Can-Am side by side

[hambone]

I am considering buying a Can Am Commander DPS side by side has anyone have one or thoughts about them am looking at the 800 r engine model would like to hear thanks

[fastdam]

My cousin has a maverick. We have done a few trail runs in it.  It makes jeeps look akward on trails and blasts past them on the rocky roads. All the accessories are expensive.   I see one in my future.

[CAMPMEAT]

I bought a new 800 DPS 3 years ago and got rid of it. The motor sits between the seat and got so hot, I couldn't stand it. I tried everything under the sun to cool it down, nothing worked. I couldn't ride it if it got above 75. It was horrible.

The Polaris SxS aren't as bad, but I didn't like a 6 month warranty on a $15000 machine.


I know the owner of Xtremepowersports in Okanogan. He sells Can ams and might beat everyone elses price. Might be worth a phone call..509-826-5771. He also owns Sunrise Chevrolet in Omak..

[jburkett]

My employer has a commander 1000 and I own an outlander xt. 650. Both are great machines. As for the heat mentioned above  I have never noticed it while using it for work purposes, but it my be a bad deal on the trails at higher rpms.

[CAMPMEAT]

My employer has a commander 1000 and I own an outlander xt. 650. Both are great machines. As for the heat mentioned above  I have never noticed it while using it for work purposes, but it my be a bad deal on the trails at higher rpms.

Get in it and go for a 90 mile ride in the summer, you'll notice it. The dealers won't mention a word about the heat either. It's a real problem. Go on the forums they have and read about the heat issues. 

I have a 2015 Can am 500 XT and it doesn't even come close to getting way too hot.

[Pinetar]

The 800 can am max xt's get super hot as well, especially with the tracks on them. Not a problem in the winter when it is cold out but when it is hot out, be careful! Love the machines, they are tough!!

[hambone]

Thanks guys will look into some forums on the heat from the engines

[Halo]

I have a Commander 1000. It's been a good fun rig so far. As far as heat if I put a cold drink in the drink holders in the console it gets warm other than that it has not been a problem I have it set up to haul in the back of my truck and still be able to hook up to my travel trailer. I have hunted in Oregon and Nevada with it and it was great. I went to Utah with it last month and did some riding. Overall I'm happy with it.

[MountainWalk]

I just serviced a Joyner at the shop the other day, and while the two seaters aren't my thing, this thing was bad. Real manual tranny, 831cc's.  Awesome machine.

[CAMPMEAT]

What's a JOYNER ?

[fastdam]

The "Joyner"    has a multi-speed manual tranny?

[bigbds61]

I have a 2006 Can Am 800 Outlander Max XT and have had all sorts of heat problems in the summer.  Melted some plastics while under warranty and had to have them replaced but they did not address the heat issue.  A couple of years ago my kids took it riding and the seat caught on fire.  They put it out and when I got it back took it to the shop and they wrapped the exhaust with fiberglass wrap insulation that appears to have taken care of the issue.  Also lined the underside of the seat with aluminum tape as shielding.  Seat is $400 so I did not replace it.  If I was to buy new again I would have them insulate with the fiberglass tape right out of the gate.  The bike is a beast other then that issue.

[MHWASH]

Here's my take, if you want to run roads and Jeep trails, get whatever SxS you like. If you want to run ATV trails and go behind the gates where legal, get a RZR.

In my opinion, all these giant SxSs are ruining the ORV sport. All the events and retailers are catering to these minature jeeps. All poker runs are now held on regular roads which takes all the fun out of it for us ATVers and dirt bike riders. Let alone how slow they go and the amount of dust they kick up. I can take my RAV4 where most of the SxS go.

Flame on.

[cooltimber]

 

[CAMPMEAT]

I had a 2014 RZR 570 and got rid of it. Less quality than any Can am I've owned. I had trouble with it from the get go and very crappy customer service at the factory. I've owned ATV's for over 25 years and nothing has changed except, THE GREENIES now control everything that has to do with ORVing on our forest lands/roads. They do not want us enjoying OUR lands. I've also owned jeeps and FJ 40's and have been in the 4 wheeling clubs for nearly 40 years. We had poker runs and campouts and always have had to use roads and trails. Personally, I'm not going to destroy a $10000 + machine to go faster than what the majority of the people want to go and enjoy the rides. Also, the slower you go, the less dust you kick up..

