Not used my quad for several months now, in fact hardly used it at all since the last prop bearing replacement.
Anyway took my daughter in to town last night and decided to go on the quad.
Now it hasn't been moved for several months and has sat on the driveway under a cover all this time.
First thing I noticed was the steering didn't feel right.
The handlebar seemed to be slightly off-center to the right and I could detect it pulling slightly to the left.
Thought it must be my imagination.
Then daughter mentioned she thought she could hear a scraping noise as though I was dragging something underneath, so I stopped and had a good look but all seemed fine.
We carried on and got to town without incident, about 15 kilometers.

But something is definitely not right with it. It doesn't go round corners to the right as easily as to the left.
It's difficult to describe but there just seems to be more effort involved in steering to the right.
And the handlebar is definitely squint.
I wonder if it could be something to do with the 4wd system and the way the front wheels are engaged when in 4wd mode?

Probably going to have to take it back to the shop for them to look at.

Well, just got my quad back from the shop after three months waiting for repair under warranty.
I have no idea what they fixed or replaced - zero paperwork or parts list.
They just sent me a message to say it's fixed and I can collect it anytime.

And the fuel tank was empty - which certainly wasn't the case before it went away for repair.

Can't think why they would drain the fuel for a prop shaft bearing replacement.

One thing I regret about my Overland is the lack of a glove box.
There's just nowhere to store things such as wallet, glasses, charging lead for phone, or even gloves, other than putting them in the huge load area at the back.
Let's say it's summertime and hot. I want to go to the shop. I'm wearing shorts and T. No pockets. I want to take my quad. Where can I put my wallet? I've got a phone holder attached to the handlebar, but what about my wallet? A simple glove box near the handlebar would be perfect.
Any aftermarket sellers out there?

Update on transmission noise -
Took the quad to the dealer and they knew immediately what the problem was.
They had another 1000 Overland in a few days earlier with the exact same problem.
Their mechanic demonstrated what the problem was by grabbing the prop shaft and wobbling it up and down to demonstrate the collapsed bearing going into the rear differential.
The dealer also mentioned the fact that CF Moto partner KTM has pretty much gone bust and this could cause problems with getting the replacement parts (fortunately under warranty).
So now my quad is away to a main dealer where it will probably sit for three months waiting for parts.
To say I'm a little disappointed is a bit of an understatement.
The machine is less than two years old, with only two thousand kilometers on the clock. This coming after a 6 week wait for a brake part when it was only a few months old.
Becoming less and less impressed by the quality of their products.

Out on my quad today (2023 1000 Overland) and there was a noise coming from the transmission/drivetrain - loud enough that I returned home.
It was like a rattling or grinding noise - never heard it before today.

It only happens when I release the throttle and the engine braking comes on, and also when the engine braking cuts out due to reduced speed and I'm freewheeling.

When i'm pulling away it's fine - loads of power, usual engine sound, no strange noise.
I'm concerned enough that I don't want to ride it to the dealer in case I damage something.

Anyone else heard anything like this?

Out on my quad today (2023 1000 Overland) and there was a noise coming from the transmission/drivetrain - loud enough that I returned home.
It was like a rattling or grinding noise - never heard it before today.

It only happens when I release the throttle and the engine braking comes on, and also when the engine braking cuts out due to reduced speed and I'm freewheeling.

When i'm pulling away it's fine - loads of power, usual engine sound, no strange noise.
I'm concerned enough that I don't want to ride it to the dealer in case I damage something.

Anyone else heard anything like this?

An update for anyone interested.....

My quad has now been with the dealer in Granada for the last three weeks.
That's three weeks of me not being able to use my brand new 600km quad.
No updates.
No communication.
Went in to the shop to find out what the f*cks going on only to be told the dealer is waiting for the part to arrive.
From where? China?
F*cking joke and I'm not amused.

Begining to regret ever buying it.

Took my Overland to the shop for a couple of issues - get the speed limiter removed, and foot brake fixed.

They got sent the wrong part for the limiter - one for a 625 Touring, they fitted it and said it ran even slower than before, then realized it was the wrong part.
Next day the correct part arrived and they fitted it. Speed now up from 63km/h to 115km/h - result.

The foot brake is a different matter.
After the break-in service a couple of weeks ago I noticed that the foot brake was much easier to press and assumed that they had adjusted it. But over the next few days it became ineffective so I raised this with the shop. They said they haven't touched the brakes because it's not part of the break-in service (even though it's listed in the user manual "Break-in Maintenance" on page 125 "Foot brake / Hand brake - Inspect function, Adjust as necessary") so they'll look at it when the limiter part arrives.

They now say it needs a new part that they'll have to get from CFMoto but it will be under the warranty. Only done 600kms so far so this isn't very reassuring of build quality.
I didn't catch exactly what part is broken because I was in a hurry and my Spanish is crap.

So I can still use my quad at double the speed but the foot brake is still ineffective. Just have to be careful until the new part arrives.

It's summertime here in Spain and hot so I ride in shorts and T-shirt.
The heat that comes from the right side burns my leg to a deep pink. It's so intense that I try and ride with my right leg on the far edge of the footplate.
My wife commented on the hot air blowing on her open-toed sandals when she was on the back.
The heat from the seat means a damp behind when I get off.

If there's anyway to shield these areas I would like to hear it.

1000 Overland 2023(EU)
I noticed this exact thing the other day.
4WD plus diff lock and I couldn't move the steering.
Took the diff lock off and everything fine.
I hardly ever use the diff lock and just put it down to one of those things, but now I wonder...

I have a 2023 1000 Overland and my dealer said bring it in for first service after 1000km.

Looking at the user manual it says 320km or 20 hours - I'm now on 330km so I'd better go and have a word with them.
I've printed out pages 123 and 124 of the user manual which detail the service items for first break-in maintenance.
I'll be taking this along to the dealer to get him to do all of these items.

Do all 1000 overlands have limited slip differentials?

The only reference I can find for this is an Australian site, but Australia has new safety regulations in place for quads that don't apply elsewhere in the world and the advertising over there specifically mentions limited slip diffs.
I'm in Spain and the Spanish version of CFMOTO website doesn't mention limited slip diffs.

Can I tell by looking at my diff whether it is a limited slip version?

My 1000 throttle is just too sensitive at low speed.
If I try reversing I just keep hopping backwards unless I use a bit of speed.
Likewise in forward gears I only have to touch the throttle and it jumps forward.
After a good run when I'm used to the sensitivity I can control it better, but is there any way to apply a little free play on the initial throttle opening?
Or is this just a case of practice?

Here's me heading off on my new quad.
Loving it.

Well I finally bought one and it's a beauty.