I have a 2013 Sportsman 500HO and just came home from a ride yesterday with my daughters where I got pretty paranoid. After about 3 1/2 hours of riding, I started to get a very VERY loud banging, popping noise that you could certainly tell was in the back, and you could feel in your butt through the seat. This happens at 1/2 – 3/4 acceleration to the point you think something is about to fly apart, so loud, a group of side by side guys heard it a trail away over their machines. Also started happening while trying to get back to the truck when going up hills and the strain was a bit more than just a regular trail.
Happens in L, H, R, and 2wd or AWD.
This is definitely not the sound most hear when decelerating.
I replaced the right cv axle before the last ride, the left was replaced not long ago. Feels like something far more serious, but could just be paranoia kicking my butt.
Could anyone chime in with an idea of what it could be from possible experience? Thanks in advance for all the help and for your time.
