Honda Foreman 450 Wont Shift!!! - (Reverse, Neutral, & 1St Gear Only) Lets Fix It!

[@professorballskin5950]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. I don’t have this issue but I just stumbled across the video you did an amazing job

[@RaztechPowersports]

Really appreciate it! That’s why I make these videos, to spread knowledge 🔧🔧🔧

[@murkeyfuzwart]

I have the same issue with a 2002 Forman ES. Great solution to the problem and very helpful and well documented video. I will let you know the results of my repair. Thankyou!!!

[@murkeyfuzwart]

Found the bolt in question loose, waiting for gasket to close it up. Going to remove gears beling shift motor and use manual shifting! Thanks for your help

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@murkeyfuzwart glad to hear you found your problem 👍🏻

[@murkeyfuzwart]

@@RaztechPowersports Buttened up and using manual shift handle. Works well

[@Road_Rash]

That's a very good thing to know...a good pressure washing would be a good thing for it as well... excessive dirt & grime, while fun, can cause mechanical failures as well...🖖🏿😎👍🏿

[@thelildeadpope911]

I had a similar issue, different but similar. But this video was great help in identifying how it should look when shifting. The little arm behind that plate was completely broken so it wont shift at all. Thanks for the video

[@thelildeadpope911]

Shift plate broken. Now that I've looked it up.

[@lukekincaid946]

What gear was yours stuck in?

[@chewiepac5932]

I got 97 400 w8th add on disc brakes and love it, it won't die it just won't dieeeee, lol it's been swamped many many times more then about 15 or so, I've only ever had to rebuild the top end and it was sooooo easy to due, thanks for the vid and hello from Alaska

[@RaztechPowersports]

Yeah man they are practically bullet proof! Especially if you know how to turn a wrench

[@fergie71]

Excellent video with awesome quality sound and video. I just installed a new exhaust to my 99 Foreman yesterday.... interested to see your video on rear brakes for that Honda... my next project.

[@RaztechPowersports]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching 🏁

[@georgemachehomungai3472]

Excellent instructional video. I have the same issue, but I overtightened the loose bolt and broke it. Now I cannot figure how to put the parts back together. I did manage to pull the broken stud out.

[@RaztechPowersports]

Glad you got the broken stud out. I I want to say most of the parts have an index marking on them. Try to pause my video for a reference as well.

[@georgemachehomungai3472]

@@RaztechPowersports You are awesome. She is running like a champ. All gears are back.

[@georgemachehomungai3472]

and mind you, I am all the way in Mai Mahiu Kenya

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@georgemachehomungai3472 haha man glad I could help you 👍🏻🛠️

[@mooser321]

Exactly the issue with our 4 wheeler. Much appreciated!

[@shelbylawson5130]

Thanks gor your video an effort it fixed my wheeler

[@RaztechPowersports]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻🏁

[@joshcraig9304]

Thanks for sharing! Mine’s doing the exact same thing. Going to try this. Thanks!

[@Burkley429]

Very informative video. I am racking my brain trying to figure out why my 05 foreman will only go into reverse. Tries to go into first but doesn't quite shift the full amount. New shift motor, angle sensor, gears on backside of shift motor and bearings, also new battery. It's an es. Any idea?

[@RaztechPowersports]

I would do some research on the forums honestly

[@Avalanche2]

Found this video looking for solutions for my 98 TRX450s not having 5th gear. What are your thought on this being the issue? ATV runs awesome and last time I rode it I swore it had 5th. No noise and no grinding or anything. Reverse and 1-4th work fine.

[@DillonHarris-eq6so]

We’re you able to figure this out ?

[@Avalanche2]

@@DillonHarris-eq6so Not yet, I never even looked at it yet. I really only use it for plowing and never go above 3rd. Maybe in the next spring I'll pull the front cover.

[@coreycraft3274]

I have this exact same issue I hope and pray it’s this easy for me. But I don’t have a way to lift mine up so this is about to be fun lol

[@garyfort2357]

Witch one is the clutch if I have to replace it

[@lucaswaters1219]

Hey good morning, Great video....I have an issue my bike is stuck in 4TH....any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@1jrpete]

Great vid! Have you ever ran into an issue that a 2014 Honda 420 esp going into reverse but it doesn’t move?

[@samantharaziano3101]

What would KZbin do without you sir, professor smart brain! 🥸

[@RaztechPowersports]

Haha trying to spread my professor smart brain knowledge

[@lukekincaid946]

Yeah. I have a 2001 Honda 450 Forman ES. It seems to be stuck in fifth gear. I cannot shift it with the manual wrench nor will it shift with the push button. Any suggestions?

[@omieyouknowme]

Looking at two used ones, one with electric shift. I had a 650 kawai before how would a Foreman do for dragging wood out or pulling a small trailer with wood. The clutch up front seems more user friendly and durable vs a cvt belt?

[@RaztechPowersports]

Yeah the gear shift is much better for pulling than a cvt imo. I prefer the foot shift. I’ve had both.

