Hello all! My first post here.

I just took my knew 2016 Outlander XMR 850 out for its first real trail ride at an ATV park. I’ve had my Outlander since October, so I was thrilled to actually get out and hit some real trails. Some people had me worried that the XMR isn’t a good trail bike. Well i completely disagree with that notion. It is a very good trail bike in my oppinion, even with the stock 30" Silverbacks.

So that being said what are some upgrades that I should be looking into, to get the most out of this bike? Even though the XMR is suppose to be pure mud bike, I fully intend to keep hitting trails (and mud from time to time)

I’m not interested in thousands of dollars worth of mods, just a few basic things to keep performance stout. Like a water proof Air filter Lid for starters, even though I only use the snorkel for extra protection against swamping the bike, I have zero intentions of playing submarine with the quad. It will spend more time on trails than in pure water/mud. I do love muddy trails though, and I will go out of my way to find a nice mud hole if its a challenge from time to time.

So in short.

1. Whats the best Air box lid, that is 100% sealed? For the record my stock lid hasn’t had any leaks whatsoever, but I’d like to make sure it stays that way.

2. Any cost friendly clutch mods, like different springs worth looking into?

3. Are any of the slip on exhaust worth it? Do they offer anything other than a different sound?

4. Looking into having a main set of trail tires, as i know the Silverbacks will wear out quickly, while being used outside of the mud.
I’d like a radial, that still does good in mud, like maybe the Pitbull Growlers, but I’m not interested in their price nor the amount they weigh. I like the idea of the Maxxis Zillas, as a lightweight option that still offers some mud capabilities and they are wallet friendly.

I’ve ran Maxxis Mud Bugs on past quads, and I really liked them, but they are getting difficult to find and i don’t think they make it in a 30" tire? Ive spent time on the original Mud Lites and they have never impressed me, but its been years since I’ve given them a try but if I remember correctly they just seem like an overpriced stock tire IMO. Though I’d like to try the Mud Lite XTRs, but they do not come in a 30" tire either. I like the old 589’s, but again i don’t know if they come in a 30".

Most trails around here are either sandy, or hard pack with clayish mud holes here and there.

Hi, my name is Sergio. I am currently head of maintenance at a campground in Illinois. Myself and my children love to ride atvs. I currently aquired a 2004 traxter 500 xt. I just repaired the mpem but am having problems with the dash flashing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

What is the best torque wrench to buy to use on low torque bolts? I need one that will go as low as 5 lb/ft. I don’t plan on using it a lot, only changing oil filters and oil plugs on my Rancher mostly so I don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for one. What kind do you guys use? Thanks.

What is the best torque wrench to buy to use on low torque bolts? I need one that will go as low as 5 lb/ft. I don’t plan on using it a lot, only changing oil filters and oil plugs on my Rancher mostly so I don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for one. What kind do you guys use? Thanks.

Can someone tell me the proper technique for a break in period on a can am outlander max xt 1000 2-up. I pick mine up tomorrow first ride is Friday.

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Can someone tell me the proper technique for a break in period on a can am outlander max xt 1000 2-up. I pick mine up tomorrow first ride is Friday.

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Pogoman: I have a Polaris 700. Cannot find a 17-digit VIN. Found a 7-digit number inside the front left-side wheel well. Polaris Number 1240084. Can someone tell me when it was manufactured? I’m guessing prior to 1999.

Pogoman: I have a Polaris 700. Cannot find a 17-digit VIN. Found a 7-digit number inside the front left-side wheel well. Polaris Number 1240084. Can someone tell me when it was manufactured? I’m guessing prior to 1999.

:icon_cool: I have been looking over this forum for a long time and joined because I need help with a 2007 Honda 420 ES. It is not shifting out of neutral until it has fully warmed up. once it has warmed up I can shift in all forward gears as I please. No trouble shifting in reverse at any time, No codes blink, No indication on the control panel as described in the other post I have looked over. Thought it was the electric shift motor but that has been changed 2 days ago and shifts like new(Once warmed up). Brand new battery, changed it out right before the shift issues due to it was old and had a bad cell. Any help on this issue will greatly be appropriated.

I’ve been going over everything on my high-hour Outlander 650 the last few weeks, trying to fix everything that could possibly break this season.

I’m replacing the rollers and buttons in the primary clutch, one of the rollers had a pretty bad flat spot on it. I just noticed today that one of the weights has worn down the side of the clutch housing, and this is probably the source of the noise I’ve been hearing since I bought the bike (A little tick at idle that goes away when the clutch engages).

I’m wondering if anyone has seen this happen before, and if it would be alright to make a spacer to keep the weight from rattling around. I’m hoping to find a solution that doesn’t involve replacing the housing, as I don’t have the spare change right now to replace it. My mechanic told me it would be alright to run as is until I can replace it, but I’d like to quiet it down and prevent further wear until that happens.

Thanks!