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Hi,
first post -thanks for the great site - lots on good info here

I am about to buy either
2018 Outlander 650 XMR
or
2018 Outlander 650 XT

other than the obvious radiator relocate, bigger tires, lack of stock winch, what are the under the hood differences on the 650 XMR vs the XT.

Some have said the clutch is setup differently?
Thus top speed may be different?....lower on XMR?

How does the ride 'feel' different on the XMR vs the XT. We are not speed demons, but don't want anything slower than the 400 we have now

Most of my riding is on old logging trails in Southern Ontario Canada. There are often good mud holes to play in, and some swampy stuff, but there is also a lot of rock. Typically we try and do day long rides with the mandatory mud hole here and there.

I currently have a 2004 Outlander Max 400, added mud lite tires to it and she did very well.
Given a new set of mud tires for the XT would be more than the cost difference to the XMR I was thinking XMR makes total sense - and it looks very cool

Will add
on XMR
3,500 warn winch
snorkel
XT handlebar protector kit

to both
Full aluminum skid plates
Mirrors (to see the stuck arctic cats behind me)
heated grips / thumb
ball hitch

cost difference in Canada with these accessories is that the XMR is about $750 more

thanks for the help

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General Grabber A/TX | The next-generation, aggressive all-terrain tire that provides exceptional off-road capability and durability, balanced with impressive on-road performance.


General Grabber A/TX
UTQG: 640 A, B
Mileage Warranty:
60,000 Miles (Standard Load)
50,000 Miles (Light Truck and High Flotation)


Click here for General Grabber A/TX Availability & Pricing online though Discount Tire Direct.

Also available in store by special order HERE


The General Grabber A/TX provides confident all-terrain traction and a comfortable on-road feel. Its features an aggressive tread pattern and alternating shoulder scoops for strong all-terrain grip. It provides all-season traction using its full-depth sipes and is certified for severe winter conditions, as shown by the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. The General Grabber A/TX features a rugged tread compound and stone bumpers for cut, chipping, and puncture resistance. This off-road tire features Comfort Balance technology for comfortable on-road manners.


-KEY FEATURES-

Comfort Balance Technology - An absorption layer under the tread isolates the vehicle from road disturbances for a more comfortabe, pleasant ride.

Stabilitread Technology - Provides well balanced performance with excellent tread life and cut and chip performance on gravel surfaces.

Off-Road Features - Traction Notices for additional grip in dirt, snow and all lookse surfaces. Five Row Tread Pattern for high density multi-angle traction edges provide off-road grip in every direction.

Off-Shoulder Technical Features - Alternating Should Scoopers Allowing for Open & large gripping area for additional grip on rocks. Sidewall Protection Lugs Large are pads that alternate in and out to provide additional side grip for extreme off-roading.



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I have a 2016 sportsman 450 HO and would like to find stiffer rear springs.

I ride double quite often, and find it really squats. I've tried looking at EPI
but they don't seem to have any options listed, does anyone know what may work?

Thanks,

T

I have an 03 sportsman 700 that has been sitting for about 5 years while I was stationed over in Japan. Before I left it had the upgraded ignition kit installed. Now that I'm back I am trying to get it running again. I have pulled and cleaned the carb, but anytime it would start it would just fill the air box with fuel and eventually bog out. I read somewhere else that if the exhaust system is clogged it will cause this. So I pulled the muffler off and this issue went away, but now it will only start if I reach into the carb and open up the block that the diaphragm is attached to. Once it starts it has good throttle response, where as before the muffler was off it had no throttle response, but it will not idle. Any idea as to what this could be? It was stored in a shed near a cow pasture so I have found rats nests in it. No wires appear to be chewed though.

Thanks for the help!

Sorry, it's not a Polaris.

($2200) Willowbrook, IL.

