Category Archives: Can-Am Outlander

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Front Storage

My 2016 Outlander 1000 DPS finally arrived last Friday. I was going to put a front storage box/bag on it. I like the looks and attachment of the LINQ 12 gallon box, but some of the reviews are pretty bad on it. Do any of you have any suggestions on it or other bags for the front? Some of the other units I’m considering are the Quadra Sidewinder or the Cabelas TAC front bag.
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Mud strap on handlebars

Does anyone have the Can Am ‘mud strap’ (PN 715 003 053) installed on their handlebars? Either factory installed, or otherwise.

I bought one for my Outty and the clamps do not squeeze the handlebars, they are quite loose. The install instructions specify different clamps for steel bars and for aluminum bars. But even the smaller clamp (PN 506 152 536) does not grip tightly.

Are these intended to be loose on the bars? Doesn’t make sense to me if so.

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Switching to synthetic winch rope

As the title states looking to switch to synthetic winch rope and ditch my factory steel cable. Just wondering if any of you have done it with the winch still in the machine, I have the rad relocated so that is out of the way, just hoping it can be done without removing the winch, with the skids and the brp extreme front bumper getting the winch out is a pain.?
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My New To Me 2012 Outlander XT 1000

I got it earlier this week, I was looking for a 1000 bike, and found a 12′ Outlander XT 1000 with 950 miles on it, I was gonna get it,… $6400, It had a rip on the seat, repaired, and showed some signs of wear and use, nothing to bad. But before I went to get it, I found another 2012 Outlander XT 1000 with 256 miles, and already had a nice set of TricLED halo’s up front. Got this bike for $6900. I bought a new set of Bighorn look-a-likes in 27/9/12 fronts and 27/10/12 on the rears, just because I like the tire a lot.

Recently sold my 2011 Outlander XT Max 650 with 611 miles. and a year ago or so sold my 2010 Outlander XTP 800R with lots of nice mods and 405 miles. Maybe I’ll ride and use this one, lol

I went to the local Can Am dealer today and had the VIN ran and they said no recall/campaigns on this bike. 🙂

Can-Am Outlander

My New To Me 2012 Outlander XT 1000

I got it earlier this week, I was looking for a 1000 bike, and found a 12′ Outlander XT 1000 with 950 miles on it, I was gonna get it,… $6400, It had a rip on the seat, repaired, and showed some signs of wear and use, nothing to bad. But before I went to get it, I found another 2012 Outlander XT 1000 with 256 miles, and already had a nice set of TricLED halo’s up front. Got this bike for $6900. I bought a new set of Bighorn look-a-likes in 27/9/12 fronts and 27/10/12 on the rears, just because I like the tire a lot.

Recently sold my 2011 Outlander XT Max 650 with 611 miles. and a year ago or so sold my 2010 Outlander XTP 800R with lots of nice mods and 405 miles. Maybe I’ll ride and use this one, lol

I went to the local Can Am dealer today and had the VIN ran and they said no recall/campaigns on this bike. 🙂

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Need help with correct axle seal

I have a 2006 Can-am 400 Max-XT. I have to replace the left front axle. I got the new axle no problem. I also need the new large oil seal that goes in the front lip of the differential and rides on the large portion of the axle where it enters the differential. I ordered a 293250137 seal which looked right but was from a 2005 schematic. The 2006 schematic does not show a seal at all, but my machine has one. Problem is the inside diameter of this seal is to small (won’t fit over axle), outside circumference and thickness is correct. Our BRP dealer can’t seem to get me an answer. Can anyone out there solve this problem. Surely someone must have replacde their seals in a machine this old by now. Any help would be appreciated greatly.
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Outlander 450L rear end sound

Well I am new to the forum and Can-Am community. I just recently purchased a 2015 Outlander 450L and already experiencing problems. First day I bought it the dealer had to keep for 2 days to solve a problem with the engine missing… turned out to be water in the gas line. Just last month I had to get the prop shaft replaced because it somehow got bent. After only 8 hours!!! and I just drove it around the house… i just washed it for its first time and it wasn’t even dirty. The dealership said it was out of phase from the factory which caused it to slowly bend so it was replaced for free under warranty.

I love my Outlander but now feel there may be another problem. I was just going down a dirt road for the first time cruising around 45-50 and noticed this awful whine in the rear end. Almost like I was driving with mud tires. It was just a low droning sound that just got more and more annoying as I was driving down the road.

Is this normal? or could it be the diff is messed up after 8 hours of an out of phase shaft? I really want to make sure this is a problem or if it just sounds this way.

Thanks!