Don't buy a 4 Wheeler until you watch this!

Don't buy a 4 Wheeler until you watch this! Come along as we do a quick review and overview of the Honda Fortrax Foreman 500..We'll check out the features and I'll give ya my opinion! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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[@davebarnessr.5805]

I have a 2016 Honda Rancher 420 4 Tractor with power steering and from watching this Vlog, is very very close to my machine. I have plenty of power. As a matter of fact, it will go much faster than this soft suspension will safely allow. But I did not buy it to go fast, I bought it to go strong and it does that very well in work and utility applications, and it does this very well. The biggest difference I see in our machines is I have full 4 wheel independent suspension with adjustable shocks on all four corners. This adds considerable cost , but one I opted for. Good luck, Be Safe, Great Vlog!

[@mzondi1970]

Just bought a 21 Foreman. After months of research I found it won out in every category except for top speed for what I need it for. Had it a week and love it. I just bought it as a toy to go trail riding with my buddies I bought foot shifter no power steering my thought process being the less added the less that can break

[@aocbarbarian3692]

I just bought the same thing.trx520 fm1 2021 and love it!

[@MattieK09]

Smart

[@mcmuskie2563]

Haha, your car must have wind up windows and No A/C cause the more comfortable the more chance of issues….haha

[@mzondi1970]

@@mcmuskie2563 if you're talking to me my cars have what they need you don't need all that bullshit on a four wheeler

[@fabiancoretti4237]

@@mzondi1970 foot shifter sure but power steering? that’s always good to have

[@pro2aguy984]

I have the 2021 Honda Rubicon Foreman 520. Total beast, Will plow any snow I put it up too and I’ve pulled a mini van out the rut with my winch. These machines are not speed demons with a top speed of around 40-45 but they are the most reliable machines you can get. People who dog Honda on their simplistic design simply don’t understand that’s where the high reliability come into play.

[@hlfpsttomorrow93]

I’m looking forward to getting a foot shift model for snow plowing and pulling firewood out of the woods. My ‘84 atc 200s needs a break after decades of pure abuse

[@bcgrittner]

Back in the 70's I worked at a motorcycle shop for a while. Back then we had three-wheelers. We did some crazy stuff on those things (one-wheel wheelstands, etc.) In the early 90's a friend invited me to his lake home and he had two Honda four wheelers. Wow, what a difference. Progress rules. That Foreman looks like a great choice, Josh. Well done.

[@tonieveritt7045]

Morning josh watching from England anyone who served for their country I take my hat off to u just started to watch your channel and like what I see will keep watching keep up the good work keep safe

[@jacobcaldwell5521]

Honda's never disappoint dude have a honda 300 my grandmother won at raffle new in 97 been through a lot and still goin strong.

[@yt310yt]

My dad won a new Honda 300 at a raffle as well and gave it to me as xmas present as a kid. Best xmas ever.

[@vacone1]

This is my go to with a heavy duty cart behind it. I cleaned 2 acres of woods of brush and small trees with this rig. Very hilly more useful than a tractor. Used the cart as skidder.

[@JamesGreenier]

That’s what we picked up stripped down for $5500 new. Love it!

[@outdoorsatenoch4237]

We had a 2012 Foreman, added Warn 2500lb wireless winch, chainsaw mounts and front and rear racks - very reliable - we sold it after buying a Ranger last year. I do recommend using ethynol free gas though.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That Honda looks good for darting around the property. In my 3rd episode on my channel I introduce and do a walk around on my new Kawasaki Mule - Real Tree edition. I was as happy as a kid in a candy store. 812 ccs, 3-6 person adjustable seating, 2x4 or 4x4, dumping rear bed, roof, windshield. It’s basically my workhorse on my farm. I love it and I’m so pleased with its performance thus far. I’ve had it up to 55km/hr. 🇨🇦 But if I’m just doing something quick and easy like checking the fences or fallen trees a single rider atv might serve me well. Thanks for the explanation of the Foreman’s features.

[@garybraches9936]

I have a '65 Honda trike and it's still going strong. Good luck with it.

[@wbrodi1]

Those things were awesome with the big fat tire. Wish I could find another one.

[@steveswanson1034]

I have a 2004 with 500 hours and 1100 miles. All low speed heavy work, plowing, dragging, and moving dirt with a bucket. I wanted no belts and the Honda durability. Only non maintenance repair was a starter. Not bad in 17 years. Enjoy.

[@mikecude4167]

Just bought two 2121 rancher 4x4s for the ranch today...Honda is the only way to go, we have thrashed on them over them years and they don’t quit!

[@HippieHillHomestead]

I have owned several honda 4 wheelers ,they make a good machine. Of course the key to longevity is doing the maintenance on them.Since you purchased this one almost new it should last you many years. Thanks for the review.

[@Allworldsk1]

I know if you take care of those machines they will last 30 years or more. The reliability and durability is definitely there as a work machine. Great video And really good looking ATV.

[@MaDGriZz78]

my son just turned 8 getting him a honda 90 next year for his 9th birthday and looking at a honda for myself aswell probably going to go with a rancher as I dont need something too big. Had a 90 growing up and a 250 those things lasted decades with almost zero maintenance lol.

[@rjnixon1061]

Had a lot of Hondas, they're amazing. The rear axle is solid I do believe (both wheels turn all the time) unless you're overseas and they have a turf mode I don't know about. Enjoy your machine and land.

[@lancelindgren5655]

Rubicon re independent rear suspension

[@troyeager8877]

When I bought my Suzuki eiger 4x4 the only reason I chose it over Honda was their reverse was easier to use when needed to focus on use of snow plow. Hondas are great products for sure! I've had a few.

[@bombidude]

I have a 17 foreman 500.. Love mine and no problems at all.. Been a. Good machine.

[@travcurt]

9:00 - You could add a strong magnet to that compartment. Slap a magnet on your phone cover or just place your keys there. Whatever! Might make it more useful.

[@45SIG58]

I have a much older version, A 2001 Honda rancher 350 ES. Still runs great. Love it

[@kurtstraditionaloscaletrai7255]

You can not go wrong when you want a reliable quad. Have had my 250 for years. Nice review. People don’t like the price on Honda’s but there is a reason why.

[@robertquinn28]

Recently bought a 2022 Honda rancher it’s got the independent rear suspension and electronic power steering and the automatic I love it took a little bit too get use to it was big but it’s a useful tool on my farm

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yehaw! It's back up!

[@jaredkean7841]

Yeeeaaaahhhhh baby!!!! Get my SRF fix.

[@SquareGoated]

@Tzuede Off the Cuff Honda have lots of low end torque

[@Wydglide]

Josh your Owner's manual is in the rear trunk if you didn't know... Hard to beat Honda quality! 👍

[@mechanicmike2858]

I'm glad YT is back up .. I thought the world was ending

[@blakeweber122]

Got a 2002 foreman 4x4 the machine is extremely solid and is still running good just keep up with regular maintenance, you can abuse the machine. My neighbor has gone through 2 Polaris and 1 Yamaha in the same time.

[@daddybairb3256]

Got a 2013 forman 500 always reliable and a 2018 pioneer 1000-5 can't go wrong with a Honda

[@chelemichele1524]

A new toy is always fun... good luck with your farm pumping out of your 4 wheeler.. Have a good day 🍁🍁🍁

[@newdogatplay]

The old 80 early 90s had a great honda 350 or 300 one ,family member owned it it still runs today

[@dedduck87]

Used to have a 2003 Foreman 450ES. Such a nice rig and this reminds me of my old quad. Super reliable good luck

[@lawsonlawnandfarm8073]

Unless they’ve changed something on straight axle four wheelers the rear is always locked because it’s a solid axle all the way through. Very nice four wheeler.

[@Adam-uy9zb]

Yea it is still solid

[@ninjaonfire19]

Just recently got a 2024 and they (Honda) have moved the shifter back to the left foot, which I prefer. Super good review and a super fun bike.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

you can buy them either way, and the rubicon is DCT which is automatic now

[@CliffordHenley]

My 2004 has been used hard had to put a new cam in it last year. It a rubicon,will never part with it

[@brianforrest3377]

Good looking 4 wheeler stoneyman you exactly right go red or go dead honda is the best brother

[@jeffjohnson8443]

Honda makes a good power unit. I still have a 2000 Rancher ES. Starts and runs great every time. I've rebuilt the carb once and replaced a choke cable and just routine maintenance otherwise.

[@lmtada]

Hasn’t changed much since my 350 Honda Rancher. Paid $4700.00 in 2000 for it. Twenty one years later, sold it with 5000 miles, for $4500.00. Cost me $200.00 depreciation over 21 years. Fuel, oil, filters, tires and one carb rebuild kit, insurance, registration. Relatively cheap fun. Honda costs little more, however she gives back in the end with resale. 🏁🏁🏁💰

[@douglasgreen9556]

I have a 2012 Honda rancher 420 FPA. It would go 53 mph on flat ground that was it. It had power steering. Rear independent suspension and was the best all around atv I ever owned. I can’t think of one bad thing to say about it. They are more less same as the foreman. It had 5,000 miles on it when I sold it in 2022. 10 years old rancher still got $4000 for it. They hold there value better than any other make of atv. My theeewheelers are worth more now than they were when new by thousands lol

[@jamesmcguire1178]

Manual Foot Shift is way better and reliable than Electric Shift Program

[@TheYoutubeKid1]

Yes

[@dubo2057]

Yes it is

[@bubbatime]

Electric shift is easier and funner to drive in my opinion. If it breaks, the parts are available and cheap and easy to fix. Id stick with electric shift.

