What was the first year for the Honda Rincon?
Introduced in 2003 the Rincon is Honda’s top of the line Utility ATV. The Rincon 650 was originally introduced with a longitudinally mounted, liquid-cooled, 649cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder engine mated to an automotive style 3-speed transmission.
What is the biggest ATV Honda makes?
In the FourTrax lineup, the Rincon holds the distinction of being Honda’s largest-displacement ATV, thanks to its liquid-cooled 675cc single-cylinder.
Do Honda rincons have power steering?
Kymco’s MXU 700 starts at $8599. You can get power steering on any of those machines, but the Honda for $1200 to $1600 more. IS THE TRANSMISSION DIFFERENT? The Honda’s transmission has automatic and manual shift modes.
Is the FourTrax Rincon 2003 an automatic transmission?
We would have to guess that this year’s new FourTrax Rincon 2003 would follow suit with its new automotive-automatic style transmission. An ATV with a new design closely related to an automatic found in the automotive industry.
Where is the shift handle on a Honda Rincon?
Shifting the unit is done by a automotive style shift handle located under the steering stem on the left side of the handlebars. The forward, neutral and reverse settings work excellent. The location of the shifter allows a rider to plow, plant or trail ride without losing grip of the throttle.
When did the Honda Rincon first come out?
In 1999, when Honda’s engineers first hit the drawing board and patterned a blueprint for this Rec-Utility know one knew which direction the market would take. Until now, the Rec-Utility design was unknown and it seems as though Honda’s foresight was correct.
How is power transferred in a Honda Rincon?
Power can be transferred through the torque converter only one way; acceleration. In order to produce some sort of engine braking, Honda designed the Rincon’s torque converter with a built in one-way lock-up clutch.
What kind of transmission does a 2003 Rincon have?
I’ve owned a 2003 Rincon 650 for over a year and have been reading this forum from day one! I can almost always find answers here. I started with a Rincon that was smoking when I bought it and the prior owner told me it wouldn’t go into 4th gear!:laugh: So I found that it needed top end service and that the wrist pin had severe wear.
Why is my Honda Rincon transmission not shifting?
While the valves can be controlled electrically, they must also be mechanically adjusted. Thus, the electrical function of the valve could be perfect. But, if the mechanical adjustment is off, then your shifting will be goofed up. Oil, and oil levels can also affect shifting, since the valves require a supply of oil to work correctly.
What to do when Honda Rubicon wont shift?
Push and hold both the up and down shift button simultaniously. While doing this, turn the ignition on and immediately release both shift buttons. The press both shift buttons again for about 2 seconds. The display will not blink as before, but in a rythm. Count the flashes and this is the code being thrown.
What should the oil level be on a Honda Rincon?
As to the oil it’s what my Honda book recommended and is at the correct level. So that’s at least on thing I can eliminate. I hoisted the rearend off the groung and ran through the gears at just above idle. In second you can see resistance or a slowing of the tire speed in a rhythm or patern.