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Posted by: maddog56
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Originally posted by: coolguy8769
i have a honda rancher es 4x4 and can't wheelie i've tried everything. any ideas???
You can do it by revving the engine up a little, and hitting the shift button. You need to have your weight on the back and you will have to replace an actuator and auto trans in the near future, but it can be done.
Posted by: maddog56
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Originally posted by: CBR310
revving it wont work cause it wont let it shift into 1st until certian rpm.
You cant free rev it, but it will go into gear above idle.
Posted by: TORK
I agree with CBR310, if you want to wheelie get a machine that is made for it.
Posted by: RedGoblin
While I'm sure it's possible and there are many tricks to doing it, a wheelie on a Honda Rancher 4x4 is just not going to be very fun at all. I've been around Hondas all my life and the only utility worth wheeling is probably the Rincon or, believe it or not, a Recon. I own a Rubicon with a 424 and I just face facts; it's not a wheelie machine by any means. Even after you do get the front end up, the balance point probably sucks so you can't hold it very well because Honda front ends just feel very heavy. In the same sense, by trying to keep that heavy front end up and not wanting it to go back down, you may flip yourself over which makes it a dangerous maneuver either way in my opinion. Wait until you get your YFZ and then wheelie to your heart's content.
Posted by: RedGoblin
Probably a good call........why not a 450R
Posted by: RedGoblin
ave you ridden one? They have just as much power as a YFZ, but a smoother powerband which would just be better for GNCC.
Posted by: RedGoblin
Well I would argue that now that they have a CRF450X with the magic button, you could adapt that starter to the 450R. However, I can see you're pretty much set on the Yamaha. Good luck with your racing.
Posted by: LittleBoy
Trade it for a Prairie 700 or BruteForce 750, and soft pression on the throttle does it!BR>Or put a lots of weight on your rear rack, hoping it will lift. For a wheelie, you need a light front end and engine power.
Posted by: Kodiakguy
I agree with quadduck. My friends 2x4 rancher will wheelie....but thats a big difference from a 4x4 rancher.
Posted by: quadduck
You'll need some help first off it is full time 4x4 which means 2 things, a heavy front end and a front end that wants to pull you forward and not upwards. Get a 424 select and some performance upgrades. Also try putting your right knee on th seat and your left foot remains on left peg. Shift all your wieght back while rolling and gun it. maybe it will come up. You end up riding it like a snowmobile.
Posted by: quadduck
According to the magizines the honda is suppose to be easier to keep the front end while rolling.
Posted by: FormulaLT1
put it in gear, get up on it and hold on to the handlebars while standing on the back of the back rack. give it gas and pull up on the handlebars and push down with your feet.
Posted by: CBR310
revving it wont work cause it wont let it shift into 1st until certian rpm.
Posted by: CBR310
buy the 424 kit, or just buy a sport if you want to whellie utes arent really made for it.
Posted by: CBR310
Mine doesnt. It even says it in the manual.
Posted by: CBR310
I did the hill trick today and the front came up about 2feet.
Posted by: coolguy8769
i have a honda rancher es 4x4 and can't wheelie i've tried everything. any ideas???
Posted by: coolguy8769
so what do i do
Posted by: coolguy8769
i'm getting a yfz 450 this october so i will wheelie soon.
Posted by: coolguy8769
i'm getting my yfz 450 in october so i think i can wait until then
Posted by: coolguy8769
because they suck and have no performance. i am going to race gncc so i want something that is fast through the whole powerband
Posted by: coolguy8769
yeah but i like the push button start is great if you stail it.it will start in less than a second. and i like the looks of the yfz.
Posted by: coolguy8769
lol. thank you
Posted by: Owlman
Here is how you do it. First go lift some wieghts. Then when you have a good sweat going, go power lift the front end of your rancher and wa la, you are doing a wheelie! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Now wasn't that fun.
Posted by: superrancher
my rancher will not wheelie unless u do some serious yankin but my buddy has one and he put the 4wd disengage in and it wheelies alot easier , still hard but easier then when in 4wd.