[@Doubleuu33]

You’re stuck in the past. You’re the type of person who will say a manual transmission is better than an automatic when it comes to racing 😂😂😂

[@Shadow6a]

My 520 DCT can run like the wind(in Forrest Gump voice)

[@FarmallFanatic]

My Foreman topped out at 51mph. Honda was always ahead of their time. 👍

[@stevestephaniecaudill4879]

Wrong, they have always been behind their time. Even more so today when you compare them to other brands.

[@phpdreams]

Hey Josh. Nice ride. You talked about the suspension around the 8:20 mark and mentioned that it's in the 2nd to highest/stiffest setting. By the look of it, it's in the 2nd to lowest setting. So you can stiffen up the suspension and increase ride height a fair bit still by turning the adjusters up a few more notches. That will certainly help as you add attachments/implements to it. Hope this helps!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks for the info!

[@rockyrunangusranch-wieszracing]

Can't beat a Honda! that little compartment by your left knee you had your phone was in, that's where the automatic shifter lever comes through on the Foreman Rubicon Models, they use the same body plastics. Sweet Machine, that will treat you well for a lot of years!

[@SquareGoated]

That’s actually the manual 4x4 shifter spot on a rancher it’s the same plastic

[@brooksculpepper712]

Honda is the best hands down. The people that say Honda is junk don't know what they talking about.

[@Suki_the_half_blue]

Boy I tell you that intro song sure hits hard now.

[@lymedog3176]

It’s funny I have a 2004 rancher and other than a few more storage bins ,the gas tank location and extra light on foreman, it’s pretty much the same unit… I guess “ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!”… I love my rancher! GL with yours … and please show a video on the upgraded racks.

[@strikem1241]

Glad you got the 4 wheeler

[@markwn1987]

My preference would be Yamaha. It has an automatic transmission with high/low range. Which you don't have to worry about shifting, just put it in gear and go. Also independent rear suspension is so much smoother than the rear wishbone. All an all you do have a great ATV for your farm. Looking forward to all the updates to come.

[@garysmith8098]

Honda will outlast the others , made to last . I still have a 1990 four trx . Low maintained, great for farm work or hunting.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

dad bought 2 blue honda fourtrax 300s when I was a kid....he made me and my sis read the owners manuals before we could ride them....what a great lesson for a kid.....He should have never sold them...they probably had 30 hours on them in 2009

[@danielwietchy1037]

Add some LED lights to front and rear for the upcoming dark winter nights. Light pods and/or rock lights from superbrightleds are inexpensive with great support. That's what I have on my 500 Sportsman ATV.

[@SquareGoated]

Yes you bought a Honda the best 4 wheeller ever

[@RaySarasin]

I disagree i have 2 Suzuki i would not trade them for anything

[@kimhawkins103]

Yes I love them

[@everythingvideo6656]

Yes Honda is the best I have one Suzuki from the 90s with me is not a beast has gas leaks Hondas I have 12,000 miles on all of them almost and Therapis

[@304boys9]

The little spot where you put the phone on the four wheeler is not actually a storage . They use the same plastics for more base models atvs with a manual shift nob to put it in 4 wheel drive. Also the rear diff is always locked it’s not a limited slip love the videos good luck with the four wheeler

[@larrlarr8156]

I have a 2013 honda foreman 500 no parts replaced just a few oil changes other then that it's still kicking like new

[@natethegreat-mobilegaming5530]

With my 2021 foreman, I’ve found that the bigger(watertight) pocket on the side is great for putting my phone into(if I don’t have it on my belt clip), and the little pocket where you had your phone is good for a pocket knife or something small and heavy. Also there is a little storage pocket up at the front of the machine(let’s water in), where sunglasses, keys, and other smaller things can go.

[@ethan_smithzz3513]

Hey I think there is a foot shift stick on the seat, take the seat off a look on the bottom of the seat and it should be a like a bolt where the foot shift should be and u can stick it on there

[@JR-of5hp]

Well I’ll be darn. Yesterday I went to the Honda website and ebay looking for one and here this video popped up on screwtube. Ain’t that something I have a 2017 Rancher 420 irs power steering auto shift. Its a great machine

[@TheGsellers]

Thanks for keeping the bloopers in at the end, good to see you still make goofs. Wooooooooo!

