how to adjust your clutch! do this every oil change 420 500 520 Rancher foreman rubicon Pioneer

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[@curt1785]

Now that's what you call short sweet and to the point. And I just learned something new that I didn't know before so now I will be adjusting my clutch when I get my mud tires. Thanks bud.

[@gebada7655]

Huge thank you to have a 1997 and 2013. Both are now adjusted. Thank you.

[@jessethigpen3157]

Yep it worked, I wondered why it was getting harder to shift, now that I adjusted it it shifts perfect again

[@michaelpaciorek4068]

Mine shifted hard since I got it and a friend who has one told me about this issue. his was older and he said he had to take a cover off, thinking it something would be a bigger task I put it off, I found this video done in about 5mins amazing!

[@BobbysDubstep]

Was it hard to get it to shift up or down occasionally? This is what I'm going through right now. About 1/3 or 1/4 of the time it won't shift and I have to slow down and eventually it will shift.

[@michaelpaciorek4068]

@@BobbysDubstep sounds very similar, I’d have to say shifting up was more noticeable having to throw your leg into it vs a stomp

[@Balithazzarr]

Thanks for the demo

[@TheJohndeere212]

I am glad I watched this video to when I am doing the next oil change.

[@jasonm519]

Great instruction, straight to the point. Thank you!

[@garyfort2357]

This help me out thanks

[@damon323]

You are the man! Great video and straight to the point, thank you!

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Just here to save hondas lol

[@damon323]

@@MudPuppyOffroadI hope you get this message soon…adjusting the clutch now, but I can’t back the nut off the set screw. I’m starting to widen out the slot where I put the flat head screwdriver. I don’t know what to do. Please help. lol!

[@Broknex]

With all the honda's I've owned, I've only done this once or twice... FANTASTIC video, man! GREAT tip for Honda guys!

[@TheFlatlander440]

Good short quick vid that's to the point and explains everything. I have a 2016 Honda 420 Rancher with the manual foot shifter and have had issues with it shifting properly especially during Winter when I use it to plow my driveway. It's been very stiff and hard to shift with the bigger tires so this vid should fix that issue. The only other issue I have is that I lost my left leg above the knee this past Winter and would love to find a manual hand shifter kit whcih would make it easier to shift instead of using my left hand whcih is dangerous. Thanks for the clutch tip.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Someone used to make a bolt-on suicide shifter They called it

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

We've always just welded on a piece of pipe and stuck a screwdriver in the top of it

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

You do want to keep it as light and short as possible. So the weight of the shifter extension doesn't knock it out of gear

[@TheFlatlander440]

@@MudPuppyOffroad Good point. Thanks

[@andrewsbbq]

5000 miles on my Foreman 500 and I've never had to adjust it.. which is good since the screw is seized and for some reason Honda used a very soft metal

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Not trying to roast you but saying you've never had to adjust it doesn't mean anything... unless youve actually been able to loosen the nut and check to make sure that you have one quarter turn of free play you don't know if you've had to adjust it. 99% chance it's not adjusted in the ideal range. You can unseize it with the double nut trick and I highly recommend doing it your machine will shift better

[@andrewsbbq]

@@MudPuppyOffroad based on 1/4" movement in clutch spring*

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

@@andrewsbbq pretty amazing 5,000 miles and 0 clutch wear ;)

[@andrewsbbq]

@@MudPuppyOffroad PB Blaster, we shall see

[@andrewsbbq]

@@MudPuppyOffroad good idea with the double nut 👍. After some careful fuckaround the screw came loose. Really just needed to be cracked then was fine. Half turn out to resistance, one-quarter turn back - confirmed amount based on number of exposed threads when nut tightened. Rotella T6

[@onefaceoneface5784]

Hey quick question after I adjusted it now for some reason 3rd gear is hard to get in and before i didn't have that problem any solutions

[@thegreenman2030]

Is this the same for a 05 Honda Rancher ES? I adjusted my clutch exactly like this based off a different video and now when I put the bike in reverse it pulled on its own. To my recollection it’s never done this before. When riding it shifts smoothly through all 5 gears with no issues. I went to adjust again and it’s still doing it. I let it out about 3 full rotations and it still does it? I also gave it a full tube up oil change and new spark plug using all OEM parts.

[@themudproject4776]

What’s your thoughts on crushlocks

[@user-ru2ck3fb3j]

Great vid, thank you. What you did was decrease free play, you turned counter clockwise, correct? If you had not enough freeplay, you would turn to the right. My question, if you turn clockwise, will the set screw also meet resistance and then just 1/4 turn CCW?? Many thanks.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I wouldn't think about it as clockwise or counterclockwise because those words are stamped on the case so you can't mess it up. You should look at them. Per the manual, you turn all the way to the decrease arrow direction until resistance is felt. Then 1/4 turn in the opposite direction. After turning all the way to decrease, there is zero free play. If you left it in this condition, the clutches would eventually start to slip and wear out prematurely.

[@strafto04]

Ok, so regardless of either too much or too little freeplay, process is done as you describe. I think that’s right…? Just got the machine, all I have is the owner’s manual currently. Thank you for your time!

[@user-ik3vy5jt2t]

How tight should it be ?

