2011 outty xtp 800

[kokanee 800]

So i have about 400kms on the machine now and i noticed a howling 2 tone noise coming from what appears to be mid engine / rear end and ONLY starts after about 3500 rpm , louder and faster the faster you go let off the power and it goes away.

It didnt do this from new only about 10 hrs ago, Note - i did smoke my belt around the same time, but have inspected clutches and belt still looked good.

I have it booked into the dealership for the 30th but maybe someone out there had simular issues and it may be a simple fix.

Thanks in advance

quad is stock except 27" tires and spacers and mxr cvt exhaust snorkel

 

[campingnut]

Try lightly sanding the belt edges and scothbright the clutch sheeves and see if that helps.

 

[kokanee 800]

thanks i give that a try tomorrow.

 

[hadster]

Congrats i didn't know you had got a new machine, i'm sure you'll love it.

 

[kokanee 800]

Thanks Hadley, love it other then the "howling" but that will be fixed.

 

[kokanee 800]

Thanks Hadley, love it other then the "howling" but that will be fixed.

Hows yours been treating you since the refresh lol. We are going up in 328 this weekend for some hunting, give me a holler if you want to come out.

 

[kokanee 800]

Try lightly sanding the belt edges and scothbright the clutch sheeves and see if that helps.

Cleaned sheeves, inspected, new belt still does it, i guess the dealer can scratch his head. tks

 

[hadster]

Hows yours been treating you since the refresh lol. We are going up in 328 this weekend for some hunting, give me a holler if you want to come out.

Mine has been great since the "refresh" no troubles at all, got the blade on her ready to plow snow. Not sure on the weekend, wifey may want to start xmas shopping or i may be heading out hunting with a co-worker.

 

[campingnut]

I have also read quite a few threads on the Cam Am forums on this problem and most people say it is just something you have to get used to. I just thought my sugestion was worth a try because it seemed to have happened after you smoked the belt, sorry for making you go through all that and buying a new belt.

 

[kokanee 800]

No worries good to have a spare belt and doesnt hurt to clean them sheeves. I have looked high and low for posts on this problem and i cant find any. a howl not a squel or whine and only about 3500rpm and over. I also had it on the lift and it still does it just faintly, more obvious under load...

later, off to get ready for some elk hunting.

 

[kokanee 800]

Mine has been great since the "refresh" no troubles at all, got the blade on her ready to plow snow. Not sure on the weekend, wifey may want to start xmas shopping or i may be heading out hunting with a co-worker.

No worries maybe next time, good to hear all is good. i'll give you a shout next time bye and maybe stop in for a xmas vodka.