i have a 2004 kodiak 450 and i have recently noticed a tinking noise coming from the rear of my atv. I don't have any idea what could be making this noise. It only does it when shifting into reverse and at low speeds up to 5mph. Just wandering if anybody had any related issues of this. Thanks

 

Only when you are moving? Or does it do it at a standstill too?
Does it increase with wheelspeed?

 

Axle bearings? Caliper rubbing on rotor? something rubbing on skidplate? I am not familiar with this quad at all just throwing ideas out there common with sport quads.

 

It only makes the noise when i first put it in gear (mainly when you shift into reverse), but i know that its not b/c it is not in gear b/c this is a different sound. It is a high pitched tink sound like metal on metal. However it mainly only does it after the transmittion has been engaged and you start to move, but once you get past about 3mph it will stop, and i noticed today that when i go over some big rocks or bumps it will make that sound again. So if anybody has any clue on what this could be i would appreciate any help on the matter.

 

Dry or worn out u-joint will do that.