I have 2016 Outty Max XT. It has 500km on it, has been greased regularly all bushing and driveline and because of this forum I’m well aware of the numerous noises our Can-ams make from a baby sloth to a full grown elephant :), however today I’m stumped.

I just got home from a 120km drive, high cruising speed (rail bed trail), low dust, hot day about 28C.

We first heard the noise in an unusual condition. We’re taking a break on the side of the trail, bike is hot but off, as we’re gearing up to go my gf sits on the back seat and we hear a noise that sounds like something deflating/whining which lasts for approximately 5s. I look under the rear of the bike, ask her to get up and sit back down and it does it again but fades quicker. I’m thinking a strut is making this noise or some suspension part, even the seat.

I start the bike and the noise returns :shock:, well now it’s not the suspension. The noise does pick up with RPM, does it in all gears and comes and goes. When I stop the engine it lasts for about 3 seconds after the bike is stopped.

I wouldn’t be posting here if it was only when the bike runs but it’s not. I’m stumped…any leads would be appreciated.