Just picked up my new Rubi today - only had time to ride it for about 10 minutes and it has a pretty noticeable whine/whistle - WAY more noise than my wife's 2002 Rancher 4x4 ES - is this the transmission? Does it in D1, D2, and ESP. I know this a pretty subjective thing, but it sure seems to make a lot of noise - it was cold, so may quiet down after it warms up?

TIA for any input you can give me,
Rob

 

CONGRATS on the new "toy". Great machine you'll love it!
I am NOT a Rubi owner, so I can't tell you about those noises. Most likely it is normal whirring/whining of the drive train and tranny that you speak of.
Enjoy the ride...........
Mike

 

Thanks for taking the time to reply Mike, got replies from several Rubicon owners on another board that it is the hydraulic pump/tranny so I'm good to go.

Again thanks -
Rob

 

U R welcome. I am surprised that my friend "RubiconBob" hasn't had a comment, or 10 for you!LOL

 

You made a good move going with the Rubi, I have over 1000 mi on mine. On the week days I use it as a tractor around my farm and on the weekends its off to the trails for some fun. Its been a great machine, I wish I could say the same about my 2002 SP700.

 

I had the same question when I got my Ruby,now after owning it 1 year I dont even notice it,actually I think it sounds pretty cool.You will love the Ruby I know I do.Hey hausdog whats the matter with your sp700?

 

Its been one little thing after another, It is a good ride when its running.
sp700

 

Congrats on the new Rubicon. I just recently got to ride one and I loved it. The only thing I can think of that I didn't like was the position of the ESP buttons, I kinda wish it were a rocker type like on the Bombs. Other than that though it was a great ride with great power, the kid who had it was jumping as high in the air as I was on my 300EX and was landing fine, I would say we were going like 4' in the air maybe more. Pretty impressive.