I was thinking since a Polaris is really in 2wd while in AWD mode until the rear wheels do a slip, why not just leave the ATV in AWD all the time? Only people who like power sliding around turns could tell its not in 2wd I'd think.

Just let the the ATV find out on its own if it needs AWD or not.

 

Wouldn't turning a corner kick in the AWD all the time? I would think it can only go in and out so many times before it breaks or wears out. JMO. But you could do it.

 

No the rear wheels need to loose traction for a 1/8 of a turn (I think) (Spin faster than the fronts are turning) for AWD to kick in. Has nothing to due with turning!

 

I've read on this form that over time your front diff will become magnetized the more its used or left on . This magnetization over time will lead to problems , its just what I read don't know if theres any truth to it or not .

 

I know for me there are a lot of time when I am doing some faster runs that I want to have the rear end slide when going thru turns.

 

I would think it would wear out the armature plate(or plates depending on year) quicker. With it in 4wd all the time the magnet is energized and causing drag on the armature plate to the coil face, In 2 wd it still probably makes contact but not with magnetic force pulling in on it.

 

Try a day rounding up sheep or cattle on a four wheel drive quad and you'll appreciate the difference.

JF

 

oh yes it does when turning the front wheels travel more than the rear so yes it would kick in to 4x4

 

No. When you make a turn the rear wheels actually travel a shorter distance because they track to the inside thus making them turn slower. The rear wheels have to make more revolutions than the front to lock up the front and that don't happen in a turn unless your power sliding.

 

in awd, if u jump and keep ur hand in the throttle, the back wheels pick up speed very fast. As much as 80+ if u keep ur hand in it off the ground. If the awd drive is on then the front wheels will slam into engagement and when you hit the ground it puts lots of stress on parts. That is what causes propshafts to warp. It then causes vibrations and can cause unwanted engagements. Very bad on the old wheel hub style awd design. One wheel lock up would cause you to loose control. Bad day when running fast down a hwy with traffic.. I know