I have a question I hope some of you might be able to help with. I have a 2009 Can-Am Outlander 800R EFI XT with fairly low mileage and hours on the clock (recently bought it used). I’ve had it out on the trails a few times now and have had no issues at all. I took it out and started it up yesterday and had no issues until I put it in gear and started pressing the throttle. It made a sound like metal rattling and it was coming from the rear of the machine (sounded like it was near the tow hitch).

It didn’t make this noise when it was idling or when I was revving the engine in neutral. It only did it when I put it in gear (including reverse). I drove it up and down the street a few times and didn’t notice any handling or performance issues. Trying to figure out what it could be.

I know there’s not much here to go on but that was the only way I could describe it. Thanks everyone!