RickinMT

Sorry guys-- This is an old post. It turned out to be the rear drive shaft splines were stripped. I got a new one from Hisun and everything is fine now. Thanks for the replies.

Yeah, mounting is gonna be another adventure. I don't think I like the high mount option, up high on the back of the roll cage. These things need all the weight down low when you're trailing riding. And mounting it standing up in the dump bed will block too much rear view. Anyway, I did hear back from Motorcycle Doctor-- they have the rims on order. So I'll order from them. He said they don't sell tires so I have to find a source for a tire. And yeah, front tire-- FB group member said get the front as it will work on the rear if you have to. Thanks.

So, where do you guys get your spare tires and wheels? And if the front wheel is smaller than the back, which size to you carry as a spare? Thanks.

Hehehe. You're right-- I had my old one out last year in the snow. They just keep going and going. I was surprised at how well it managed deep snow. And yeah, the winch is peace-of-mind when things grind to a halt. There's a Hisun guy on one of the Hisun owner FB groups who works for Hisun. Paul Welch. I can't find him in the groups now but he reached out to me when I was posting about my drive shaft issue. He said Hisun is adding more service centers across the country and trying to do better at responding to warranty issues. Thanks. Same to you!

Yes. At first they sent the rear coupling but when we got it apart I sent them pictures of the drive shaft that was totally stripped. So then they sent a new drive shaft and a couple bits that go in that end. He was going to send me a return label to ship back the damaged parts but it's been several weeks and I haven't heard back yet about that. Anyway, the machine is back together and running. (Although, now it's winter and riding season is done up at 6,000 ft so I won't have a real test drive until spring... )

Roger that! Thanks!

Yeah but I'd rather do it here. I've heard horror stories about people's machines sitting in the shop for months waiting for service. This way I know it's first in line. I am clueless about mechanical stuff so my neighbor does the work. He's rebuilt so many machines, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, etc... he tries to teach me what this does and what that does and my eyes roll back in my head... Good luck with yours, too!

Thanks. Yeah, no. There wasn't.

So.... Next question--- When we put this back together should we grease the splines at both ends of the drive shaft? It was dry when we took it apart but it seems to me it oughta be well greased.....

Yes, he got it out. I wasn't there so I don't know how but the coupler is out. Now I'm just waiting for Hisun to send the parts (under warranty). he did say it wasn't fun, so he must have had a hard time at it. Greg--- We got the drive shaft out by removing the bolts holding the rear differential and sliding it backwards. (We took the dump bed off to get access to everything.) We tried loosening the engine mount bolts, too, and rocking it up at the rear but that didn't do it. Thanks, guys.

2021 Axis 700 OK. We pulled the drive shaft and we're working on getting the coupler out. Otherwise, it looks like we need the drive shaft, the coupling and oil seal for the forward end of the shaft. Hisun sent me the rear boss, seal and coupler but it's the front parts I need. Waiting to hear back from them now.... Does ANYONE have any tips on how to get that front coupler out of the engine? We have the nut off and prying and banging isn't working...

Heheh. No, you didn't miss it. We haven't even taken it apart yet. I'll post updates but the guy who works on it for me is helping a friend build a garage so it won't be for a few weeks. I just wanted to post the good news about Hisun covering the parts under warranty.

UPDATE-- I heard from Hisun Tech Support and they're sending me the parts under warranty. I guess it's happened enough that they know which parts apply and he asked if there are any additional parts needed to send pics and they'll take care of it. Great news. That's what I was hoping for.

Well shit. That doesn't sound good. I'll relay all this when my buddy can get to it. (He's helping friend build a garage... ) So if a spline is stripped it would just need a new drive shaft? My luck's not that good. This thing is 3 months old. No chance of warranty work around here-- 5-hour drive to the nearest Hisun dealer in Idaho. Thanks, though, guys.

OK. Today I jacked up the rear end and the rear wheels spin freely. I can turn the rear drive shaft by hand and the wheels will turn. It still won't budge in 2WD but in 4WD it wants to go. Took some pics and it looks like there's a screw missing on the left side of the bracket closest to the engine. But that looks like an engine mount... 20221018_145724.mp4