[@ThatNomadicCouple]

from what the dealer told me (i just bought this model but a 2024) h said the wrench will com on when service is due. the only downer to doing your own service to these machines is that only a dealer can clear the service light (the wrench)

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

not true at all my friend.....you can clear that service light by depressing the button...tons of vids out there on how to reset it. It's probably in the owner's manual also. Doesn't matter if it's a 2004 or a 2024. Check into it.....you can reset the service light

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@bullrun1]

we run polaris sportman 570SP's and love them....farm looking good Josh.

[@lorijohnson9417]

What year are they because I have a 2020 Polaris sportsman 570 Premium edition In Blue

[@eddeetz493]

Galion wire fence shells. Dump rocks in for permanent beautiful rock walls. Touch em once. Great plans. Big fan.

[@longcaster]

The first thing I would want is a cab. When it is raining and snowing a cab is nice.

[@matthubley65]

A friend of mine had a bucket for his atv. It's to hevey for the which and keep stripping the gears out of the winches with the bounce it causes.

[@9-ballguru]

Helpful video, thank you for putting it together

[@robertquinn28]

Buying one excited we have a Polaris ranger also crew model 1000 premium

[@FUMoney33]

I sold an older diesel Gator and bought a Pioneer 1,000 and Rubicon Deluxe. Love them and way better than the Gator.

[@joepangean6770]

Nice review from someone serious about using an ATV as they were meant to. However, as a farmer , I can tell you that you should have gotten a Rubicon. The Foreman you have is underrated for pulling weight and heavy duty chores. The Rubicon can pull 1300 pounds plus and carry 200 pounds plus on the top racks. We often use the Rubicon (2022 model) to pull heavy mowers, pickup trucks and tractors out of mud ruts. (Although have not tried a combine yet.) The heavier weight carrying capacity is useful for liquid spray tanks of fertilizer and herbicide. They can also carry heavy equipment like chainsaws with fuel, etc. while pulling a trailer loaded with firewood. The Rubicon is better at pulling spring harrows, tined box tillers and rock catchers. As for fast speeds 40 to 60 mph with pretty body paint, no need there. The Honda is a very reliable workhorse just like a full size tractor. Funny I don't see many people here complaining about the lack of speed and mobility of a combine on woodland trails. Yes Can Am produces some equivalent workhorses at twice the price but they are prone to constant service. Have you tried herding cows and sheep with the Foreman?

[@chrissilsby4312]

Did you see that "Lumuna Acres" just picked up a 500 acre of light forested land, good luck to him and you with your farm

[@KenJ-61]

@Ptguy0618 i get jealous when people have more than me, also. Lmao.

[@dougwilson676]

Can't wait to see it pimped out with the loader, new racks and the 3 point!

[@davidwestervelt6050]

Thanks for another great demo. Things have really changed since the older models. I still like the old dump truck better lol

[@bryanbrasche785]

Another machine for upkeep boys and toys

[@trevorh2436]

My dad had a hand shift Forman 2000 model and it had enough miles on the screen to go to north California and back and I live in south Mississippi haha

[@mississippianfarmer926]

I live ther to near forest mississippi and my dad also had one

[@stephenreese5921]

We had ATVs in AFG to move gear around. When we were in garrison, they were a blast to tool around the base.

[@gillthrills521]

Props to this guy for making his own intro music

[@frenchysandi]

Looks like you are having a blast.

[@altonriggs2352]

That Honda will take you to the old folks home!!!

[@67L48]

Thanks for the great review. We’ll done. Just an fyi that 10:51, the brand is Kolpin, not Koplin.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...for some reason I couldn't say it right lol

[@Reddylion]

Nice tutorial. Atv vs side by side or compact tractor !

[@tomfillmore9710]

nice bike can't beat Honda I have a Yamaha Kodak very good bike to but both my motor cycles are Hondas and was going to buy a Honda 4 wheeler but couldn't get a salesman that really wanted to deal with me there is the bike take it or leave it that was two times so I knew a young man working for Yamaha so guess where I went that was in 2009 okay I will shut up you have a great day enjoy your bike thanks for sharing

[@SAFE-AT-HOME-SPORTS.]

That “storage” area on the side you mention is no storage area. That’s where the hi/low shifter would come out. As far as no storage, it’s a atv not a rv. It’s for riding not travelling state to state. Put a rear box or seat on it and you get more storage area than you can use

[@popeyecop1]

Great review, very thorough and to the point. Keep up the good work of producing quality videos.

