[jehar46]

I have a 13 550 XP that when I take off in high range from about 1 to 8 miles an hour I get a squeal and if I put it in low range it squeals up until about 4 miles an hour and then goes away. Anybody else experienced anything like this and if so what solved your problem? Dr says just drive it and see what happens. I also have a 12 and another 13 all three of them do the same thing some worse than others


Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[skizmo]

Never any squealing on my 2011 550. In the spring or late fall when there is snow I get a weird humming/whistling almost metallic squeal but I am pretty sure its from the slush building up on the rotors/brakes/wheels because it only happens at those times of year.

 

[Treacherous]

No noises on mine.

How many miles do you have on the squealer?

 

[jehar46]

One has 300. One has 25 and mine has 50 and about 17 hrs. Almost like belt slipping squeal.
But does not feel like belt is slipping.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[Treacherous]

Any chance you ran in some areas in high that would have been better in low? I haven't done this myself yet but you might want to pop the clutch cover off and do a visual inspection. As per my signature it looks like I have more hours and miles than any of yours and mine is silent as new.

What is your typical riding like? Mine is mainly fire trails or roads. I don't do anything in mud either.

 

[RVS Performance]

Bet you have glazed the belts a little on them. Pop the clutch covers off and have a look.

 

[jehar46]

No mud. mostly just hard pack trails a little sand and any thing under 10 mph is in low and climbing is in low. If belt was glazed wouldn't it keep squealing above those speeds?

 

[RVS Performance]

It could, but most I've heard only do it under 10mph as they are trying to overcome getting the machine rolling. My 850 did it stock from the get go with just me an my 11 year old son on it in high gear very faintly till we go rolling. Way worse once I put heavier tires on. Clutched it and no more problem.

 

[jehar46]

It could, but most I've heard only do it under 10mph as they are trying to overcome getting the machine rolling. My 850 did it stock from the get go with just me an my 11 year old son on it in high gear very faintly till we go rolling. Way worse once I put heavier tires on. Clutched it and no more problem.

Did you put in a new belt when you clutched it? or did just the kit do it?

 

[RVS Performance]

I just did the kit. Only had about 200 miles on it, and was very aware of the issue before so I hadn't glazed anything up yet by being cautious and making sure I didn't slip the belt. All depends on you belt when you open it up.

 

[Boburk]

I would try a new belt on one if them. If it fixes it, figure out what you are doing wrong with the riding style. If not, at least you will know it aintbthe belt and will have a spare.

Sean

 

[gat]

No mud. mostly just hard pack trails a little sand and any thing under 10 mph is in low and climbing is in low. If belt was glazed wouldn't it keep squealing above those speeds?

i have the same problem. i took off the cluch cover and it is clearly coming from the clutch or the belt. let me know if and how you fix it. its driving me nuts!

 

[jehar46]

I will let you know what I figure out. It drives me nuts to most of my riding is at slower speeds and I constantly hear it.

Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[jehar46]

Went back to dealer today we will see what they say this time. I put a hundred miles on this weekend like they wanted it maybe a little louder than it was. Can't wait to hear what they come up with!
(guess what didn't even look at it today!)

Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[jehar46]

Yesterday they told me they took my clutch out and apart and are going to shim it. What's that mean?

Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[RVS Performance]

Primary? probably tightening up the belt clearance. That will help soften engagement and give you better takeoff by the clutch not having to close as far to grab the belt.

 

[jehar46]

Well today I got told Polaris says that is a normal noise just ride it. I'll have to see if I can figure out how to work YouTube and get a video of it making this noise to get some more opinions.

Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

 

[faawrenchbndr]

Well today I got told Polaris says that is a normal noise just ride it......

Who told you that? It is NOT normal.......you will be needing a belt shortly.

 

[TXRonnie]

Some more of POPO BS they put out. Been fighting it since 09. They have so many excuses it hurts. Try a new belt and see what it does and I would keep fighting with the dealer.

Ronnie

 

[jehar46]

Well today I got told Polaris says that is a normal noise just ride it......

Who told you that? It is NOT normal.......you will be needing a belt shortly.

service guy at the dealer ship!!! (and manager)They said that all 12 and 13's do it. I guess this is why I have warranty! lol