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New here, and I know most forums trash anyone asking questions that already have already been answered without doing a search, BUT I can't find any posts on this (I know they exist). While changing oil on my "low hour/low mileage" 02 Foreman S, I discovered some substantial frame rot. Front and back. Figuring on welding in some "half round " patches to cure it. Anyone dealt with this? Appears there were no drain holes on the original frame.

Yes, a New Hampshire State Surplus Property auction. They had a bunch of F&G Yamahas, but they were pretty rough, heavy use, broken plastic etc..  The help there said this wasn't a F&G owned ATV, but it does have a NH State Property tag on it. No idea what it was used for. Wasn't even in the market for an ATV, but you know how auctions go. Quick question, I only got one ignition key with it, are they generic, or do I have to have one cut?

8 hours ago, Fishfiles said:

How's about a pic of that " 20 year old really clean machine "  !!!!  We love pics    --- have seen 450s in 3 colors , ketchup , mustard  and relish 

Other than the seat cover, seems clean to me. Shows 260 hours, 1021 miles. 

8 hours ago, Goober said:

Welcome! Download the service manual from the folder labeled “manuals.”

 

Thanks Much! Was looking for this online. 

10 hours ago, Fishfiles said:

Welcome to ATVHonda  forum ....  There are quite a few 450 owner on the site --- I know a little bit 'bout the 450s , I have a 2000 450S and a 2002 450FM ( which some call a S ) 

Thanks! I bought this one on a fluke, seemed really clean for a 20 year old machine, took a chance as it was not running, but a fresh battery and gasoline and it runs out fine. 

Hi there folks, new member, just bought a 02 Foreman S at a NH state surplus auction last week. In pretty good shape for a 20 year old machine, looking forward to playing with it.