I have 02 honda recon. Never had any problems. I have only replaced the spark plugs and changed the oil. It starts up very easy every time. Where I used to work they had two early 90's honda four trax and they still run perfect. I wish everything I owned that had an engine was as reliable as a honda four wheeler.

late 90's hondas were indestructable...once the first frame rusts out...put a new frame on the engine you good to go...

The Polaris Sportsman 500 is a great value in an ATV. Dollar for Dollar it will go more places than a Honda will, you need to jump up a few grand to get the same features in a Honda. Now I have lots of Honda Products, but I would choose a Polaris 500 over a Honda priced the same.

I have 02 450ES with about 16K miles and over 2000 hours, havent replaced nothing , it has one headlight out and a CV joint making noise, told the wife its getting time for a new one, I will be buying a 420 didn't even look at the other brands!