Can anyone tell me how to check/verify that my water pump is working? I have an 08 Outlander 800 with overheating issues. I have replaced thermostat, coolant, fan runs fine and rad is clean. I want to check the water pump but not sure how. I see lots of info online about replacing the seals but not much on checking the pump.

Finally decided to get all weight numbers down and dragged the hauler + quad + travel trailer down to the scales. Weighed everything together, separately and by axle, blah blah blah. The shocker – my ’13 Outlander Max 650 tipped the scales at a whopping 1034 lbs. 3/4 tank fuel, Outy big box in back (empty) and frame-only skids. Am thinking this puppy has been dining out at Wendy’s on the sly…. 😯

PS – For the fun of it, I got on the scales and it surprisingly nailed my weight. Whew. At least I’m not fat like my jowly Can-Am!

Finally decided to get all weight numbers down and dragged the hauler + quad + travel trailer down to the scales. Weighed everything together, separately and by axle, blah blah blah. The shocker – my ’13 Outlander Max 650 tipped the scales at a whopping 1034 lbs. 3/4 tank fuel, Outy big box in back (empty) and frame-only skids. Am thinking this puppy has been dining out at Wendy’s on the sly…. 😯

PS – For the fun of it, I got on the scales and it surprisingly nailed my weight. Whew. At least I’m not fat like my jowly Can-Am!

Hi,

2006 Outlander 400 fan not coming on.
Not a mechanic but would like your input for my steps I took to troubleshoot….

#1. Checked fan fuse 20A and was not blown but had corrosion, put a new fuse with di-electric grease.

#2. Unplugged fan and put 12V directly and fan works.

#3. I unplugged connector from temperature sender and checked with a trouble light and had power to it.

so, my conclusion, I need a temperature sender?

Any input appreciated.
thanks
Luc

After reading several threads and a very disappointing ride in the UP a few weeks ago I finally pulled the trigger on a set of Stage 3 Elka Legacy shocks.
My stock setup doesn’t allow me to go through corners or any kind of rough terrain without mashing the brakes. Kind of sucks when you have all that power and can’t use it.
Anyway…..has everyone been pretty pleased with the Elkas? I have a trip planeed to ride in Attica Indiana shortly after they are supposed to arrive and hope to tear it up!

Hi All:
Took my 2014 all apart today to find out why it runs so well.
Pulled the CVT cover. Clean, dry, no belt dust in there at 125 hrs and 3300 km.
Measured the belt width in one spot and get 1 9/32 ".
I can’t find the spec in the manual.
What would the spec be, and when would you change a belt "just because" ?

I ride it gently but plow a bit with it.

I sure wouldn’t want to change a belt on the trail it takes a while o get that damn cover off and on.

Thanks
John

Hi All:
Took my 2014 all apart today to find out why it runs so well.
Pulled the CVT cover. Clean, dry, no belt dust in there at 125 hrs and 3300 km.
Measured the belt width in one spot and get 1 9/32 ".
I can’t find the spec in the manual.
What would the spec be, and when would you change a belt "just because" ?

I ride it gently but plow a bit with it.

I sure wouldn’t want to change a belt on the trail it takes a while o get that damn cover off and on.

Thanks
John

Snapped the front through shaft (front drive shaft) over the weekend on my Outlander 1000. Picked up a new one at the dealer. Has anyone replaced one of these yet on a gen2? Do I need to pull the front diff to do it?

I’ve seen plenty of videos on how to change the oil and filter but not too many say what they’re using for oil. Any recommendations on brand / weight? I used Mobil 1 Extended 5w-30 in my truck so I would probably want to stick with that in the bike as well as long as it’s compatible.

I’ve seen plenty of videos on how to change the oil and filter but not too many say what they’re using for oil. Any recommendations on brand / weight? I used Mobil 1 Extended 5w-30 in my truck so I would probably want to stick with that in the bike as well as long as it’s compatible.