[@garyjohn316]

Have 2023 520 Foreman and it sometimes wont let me go into 1st gear, I have to bend down and pull it up with my arm strength, Also while driving sometimes I try to shift into 3rd gear and it is sometimes difficult. Hopefully this video will solve that. I only have 35 hours on it, but Honda has a reputation for difficult foot shifters.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Honda does not have a reputation for difficult foot Shifters. Honda has reputation for idiot dealerships not knowing how to adjust the clutch properly during PDI. Try adjusting your clutch. It takes minutes

[@phonicbeast302]

Quit skipping leg day

[@Eric5ohhh]

Mine is completely seized up and have done everything from soaked it in PB to heating it with a torch it’s not moving lol

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

That does happen if you don't adjust them for a while got to pull the cover usually

[@beauhunter2123]

I just adjusted mine and after about 1 minute of riding it, it won't move at all. Tires move when rear is lifted up and breaks are not locked up. Any suggestions? 2013 420 footshift

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

You adjusted it way too tight.

[@GeauxHomeImprovements]

Is this why my fourwheeler since day one has always been hard to shift and what happens if I decrease it too much

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Could be. If you add too much clutch free play at the clutch will never disengage and it'll be very hard to shift

[@iwanaGoFast2010]

Any suggestions for Honda foreman 2023 efo that’s hard to start when it’s just a little cold. Cranks 10-12 times before starting. Always did it. Dealer no help.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Sounds like it works great to me. I would just deal with it

[@lukecrane5325]

Is on Honda 300?

[@richbon9904]

👍

[@oldephraimpowersports]

Thanks for the video! I notice that from a cold start when I begin to shift through the gears, that it sometimes gets hung up in 2, 3, or 4 gear and won’t shift. Once it’s warmed up the problem goes away. I only run 26 inch Terracross tires on 14 inch wheels (not big heavy mud tires). Do you think this could be the same clutch issue? I just found this video, but I’m going to check my free play tomorrow on the shift lever.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I can answer your question a lot better if I knew the year, make and model. But yes, clutch adjustment can cause stiff shifting

[@oldephraimpowersports]

@@MudPuppyOffroad Thank you for the reply. 2022 Honda Rubicon TRXFM6.

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

@@oldephraimpowersports Yes the first thing I would try is the clutch adjustment

[@oldephraimpowersports]

@@MudPuppyOffroad I’ll check that out. I appreciate you!

[@336mudslingers]

What would cause my rancher 420 to shut off when put into gear, if I give it a little gas it stays running, pls help

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

That's really not much to go off of... If you want post a video on the mudpuppy Facebook for Patreon page

[@gagesappington8542]

Is this just for footshift? Or can you adjust clutches on electric shift

[@jacobcrowley9409]

I was wondering the same thing, mine was seized and i finally have it moving freely, not sure the if tension that i felt when backing it off was from being gunked up with rust or the “slight tension” your supposed to feel. Hopefully it’s adjusted correctly

[@jacobcrowley9409]

2013 Rancher 420 ES

[@christianvos1871]

Does this apply to the electric shift as well?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yes, not dct though

[@MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN205]

does this go for honda 420 electric shift as well?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yes

[@miktoon14]

is this the same with the electric models

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yes this is the same for an electric shift model. But not a DCT. Aka ES yes FA nk

[@nedpalmer7495]

What if the screw won't turn?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

You bring it to me I remove the cover and get it freed up

[@imbatman9176]

Why won't my screw turn after I've loosened the lock nut?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Probably because it seized up from never being greased or adjusted before LOL. The way to unseason is to put two nuts on there and break it loose spraying penetrating oil helps you can also heat up the cover a little bit in the local area with a small torch or heat gun

[@imbatman9176]

@Mud Puppy thank you for the heads. Up. It's a 2022 so I figured I was doing something wrong. I'll try the two nuts trick I like the way that sounds. I already sprayed it with wd40. I appreciate the quick response

[@christophertalbot1128]

Back the nut off just past the adjustment screw, apply heat, then penetrating oil and tap that nut with a small hammer. It worked for me

[@jessieestock9142]

Good fucking video .

[@christophertalbot1128]

Does it have to be in gear or in neutral when you do this or does it matter?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Neutral is a good idea it shouldn't matter if your system is working properly

[@koreyhannan9071]

Must be in a different place on my 05 foreman 500. Can't find it

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I mean if you have a 500 Rubicon solid axle for a DCT500, yes it's totally different. This is for foot shifts

[@koreyhannan9071]

@@MudPuppyOffroad 05 foreman trx500fm. Foot shift

[@400.bubba69]

I got a rancher 400 and I can’t find an adjuster anywhere on it

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Yeah there's a reason the title says 420 500 520. The rancher 400 was only around for a couple years for a reason. It's a wacky setup

[@400.bubba69]

@@MudPuppyOffroad yea it’s weird ash

[@jtmaddenn]

Do you have a 40% gr I could buy for a foreman 520?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

I only do install

[@jtmaddenn]

@@MudPuppyOffroad yessir

[@littlegenesadventures4301]

Mine wont turn with a screwdriver what can i do ive tried to us wd40 and heat

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Wd-40 is not a great penetrating oil. Recommend getting some croil or something better. But double nut trick is key

[@littlegenesadventures4301]

Ok ill get some but is it ok to force it a bit or will it break something inside

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

No, you won't hurt anything inside, you could just snap off the stud in which case you need to remove the case and replace the adjuster itself

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

@@littlegenesadventures4301 if yours is that stuck the clutch cover probably needs to come off in order to remove it. Clean it thoroughly. That way it will actually be adjustable

[@outdoortexan114]

Same for the Honda 300?

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

Very similar

[@damianspicer169]

Why would it not move after doing this..mine wont move in rev

[@MudPuppyOffroad]

This should affect forward gears and reverse gears equally... sounds like you have it way too tight if it's not moving though