Hello, i just took my new 700 V force Trail riding and I notice that while going over bumps while slowly on/off the gas the transmission gears seem to have excessive backlash and the trnsmission makes a clicking noise, and when coasting down the hills while the tranmission disengauges it makes a clicking noise over any bumps. Also while going up a hill I he noticed the trasmission makes a very slight screeching noise under load. Maybe this is just the nature of the bike, hopefully im just paranoid cause I love it so much. Any one have these symtoms ? Any help is greatl appreciated
Thanks'
Brian

 

Its the nature of the beast. Kawi uses straight lashed gears (stronger) that is what you are hearing. We all have experienced it. Enjoy your new ride!

Ken

 

Ken,
Thanks so much for the response, I really love this fourwheeler and am just glad to know this noise is normal, since its not hurting nothing it does not bother me.
Thanks again
Brian

 

I never had this problem till I got in the sand. It clicks really bad there at low speeds, like it cant decide if it wants too engage the clutch or not. To avoid this I just never drive really slow in sand.