RINCON TALK - WHY I RIDE A RINCON

Tried something new while riding today, a little explanation why I ride a Rincon the Pros and Cons of the unit and what I think of Honda. Tour down some good trails in the Central ontario area!

[@dp4auburn]

It’s insane how they won’t update it. Put the Africa Twin engine in it with the dual clutch, power steering, and modern styling and they would sell like hot cakes. They have enough work focused machines in their lineup to allow to Rincon to move to a more sporty category.

[@LITMM]

Dp01 totally agreed even a 650 twin I would be happy lol just some kind improved motor upgrAde it’s gone to long with no changes

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

@@LITMM it's because it's perfect lol

[@damianscott9185]

@@2KCamaroZ28SS it would be if it had a locking differential

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

18k they got odes

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

Arctic cat was best

[@researchcapt]

I have been buying all kinds of Honda products for a long time, motorcycles, cars, lawnmowers, outboards, pressure washers etc. They don't make junk products . They are reliable and last forever. This is why I bought a 2019 Rincon which I do not regret. The auto transmission has a mind of its own which I do not like, so I keep it in manual shift, which is great. Honda does not change their designs on a yearly basis , which allows their products to be highly tested and therefore highly refined. You can't change the design on a yearly basis and still have reliability and longevity.

[@remotetrapper8991]

I have a Rincon and love the 3 speed automotive transmission. I barely use use the thumb shifter

[@y2kxj]

Why I drive a rincon, is I don’t want to get towed home or have to walk back..

[@LITMM]

y2kxj lol I was going to mention that but didn’t want to brag about Never ending seat time 🤫

[@wesleynoble2103]

I have never got towed home or wasted seat time on any honda I ever owned. Now something about the rincon scares me. I have owned two. I will never own one again just saying. I went back to the Foreman. An I love the ranchers too. If you do alot of riding you know honda is the way to go with anything. But a true Rider doesn't have a automatic either.

[@bo4130]

@@wesleynoble2103 what makes the rincon scares you ???

[@logan3813]

even tho the Rincon barely sells nor has been updated at all I'd still go for it just cause i don't wanna have to deal with the belt drive system on any other make

[@michaelbouck4357]

If you can get Honda to listen PLEASE get them to update the Rincon. It is going on 20 years with no real changes! Ya, they added fuel injection but that is it. I have a Rincon with over 10,000 hard working miles and it is time to replace it. I have taken good care of it but I have also worked it HARD. 1- Engine update. I need them to update the engine with a different layout. There's no way to adjust the cam chain once you get to this many hours/miles. 2- Power steering. I know that it may not be necessary in every situation but I find many situations were it is needed. I also have an injury that could have been avoided if it had power steering. 3- Low range. I gotta have low range for some work applications. 4- Just add some current updates. the EFI is a good start but keep going. I keep waiting for an updated machine because it's time to replace mine but don't see the point in doing so if it is still the same basic machine. AND I don't want to go to a CVT brand.

[@LITMM]

Ya I hear ya Honda doesn’t really seem to be interested in the big bore genre, if they where I could see an automotive style CVT like you see in their civics but, not a snowmobile style like you see currently with other brands, Honda never copies they do there own thing. I am in the same boat as you I have almost turned over 11,000 now and use it around the farm everyday but I need to upgrade soon as well, but I am stuck I was gearing towards the Outlander XT 850 but I know it will never live up to what that Rincon has been through but I really got no other choice

[@gregrowe1168]

Update the rincon at least. Give it 6 speeds , power steering, diff lock, more power and better suspension. It was outdated 15 years ago.

[@hunterm4188]

Yessss let’s turn everything into a junky Polaris or Canam 👌🏻🫡

[@benhodge8128]

Hand shift makes it difficult to hold a beer

[@RealEstateChris56]

Rincons are great! I own a 2007 Rincon and just bought a 2021 Grizzly SE which is fricken awesome. We all know the differences between the two but the Rincon, even without power steering is a super smooth riding quad...tons of power on tap. I love the transmission too! You can't go wrong with a Rincon.

[@medjoolmaker]

which do you like better? grizzly?

[@RealEstateChris56]

@@medjoolmaker Hey, yeah, the Grizzly, in two words is Confidence Inspiring! What I mean is, I am taking on steep hills and trail blazing mountain sides that I would not even consider doing on my Rincon. The Maxxis Zilla tires hook up and the 4x4 low is nearly unstoppable. I really don't use the diff lock too much (I feel I don't need it) but yeah, the Grizzly is super fast, super smooth and you just get the sense like you can climb anything! The Rincon is a killer bike too but it is now a back up for guests up at my ranch. I ride in the forest kind of near of Lake Isabella, CA.

[@medjoolmaker]

@@RealEstateChris56 sweet 👍👍

[@remotetrapper8991]

I have a 2007 Rincon also with over 12,000 km on it with no issues. Best atv I have ever owned hands down !!!

