I purchased my 570sp about 6 weeks ago. I’ve taken it out a few times on the trails. This thing is AWESOME. So far, I haven’t had any heat issues. Outside of a few times it has stalled (usually when I’m just starting out, and riding it hard in the first couple of minutes. It starts back up, and doesn’t do it again until the next time it’s cold), it has been problem free.
I live about a mile from a 3 mile pond, and can get to it by a camp road this winter. My question is… how good are these things stock in snow? What can I expect for traction? I live in Coastal Maine… so it’s not as bad as living in the County (we can get about 6-10 inches in a storm here).
Are there tires that would be better than stock specifically for snow?
Would tracks be worth it?
Would I be better off just getting a sled?
Thank you for your help… this noob appreciates it :slaphappy:
Even though this is my first post, I’d like to thank all of you for incredible help this forum has been. (this is my first 4 wheeler)
I picked up a 99 grizzly 600 for $300 (couldn’t pass it up for some reason) Cam cover, head, all removed. Guy that sold it didn’t know much about it, but took it in trade. He had someone look at it and said it needed a top end.
So I put new piston, rings, gaskets, laped the valves, new carb, new plug, new throttle cable. Also all new brakes (rear was seized) First starter press boom, it runs! didn’t sound so good though. If I reved even slightly most the noise went away, then "pop" it shut down, and trying to restart the crank freewheeled nad cam wasn’t turning DOH! Pulled it apart, chain had popped off the crank sprocket
So I picked up a new chain yesterday and WOWZA this thing had to be a full inch or more stretched. The tensioner couldn’t even get close to touching the guide.
Swapped it out, sounds MUCH better now. Still a bit of noise from the clutch/belt area.
Tried to give it a ride and it took significant throttle for to engage. So now I get to tear apart the clutch. So now I get to dig through the forum to figure that out.
Even though this is my first post, I’d like to thank all of you for incredible help this forum has been. (this is my first 4 wheeler)
I picked up a 99 grizzly 600 for $300 (couldn’t pass it up for some reason) Cam cover, head, all removed. Guy that sold it didn’t know much about it, but took it in trade. He had someone look at it and said it needed a top end.
So I put new piston, rings, gaskets, laped the valves, new carb, new plug, new throttle cable. Also all new brakes (rear was seized) First starter press boom, it runs! didn’t sound so good though. If I reved even slightly most the noise went away, then "pop" it shut down, and trying to restart the crank freewheeled nad cam wasn’t turning DOH! Pulled it apart, chain had popped off the crank sprocket
So I picked up a new chain yesterday and WOWZA this thing had to be a full inch or more stretched. The tensioner couldn’t even get close to touching the guide.
Swapped it out, sounds MUCH better now. Still a bit of noise from the clutch/belt area.
Tried to give it a ride and it took significant throttle for to engage. So now I get to tear apart the clutch. So now I get to dig through the forum to figure that out.
This is probably a stupid question, but I am troubleshooting my fan circuit on my 2006 Can Am Outlander and I don’t know how to get the electrical portion of the temperature sensor removed. Anybody know how this is done?
When my bike was new she would hit 65mph and bounce off the rev limiter like it was nothing. Now ive knoticed that the most she gives me it 59-60mph. I havent changed anything on the bike that would make it loose speed. Belt is the factory one, never changed.
Bike is 1year 10months old and has about 200 hours on the clock.
Hello ever one I am call six pack I am a retired truck driver 62 year old love riding my 011 350 grizzly hope to get a 700 very soon need more prow and a diff lock:gcrules:
This is more geared towards my dirtbike. Because i ride my atv all winter. But do you guys drain your tank or just use a good stabilizer. I used to start it up and let it fully warm up and maybe ride around the driveway a bit. But this year was thinking of draining it completely and putting a little oil in the cylinder. What’s your storage procedure if any.
I tried the search button but I couldn’t find what I’m looking for. I bought a new 2015 Rubicon and I have hit the 100 mile marker. I tried looking for the service manuals to download but if I’m not wrong the 2015 model isn’t available? Also as this is my first atv ever is there somewhere you guys can lead me to where I can possibly find a "how to" to check the valves and oil change WITH pictures? As I read most people use synthetic oil for wet clutch and you guys fully recommend it so I will be looking for that. Thanks guys any help will be appreciated!
I have a 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI Touring. Last weekend I go out to start it and all I get is click click click. Battery is putting out nearly 14 volts. Voltage regulator is newish, and I think working fine. I have determined it is the starter. I will pull it to bench test, but even banging on it with a hammer does nothing. Pull starts just fine. I’m fairly confident in the diagnosis of a dead starter.
Call the local Polaris shop… $350 for an OEM Polaris starter. :wtf:?? I can buy a starter for a 7.4L diesel cheaper than that! Look on eBay, and they’re anywhere from $35 to $100. How can there be THAT huge of a gap?? It can’t be that it’s because the Polaris one is Made in USA, and the eBay ones are from over the pond. That would be ridiculous, right? (Sarcasm)
Does anyone know if there is enough of a difference to spend $300 more on the OEM vs aftermarket? I’ve read that people have good enough luck with the DB Electrical on eBay…. found theirs for $55.
What a racket.
Don’t even get me started on the PITA it is to even get TO the starter, let alone remove it. I’m bound and determined to do it WITHOUT pulling the primary. That may be wishful thinking.
First off, this is my first Can-Am. I’m coming from a 2013 Polaris Sportsman XP 850. So far I’ve put about 30 hours and ~450km’s on my bike.
These are the upgrades I put on:
– Rear Cargo box
– Kolpin Lin-Q Grips
– Gun Boot and Mount
– Hand and Thumb Warmers
– Changed out the handguards
– 28" Swamp Lites
So far I’ve been very impressed with my bike. I love the power and find that the power is "snappier" than my Polaris was. I’ve already noticed and like the advantages of having the slightly longer wheel base. I love the tri-mode power steering as my Polaris didn’t have it.
There are a few things that I’m not a fan of but I’m not sure if they’re normal for Can-Ams but will take some getting used to.
1. The amount of heat that this thing puts off is bad. I remember my Polaris putting some heat off on the right side but I don’t remember it being that hot. If I ride with my 4 year old sitting in front of me he actually complains and asks to put his feet up on top of my legs.
2. The amount of noise that comes out of my CVT is CRAZY!!! I bought my bike just before hunting season. If I’m driving down a trail hunting for grouse or in cuts looking for moose at about 13km/h or less, the squeeking and high pitch squeeling are enough to drive me bat shit crazy. If I accelerate and bring my speed up it goes away. I’m not sure if something is breaking in on my clutch or what but JESUS! And yes I am driving in low gear.
3. Today I head out hunting with my wife. I get stuck in a hole, nothing serious but too steep to back out of and I’d get hung up when I went forward. My first time really getting stuck. Again in low gear, my wife sees blue smoke come out of the front of the bike. I smell it right, my belt is slipping and burning. I had talked to my dealer about installing a clutch kit seeing as I went up to 28" tires and he says I should be fine. So now I’m thinking in the spring when I pull my bike out of storage for the winter buying a Dayco XTX belt (served me well in my Polaris) and installing the clutch kit like I had originally wanted. I’m looking a just getting a Dalton DBO 850 kit. Nothing too serious for mudding but enough to help me along in the regular mud I’d encounter during hunting.
So far I love my bike and it’s been better than I expected but if I could deal with these few small problems I’d be happier than a pig in shit.
