[Deer_hunter_088]

So yall im back, went to Artic cat for a while, but missed my honda so i traded the 'Cat for a honda. So im glad to be back on a honda, and its going to be a project. There is some pics of her.

 

[Jeepwm69]

I've become quite a fan of the 350 Ranchers after going through a couple of them.

Parts are cheap, upgrades are easy using stock Honda parts from other bikes, and I've seen some 350 Ranchers with crazy amounts of miles on them.

What are your plans with this one?

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

I've become quite a fan of the 350 Ranchers after going through a couple of them.

Parts are cheap, upgrades are easy using stock Honda parts from other bikes, and I've seen some 350 Ranchers with crazy amounts of miles on them.

What are your plans with this one?

Whatever it takes to fit and run 27 in zillas, an a general trail bike. i ride river treails that go from sand, to mud, to hard trails.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Update: i got a new job, so i get paid more, but work more so time is limited, i ordered some parts for her, here is the list: Carb insulator, Carb rebuild kit, and recoil starter assembly. Also ordered a key switch, some led pods, and those little plastic clips that always break. The electric starter is stuck in the block, any idea how to get it out?

 

[Jeepwm69]

Pull the air box and carb since you're rebuilding the carb and replacing the recoil anyway.

Take a small preferably plastic or brass mallet and gently tap the starter backwards. Once you budge it a bit it will come on out.

420 Rancher brakes will bolt on at the ball joints if you want disc brakes up front and can find someone parting one.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Pull the air box and carb since you're rebuilding the carb and replacing the recoil anyway.

Take a small preferably plastic or brass mallet and gently tap the starter backwards. Once you budge it a bit it will come on out.

420 Rancher brakes will bolt on at the ball joints if you want disc brakes up front and can find someone parting one.

all thats off, and i have been hitting it backwards with a 2x4 and hammer and nothing.

 

[Jeepwm69]

Did you make sure you got the bolts out?

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Did you make sure you got the bolts out?

yes, they are sitting on the fender lol

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Got the first package of goodies for the ole girl lol. The cheap led pods are actually bright!!!

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

So i got the starter out. and im doing a top end rebuild. Below are some pics of the progress. parts are in the mail. Will keep updated.

 

[Jeepwm69]

You having the cylinder bored oversize or did you get a new cylinder and piston?

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

You having the cylinder bored oversize or did you get a new cylinder and piston?

Just going with a hone and rings. cylinder checks out as does piston. Rings just look worn out. no ridge at the top or bottom of the cylinder. gonna clean the head up today after school and see how the valves look, they looked clean last night, but the intake valve. has some carbon.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Got everything cleaned up and honed the cylinder and its clean. The head passes the solvent test thankfully.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Got the zillas mounted, now all i got to do is get some rear spacers to even up the rear. man does she sit tall now. still waiting on the top end parts.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Look at that clearance!!!

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

I have a small oil leah under the engine, and decided to clean the frame and paint parts of it and clean/pain the engine, so i pulled the engine. Waiting on piston rings that got lost in the mail, but the company i got them from has GREAT service and is sending me another set.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

Cleaned up and painted the engine as some parts got delayed in the mail, and some other parts. parts should be in today. next will be putting the parts and gaskets on and break in. wish me luck.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

She runs, now to just get it broke in and dialed in.

 

[Deer_hunter_088]

So guys shes coming to a wrap, just got some misc things to do then il be ready to enjoy her.

 

[Jeepwm69]

Looks good. You might check out Retro's "creamsickle" build for a few upgrades to the front diff too.