Have done the usual search, but came up with nothing.

Ride; 2001 Sportsman 500 HO 1700 miles, 225 hours.

Situation; when cold, or not ridden very far (plowing mosly so far) it shifts from low to reverse fine… once it gets a little warm, it starts grinding going into gear… reverse, hi, low. Idle has not been touched… I bought it used from a second owner that did not ride very much… so no background on the machine from him….

question, why does it grind when its warm? its pretty bad grinding… any thoughts??

thanks in advance… if needed I can get a vid of it this weekend.