Post by: hambone on September 26, 2015, 11:32:40 PM
Post by: fastdam on September 27, 2015, 07:51:23 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 08:20:49 AM
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..
Post by: jburkett on September 27, 2015, 09:33:19 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 27, 2015, 04:21:41 PM
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. :tup:
I have a 2015 Can am 500 XT and it doesn't even come close to getting way too hot.
Post by: Pinetar on September 27, 2015, 04:28:24 PM
Post by: hambone on September 27, 2015, 09:25:05 PM
Post by: Halo on September 27, 2015, 10:13:14 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on September 27, 2015, 10:54:18 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 28, 2015, 07:21:01 AM
Post by: fastdam on September 28, 2015, 09:18:12 AM
Post by: bigbds61 on September 28, 2015, 09:34:18 AM
Post by: MHWASH on September 29, 2015, 06:32:55 PM
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.
Post by: cooltimber on September 29, 2015, 07:47:30 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 29, 2015, 08:04:53 PM
Post by: kirkl on October 04, 2015, 06:51:12 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on October 05, 2015, 08:40:32 AM
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.
Post by: hambone on October 22, 2015, 10:48:55 PM
Post by: LittleJohn on October 23, 2015, 05:25:36 AM
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 :) :)
Post by: Encore 280 on October 24, 2015, 12:39:48 PM
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.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 24, 2015, 01:08:06 PM
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..