Hey guys, well i posted pics the other day of the new wheelers and i finally got to ride the 850 today, and i got a question for you other 850 xp owners does the rear end howl on your guy's mine is noticeably loud and i don't think it's normal but i am nit picky when i get something new so before i call the dealer i was just wondering if you guy's hear it too. Thanks a lot for your help!!!!

 

No I can't say I've heard any howling from my diff. I'll pay more attention to that next ride. I hear rear drive shaft noise at low speeds. No howling at all

 

The only thing mine does is a little coclunck sound when going from drive to reverse which I believe is normal.
I have noticed however if I lean to the left or right and put my head down near the fender "like dodging a low branch or something" I can hear a tone change or winding sound coming from the rear. It could simply be the belt or transmission I don't know.