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The lady bought an '07 Outlander 650 for her place in ME so I am assuming I'll be the one who takes care of it. Anyone know of known problems or must do's that might not have been done. Tips and tricks welcome. The Can Am forums seem to be a little light so just looking for a jumping off point or whatevah ya got kehd.
I downloaded the service manual and will start some light torture going through that. From my years off-roading I'm assuming regular oil change and greasing is a good idea.
-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
most ATVs have regular gear case oil changes as well as engine oil & greasing, I assume Can Am does to, I have a local friend with a Can Am
RandyO
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Engine oil, gear oil (differentials & shaft drive), hit all the zerk fittings and keep an eye on the brake pads reguarly if used in sand/mud, make sure the radiator is never caked with mud and you'll be good in most cases. I try to do all of mine once a year and I keep a close eye on the ones that have a radiator.
Not sure if there's Can Am specific things to watch out for. In general, they're pretty solid & reliable machines.
The only other thing to keep an eye on is the clutches, especially if it's going to be run in any wet environments. Some machines go into limp mode at a predetermined mileage/hour to force you to remember to check that.
Did you grit your teeth and try to look like Clint Fuckin' Eastwood?
Or did you lisp it all hangfisted like a fuckin' flower?
Keep the air filter clean or limp mode.
Also, keep the switchgear clean and out of the elements as much as possible. I mean, don't over think it, just avoid leaving it outside and uncovered as a means of storage.
Awesome, all good tips. It lives in a shed so that's good.
Define keep an eye on the clutches. I've never dealt with a belted machine before.
-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
The more and more I'm reading the more I'm terrified of any water and mud at all. I always thought you could get fairly deep with atvs.
-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
I got water in my belt case once, never noticed it till one very cold morning in November, it was frozen solid into an ice cube, had to take it to dealer to be parked inside
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON
Did you grit your teeth and try to look like Clint Fuckin' Eastwood?
Or did you lisp it all hangfisted like a fuckin' flower?
That's definitely good to know. I gotta take a closer look. It's certainly fun. Had it out for a quick rip and it was impressive.
-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
Only belt driven machine I've ever seen have a problem getting wet was because it was submarined.
If the covers are properly mounted and secured you'll be fine.
-Alex
I can resist everything but Pete's mom.
I have a winch now, but not because of that, I put a plow on it last winter.
I pulled it out of that waterhole by hand, with block & tackle... hidden 2ft underwater ledge dropoff/rise depending on which direction yer going. I was all alone on that expedition into exploring my brothers trail system
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON
Did you grit your teeth and try to look like Clint Fuckin' Eastwood?
Or did you lisp it all hangfisted like a fuckin' flower?
RandyO
IBA#9560
A man with a gun is a citizen
A man without a gun is a subject LETS GO BRANDON