[@anthonypellegrino4513]

I was always a honda guy, still love them, I upgraded to the kingquad 750 and couldn't be happier, over 10 more horses and same reliability, I highly recommend for anyone looking for more pep, locking diff and power steering

[@trevorchadwick7649]

I have the 686 Grizzly and I honestly don't know what people are doing that needs more power. I've been interested in the Rincon for a long time as I hear it's such a smooth ride, but there have been a few times I've needed diff lock to get me out of a hole.

[@jeffnieman5753]

Honda makes a 1000 now in the same style one thing you did not mention that is better than the other ones is no belt to slip. One bad thing about them no low range and only a 3 speed.

[@CJ80ish]

So you have much more experience on an ATV than I do so sorry if it’s a dumb question but… why do you want to go larger? What is this rincon not getting done for you? I get it if you’re looking for more power for more fun, like I’m sure a scrambler 1000 is nuts… just curious though, thanks.

[@philpyung4831]

I got a 24 rubicon and put 28 inch mid lite 2 on it Is that good

[@atv2373]

I would go with you right away, nice route! :)

[@wreckedbypotato1149]

I've had a 2008 Rincon that I beat the shit out of. It recently fell off a trailer and got ran over by a truck. Without even doing anything to it the motor still ran. Only had to fix the rear and the motor still runs likes mint.

[@johnjiii414]

Is there anything that can be done about how bad Rincons are at going down hills? Any aftermarket descent control options?

[@davidwestbye2360]

The rincon has two hill descent control levers - and a pedal- and a pair of shifter buttons- unlike all other atv’s... what more do you need?

[@johnscribb6731]

I remember when the Honda ATC "Big Red" 250 was a BIG motor, and it was enough! @6:45 Funny how times change and a 675cc is now too small?

[@LITMM]

John's Cribb lol yes very true, I think a Honda 650 twin either parallel or V with EPS would be a nice upgrade I like that it’s lite and you stay with in the sweet spot of durability. It’s crazy that a 1000 with 91HP is where it’s at right now is insane!

[@brandvilla6592]

I remember Christmas Day 1988 when my dad had a brand new Big Bear sitting in the garage for my brother and I. We had the biggest atv in town for 10 years until the neighbor bought a 454 Bearcat.

[@edwardclement102]

Still have Big Red 250 all you need to get to the deer stand and back, is also along with my 200 Big Red king of the tight woods and trails,250 can do 60 mph, I also have a 300 4 by 4 Honda, would like a Rincon also, the Rincon update? all I have known a 250 motor is plenty for trails and wood road riding.

[@edwardclement102]

@@LITMM In the woods on a tight trail flat one with trees, my Big Reds would beat those 1000 in the woods.

[@lukemcd1856]

What tire did you put on. Do you have trouble turning them in mud or from a stop?

[@LITMM]

26” STI Tire outback’s and they are really good but it does lag the Rincon, it isn’t horrible but it is noticeable. I can still wheelie it good but need to work a little harder compared to the mudlites I had on it previously.

[@spyder000069]

My rubicon 520 DCT EPS has everything I want except a bigger motor. If they could just take that platform and drop in a twin it would be great.

[@gregrowe1168]

I agree. The rubicon is a good platform just needs more power. Honda made a 700xx sport quad a few years ago. That engine was a 700cc single making about 50 hp. Would be perfect and would put it equal with grizzly and king quad 750.

[@GoatedClipp]

i’ve got an 07 with 548 miles. It sounds low, but idk if it is. What’s your opinion?

[@LITMM]

Low miles?

[@grandpaladin2779]

My 680 sounds like a sewing machine in the top end, on forums I've read that its normal with these, any advice?

[@gbaileyo7]

Adjust the valves

[@grandpaladin2779]

@@gbaileyo7 found out my cam was severely worn, new cam plus another valve adjustment and she's all better.

[@gbaileyo7]

@@grandpaladin2779 Oh wow... lot of miles or oil filter put in backward??

[@grandpaladin2779]

@@gbaileyo7 It was a salvaged purchase from Texas, I could tell it had seen a lot of water. bad ecm was the original problem. had 448 miles and 186hrs.

[@ronzbee3458]

My 2004 Rincon finally died, it actually was very disappointing because I only got 42000kms out of it, I shoulda bought a polaris! Lmao I almost said that with a straight face.....go team RED!!!!!

[@LITMM]

Lol wow that’s impressive, that machine doesn’t owe you a cent at 42,000km you should snap a pic of the ODO and send it to Honda

[@CJ80ish]

What died on it?

[@ronzbee3458]

@@CJ80ish the motor finally died, mechanic said it was can shaft.....not bad for like 2600 hrs

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

A lot of hours but yes culda gone mor

[@teachingz1543]

i’m on a limit this year since i’m 15 is this four wheeler any good, should i get it?

[@daidenmiller9289]

Yes it is

[@tacticalidiot175]

Do you have $10,000?

