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<br />FourTrax Foreman Rubicon/FourTrax Foreman Rubicon GPScape
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<br />. A favorite among many riders, the FourTrax Foreman Rubicon now comes equipped with TraxLok, front disc brakes, new SUV styling and more.
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<br />NEW FOR 2005
<br />. All-new SUV styling for a rugged, adventurous look.
<br />. All-new 180mm front disc brakes with single-pis-
<br />ton calipers.
<br />.. New dual front disc brake calipers feature a
<br />patented built-in scraper system to remove mud
<br />and snow from inside the front wheel to help pre-
<br />vent build-up of debris between caliper and rim
<br />and ensure consistent braking performance.
<br />. Brake pads feature thick, long-wearing material
<br />with improved mud durability, feel and control.
<br />Pads feature internal scraper that gives audible
<br />warning when pad life is low.
<br />.. TraxLok(H) 2WD /4WD system enables the riderto
<br />shift between two-wheel drive and four wheel
<br />drive with a simple push of a switch. Quiet oper-
<br />ation and smooth engagement are key features
<br />of the system.
<br />. Newly designed meter assembly for ease of use
<br />and high visibility.
<br />.. New digital fuel gauge is now integrated into
<br />meter assembly.
<br />.. New bodywork-integrated storage compartment.
<br />.. Integrated carburetor heater capacity increased
<br />from 10 to 20 watts for improved cold weather
<br />starting.
<br />.. New, larger 4.2-gallon luel tank capacity for
<br />increased range.
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<br />UNIQUE FEATURES
<br />.. GPScape'M model features GPS unit with easy-
<br />to-read LCD display. GPScape is contained
<br />within the standard meter assembly and features
<br />storage lor up to 100 waypoints, digital compass
<br />function indicating travel direct'ron and an auto-
<br />matic compensating clock. When traveling or
<br />returning to a designated waypoint, GPScape will
<br />tell the rider distance and direction from present
<br />location.
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<br />. Honda's first liquid-cooled lour-stroke ATV
<br />engine is a single-cylinder 499cc overhead-valve
<br />design that provides tremendous torque and
<br />dependable power.
<br />.. Hondamatic transmission is a continuously vari-
<br />able hydro-mechanical design that eliminates
<br />belts altogether. It is compact, quiet, mainte-
<br />nance-free and very rugged. The Hondamatic
<br />leatures true engine braking, unlike conventional
<br />belt-drive designs.
<br />.. Unique torque-sensitive front differential pro-
<br />vides superior traction compared to a conven-
<br />tional limited-slip design, and reduces torque
<br />steer substantially for less steering effort.
<br />. Extensive weight-saving measures keep the dry
<br />weight 01 the FourTrax Foreman<1b Rubicon at
<br />600 pounds.
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<br />ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
<br />.. Liquid-cooled overhead-valve single-cylinder
<br />499cc lour-stroke engine is mounted longitudi-
<br />nally in the frame, allowing direct drive-shaft
<br />alignment to lront and rear wheels for improved
<br />drivetrain efficiency.
<br />.. Liquid-cooling provides consistent engine oper-
<br />ating temperature in extreme conditions lor max-
<br />imum power output and long engine life.
<br />. Camshaft is located adjacent to the cylinder
<br />head, reducing engine height Together with the
<br />external engine-oil tank, engine height is further
<br />reduced for a low center of gravity and excellent
<br />handling.
<br />. Four-valve cylinder head utilizes two short
<br />pushrods to provide a broad powerband for opti-
<br />mum perlormance and engine efficiency.
<br />.. Unique dry-sump oiling system attaches the oil
<br />tank to the Iront 01 the engine cases, lowering
<br />engine height and allowing optimum engine
<br />placement lor excellent ground clearance and
<br />superb handling.
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<br />. Standard high-flow oil cooler assures optimal
<br />engine lubrication under difficult operating
<br />condit'lons.
<br />. The multiple scavenging oil system utilizes an oil
<br />pump with three sintered steel rotors (one for
<br />feed, two for scavenge) to provide a stable oil
<br />supply in diverse riding conditions.
<br />. Unique temperature indicator uses two sensors
<br />to monitor both oil and coolant temperature.
<br />. High-capacity coolant radiator is rated at 17.2 kW
<br />lor eflicient engine cooling in extreme operating
<br />conditions
<br />. Compact, flat-shaped radiator fan motor is light-
<br />weight and contributes to optimum engine
<br />placement
<br />. Rubber-cushion engine mounting and gear-
<br />driven counterbalancer reduce vibration.
