I have 2005 Honda Rancher with the electric shift. For about two years now it will not shift into reverse (will shift into forward gears just fine). I can use the emergency shift tool to get it into reverse, but that's so much trouble I just never park where I'll need a reverse because I've learned to live with uncomfortable situations for a long time.

When I first asked you men about this almost two years ago, some of you said it was this part -- the angle sensor:



Here's the issue: online ATV forums suggest that this is not just an easy replace-and-ride fix but rather that the repair is more complex and difficult than you might think. Has anyone actually replaced this before on your own?

Try this
http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/honda-rancher/26227-how-fix-bad-angle-sensor.html

Is this not it VT? Looks simple like just a cover and two bolts.

I replaced it on my 500 foreman once easily by winching up the front end and replacing it from the front - took about 20 minutes and was very easy

There was a recall on these for this very issue. You might want to contact a dealer about this. I had one do the same thing and they repaired it at no charge.

I had a similar problem with my 2006. I adjusted the cable tension on the brake lever (you have to pull the brake lever and mash the red button at the same time). It's worked fine ever since.

Mine always acted up before the battery crapped out.

I've got an '04 350. I replaced that part, it fixed the electric shifting problems I was having.

However, reverse was still having problems. There is a small wire somewhere underneath that got pulled out by some brush. The guys at the motorcycle shop fixed it for me when I finally took it in for service.

check out this thread maybe it will help...

http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/rep...to-reverse.html

added some info above

http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/rep...to-reverse.html