[@yojoebananas]

Have a question for you. Great video. My trx450 will go into first and reverse while the engine is off, but it will not engage into reverse with the engine running. its a manual shift. Any clues ?

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@yojoebananas the centrifugal clutch might be stuck? You’ll have to take the front cover off to see it regardless.

[@billypappas9943]

Wish this video was out 7 months ago when mine was doing a similar thing lol

[@pamraziano1129]

Great video!

[@thebanditboys5871]

I have this same quad and problem but the bolt was tight should I remove it and put it back in or what should I look at next does clutch adjustment have any thing to do with that

[@RaztechPowersports]

Yes make sure the clutch adjustment is correct

[@DirkDiggler-z1z]

How much did you end up paying for the bike? Seems like a good deal

[@KedneyContreras-cw5pt]

I do the same to change stator so parts doesn't come off apart put bike side ways

[@RaztechPowersports]

And keeps the oil in 👍🏻

[@GGannon505]

So I have the same quad as yours, mine seems to be stuck in 2nd gear, when you shift up or down you don’t get that distinct “click” like you would when you are in gear.. would this problem fix my problem?

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@GGannon505 yes it’s worth opening up for sure

[@timothyhubbard2951]

Where did you get the gasket? eBay says they have them but idk if it’s the right one

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@timothyhubbard2951 I’ve always had good luck with parts on eBay

[@chadwilt1907]

Ive got a honda foreman 400, 2000. My son stopped in either second or 3rd, to back up. Now it wont shift. Sounds and fells like its trying to shift, but not quit doing so. A foot shifter. Any suggestions.

[@RaztechPowersports]

I would pull the front cover and see if the shift linkage has come loose

[@corbana4743]

Great video

[@RaztechPowersports]

Thanks for watching 🔧

[@eddysharp3588]

I have a 2004 450s that doesn’t want to go into reverse. I was driving in 4WD then had to reverse; it backed out fine then after going forward again it would not go back into reverse and I haven’t been able to get it back into reverse even shifting back to 2wd. Any thoughts?

[@RaztechPowersports]

First check the cable tension on the reverse lever going to the engine

[@eddysharp3588]

It seems to be the same as before; not too loose. I was driving over a couple of small trees (1-1.5 in dia). Could have something hit that cable? I see where the adjuster section is located near the handle bar.; could I troubleshoot there?

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@eddysharp3588 can you pull any additional tension in that cable and try to down shift into reverse?

[@eddysharp3588]

I was able to loosen the locking nut and tighten the cable 1/4”; it popped in reverse first try. Is this something that Will require additional maintenance pretty soon or am I worried for nothing?

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@eddysharp3588 glad to hear 👍🏻 nope, the cable just stretched

[@isakaspebrant6551]

Could this be the problem for me to even if i have the electric shifter?

[@RaztechPowersports]

@@isakaspebrant6551 potentially yes

[@DillonHarris-eq6so]

I have reverse and 1-4 but not 5th gear . Any chance this is the problem ?

[@RaztechPowersports]

Yes, it’s the first place you want to look

[@michaelsnapp7023]

Could this apply to a Honda 400 rancher optional automatic or es?

[@RaztechPowersports]

No, completely different transmission

[@glossy_5.3]

So my 99 foreman 450es is stuck in 5th gear the electric shift works but it won’t grab a gear to go back to neutral and the foot shit just spins

[@RaztechPowersports]

Hmmm sounds like your going to have to open it up unfortunately.

[@glossy_5.3]

@@RaztechPowersports dang I was hoping to not have to. Thank you for your help

[@Josephsoboo]

Can you do the same thing on and rubicon 500?

[@RaztechPowersports]

I think the rubicon 500 is an automatic. Very different transmission

[@Josephsoboo]

@@RaztechPowersports it is idk if to do I’d have to pull motor

[@HipaStore]

Really informative video and I'm sure this video will help lots of DIYers. Hipa supplies small engine parts and are you up for a collaboration? Maybe we would work together to help more people in the community.

[@JenniferJohnson-xk9nv]

Could you use rtv for gaskit

[@RaztechPowersports]

I wouldn’t recommend it

[@mr.fahrenheit6976]

Have a 2002 honda foreman s that the clutch went out of. A friend of mine put new clutch plates in it but now it won't move at all. Any ideas?

[@RaztechPowersports]

Either the centrifugal clutch is damaged or your shift linkage is not connected correctly. You’ll have to pull the front cover off the motor again to see what’s going on

[@bluflame5381]

Idk why you count neutral as a gear because it's not meshed with any other gear so technically neutral isn't even a gear

[@garyfort2357]

Mine will not go in reverse I wonder it that’s the problem

[@RaztechPowersports]

Check the cable / lever on the reverse arm first

[@JenniferJohnson-xk9nv]

My grandpa had one do this and let it sit for 10 to 15 years

[@terrywinningham5405]

This was definitely a bad design by Honda. I have one that has an issue with the transmission control module and used a bypass module. Hondas electric shift is shit.

[@RaztechPowersports]

Yeah and it solves a problem that doesn’t exist. There’s really no need for electric shift