[@notkayzo9541]

It’s very good and I’m 15 as well although the one I ride is my dads if you have to go for a cheaper option the rancher will not disappoint you!

[@oldskool83]

Honestly just add EPS to it and call it a day. Thats whats holding me back.

[@michaelross3512]

Front locking diff too!

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

I wonder if I could swap a modified Briggs and Stratton vanguard v twin in one with no upgrades for the transmission I’m definitely looking at a rincon I had an 06 rubicon and it was a complete piece of crap it rode horribly it wouldn’t start or idle in choke and the gear lever was terribly finicky and it had no start in gear feature and it was desperately needed the rincon however I’ve always liked because it rode incredibly smooth the seat was incredibly soft unlike the rubicon I had and it had no problem finding it’s gear even though it had the same hondamatic transmission the only difference the rincon had no low range and was only a three speed but it shifts a little harder but it needs that to find it’s gear but I like a little harder shift on a atv because it lets me know I’m in gear the rincon is just a better machine than the rubicon in a nutshell

[@LITMM]

It also helps that the rincon has a torque converter the rubicon is a non hydraulic DCT which makes it clunky

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@LITMM the old rubicon I had didn’t have a dct it had a five speed version of the transmission that the rincon has it didn’t have the torque converter I don’t think that probably made it really bad

[@GOATED_HCR2]

My honda has broke down once. i ran out of gas because i forgot to fill it up 😂😂😂

[@bo4130]

6500 Canadian dollars tax in ? That is insane!!! How??

[@LITMM]

It was back in 2010 after the big economy crisis of 2008 in the US they stockpiled a lot of non current models for two years and I was an employee of Honda at the time so we got a discount plus the lower sale of the non current models it ended up being $6500

[@bo4130]

@@LITMM good for you man👍

[@brandvilla6592]

I just scored a killer deal on a 2015 with 2700 miles for 3500.00 US

[@notkayzo9541]

That’s a really good deal! I ride my dads 07 with just over a 1000 miles on it, I wonder how much It’d sell for although I would never do it😂

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

EVERYONE with a red ATV wishes Honda would make a 800 or 1000 class ATV…..….. why does Honda refuse to build them? I’m looking at getting a red ATV within a year….

[@danielg.1707]

I'm a rancher and own a Rincon, I regret buying it, I can't pull anything, it's geared to dam hi, 1st gear is like 3rd on my kids rancher.

[@LITMM]

Agreed it is high but I pull a drag in the winter on the farm and heavy trailers into our camp and you just got to drive it differently a little more speed and snap the properly tuned machine sort of counters that issue gives it a little more snap down low. The high gear is nice in the winter when your pulling a drag tho momentum is always your friend. You can install a gear reduction.

[@danielg.1707]

They should have put a high and low lever on it, I've got steep mountains hear and going down is really hard it's got no engine brakes . I have 6 quads here, but the Rincon is not for work. Although it's very comfortable on our long rides

[@LITMM]

@@danielg.1707 ya the no engine brake is a weird one not sure of the thought behind that one specially when you got a trailer behind

[@danielg.1707]

What i do is turn it off when going down the rough stuff and just use the breaks,The rancher is great, I'm thinking about getting a Forman and looking into the power steering.

[@dannyaintit]

@@danielg.1707 def spend the extra money and get power steering on the foreman. And that 520 has plenty of torque for pulling so I think you'll love it.

[@tacticalidiot175]

Still can't imagine spending ten thousand dollars on an atv. I could buy a used f350 for that. That atv is probably only worth about $1500.

[@smiller3110]

Well this comment didn't age well.

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

Na there worth4 5k. Pl got money they keep value. Ford is plenty

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

Cheap bstrd

[@gbdblife4632]

Polaris you know you want too

[@LITMM]

Lol I do like the Polaris Scrambler

[@gbdblife4632]

I’m sure @Byers Power Sports they be more then happy to get you on an 850 ;) great video keep them coming

[@tdozzy991]

So basically you drive a rincon because you work for honda?

[@LITMM]

No I use too I have owned three Honda’s over the years some better then others but Rincon has been the most reliable but I am in the midst of stepping up to a big bore

[@shawnhorne9296]

Why do people call atv bikes? Bikes have 2 fff wheels atvs have 4 , get smart , its a atv or quad

[@bryanjjones4163]

You beat a Honda

[@vacountryboylifestyle5097]

I have a 2013 rincon wouldn't trade it for nothing. I can always count on it starting and taking me where I wanna go and bring me home. It is the smoothest riding atv I have ever rode. I wish it did have atleast a low range option but I have stock size kenda executioners mud tires and a snorkle and if that won't get me threw it I don't have any business going threw it lol

[@shaunwalker8186]

I just found a 2014 07 680 4x4 guy is asking 1700$ nothing major Really just needs card cleaning and batteries I'm jumping on it