Honda Rancher 350ES 2002 review!!

[@Tritamer]

Very helpful, Anthony! I just bought a 2002 Rancher 350 ES last night and the guy mentioned that it didn’t like to start when cold. Thank you for letting us know about the carburetor primer bulb. So helpful! Other topics were helpful, too.

[@tyl12d2]

I’m glade I could help!! Thanks for the feed back!

[@28yogy4todd]

Great video thank you. I bought a new Rancher brand new in 2001, still have it. Awesome machine, it’s a work horse, I plow with mine, and I have pulled a 12’ drag behind it to prepare a large backyard for reseeding grass. I’ve replaced all the wheel bearings, brakes, drums, master/slave cylinders, rear brake cable, and the tires 4 Times. I’m pretty anal with oil changes, I’ve got over 20,000 on it. This machine influenced several friends of mine who were former Polaris owners, quick story here, up north in northern Minnesota many years ago, ice fishing at a friends cabin, myself and 10 others were preparing to venture out with our 4 wheelers and tow behind sled/collapsable fish house, the overnight outside air temperature was -24, everyone else’s Polaris 4 wheelers failed to start, I waited until they were all done jump starting, spraying starting fluid and getting theirs going before I fired my Rancher 350 up, the primer button was the ticket. The very next day we were out on the ice about 3 miles, it was getting late and we were packing up to head back to the cabin, one of my buddy’s Polaris failed, the starter broke and his recoil broke also, he had no way of starting it up. My little Rancher 350 pulled my fish house, my buddy’s Polaris and fish house the 3 miles back to the cabin. The very next week my buddy got rid of the Polaris and was the owner of a new Rubicon 500. I’m not saying Polaris is bad, I’m just saying Honda’s are reliable. Thanks again for the video! Happy New Year.

[@lmtada]

Love my rancher. Will keep it until I am gone. Simple, efficient little quad.

[@pwb0511]

I just bought a 2001 and I love it, amazing machine!

[@edison2662]

hey mind if I ask what you paid for her?

[@GeoCubedTV]

Great video. I'm looking at a 2002 ES and this made me want it more! 😎

[@alextrucksandatvs9153]

I got the same thing and i agree this 2002 hondas dont dissapoint

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for keeping the newbie in mind. Helpful video

[@robbevington1754]

I have a 2001 bought new still runs fine ever after rolled over a few times

[@FarmallFanatic]

Good overview...just bought one

[@christophercalabrese1218]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a 350 ES. How did you mount your license plate? I really like the placement as opposed to it dangling from the rear rack!

[@tyl12d2]

I know this was a long time ago but I used the 2 push pin holes that were already there just took out the clips and put bolts and then drilled the bottom two holes

[@randyallen7421]

A great bike!I had the same bike,only in red.Was the best bike I have ever had.Almost no problems at all with it.Have a 2020 Honda 420 now.Liked the old bike way better.

[@tyl12d2]

Yeah I always tell people when it comes to the older bikes I go Honda all the way but the newer ones I go Yamaha grizzly all the way.

[@randyallen7421]

Have never owned a Yamaha.Are they good?

[@tyl12d2]

@@randyallen7421 yeah I mean there are things I don’t like and things I love but over all yeah there good we have a grizzly 660

[@randyallen7421]

Thanks for the info.Maybe will give them a try next time!

[@WolfLakeCreek]

Hey man, thx for the calm explaining in this nice video! Here's the thing I,m about to buy a Honda TRX 350 Fourtrax 4*4 es here in Sweden year model 2005, is there any major differences (xcept 4x4 of course:-) from your 2wd es that I should think of? Its very good to know about every little thing since its my first atv. Is it equipped almost like yours would you say? I mean the basic functions and not xtras of course. Regards Tobias

[@tyl12d2]

Yes they stuck with the same stuff from 2000-2006 I mean I’m sure that maybe some things are different but for the most part all the same! Hope this helps!

[@WolfLakeCreek]

@@tyl12d2 oh yes, but it only took your video to convince me really so I,m buying it! Pretty much everyone elevates these Hondas too appearently so... Thanks for the "buyers tips" in the vid!

[@tyl12d2]

@@WolfLakeCreek no problem! Glad I could help!!

[@dave434]

I am looking at one now , Not sure of hours or miles on it, But from photos , It looks really good. There asking 2000 for it. I'd like be at 1500---1800 , But I say price is firm, Is that a reasonable price on it?? Your review makes me feel good about buying one...Thanks!

