The_wanderer 3 Posted January 1, 2021 Hi guys, Just recently purchased a foreman 450 es. Got the parts from the Honda shop to service the bike before I use it too much as it’s had a hard life, not shifting down gears very well and not even sure how to tell how old the bike is... can’t find any stickers or plates with information on them.. Hoping I can find a few answers buried here in the forum.. cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,420 Posted January 1, 2021 Welcome aboard! Feel free to post some pictures. Im sure someone here can narrow it down or point you in the direction of the vin# and they can de-code that for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derf40 120 Posted January 1, 2021 Welcome aboard, the # you looking for is the frame serial number. it is located on the frame at the front of the bike. it will be on a horizonal metal piece about 7 inches long,,, it will have about 15 or so #s and letters, copy these down they will tell you everything about your bike..come back and tell us what they are and we'll help you. have a great day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 5,657 Posted January 1, 2021 welcome to ATVH, you might also start a repair thread on the bike. congrats on the purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 1,389 Posted January 2, 2021 Welcome to the site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 1,300 Posted January 2, 2021 Glad you found us here, there are quite a few 450 ES around, should be able to get the help you need..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,148 Posted January 2, 2021 welcome to the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 760 Posted January 2, 2021 Hi: Big Welcome Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 3,694 Posted January 3, 2021 Welcome to Atv Honda! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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shadetree 5,148 Posted February 7, 2021 On 1/1/2021 at 3:31 PM, The_wanderer said: Hi guys, Just recently purchased a foreman 450 es. Got the parts from the Honda shop to service the bike before I use it too much as it’s had a hard life, not shifting down gears very well and not even sure how to tell how old the bike is... can’t find any stickers or plates with information on them.. Hoping I can find a few answers buried here in the forum.. cheers welcome to the forums. the trx450es model ran from 1998 ( i think ? ) up until 2004 was the last year honda made the trx450. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 16,337 Posted February 7, 2021 Welcome to the ATVHonda,com ... Shade ^^^^ is right 1998-2004 was the 450ES production years , you can narrow it down a bit , if you have a yellow 4wd/2wd selection switch on the right handle bar , it is a 2002-2004 selectable 4wd , no switch and it is 1998-2001 full time 4wd the 10th digit of the vin # is the code for the year , if the atv has a winch , then it maybe be covering the vin as some winch mounting plates do cover the vin and some don't -----also under the seat on the frame or in the front on the left side frame there could be a decal , like TRX450ES and a letter , the letter at the end is the year code - usually post up a pic of the ATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
