I have a 2003 sportsman 600 with 120 miles. Under the following conditions I hear alot of clatter type noise coming from the transmission.

1. Going down a slight grade and using a little throtle to maintain steady speed.

2. Coasting my speed down while applying partial throttle.

I can live with the other strange noises... But this is to much. Anyone else expirience this or similar problems.

 

I have all of the same going on. I have 500 miles on my 03 600 and it really can make some funny noises at slow speeds. I have heard it is normal though so I guess we have to get used to it. I am really starting to miss all of those grease fittings also. It's getting pretty sqeaky.

 

Seems like pretty low mileage to start hearing sqeaks, clatter and other noises... How is everything else on the machines? Are they at least fun to ride, powerful and trouble free?

 

I have an 03 also w/ 60 miles. Makes the same noises. I've been told it's normal, although it's a bit annoying. Other than that, I really like the quad.

 

Sounds like the EBS. I have 2800 miles on my 03 600 and still makes that noise . Don't worry about it.

 

it's the secondary, and it's normal. The EBS is a little diffrent design and will make the noise you described.

 

Welcome to the world of noisey Sportsman drive train. I have a 700 03 that m,akes alot of rattling in the 10-20 mph range. Took back to dealer said is normal. My 02 500 HO was much quieter.

 

My old xplorer was alot quieter also, I'm not so sure I really need EBS, but you get used to it....

 

Hey everyone... thanks for the info. Sounds like I don't have anything to worry about. Before this machine I had a 425 magnum. Other than keeping three chains adjusted, that was one smooth ride. This sp 600 is a bit jumpy. It starts out a little harsh... I'm guessing that is to eliminate belt slippage. The revs build up a bit and then it bites. For slow putsing in the woods it doesn't seem to have the torque and slow speed control of the 425 or sp 500. Low gear gets used more now than it used to. Screems in the wide open spaces though.

 

Hello Trestlenet,
I am about to purchase a 2004 Sp600. I test drove it and the engine has good ''pop'' (more than the 500HO which I was considering as well). Happy to hear you seem to like the machine. I usually go for long rides, 200+ miles a crack, so I guess I will enjoy the Sp600's comfort and smoothness at cruising to high speeds.