[@tyl12d2]

Yeah I would say 2,000 is good as long as it’s in good shape.. I always ask if it has ever had a plow on it or if a young kid (even though I was when I got mine lol) owed it just to see how hard it was driven.

[@dave434]

@@tyl12d2 It sure looks to be in good shape, Said older man owned it and had taken care of it...And it does look to been taken care of from the photos. Thanks for the reply! Appreciate it!

[@tyl12d2]

@@dave434 hey no problem let me know if you have anymore questions! One thing to look at if it is a 2002 rancher 350 they had a few batches of frames that were recalled for cracking in the front but I forget we’re I would just look at the welds in the front there are not to many and they quit honoring the recall after I forget what year I want to say 2009 or 10

[@electriceye683]

Had mine for years. Choke cable broke long time ago, been using prime button ever since. Other than that, rear brakes froze up (probably from salt) and added a fuel filter - runs great.

[@TaliAlba33]

Which brand/size in line fuel filter you go with?

[@miked8227]

Replace the choke cable, it literally took me 10 min. Because I’m slow!

[@cbossplayz3555]

I have the exact one just the 4x4 model 2002 rancher 350 es and that thing hauls

[@DocDryden]

I just bough a 06 Rancher, Thanks for all your tips. Do you have a part number for the Receiver Hitch?

[@tyl12d2]

DocDryden your welcome buddy and I'm glad you liked the video and it helped you out. The part number is HRTRH-27

[@ssp6767]

I enjoyed the video. I did not realize that any ATVs came with a wench. Did you replace your wench or keep the original?

[@tyl12d2]

ssp6767 no It didn’t come with it from factory. It was just put on by someone but yeah I ended up getting a Warn 2500lb pro vantage. Warns are the best winches you can buy!

[@mattanello414]

I'm picking up a 2003 with the es tomorrow, is 4000 miles alot for these? and is the es something I should worry about?

[@tyl12d2]

The ES you don’t have to worry about that just means Electric shift so you do it with your hands rather then your foot but I have never had a problem with the ES going out other then when my battery died one time put it comes with a little handle in the rear storage box that you can shift with to get you home until you can get a new battery or charge the battery. The 4,000 miles I would say that’s in the middle for a four wheeler. Really you just got to look it over and make sure the person took care of it and didn’t beat the crap out of it and make sure they didn’t use it to plow because that’s really hard on the machine. Hope that helped! Let me know how it goes!

[@sturny3698]

I know this is a 8yr od video, but I just had a used 2000 Rancher 350 ES given to me, and I've been slowly replacing parts. Tire sizes, in relation to wheel (rim) sizes confuse me. Mine have 25x8-12 front and 25x10-11 on the rear. Does anyone know of a chart or diagram to use for proper wheel (rim) options?

[@tyl12d2]

@@sturny3698 it really doesn’t matter but they should have 24-8-12 on the front and 25 11-10 on the rear

[@sturny3698]

@tyl12d2 Cool, thanks! Good to know. What about the wheel size? The ones that are on it are pretty banged up. How are the measurements of wheels read in relation to the tires?

[@dockwatt]

Thanks for this video. What brand is the box on your ATV and the other one?

[@tyl12d2]

Jim Watson Thank you!! And the brand is ATV trunk

[@nkam_23]

Just bought one today for $2,000. Gotta clean the carburetor and get a new odometer.

[@travisharlow8764]

It’s a damn pain to find the odometer

[@evionenavarro3140]

Mine Maxs out at 50mph is that normal for all of these ranchers

[@tyl12d2]

Yes I think I got mine at 53 when I was young and before I put a bunch of stuff on it

[@georgeboy5511]

Did you ever find out the mpg?

[@tyl12d2]

No I always forget and end up refilling it lol

[@fred2845]

I used to have a rancher I’d beat the living dog shit out of it the thing took it and never give me a problem finally got rid of it a year or 2 back with a rod knock

[@Johnfeinin]

Do you have any problems with the reverse button because mine wont go in reverse

[@tyl12d2]

Swazy HD no and over owned 2 over the last 13 years and never had a problem with that.. sorry I couldn’t be of more help

[@Johnfeinin]

Anthony walk its okay nice video though

[@dirtybauer7022]

so wait was that the spindle for the foot shifter?

[@tyl12d2]

Dirty Bauer what's your question?

[@keithstonewalter9822]

Im getting one is this a great for wheeler?

[@tyl12d2]

ChaosGaming234 yeah for sure!!!

