Goober 1,555 Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) My friend had a Foreman on his farm and asked me to fix a couple things on it for him. He’s got the COVID but hauled it into town and went back to the farm. I picked it up yesterday—bad battery but it started with some ether. 08 Foreman foot shift and power steering—camo. 3000 miles. newest quad I’ve ever serviced.i need to download the service manual. This quad is Dirty! Air filter was caked. Washed everything down with commercial Dawn and water—including the crankcase and carb breather. Oiled the filters. Drained all fuel—tank is clean. Changed oil and filter. Needs tires and a choke cable. Cool! It has a carburetor! going to check the valves later this week. any suggestions or words of wisdom? Edited September 21, 2020 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 21, 2020 I never heard of commercial Dawn before. It must be good cause Dawn is good. I can see that Atv looks. I would check and change the differentials oils if needed. Maybe spray some liquid grease in the upper steering bushing. Check the valve and clutch adjustment. spray the foot brake lever pivot point. If you have a grease needle , I would shoot some grease into the ball joints and tie rod ends boots. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 21, 2020 @Goober good job on cleaning it up! if it needs tires , id also check the brakes, and c-v boots.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks Fishfiles, i will do all those things. Dude this model may be my next ATV—except for the TV on the top of the handlebar, LOLs That detergent is called Dawn Professional—it’s a little thicker than regular Dawn—sell it at Sams. That air filter was caked with dirt and engine oil—didn’t think I’d get it clean. i will change the punkin lube with BelRay 80W-90 hypoid if they still sell it at the Honda shop. Otherwise I’ll just buy Honda lube. I have a special oil pump can i use. i bought a service manual for it $65 wow they are hard to find 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, _Wilson_™ said: @Goober good job on cleaning it up! if it needs tires , id also check the brakes, and c-v boots.... thanks Wilson The brakes are very weak so yeah fresh brake fluid and adjust shoes tried to get my motorcycle lift under it but the footwells make it SO wide cant get it under there! guess I’ll have to remove the Footwell and Plastic belly guard—don’t wanna break them. this is after i washed it 3x!!! Edited September 21, 2020 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) what's up with the tires ? being it was used on the farm, my guess would be thorn holes ? i don't know much about that type, but the tread looks okay ... and from the pic i don't see any dry cracking ... Edited September 21, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Yup all of them have cracking in the treads — none in sidewall—the RF has a sidewall cut. Ima recommend Mud Lite AT; haven’t seen a bunch of cactus on his place or I’d recommend Kenda Bear Claws. Edited September 23, 2020 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 23, 2020 Looks like them plastics are color molded with the camo and not a wrap , my neighbor has a 2016'ish 500 dessert looking camo and his is a wrap and starting to peel here and there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Goober said: Yup all of them have cracking in the treads — none in sidewall—the RF has a sidewall cut. Ima recommend Mud Lite AT; haven’t seen a bunch of cactus on his place or I’d recommend Kenda Bear Claws. oh, okay i can't make those cracks out in the pics.... plus one on the mud lite AT, any big price defrence between the at, and Kenda ? I' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,783 Posted September 24, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 8:28 AM, Fishfiles said: Looks like them plastics are color molded with the camo and not a wrap , my neighbor has a 2016'ish 500 dessert looking camo and his is a wrap and starting to peel here and there Nope, it comes off with time, sunlight, or a pressure washer. The older ones do look good with no camo on them though. Tan underneath. Looks like you're doing good work on that one @Goober! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Thanks Jeep i bought a service manual for it today and started combing over it. Front brake pads are good but fluid is brown and murky; flushing it with fresh fluid. Dang this thing is too wide for me to bleed the left front by myself LOLs love the look of this SRA, front disk brakes, foot shift and carb. Yeah the camo isnt a wrap but i bet my friend kept it in his barn—i better cover it. a thing i like to do. Take some bright red paint and highlight the little brake wear indicator arrows Edited September 25, 2020 by Goober Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,783 Posted September 26, 2020 What arrows are you talking about? Drawing a blank on those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 26, 2020 i thought he might talking about the indicater on the rear brake panel, and pointer on the brake cable arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) kind of like this .. 300 rear brake panel. Edited September 26, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 26, 2020 Well the tire that’s plugged is losing air and the tire that was flat has cuts in the sidewall. They all look pretty worn whattaya outlaws think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Goober said: Well the tire that’s plugged is losing air and the tire that was flat has cuts in the sidewall. They all look pretty worn whattaya outlaws think? Look like they either need to be put out-to-pasture or filled with slime... If you are looking for a reasonably priced replacement I have great experience with WANDA brand from Libra Trailer Parts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 26, 2020 Thanks they looked bad for a guy who’s 150 miles from town. I’m gonna put new Mud Lite AT on em 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) Ok i got the valves set to .006 in (.15) both valves were very tight, is that typical after 3000 miles with no service? i def have it wrong im going to rotate the engine around a few times and reset the valves . is there and easier way to rotate this engine without using the pull start? Edited September 26, 2020 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Goober said: Ok i got the valves set to .006 in (.15) both valves were very tight, is that typical after 3000 miles with no service? im going to rotate the engine around a few times and recheck the settings. is there and easier way to rotate this engine without using the pull start? Not sure about this model without looking but can you take off the center cover over the flywheel area and spin it with a ratchet? Would be two caps... one to spin and one to see the timing mark Make sure you are adjusting on the compression stroke's TDC if you aren't already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 26, 2020 It’s an 08 TRX500FPM — no flywheel cover that i can see. Do i need to remove the pull start maybe? i got it nearly lined up and then the piston drops—pulls it off the mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) Ok i got it now. I pulled it over until i saw the intake valve start to close then teeny tiny pulls til i saw the F come around and then got the T dead on Edited September 26, 2020 by Goober 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) @Goober [auote]Well the tire that’s plugged is losing air and the tire that was flat has cuts in the sidewall. They all look pretty worn whattaya outlaws think?[/quote] with three holding air ... and they still look to have fair tread .... I'd ask the owner if he would like them as a spairs ... or maybe just shelf them.... i have a side wall cut on my 97 right rear carlisle tire ... and green slime solved that issue .. being its used on the farm .... you can never tell when you can slice a tire open... to a point it can't be patched ... unless you have a familiar trail you ride frequently Imo, good choice on the Mud Lites Edited September 26, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) Does anyone put any lubrication or antiseize on the wheel studs? the service manual doesn’t say, but I’ve heard people say”don’t do it.” While I can see it might affect the applied torque. Edited September 27, 2020 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Goober said: Does anyone put any lubrication or antiseize on the wheel studs? Honestly don't know if this is good or bad but I always clean with a towel and some WD. My thought is to prevent corrosion and getting the nut to sufficient torque does the work of holding things together. Never had one fall off (or had a customer report their wheel coming loose) and WD can help with some light rust. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) @Goober I've used it on many applications .... if the nuts came off all the way hard, then yes a slight brush .. of anti seize wouldn't hurt, if they came easy after breaking loose ... i wouldn't worry about it. Edited September 27, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites