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Honda Foreman Shock Upgrade

Discussion in 'All Terrain Vehicles' started by MGMTacolover55, Dec 18, 2013.

  1. Dec 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    I was wondering if shocks meant for a honda foreman Rubicon would fit a standard Honda foreman
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2014 at 6:18 AM
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    Why do you want to upgrade? Does yours bottom out on jumps to.
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2014 at 10:52 AM
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    What year foreman? I have an 01 and an 05 rubicon. I'll measure the shocks when I get home, if I can remember or if you have easy access to a one, all you need is an eye to eye length and the width of the eye. I would imagine they use the same shock but you never know.
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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    I have a 2013 and I would honestly like a shock that is able to do a little off roadinf and have a smoother ride much like you would upgrade the shocks on your trucks.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2014 at 1:01 PM
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    I have the same year foreman, Im interested in this thread too. Mine seems to bottom out on small jumps alot more than my old foreman.
     
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    Oh ok. Well I wouldn't think the rubicon shocks would be any better than the regular foreman because they are basically the same bike. The Rincon, maybe. I would search around on some atv forums to see what other people are doing. Did you try adjusting them using the different notches?
     
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    Did you try adjusting the stiffness? IIRC, They have like 5 different settings.
     
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    I though the notches were just for ride height.
     
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    No. The only thing they do is adjust the spring rate. It might give it a little extra height by adjusting it all the way up but I doubt its enough to notice.
     
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    Thanks I'll have to try this. Im pretty sure mines on the lowest setting.
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2014 at 3:18 PM
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    Well I read up and it seems I'm stuck with them for awhile. But that's ok I am planning on getting a polaris scrambler for play and the foreman for work.
     
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  12. Feb 6, 2014 at 8:22 PM
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    You may be able to get a jel or air butt pad meant for a motorcycle for it, if its wearing your back or butt out riding.
     
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  13. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:39 PM
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    No I was just wondering if there were upgrades for suspension but I think I am going to save up and get a scrambler for fun and use the Honda for work and mudding.
     
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  14. Feb 7, 2014 at 3:35 AM
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    Well be sure to keep the Honda close by to tow ya out when that Popo breaks down. Lol... jk dude.... good luck with new buy.....
     
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  15. Feb 8, 2014 at 3:11 PM
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    Lol I know and the Polaris is not going to be right now haha its later on down the road. Besides I know polaris has issues but hey its a quad used for play Honda is for work.
     
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