jmarcott99 4 Posted June 14, 2023 I recently purchased a 2005 rancher 4x4 and its been one problem after another. As we are working through the problems as you shut the 4 wheeler off there is a winding down noise. I thought it was the starter so we replaced it and still the sound remains. I have read that possibly the one way bearing could be going out? Since its new to him he's dying to ride it will it hurt him riding it? If it goes all the way out will it lock the motor up? Thoughts, info, and suggestions greatly appreciated! I told my wife I have really started to regret my purchase for him.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmarcott99 4 Posted June 14, 2023 Update it doesn't seem to do it as bad using the kill switch as apposed to turning it off by using the key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,719 Posted June 14, 2023 Welcome aboard. That's the one way bearing on the centrifugal clutch most likely. If it is, you should notice you coast and don't have engine braking some of the time (when it works as it should, you have engine braking). They can go a long, long time without it hurting anything. Mine in my 06 Foreman has been that way for years. The only time I miss it is going down a steep hill when I don't have engine braking, but my brakes work well and if you blip the throttle the bearing will ususally catch. If you do decide to replace it, get OEM or Shindy ONLY. Don't put chinese crap in there. Cheap chinese one way bearings will cause problems, and absolutely not last. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmarcott99 4 Posted June 15, 2023 Thank you very much for the info!!! Greatly appreciated! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,969 Posted June 19, 2023 yep, clutch one-way bearing is going out. they make a whirling down sound...then '' clunk '' this is a one-way bearing going out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
