i have a 2004 atp 500 automatic and i think that the belt has come apart because at a stop when you give it gas you can feel something slapping the inside of the cover and it jerks a little bit but once you get past a certain speed it quits making noise. could ne one confirm my thought or do you need more info? if it is where can i buy a new and better belt online and can i change it out on my own w/o any problems or do i need to take it to a dealer. thanks to all

 

1. sounds like you smoked your belt.
2. you can find a belt online or go to a dealer
3. it depends on how mechanically inclined you are, im sure if u have a manual or service manual that shows how you could do it. just go through the steps.

 

Removing the clutch cover is a piece of cake. You'll then be able to inspect the belt. Depending upon how much you use the thing, it might be time anyway even if it isn't the belt making the noise. Although it does sound like you are on the right track. I say take it apart and live and learn.

 

hey, i have a question, my quad seems like the belt is starting to wear,( revs up quick and doesnt always speed up quick), and to check the belt all i have to do is take off the cover that says ebs and automatic variable transmission? to tell is the belt is bad, would it look thin? or would the little teeth thing be gone on it?

 

do you all have any links to places i could buy one plus my manual says that the belt has a life time guarantee but i bought it used so does it mean im out of luck?