For Sale is a Honda 3 Wheeler (ATC) 1985 Big Red in very good condition. Bought it from the 2nd owner who purchased it from his dad who was the original owner (supposedly). Runs, rides, functions, just as it should. All lights work, reverse works, shifts thru the gears just as it should, and I added an LED on the front rack. Some of the pictures show the brush guards that were offered back in the 80's but those are not included. Also not included in the rear cargo box and the Tusk hand guards. I installed those after I purchased this a few years ago. Sorry, those items are not part of the deal. Brush guards are hard to find and it took me several years to acquire those. Going to use those for my next build instead of keeping them on this machine. The plastics are all in very good shape, Zero cracks, left hand rear wheel plastic is an after market Maier Plastics fender which was put on by the previous owner. Gas tank is in good shape, no rust, no leaks. Electric start and kick start both work too. Tires have Plenty of life left in them as well. There may be a few things I might be forgetting but the pictures give you an idea of what this machine looks like. Better in person, believe me. This is a great machine and there will be no disappointments. Available for pick-up only as I will not deliver.

Sorry, no trades just CASH. No title, comes with a bill of sale. I will also not entertain Low Ball Offers. Can be seen anytime but needs to be after 4pm during the week. Weekends are pretty open. Thanks for looking. Any questions, feel free to ask. Thank you.

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Gentlemen,
Have actually been a member here for a while but haven't made any posts because I haven't owned a Can Am. I own a couple of 2013 Honda Ranchers and have been very pleased with their reliability. With the type of riding my wife and I do they have been adequate in taking us anywhere we have wanted to go with no issues. Even being at the bottom of the chart for horsepower with only 28 hp, they have hauled my wife and I and other couples wherever we've chosen to go with no problem whatsoever. The only issue that we've encountered is the ride quality, and not that it has been terrible, it is just a little rougher than we like and seems to be a little too hard on my wife in both riding double and when she has a long day of riding and driving herself. So we have been looking and researching different types of machines trying to decide what direction we should go. To be honest, I have not read or seen a lot of positive reviews of Cam Am and am curious as to why, they of course have not been nearly as negative as the reviews and info I have read on Polaris. Can anyone shed some light as to why Can Am is getting such a bad rap. We've got friends that have one of these machines and have had a good experience with it. Other than a factory recall that has yet to be dealt with, they have been extremely pleased with it. Also have some other friends that just purchased a 2017 850 XTP with every bell and whistle imaginable last fall and have been happy with it as well. So while looking over the past few months I found a 2018 570 Outlander DPS with 49 miles on it and still under warranty from a gentlemen in Boise Idaho. I have made arrangements to purchase the machine with delivery in a week or so, in posting on the Honda forum that I have done so was blasted with responses. I feel it is a great deal and the fact that he is willing to deliver it to us was a bonus. I guess my big question is, is there anything I need to be concerned about in getting this machine? I just figured that it being new, having PS, independent suspension, fuel injection, and being an automatic would be the perfect machine for my wife and when fitted with a rear seat and foot rests would work for when we wanted to ride double. What is it about Can Am that causes such fiery responses from other brand owners? But ultimately, am I purchasing a truckload of problems? I don't water or mud ride and am meticulous about maintenance, and after every ride wash our machines from top to bottom. Knowing that these machines have grease zerk fittings all over, they will be checked on a regular basis. How often should the oil be changed with that 570 twin? I would appreciate and info and feed back I can get. Thanks FF.

I have a 2010 belt and have done some research on it. I noticed its jerky when pressing the gas. It has the orginal belt on it from polaris. Im guessing its time to change it out. What do you suggest? ive see gates belts from 54.99 all the way up to a superatv belt for 125.00
The only modification i have made is increasing the tires from stock 26"x14 to megas meyhams 28x9x14 and 28x11x14 on the rear

Being that the market is somewhat small for the Scrambler, I had to search long and hard to find anyone willing to make a seat cover for me without having to ship them my seat to have a one-off made.
I was fortunate to find that Mud Motorsports had made one for Teixeira when they debuted their Scrambler upgrades. I knew I was on to something when I saw the magazine article and reached out to them. They still had their template and were able to make me one without having to pay shipping for my seat to and from pricing the cost of the cover out to much.
The cover is VERY well made and fit perfectly. I’ve never installed a seat cover but gave it a shot and was surprised with the right tools how easy it was.
Take a peek.
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