:th_smiliewavey: I just bought a 2015 Outlander 650xt this year. It’s my first ever brand new machine. I’m coming from a 2000 arctic cat 500 I bought used a few years ago and swamped it and made the fatal mistake of running it once we pulled it out without checking the oil for water. Drove for another 40 or so miles and got a nasty knock, probably main or rod bearings. Still haven’t messed with it since I decided to just go buy new.

So far the only mods are a mirror, rubber bump stop for the winch, and I just recently put in new brakes because the stock brakes were GONE after less than 475 miles. I understand that’s common but the manufacturer should be ashamed of themselves. That’s pathetic. I replaced them with race driven pads based on what I’ve read here but haven’t had a chance to try them out on a trail yet. I’ve also taken off most of the stickers so I can appreciate the pearl white paint job.

Mainly just checking out the forums for maintenance tips and more info on the machine.