2012 Summit 600 HO Vibration/track noise

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Snowoff311

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• Dec 23, 2013

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Need help, bought a used 2012 Summit 600 HO with 500 miles, took for a couple short rides 3-4 miles and ran fine. Then took out and noticed a vibration/noise when applying throttle, gets worse the faster the track spins. Almost feels like track is slipping, checked tension and alignment, lifted track and does the same with no load on it. Looked for any contact it could be making and couldn't find anything. Help please...

 

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Adrenaline Revolution

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• Dec 23, 2013

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Any ice built up in the tunnel?

 

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• Dec 24, 2013

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Bent drive axle will do that.

 

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UPAKsnow

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• Dec 24, 2013

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What is the condition of the belt?

 

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Snowoff311

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• Dec 26, 2013

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Well after checking everything except the belt, it turned out to be the belt. Looks like someone drove a little bit with the brake on, just didnt realize a belt would cause that much noise and vibration. But makes sense, felt like it was skipping a bit and sped up as I gave it more throttle. thanks for the replies, lesson learned for me.