2011 Can-Am Outlander 800R XT

[lumberjack]

Figured I start a thread to keep my ramblings on the matter somewhat contained.

As a brief recount, I bought the quad Jan 8th, 2011. As of today I have 267.2 miles/20:36 hours on it. So far I've used it on one tree job and took it on 2 "organized" (with other people) rides last weekend.

Here it is the day I bought it:


And here it is after its last bath this past week, minus the oodles of warning stickers:

[lumberjack]

Today I did my first real mod to it, installing a filter adapter that will allow me to run spin on filters instead of the more expensive/harder to change canister/cartridge filters. The filter is a Napa 21396 if anyone reading this needs to know. The adapter came from www.mrrpmcycle.com

You can see the original setup in this picture:


Here is the filter and adapter. The 3 ports are for a temp gauge and an oil cooler.


Adapter installed, fender in the way:




Fender "adjusted" around the filter. The fender/foot board setup cost $76 to replace, if I needed to revert it back to stock. Right now the hose just makes a loop, no cooler is installed.:

[arborworks1]

I would make a guard for the newfilter. Wouldn't want a stick or rock punchng through it.

[Skwerl]

Definitely looks a bit exposed right there.

[Treepreacher51]

Sweet. I have a Yamaha 660 Grizzley. 2003 I think. Yers is muck cooler.

[lumberjack]

Yours is more paid for!

I might make a guard for it, but the lower radiator hose is also right there and the fender should do a decent job of protecting it. It will be something I keep my eye on for a while.

[lumberjack]

So far the filter is doing fine. Got some new slingers in today. Got more goodies on the way, hopefully before the weekend.

[Paul B]

Blinged out, I assume those are a might uncomfortable on pavement?

[tophopper]

Cool ride cuz. Looks fun.


We should get a pool going..........



How long til Carl totals it?

[Skwerl]

Cool ride cuz. Looks fun.


We should get a pool going..........



How long til Carl turtles it?

Fixed that for ya.