Can anyone tell me what is it about the vinson that causes the dealer to completely forbid shifting into 4x4 while the machine is rolling? Will it really do serious damage to the drivetrain? Any help is appreciated.

 

My dealer also suggested that I don't do that.
He did say that <u>if you are very careful</u> and <u>not under power or using engine braking</u> then it is okey.

 

Not under power and not using engine braking? That means you're traveling at a constant speed without using the throttle or slowing down? Isn't that pretty much impossible unless you're stopped?

 

Maybe I should have said "With minimal torque applied to the drive train".

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I dont know about the Suzuki tansmission, but with my Yamaha Bruin, I can shift into 4x4 any time I want. Obviously you cant when you are on the throttle, but that doesnt matter because the button is right beside the throttle. This means you have to take your thumb off the throttle anyway to hit 4x4. I would imagine it would be the same with the suzukis. As far as engine braking goes, they probably mean hard engine braking. Like going down a steep hill or something where the machine is really holding you back. Still I would get a second oppinion.

 

The Vinson and Eiger have the same 4wd system and both are recommended in the owners manual to stop to shift into 4wd. There's no reason why you can't shift on the fly as others have said - as long as you are under a no-load condition. Basically, as long as the front and real wheels are turning at the same speed you'll be fine to shift on the fly. I've had several Suzukis and have logged thousands of miles, always shift on the fly and have never had any problems.

Of course, if you do it wrong - when you're accelerating or pulling under load you could damage the system - and you'll get little sympathy from your dealer if you do.

Jaybee

 

Thats along the lines i was thinking thanks for the help.