Hey,
I have an 03 eiger 4x4 and it has about 2600km on it. The only problem that I have had with it is that it is clicking when the 4x4 is engaged. I only hear this sound when I have the wheels turned, no when its going straight. Has anybody got any ideas?

PS I also have another 03 eiger thats clicks but it is very quiet compared to this one.

Thanks!

 

It sounds like the CV joint clicking, especially if it happens in turns, I don't thingk you have anything to worry about. Unfortunately , I have to take my Eiger in for low end knock.

 

So its nothing worry about? whew! that's a relief! Sorry to hear about your Eiger, overall though I think that these are very reliable and durable machines. What do you think about the plastics on the eiger, those stupid plastic screw-type things are very annoying, do you know if I can order replacements from Suzuki? thanks again for the help

 

I am satisfied with the eiger also, I think my knock is something a little loose in lower end , ironically there is no loss of power. The plastic fasteners suck, but everyone tells me to buy the fasteners from Honda, they fit and are only 49 cents a piece.

 

Just wondering what the top end is on your eiger, i'm pulling 58mph (93km/h) completely stock. Is this about right
(I weigh 145lbs and i have a winch and raer storage seat on it.

 

I forgot to ask u in that last post, where do i get the fasteners, from the honda dealership?

 

Eigerbeaver, yer problem should be covered under warranty. When eiger1 had a knock it turned out to be a loose bolt in the clutch. The dealer tried to tell him that they all sound this way. I asked him to start up a new one and "lets compare." He agreed and then agreed that there was a problem. The machine still ran great and performed great but it was noisy.

Joshpascoe, ya should be able to go to any honda dealer and ask for a bag of rivets. $5 for a bag of 10. Get a whole bag, you'll need em later. If yer still under warranty take it in and have it looked at. You have 2 eigers, the other one doesn't make that noise, does it?

Just an idea, maybe its the limited slip front diff making the clicking noise., check your fluid.

Now get on yer knees and pray to the weather gods. I NEED TO RIDE!!!!!!!

 

Yeah the Eiger goes to dealer tommorow, I will let you all know what they find. My Eiger tops out at 51 MPH at high altitude. About 55 at sea level. But I think I have Ca emmisions on my quad

 

Eiger2,

Ya, I have two Eigers and I first noticed the clicking on the other Eiger (lets call it the green one), but it was very faint, and then the other one (the red one) did it too. Now the only thing is that the red one is becoming louder. But the red one has 2600km compared to the green ones 480km. so where would I check the Front diff fluid? Is it something that I should be topping up periodically?

Thanks

 

OG: the right CV boot is ripped, so this would cause the grease to escape and water to enter and the CV joints to wear? Thanks very much, this is probably the problem because the right one is ripped and it is the one that clicks, do you know that if I just grease it and replace the CV boot if it will stop the problem, since it has been clicking I have tried to use 2WD almost all of the time unless I cannot get up a hill without it because it is winter here.
Thanks very much for your help.

Josh