Honda introduced the Rancher 350 Fourtrax ATV with two different transmission options, manual foot shift or manual electric shift controlled by an up and down arrow on the left side of the handlebar. Honda badges the electric shift model as ES and the manual foot shift Ranchers as the S. Both transmissions have their advantages as well as a digital dash readout on the ES.
The S model or manual shift Rancher is about as bullet proof an ATV that has ever been manufactured. Honda introduced this Rancher FourTrax 350 in the year 2000 and it was a great seller and many good Ranchers still exist tucked away and forgotten about in garages and barns around the states. The manual foot shift model has a very basic dash readout, consisting of indicator lights for neutral, reverse and high temperature warning. The shift pattern; start in neutral, down for reverse and 1-5 gears up from neutral (R,N,1,2,3,4,5). This edition Rancher equates to less electronics and things to tear up and replace. Basic, but practical explains the "S".
Watch the Rancher S in action
The Rancher ES, also introduced in 2000, was an industry first for manual thumb shifted ATV's and still remains the only manufacture to use this type transmission control. The ES operates just like the foot shift model, but instead of cycling through the gears with your left foot you change gears with your left thumb by a pair of up shift and down shift arrows located on the handlebar. From experience I can say that after long trail rides you feel less fatigued on the ES. The dash readout also offers much more information, including: speed, odometer, trip meter, engine hour meter, time, reverse light, neutral light, high temp light and digital gear indicator (R,N,1,2,3,4,5). The most commonly replaced electrical component on the ES is the Angle Sensor, which is relatively easy to install part and less than $50 at your local Honda shop. To avoid trouble with the ES keep it out of mud and water where the engine is submerged for long periods of time.
Watch the Rancher ES in action
Honda introduced the Rancher 350 Fourtrax ATV with two different transmission options, manual foot shift or manual electric shift controlled by an up and down arrow on the left side of the handlebar. Honda badges the electric shift model as ES and the manual foot shift Ranchers as the S. Both transmissions have their advantages as well as a digital dash readout on the ES.
The S model or manual shift Rancher is about as bullet proof an ATV that has ever been manufactured. Honda introduced this Rancher FourTrax 350 in the year 2000 and it was a great seller and many good Ranchers still exist tucked away and forgotten about in garages and barns around the states. The manual foot shift model has a very basic dash readout, consisting of indicator lights for neutral, reverse and high temperature warning. The shift pattern; start in neutral, down for reverse and 1-5 gears up from neutral (R,N,1,2,3,4,5). This edition Rancher equates to less electronics and things to tear up and replace. Basic, but practical explains the "S". Watch the Rancher S in action
The Rancher ES, also introduced in 2000, was an industry first for manual thumb shifted ATV's and still remains the only manufacture to use this type transmission control. The ES operates just like the foot shift model, but instead of cycling through the gears with your left foot you change gears with your left thumb by a pair of up shift and down shift arrows located on the handlebar. From experience I can say that after long trail rides you feel less fatigued on the ES. The dash readout also offers much more information, including: speed, odometer, trip meter, engine hour meter, time, reverse light, neutral light, high temp light and digital gear indicator (R,N,1,2,3,4,5). The most commonly replaced electrical component on the ES is the Angle Sensor, which is relatively easy to install part and less than $50 at your local Honda shop. To avoid trouble with the ES keep it out of mud and water where the engine is submerged for long periods of time. Watch the Rancher ES in action 
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