<br />.. Integral electric carburetor heater system
<br />improves driveability and ensures smooth opera-
<br />tion in cold conditions.
<br />. Convenient electric starter, with auxiliary recoil
<br />starter and an automatic internal decompres-
<br />sion system.
<br />. Solid-state CD ignition with electronic advance
<br />for excellent perlormance and reliability.
<br />. Stainless steel exhaust system provides superior
<br />corrosion resistance.
<br />.. Closed crankcase vent system saleguards
<br />against engine oil contamination.
<br />. TraxLok is easily engaged by pushing a switch on
<br />the right handlebar. An electromagnetic mechan-
<br />ical clutch unit (EMCUllocated on the center of
<br />the propeller shaft engages 4WD with a quiet
<br />two-way roller clutch. Unlike mechanical
<br />designs, TraxLok ensures smooth operation by
<br />employing a magnetic switching mechanism that
<br />engages when front and rear wheel speeds vary
<br />by less than 6 mph.
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<br />HONDAMATIC TRANSMISSION
<br />.. The Hondamatic transmission utilizes variable
<br />hydraulic pressure and mechanical torque
<br />amplification to provide seamless job-handling
<br />power and excellent acceleration. Engine
<br />power drives a hydraulic pump. The pump, in
<br />turn, drives a hydraulic motor with variable fluid
<br />capacity. Utilizing pump and motor pistons and a
<br />variable-pitch motor-side swash plate,
<br />hydraulic capacity and pressure are varied, pro-
<br />ducing continuously variable output speed. In
<br />addition, torque is increased as output-shaft
<br />speed is reduced
<br />.. Dash-mounted knob switches to one of three
<br />electronic shifting programs: D1 lor maximum
<br />perlormance, D210r maximum torque, and ESplR;
<br />Honda's exclusive Electric Shift Program. D\ and
<br />D2 modes provide continuously variable trans-
<br />mission output; ESP allows the rider to "shift" the
<br />Hondamatic with the touch of a thumb using two
<br />push-buttons mounted on the left handlebar.
<br />. The Hondamatic is extremely efficient, with
<br />operating elliciencies ranging lrom 75-8\ per-
<br />cent in full-reduction mode and from 87-92 per-
<br />cent when input and output speeds are the
<br />same! 1:1 ratio).
<br />. The Hondamatic is fully sealed, compact and
<br />maintenance-free, with no belts to wear out and
<br />replace.
<br />. The Hondamatic leatures true engine braking,
<br />unlike conventional belt-drive designs.
<br />. Versatile rider controls provide a shift lever to
<br />select Drive, Low, Neutral, and Reverse.
<br />.. The Hondamatic uses multi-filtered (one large-
<br />capacity filter and three strainers) engine oil as
<br />hydraulic lluid, simplifying maintenance and
<br />ensuring an adequate oil supply in all operating
<br />conditions.
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<br />CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
<br />. Rugged lrame and suspension provide 7.5
<br />inches of ground clearance.
<br />. Steering mechanism design feature~; light
<br />effort and a tight turning radius 0110.8 teet.
<br />. Independent double-wishbone front SlISpen-
<br />sion uses premium shock absorbers to p\ovide
<br />6.7 inches of suspension travel for a:plush,
<br />comfortable ride.
<br />.. Steel swingarm and dual rear shock absorbers
<br />provide Il} inches of suspension travel for
<br />superb comfort and compliance.
<br />.. Attractive, large-diameter 12-inch alu\TIinum
<br />wheels reduce unsprung weight lor excellent
<br />ride and handling. .
<br />. Tough, large-diameter 25 x 8-\2 front, 25 x 10-12
<br />rear tires for precise handling. .
<br />. All-new lront hydraulic 180mm disc brakes and
<br />sealed rear mechanical drum.
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<br />ADDITIONAL FEATURES
<br />. Engine design produces low emissions and
<br />meets California Air Resources Board (CARB)
<br />all-road emissions standards.
<br />. New multi-function lCD digital in~trumentation
<br />is compact, tough and waterproof, featuring
<br />large readouts lor Hondamatic transmission
<br />modes, gear selector position, speedometer,
<br />fuel gauge, odometer, resettable tripmiter and
<br />hourmeter/c1ock. Instrument housing indudes
<br />LED lights lor reverse, neutral and temperature
<br />warning indicator.
<br />.. Waterprool acces.~ory socket provides 12-
<br />volt, 10-amp powi!'t with a built-in t~pera'
<br />ture-type fuse. .
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