[@scottoneill4820]

Is there a foot shifter if the electric shifter stops working

[@tyl12d2]

Yes and no... if the battery were to die and the electric shift goes out there is a stud underneath and towards the back from the oil cap that you can put a special tool on to shift manually to get you home. That tool should be located in their rear compartment that would’ve came with the four wheeler‘s tools. Hope that helped!

[@meat_rocket2871]

I have a 2002 Honda rancher and when I turn on my key it says “s” next to the gear position, what is that

[@tyl12d2]

Autismo Bismo I have no idea bud that has never happen to me and I have owned one since 2010

[@tracydonna3807]

good ride over tho

[@glennzlotowski8020]

Keep the camera angle away from the direct light behind u

[@rogermoiny2827]

Please link to receiver hitch you bought on Amazon

[@tyl12d2]

So oddly enough I can not find the hitch I have anymore, I even went to my orders and it was the product is no longer available and I did buy it in 2016. But here are 2 that I did find….. the Second one I’ll be honest sucks I had it on my old Honda rancher but the first one says it’s new and it looks really good since it uses the same holes has the OEM. New KFI 2-Inch Rear Receiver Hitch - 2000-2006 Honda TRX350 Rancher ATV www.amazon.com/dp/B07FD4B7WX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RGEEK6JK3E9WZW794XPB Kolpin 2" Receiver Hitch for Honda Rancher - 85155 www.amazon.com/dp/B001B7E0BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_64D97NH27E9APVBCRDQT

[@tyl12d2]

Okay so I did find the same one I have but it’s not on Amazon but here it is www.mfgsupply.com/1183cmp-honda-rancher-foreman.html

[@donaldadkins2203]

The only thing that die is the electric shift

[@Heemboii4]

I have the same one mines a 4 wheel drive how come yours not

[@salvameri20]

GRM Production How do you switch form 2wd to 4wd?

[@elmanteixeira1468]

@@salvameri20 All time 4wd. There is a kit you can put on them to have 2 and 4wd.

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Bravo !

[@shanecurry3156]

It is called a winch not a wrench

[@KINGTERIK]

What is a good price for this unit

[@tyl12d2]

KINGTERIK if it's in good shape, around 2500 that's what I bought this one for

[@KINGTERIK]

@@tyl12d2 thanks for your time.

[@KINGTERIK]

@@tyl12d2 which one would you pick. 05 650 rincon or 2013 rancher 420 4x4. 3500 and 4000

[@tyl12d2]

KINGTERIK the Rancher all day!

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

@@tyl12d2 Exactly What I Paid For My Beloved, Low Hours, '05 TRX350TM: Hauls My Chubby Arse Right-On Up Over The Steepest Of Incline's Without ANY Trouble !

[@samyza200]

what about a fartrac is that still as good

[@tyl12d2]

ben sawyer I like the ranchers better but that’s just my opinion

[@samyza200]

@@tyl12d2 what's the difference??

[@dennyjordan4539]

I had a 05

[@Jared-xf5xl]

Put some super swampers on it

[@Chevyepic]

Says it will never die right after he said his last one died from not checking or changing the oil lol

[@tyl12d2]

If you listened the reason I said that was because my last one the motor went from not checking the oil and It had a slow oil leak but I was young and never looked out for that stuff so that was my fault but then after it sat for a year it decided to run again for almost a year and a half with a loud knock in the engine.

[@b3amsvvti]

Never die, sorry what happened to your last one?

[@tyl12d2]

b3amsvvti my last one the engine blow because of not checking oil and even though that was my fault it still ended up working after it sat for a little bit and it ending up working for 2 years riding it hard

[@24BLUEELMO]

What's needed to get a licence plate in Ohio?

[@tropicalshadow3817]

Ain't no Honda if it ain't smokin and ain't got at least 29.5 outlaws on a 4 inch lift

[@tyl12d2]

Tropical Shadow I was gonna put a left kit on it but then I saw you had to put spacers between the shocks and I said screw that. It's hard on your shocks and it's a hell of a lot harder ride. And since this video I got new gun racks and put a warn 2500 Pro vantage winch on it.

[@jeffreymoran6234]

I have a 2 inch lift and some outlaws I had too belt sand a little plastic so the outlaws didn't rub.

[@slaterwatkins3315]

Jeffrey Moran were the outlaws on the 350. How does it spin them. Just got bkts and might need a GR

[@wilfredotorres3953]

If you want ever wanna sell it, let me know. Thanks.

[@almaaguilar3161]

It's for sale, I'm from Mexico