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Old 12-14-2009, 11:46 AM
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I have a 2006 Polaris sportsman 450 That I bought new 2 years ago. It's been a great machine for me but last time I had it out it developed a high whine that seems to come from the rear of the machine. It is a constant whine but does very in pitch as you go over rough terrain. I know that it is hard to diagnose a problem with out hearing it. But I was wondering if any one else has had this problem and could tell me what might be the problem.

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Old 12-14-2009, 02:59 PM
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An unhappy passenger? Sorry, couldn't help that. LOL
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 03:09 PM
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Sounds like a belt.

Have you checked/changed the transmission oil?
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by weedy
Sounds like a belt.

Have you checked/changed the transmission oil?


All fluids were changed a couple of weeks before my last ride. The transmission is full. I don't think the belt would make this kind of noise.
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 06:48 PM
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Did you use the correct oil in the rear diff?.
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HeftyLefty
Did you use the correct oil in the rear diff?.
Yes I bought all the fluids from Polaris and filled every thing per instructions in the manual
 
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does this do it in netural w/ the engine reved up as well?
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by stendori
does this do it in netural w/ the engine reved up as well?
No just when in gear and moving
 
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Old 12-15-2009, 04:45 AM
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well that should rule out the clutches or belt as the source of the whine. you could jack it up and check cv joints and bearings as well to make sure it's not them as well.
 
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Could be the rear brakes hanging up with a bad caliper or a rock stuck in the brakes
 


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