i got a brand new 800 xt outlander and i've had a noise for 57 miles that is coming from the front of the atv that sounds like a exhaust shield rattle? it only seem to be there @2900-3500 rpm's. its a noise that sounds like it could be fixed with a wire tie. anybody got that? thanks

 

I have the same noise, it is the heat sheild. Let me know if you fix it, I gave up and just live with it.

 

i will and thanks for replying. did you even try to fix it or just forget it? thanks 4me

 

I looked at the heat sheild but could not determine a good fix. I got to where I don't even notice it anymore
Thanks for the reply

 

my 400 does that too. i just live with it.

 

It's the belt noise that makes me deaf. I just don't think about it but I wish there was a cover for the belt that would take away some of that whine. Maybe double wall or insulated.

 

EasyQ,
Your belt wine is that loud? I just took my new Outty out this weekend for the break in ride, put 60miles on her. I didn't even notice a belt wine. Maybe since I'm comming off a a Brute 750 it's not noticable compared to the Kaw.

 

i got 2 noises the heat shield thing and a belt noise also from 0-15 mph than i dont hear it at all. that heat shield thing drives me crazy!!! thats the only thing i dont like about this bike is the noises and i hate to say the rincon i had had no noises at all!!!!!!! but its about 1/2 the atv my brp is so we'll live with it ,thanks quys for the help,4me

 

Mine had the heat shield rattle also.....stopped on the trail and banged it with my hand...same noise...it was to close. I grabbed it and pulled it out like a 1/4 inch (bent) and the noise went away....15 second fix...done.

 

My belt whine is probably not abnormal but comming off a bike where there is none it is noticeable. I think a "quiet" belt cover would make a big difference.