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.
