I just purchased this machine as a brand new machine from a dealer as a left over, full warranty and 18 miles on it.

At an idle you can hear a rattling noise which is disturbing to a person who used to be an auto mechanic. I got out my stethoscope (pry bar up to my ear) and the sound appears to be coming from the rear part of the transmission where the clutch basket would be. I read somewhere else on the internet that its the bevel gear and its normal and I just want to make sure. My machine is still under warranty so I can take it back if needed but if anyone with a Vinson can verify that their machine is/was making the same noise I will feel better about it and may still take it to the shop for an inspection.

So far I am very happy with the machine, the handling is great, the power is more than what I need and its ability to go just about anywhere its wheels are pointed are all pluses for me. Last weekend I pulled out 2 swamped quads at the same time so it has some pulling power in low range. My only complaint so far was the rear brake squeaking which I have seemed to fix by disassembling the rear brake and applying anti-seize to the contact points on the caliper for the brake pads. If I had to complain about one more thing it would be the the gear ratio in reverse, its just not as low as I would like and it does not get lower even in low range.

 

I have a 07 vinson and i have no noise like you stated you have. Never had any brake noise either. However, i did have the pin on the right side of swingarm fall out with 100 km on it. No other problems. I would let them take care of it if it's under warranty and they can deal with it.

 

I listened to 3 of them and all of them sounded like mine, either all of them are bad, or the sound is normal and I am making a big deal out of it. I used to be a mechanic so I hear noises others would not normally hear. This sound is coming from the rear of the transmission at the clutch and I was told it's the weights that operate the clutch.

I'd be willing to bet yours is making the noise but it sounds normal to you.