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Posted by civiltiger07
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
14031 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:10 pm to
something honda
Posted by crazytigerfan69
everywhere
Member since Apr 2004
5702 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:31 pm to
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Posted by Chad504boy
Brookhaven honda i think has a sale now.



This is all you need to know.
Posted by LouisianaChessie
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2010
2582 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:37 pm to
Something Honda for sure. Not sure what'll fit two 300+ pounders though...
Posted by laangler21
On the lake.
Member since May 2012
3034 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:41 pm to
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tough to beat a 420 Rancher.


I concur, we had a rancher and a foreman a couple years ago. The rancher was strong, but that foreman was a beast. We did mostly casual riding, and the 420 was much more maneuverable and comfortable IMO. Sold the 500, still have the 420. I have a buddy that had the Polaris sportsman and it reminded me a lot of the foreman, pulls like a mule, but PITA in tight areas.
Posted by BM7133
Raceland, LA
Member since Feb 2006
1186 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:43 pm to
My dad isnt 300...240 ish...i could see him riding with his hunting buddies if need be. So if we are looking at bigger hondas its the foreman...rubicon...rincon...any experiences with those?
Posted by LouisianaChessie
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2010
2582 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:48 pm to
Not the new ones. Honda gunna be underpowered compared to just about all other brands except Yamaha but they just don't break. Don't need all that power for everyday farm use on a piece of property. My advice is go sit on them and figure out what fits you best.
Posted by ISmellMischief
Jodie's House
Member since Jan 2013
897 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:50 pm to
Honda rancher manual shift with power steering.

brookhaven Honda I think
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
17834 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:55 pm to
Honda Rancher 420

Me, my BIL (about 250 each) and a 200lb ten point on the front rack. Rode it through the crap without barely reving the motor. Anything bigger is no nessesary IMO.
Posted by BM7133
Raceland, LA
Member since Feb 2006
1186 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 1:54 pm to
Do the ranchers have a built in receiver or just a spot for a ball?
Posted by Uncle Brady
Tampa, FL
Member since Aug 2005
905 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:23 pm to
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Everybody saying Rancher...can it fit 2 people? Also I am 6"3 325...dad isnt small and i doubt we will ride together but do yall think my size matters much?


I do not know whether to take you serious or not. I would die laughing if I saw two big ole boys riding a rancher like you describe.

Forget the rancher. If you are set on Honda you need a Foreman. You should go down to your closest dealer and physically sit on each bike.
Posted by Uncle Brady
Tampa, FL
Member since Aug 2005
905 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:27 pm to
I know most OBers are fine with the rancher's displacement but I grew up riding a Yamaha Banshee when I was young.

With that said I love the 700 Grizzly and wouldn't want anything smaller. The thing is a beast. I don't dog it out with huge mud tires and shite, just stock everything.
Posted by laangler21
On the lake.
Member since May 2012
3034 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:30 pm to
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Do the ranchers have a built in receiver or just a spot for a ball?


Just a spot for a ball, at least mine is like that.
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This post was edited on 10/16/14 at 3:30 pm
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8042 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:42 pm to
Just a spot to mount a ball. There's a 2014 420 in the shop that I had forgot was there so I just went check.
Posted by Big_country346
Member since Jul 2013
3622 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:51 pm to
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Honda rancher manual shift with power steering.


This is what I have. It has the power you need plus it's easy to maneuver. I haven't had any complaints.
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32021 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:57 pm to
Had honda ranchers my whole life. zero issues, swore thats all i would get until i got a polaris rzr, once i sold it this summer i had to try the polaris 4wheeler so i got the sportsman 570 in camo. absolutely LOVE IT so much power, great control, dry storage, super smooth ride. I can vouch for the rancher and sportsman now
Posted by CoyillonTiger
With You
Member since Sep 2010
371 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 3:59 pm to
My dad just bought a 2015 Honda Foreman 500 FM with front and back racks, stick stoppers, and a 2500 lb winch at Great River Honda in Natchez for $6450.00. Awesome bike. shite load of power!!
This post was edited on 10/16/14 at 4:01 pm
Posted by Big Worm
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
578 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 4:07 pm to
FYI. The 2014 and 2015 Ranchers and foremans are the exact same phsical size. Other than the rancher comes with 24" tires and the foreman comes with 25" tires.
This post was edited on 10/16/14 at 4:08 pm
Posted by yattan
Member since Nov 2013
897 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 4:18 pm to
Whatever best deals are at Brookhaven. I bought a new rincon 2012 back when for $6800.00. Big seat for your fat arse too. 680cc, lots of power.
Posted by thanksjhester
Sonic
Member since Jun 2009
5411 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 7:52 pm to
Polaris sportsman. Best ride on the market and independent suspension/thread
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66427 posts
Posted on 10/16/14 at 7:53 pm to
Rancher 420 or gfy
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