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I am new to the aatv I have always had atv's and thought I would try somethung diffrent for a change.I am a avid hunter and trapper so I thought a aatv would be an asset.I picked up a 1999 bigfoot that is in exc. cond. it only has 150hrs on it.I still am not sure if I like it or not the thing that is bothering me is the very loud winding noise that comes from the drive train and was wondering if there is any solution to this or if there is a problem with the machine. Its only loud when the throttle is wide open and running on govner of the belt drive.Any advice would be apprecated.
Last edited by Mike; 07-14-2012 at 10:53 PM.
Reason: moved thread from General discussion to the Argo forum and renamed it something more descriptive.
A long time ago Gene at Genes Argo sales told me to put a bottle of STP in trans.I've done this to every Argo I have ever owned.Not one trans.problem or failure,may be only a tad quieter,but anything at all helps.
Make sure your chains are not too tight. Use a heavy chain lube that will help quite them down. Make sure your gear case has fresh gear oil, use 90 weight.
Mine is so loud that I'm thinking I should start wearing ear plugs to run it. I've also tried a number of products that are designed to quiet the noise, none work at all.
The low geared trans is definatly the worst, but also it's the best for my riding style/conditions, so I refuse to change it.
Maybe ODG should redesign a replacement set of gears that are not so loud. I am sure technology has changed in the last 10-15 years. I think i would be interested in that purchase.