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July 4, 2025

Beef Up Your Racks: Heavy Duty Rack Mounts for 2014+ Honda Rancher, Foreman, and Rubicon

If you’re tired of dealing with bent or broken rack mount tabs on your Honda ATV, you’re not alone. Whether it's from hauling gear, hitting rough terrain, or years of abuse on the trail, the factory rack mounts on the 2014+ Honda Rancher, Foreman, and Rubicon just don’t always hold up.

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July 3, 2025

Upgrade Your Night Rides: Dual Wide 8" LED Headlights for 2019+ Honda Talon

When you're pushing your Honda Talon 1000 through trails, dunes, or nighttime rides, visibility is everything. Stock headlights just don’t cut it for serious off-roaders. That’s why we created our Dual Wide 8" LED Headlight Kits—the ultimate lighting upgrade for 2019+ Honda Talon owners.

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July 2, 2025

Single Idler vs. Dual Idler Portals: What’s Best for Your Honda ATV or SxS?

If you're building a Honda ATV or SxS to tackle the toughest terrain—whether it's deep mud, rocky climbs, or extreme trails—portal gear lifts are a must-have upgrade. At Vessel Powersports, we know riders demand the best. That’s why we're breaking down one of the biggest decisions when it comes to portals: single idler vs. dual idler portals.

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July 1, 2025

Upgrade Your Visibility: Why Our Aftermarket LED Headlights Outshine OEM on Your Honda Rancher, Foreman, or Rubicon

If you’re riding a 2014–2025 Honda Rancher, Foreman, or Rubicon, chances are you’ve experienced the limits of the factory headlights—especially during night rides, trail runs, or muddy adventures. Whether you're dealing with dull halogens or basic OEM LEDs, upgrading your ATV’s lighting is one of the easiest ways to improve safety, visibility, and style.

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June 30, 2025

Foot Shift vs. Electric Shift Honda Rubicon: Which One Is Right for You?

When shopping for a Honda Rubicon ATV, one of the most common decisions riders face is choosing between a Foot Shift (manual) transmission or an Electric Shift Program (ESP) model. Both options offer solid performance, but depending on how you ride and where you ride, one may suit your needs better than the other. At Vessel Powersports, we’ve helped hundreds of riders outfit their Rubicons and know exactly what makes each transmission style unique.