao

[@thomasbryan5436]

Nice choice getting rid of can crap for Honda

[@josejimenez2027]

How much should i pay for a 2014 rancher 420?

[@AdventureDaily]

$4k if it’s in good condition.

[@1991enduro]

Back to Honda cmon buddy smart move this will go on and on and on

[@jodiharris2263]

I have one. It is the same thing as yours.

[@finnoconnell7262]

Come on

[@masonmain9441]

Put a locker on it I would like to see how that works so I can put one on my rancher