Few issues need help with ?

[A hunt 2 remember]

I do have to say that quite a bit of my 2200 miles on mine is gravel road riding and pavement and the big horns still look great it's crazy how well there holding up but the fronts are finally getting some waves in them and they do vibrate the bike at slower speeds on asphalt 

I have had the same experience as you. Actually at 1000 mile mark had some Razor guys note how well they looked. They do pretty well, but 32's are in our future for sure. 

 

[grandpa52]

I posted the video when I was having my difficulties, and returned it to the dealer three times for service. They were unable to correct the problem, and I feared it getting worse. It was still under warranty, and BRP was doing nothing to correct this problem. Seemed to be an engineering problem. So I did the unthinkable and it cost me a lot of money.... but I dumped it like BRP did to me.  I was very disappointed in how BRP did nothing to correct this serious problem. It sounded like the front end was coming apart and I baby my vehicles. I ultimately traded it in for a new JD Gator 835R and made that dealership aware of my difficulties. They said they were going to contact BRP and make any repairs. Nonetheless, I took a serious hit on the trade. Again, very disappointing.

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

I was reading through this again and noted your issue with squealing rubber pads as well as them rubbing off the paint. I actually wrapped those areas with gorilla tape. Never had an issue again....  Not sure what your rattling is all about though... Good luck

 

[JML]

Yeah, I'm beginning to think it's harmonics in the front drive shaft at certain speeds. I bet they aren't balanced and it shows at low speeds.

Did you ever find a solution to the noise?

 

[Wade]

I have had a 2016 Honda Pioneer 700-4 deluxe and worked great. Honda does not have any belts. The only thing I didn’t like was it was underpowered and no storage. This brings me to my question. I now have a 2020 Defender HD8 XT. Just got it two days ago. When I go to back out of the garage I have to step on the gas quite a bit for it to engage the reverse And then it kind of jerks. Is this due to the belt or does this go away when Broken in? That’s about my only issue just getting it. Any feedback would help. Thank you.

 

[Andystoy19]

You now have a machine with a CVT transmission which is a belt drive, the primary sheave closes on the belt when you rev up the engine and grabs the belt resulting in the jerk, something you will have to get used to.

 

[TrueBlue]

A year later and that noise in the front end is still there and i’ve had enough. Today I took the drive shaft protector off the front section from steady/carrier bearing to the front Diff.  I found the noise finally it’s that stupid Diff assy. 
 

Now it’s dealer time to see if they will replace or fix the issue !  Still under 2 yr warranty.

TB

 

[Phillip]

My 2020 lonestar has this same noise.  Drives me insane...only has around 12 hrs on machine.  BRP needs to bring a solution to the table quick.  Alot of unhappy customers.  Makes me sick to pay that much for a brand new machine only to have this....

 

[plumber802]

Thanks TrueBlue for posting up that video. Looks like you finally isolated the problem. I can't believe that the dealership wasn't able to do the same. It appears that the "lash" between the ring and pinion needs to be adjusted. Are you still covered under warranty? Please keep us posted.

 

[TrueBlue]

Well it was the front Diff and they replaced it. Funny how one dealer said never heard of it before and another dealer said bring it in two hrs and you’ll have it back. I quess I have a new dealer going forward.

TB

 

[Tyler]

Hey guys i have a 2020 defender max xmr and im having the same popping noise when i go over wash outs or rocks. My dealer in Russellville Arkansas says that they only hear the noise a couple times in 4wd and i have never heard it in 4wd. I have told them how to make it do it and they tell me that its sounds like a wheel bearing or bushings on the a-arm but when they first called me they said they don't know where its coming from and they will just start changing parts out on the front end to see if it fixes it. This is the 3rd time its been in the shop and i have only had it 4 months. The first 2 times was cause a cv boot came off the front passenger side. I will also say that most of my riding is on gravel roads or paved roads and i don't abuse my machine at all. Im pretty unhappy with can am for not standing behind there machines and trying to fix the problems. 

 

[Highly Cool]

Well it was the front Diff and they replaced it. Funny how one dealer said never heard of it before and another dealer said bring it in two hrs and you’ll have it back. I quess I have a new dealer going forward.

TB

TrueBlue, was your noise a popping/rattle, or more of a vibration/grinding/harmonic noise around 13-15 mph? 

 

[Jack]

My buddy has a 2016 defender HD8. Growling noise when turning right and left sounds like a tire rub and is worse in 4wd. Driveshaft u-joints are nice and tight. Left half shaft tight, right or passenger side has up and down play at the differential.  The noise was louder on the passenger side so we thought it was a bad passenger side axle. Bought 2 new Rhino axles from SuperATV and replaced both. Low and behold, the growling noise is louder. 

Rather than making another bad decision and just blaming a faulty visco-lock, we decided to take it all apart again and take the differential out for inspection.  The diff upon removal of fluid has a noticeable click or clunk when rotating it from passenger side up to passenger side down. There is definite play side to side moving the ring gear closer and further to the pinion.  If it is rested on the passenger side and the pinion input (driveshaft splines) are rotated, it makes the growling sound.  If the diff is rested on the driver side and the pinion gear is turned it is quiet and smooth. 

This has been going on for over a year but until now I didn't really do much research because it wasn't mine. I feel that the ring and pinion was set up wrong from the factory.  No way should the carrier have that kind of side to side slop in it.  

Has anyone else had this issue? I am currently looking for shims to shim the side bearings and take up the slop. Any input would be appreciated before I have him buy a Halo locker. I think I can fix the noise with the proper shims but don't want to give Can Am another dime to fix their mistake.  Thanks in advance, Jack

 

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[Chris39]

A year later and that noise in the front end is still there and i’ve had enough. Today I took the drive shaft protector off the front section from steady/carrier bearing to the front Diff.  I found the noise finally it’s that stupid Diff assy. 
 

Now it’s dealer time to see if they will replace or fix the issue !  Still under 2 yr warranty.

TB

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Did the new assembly fix the problem? My 2020 is doing the same thing 

 

[TrueBlue]

Yes the noise is gone .  

 

[Dean]

My buddy has a 2016 defender HD8. Growling noise when turning right and left sounds like a tire rub and is worse in 4wd. Driveshaft u-joints are nice and tight. Left half shaft tight, right or passenger side has up and down play at the differential.  The noise was louder on the passenger side so we thought it was a bad passenger side axle. Bought 2 new Rhino axles from SuperATV and replaced both. Low and behold, the growling noise is louder. 

Rather than making another bad decision and just blaming a faulty visco-lock, we decided to take it all apart again and take the differential out for inspection.  The diff upon removal of fluid has a noticeable click or clunk when rotating it from passenger side up to passenger side down. There is definite play side to side moving the ring gear closer and further to the pinion.  If it is rested on the passenger side and the pinion input (driveshaft splines) are rotated, it makes the growling sound.  If the diff is rested on the driver side and the pinion gear is turned it is quiet and smooth. 

This has been going on for over a year but until now I didn't really do much research because it wasn't mine. I feel that the ring and pinion was set up wrong from the factory.  No way should the carrier have that kind of side to side slop in it.  

Has anyone else had this issue? I am currently looking for shims to shim the side bearings and take up the slop. Any input would be appreciated before I have him buy a Halo locker. I think I can fix the noise with the proper shims but don't want to give Can Am another dime to fix their mistake.  Thanks in advance, Jack

 

[Dean]

So Jack, have you resolved the issue? I am having the same problem and would like to get as much info on it as I can.