[@memyselfandifarmer]

Tip- in the air intake, get chicken wire and roll it tight and shove it in the intake pipe. no mice!!!

[@SquareGoated]

That space where you wear putting your phone is where the manual 4x4 shifter is but it looks like yours is not the manual shifter

[@tgltoday2717]

Great review. I look forward to seeing the long term, high mileage or hours review.

[@joshstephens6377]

I have a 2008 Honda 420 rancher electric shift and the only thing I’ve ever had replaced on it was the shifter because I used to go mudding and never cleaned it so now it’s just for farm use and it’ll get up to about 60 mph on flat ground

[@TeamWagy]

I grew up in New Mexico and moved to Texas six years ago and it's my dream to own acreage and have a farm/ranch but I would have no idea where to start.

[@wesleyveal7602]

The Phone storage thing was clearly a vape holder 😂 lmao

[@scottt8424]

Hey Josh thank you for the video and I hope you and mrs. Stoney ridge had a quiet and peaceful Thanksgiving

[@HHI455]

FYI If you pull back the brake lever you can start it in any gear.

[@gilzr473]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@bufkinmanor]

Nice machine! Wish I could’ve convinced the other half to let me get a Honda. I recently picked up a 2020 Canam Outlander 450 and I love it! Not all the fancy storage places, power steering or any of them bells and whistles but it gets the job done :)

[@bufkinmanor]

Also put on a 3000lb viper synthetic rope winch for $220 from the Amazon, simple install and works well so far

[@chrisscharfenberger6007]

That top "Storage Space" for the cell phone isn't really a storage place. That is where the old 2wd to 4wd lever used to go. Instead of making new fairings to account for the change they put that black piece of plastice in behind the red body work. Thus making a little pocket that will lose anything you put in it.

[@derpydog1008]

I have an 04 Suzuki eiger 400 it is awesome.

[@CashisKingtrucking]

When I travel internationally and they ask me have I been to a farm. Does watching stoney ridge farms on KZbin count?

[@joeburns1571]

Would've been funny to see you singing Stoney Ridge song during the intro of riding around on the Honda. Honda makes some reliable stuff. Enjoy the new ride. What's her name?

[@TheJcgraves99]

You may not have to put it neutral each time you start. On our Honda Rincon, you can just hold in the right brake handle and the engine will start while it's in gear so you don't have to switch it to neutral each time. Ours is 2006 model I think and could be different now, but give it a shot.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yessir thanks so much...another viewer pointed that out to me also...I nearly cut a flip! Thanks for the awesome tip!

[@ashtenhungerford9735]

We have one kind of like that but with ours with the little space in the front bottom of the four wheeler we put a led extra light bar but I got a problem with mine for some reason it's making a grinding noise everytime I drive it so I think it's something to do with the deferential

[@lukemcfarlane3363]

I dunno much about honda 4 wheelers. But I do know that nothing outlasts the old honda 3 wheelers from the 70s and 80s. Got 2 and they will run great another 40 years I'm sure.

[@johnnycampbell5234]

Woohoo, Farmall Fanatic got a Rancher and you got a Foreman! Honda wheelers are taking over KZbin lol. Nice buy Josh!

[@mbhunter2011]

Hard to beat a cvt vs electric. I have an opportunity to purchase one of these but I'm not yet sold on the es trans.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Go rubicon...that's my 2 cents

[@stonewintjen505]

Crazy how similar yet different this is to my 80’s model fourtrax. The biggest difference is accessories and plastics. The old one had less plastic and less accessories. It also had a simpler design overall but still I notice many similarities. Rest assured that your machine will do some work. My 80’s model fourtrax 250 has on many occasions pulled 2,000+ pounds and it’s only a 250, that 500 ought to eat it up. Enjoy your new machine it will serve you for years!

[@stonewintjen505]

I also have an 80’s model 3 wheeler and it is a mud beast it just doesn’t do much work because of the stability.

[@fabiancoretti4237]

2000 plus pounds on a 250😳😳😳 this machines rated for 900 but ur making me second guess that

[@stonewintjen505]

@@fabiancoretti4237 oh yeah, it pulled our double axle steel livestock trailer pretty easy. As long as you can keep traction it’ll pull about anything

[@fabiancoretti4237]

@@stonewintjen505 oh with wheels ok yeah that’s different, thought u mean u literally moved a 2000 pound object like a big tree log or smth

[@BillCoSmith]

Nice Honda, I put a 2” receiver hitch on mine. Very useful!!