[kirkl]

If your looking at a smaller SxS take a look at the Honda pioneer 500. 50 inches wide. That's my next purchase. Great reviews on forums.

[Wacenturion]

I would assume the choice would be pretty specific to what you intend to use it for.  Done a ton of research this last year on UTV's  since buying some property.  My specific needs are being able to take the family to the top when the need arises, since there is an approximate 1000 + elevation change.  Buying primarliy for the property to access it all and carry materials, such as trees for planting, blinds, and food plot items.

I have decided on the new Yamaha Viking VI Ranch Edition.  Yamaha reliability, real room for six and enough of everything else for the job.  Pretty much a ranch vehicle only.  So as I and others have said, get what suites the uses you intend for it.

[hambone]

The side by side was for my wife her idea of hard riding is going down dirt roads so not to much hard knocks on the rig just don't want to spend my money on a bad side by side myself i am buying myself a polaris atv because it will get used for hunting and i am alittle more wild rider won't get till next spring got to pay a few things off before i spring for these toys

[LittleJohn]

We have a couple Can Am Commanders at work. They are great rigs, no complaints or issues at all with them. We put a lot of miles on them. Mostly gravel and dirt roads, not a lot of off roading.
We have the fully inclosed kits for them with the foot and dash heaters installed, Montana winters can be a bit chilly.
70 MPH is max speed on the ones we have.
I am not an ATV guy and they are very user friendly and simple to operate
Great rides 

[Encore 280]

I have a 2006 Can Am 800 Outlander Max XT and have had all sorts of heat problems in the summer.  Melted some plastics while under warranty and had to have them replaced but they did not address the heat issue.  A couple of years ago my kids took it riding and the seat caught on fire.  They put it out and when I got it back took it to the shop and they wrapped the exhaust with fiberglass wrap insulation that appears to have taken care of the issue.  Also lined the underside of the seat with aluminum tape as shielding.  Seat is $400 so I did not replace it.  If I was to buy new again I would have them insulate with the fiberglass tape right out of the gate.  The bike is a beast other then that issue.

I bought an Outlander 800 from a site member this last Spring. It has the heat issue (melted plastic)also. After reading this thread I got a hair brain idea this morning. Went to the store and bought 4 of those heavy duty large loaf aluminum baking pans. Cut the ends out and fitted them around the exhaust and muffler then took them off and wrapped the exhaust with the fiber glass welding cloth and put a double thickness layer over the muffler. Secured the cloth with baling wire nice and snug then fitted the aluminum pans back in place and secured them the same way. Haven't tried it yet to see how it's going to work. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a 2006 Can Am 800 Outlander Max XT and have had all sorts of heat problems in the summer.  Melted some plastics while under warranty and had to have them replaced but they did not address the heat issue.  A couple of years ago my kids took it riding and the seat caught on fire.  They put it out and when I got it back took it to the shop and they wrapped the exhaust with fiberglass wrap insulation that appears to have taken care of the issue.  Also lined the underside of the seat with aluminum tape as shielding.  Seat is $400 so I did not replace it.  If I was to buy new again I would have them insulate with the fiberglass tape right out of the gate.  The bike is a beast other then that issue.

I bought an Outlander 800 from a site member this last Spring. It has the heat issue (melted plastic)also. After reading this thread I got a hair brain idea this morning. Went to the store and bought 4 of those heavy duty large loaf aluminum baking pans. Cut the ends out and fitted them around the exhaust and muffler then took them off and wrapped the exhaust with the fiber glass welding cloth and put a double thickness layer over the muffler. Secured the cloth with baling wire nice and snug then fitted the aluminum pans back in place and secured them the same way. Haven't tried it yet to see how it's going to work. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I used: GT Sound Mat on mine. It has a sticky, tar kinda of compound and reflective aluminum on the other side. It worked very well at reducing heat. You just cut it to size and press it on and it won't come off..