New to the site Guys,,Its great.I have a few ?wit a 05 Rancher

[05 rancher]

This is a great site,I have a 05 Rancher,just got i like it alot,are there any issuse i should look for and any recalls,also whats a good size tires to put on the stock rims?and does anyone no what kind of headlight bulb thay take...Any help would be great guys.Thanks for letting me join the site its great.

Ps also anyone that has a rancher with any mods done can post pics would be good,or list what you did so far.



Thanks Craig

[400exc]

no recalls as of yet.... that i know of, but going a couple #'s bigger on the tires would be good enough for the rancher. I dont know about the headlight bulb size. Go get a exhaust for it, and it will be a beast. And is it a 4x4 or 2x4?

[05 rancher]

thanks for the info,its a 4x4 350cc and i just bought a warn 424 for it

[midnight]

There was a recall last year for certain 2004-2005 model year Honda FourTrax ATVs (Recons, Ranchers, Foremans, Foreman Rubicons and Rincons).Im not saying if effects yours,but honda sent me this letter last year when I had my rancher,just figured I'd let ya know about it since you asked,heres the link

http://powersports.honda.com/the_story/press/release/index.asp?Year=2005&TargetURL=Press_Release/Press_20099.asp&bhcp=1

[RIDER11X]

Welcome to the site!:cool:

Be sure to seal up you recoil starter as water sometimes gets by the seal in there to get into the motor.;)

[05 rancher]

Thanks for the update on the recall,and where/and how do i seal it up???Also how can i find out what size bulb is in my 05 rancher..

[redneck2725]

Originally posted by 05 rancher
Thanks for the update on the recall,and where/and how do i seal it up???Also how can i find out what size bulb is in my 05 rancher..


A Honda dealer

[05 rancher]

i called the honda dealer and thay only have honda part numbers,i want to put like some brighter bubls in there...

[redneck2725]

Originally posted by 05 rancher
i called the honda dealer and thay only have honda part numbers,i want to put like some brighter bubls in there...

Hey, i was not trying to be a smart@ss. They should be able to tell you what type of bulb it is.

[05 rancher]

Redneck it seemed that way,sorry...i called them and thay dont tell you,do you have any other ideas...thanks for any input

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by 05 rancher
Thanks for the update on the recall,and where/and how do i seal it up???Also how can i find out what size bulb is in my 05 rancher..

As for sealing it up, put clear silicone around where the rope goes in, and also be sure to seal the drain holes in the bottom. Don't use it after it is sealed, unless you have to as it will need resealed again.
As for brighter bulbs, take you original part # to the PIAA site and match them up to their product. Once you figure out what you need, I see them on EBAY often if you keep looking. :cool: