Category Archives: Can-Am 2014 Models

starting problems

I’ve been out riding, and several times now my machine (see signature) won’t start after riding for an hour or so. Just goes “click, click” when I turn the key. Sometimes if I just give it a minute it will start. Other times if I wiggle it in gear it will start. It happened when we got back to camp this weekend after riding high speed for an hour. Just wouldn’t start. Gave it a rest for over an hour and it fired right up. One time, a couple of months ago or so we opened it up and gave the starter a ‘rap’ with a hammer (light tap). Started right up. (this could have been coincidental)

Don’t know if the problem is electronic (computer) related or the starter (flat spot) or something else. Seems to happen when we are up in elevation but this weekend, camp wasn’t that high. This is a 2014 unit with only 700 miles on it and 70 hrs.

Anyone else have or heard of this problem?

shmoky

Jerky clutch response

I just purchased a used 2014 Can Am Outlander 1000 . It only has 200 miles on it and is virtually brand new. The clutch doesn’t engage right off when given gas and it jerks when it does move. Are there clutch adjustments or aftermarket clutch springs that will help in a smoother start (forward and backward). I owned a 2002 Can Am Quest up until now so I am lost with the new models but am catching on quick.
Thanks for any help. 🙁