Honda Foreman 500 ES shifting problems

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Anyone here having problems or have fixed problems with ES not going into reverse or generally just not shifting every time?

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Yup, the answer was to shift it with a wrench. I hate to tell you, but it is only your fault for buying an ES. I haven't ever seen one that shifted as good as a manual.

I never understood why people feel the need to have a 4 wheeler ride like a car. I mean, power steering for Christ's sake? Just stick with what works and you wont have any problems. Mid-sized manual shift 4x4 bare bones(except for the meats) will last you at least 10 years

Have you checked that the little button on the handlebar, the lever, and the cable they pull are functioning properly?

9/10 times if a honda won't go into reverse, that cable is not being pulled.

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Anyone here having problems or have fixed problems with ES not going into reverse or generally just not shifting every time?

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I bet your battery is not charged. I have an Rancher ES and keep a trickle charger on mine. Try charging it for a bit and see if this helps

just because the battery has enough juice to start the bike doesnt mean its enough to shift gears

I have a buddy that ran an Atv shop for a few years. I know on the Foreman 450 ES model it was common for the angle sensor to go out and cause a similar issue to what you're having. Not too familiar with the 500's but this could be a possibility.