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Engine Fan Problems Outlander 650

Recently, The fuse has been blowing for the fan on my Outlander 650. Come to find out when the fan kicks in, it starts at full speed then slowly keeps slowing down until the fuse blows. Would this be indication of the fan motor going bad? Should I check somewhere else first? I have not checked any voltage or resistance with a meter yet. I was just seeing if there is anything I should check first before working with the fan.

TIA,

Collin

Defender HD8 XT Ignition/electrical Issue

Hi everyone,

Just took delivery on Friday of a beautiful new red Defender HD8 XT. Had fun over the weekend with it, but yesterday after a heavy rain, I noticed that the electrical system stayed on after the ignition was turned off and the key removed. The tail lights began flashing and the electrical system made a clicking noise in time with the tail lights.

I turned the machine off and on a few times and drove it and it continued to repeat the same behaviour. I disconnected the battery overnight and just tried it this morning and it was back to normal with the everything shutting down properly after removing the key.

Any ideas on what would cause this?

Thanks!

Pics coming soon! They are stunning machines

95 TRX300FW 4×4 Parts

Have the following for sale off a 95 TRX300FW. Make offers. Located in South MS.

1)Complete (I believe) front diff. Turns smooth, CVs feel ok but need boots. Dirt included free!
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2) Transfer case..turns smooth. Not exactly sure what year it is from.
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3) Front control arms, knuckles, brake plates, drums. Ball joints will need replacing, wheel bearings are pretty much not there, and of course brake components are shot or long gone. Control arms didn’t appear bent, they have cv guards on them. I’ll dig them out and get a pic or two of them if someone is interested.

4) Misc stuff..front (transfer case to front diff) driveshaft, and whatever else 4×4 I have laying around.

Make me some offers..need to get this stuff out of the way and fund my TRX300 project..

a video I made in colorado :)

i wasnt sure where to post this, so admin delete it if needed

Hey guys i know its not a can am although thats all i used to ride (couldnt get back my old account so sadly had to create a new one)

this is in colorado – if anyone ever goes to colorado or any questions let me know! or post a comment on the video. I love having new riders to go with

anyhow hope you guys enjoy!

a video I made in colorado :)

i wasnt sure where to post this, so admin delete it if needed

Hey guys i know its not a can am although thats all i used to ride (couldnt get back my old account so sadly had to create a new one)

this is in colorado – if anyone ever goes to colorado or any questions let me know! or post a comment on the video. I love having new riders to go with

anyhow hope you guys enjoy!

Anyone afraid to pull the trigger in fear of buyers remorse?

I started out looking at a Can-Am XMR 1000r.
Then I decided that i just couldn’t afford 16K for a 4 wheeler. So i played around with the builds and what not on the Can-Am site, and came to the conclusion that I was going to go with a Can-Am 570 XT. 48 Horsepower V-Twin, with Power steering, winch, front and rear bumpers. Beautiful machine, but Can-Am dropped their free 5 year warranty, and their prices are just HIGH compared to others. I realize that you get what you pay for, but I am just not looking to spend 10K if I don’t have to.

Polaris offered these 1000 dollar rebates on Sportsman 450/570 models and I got looking at their site… I really like the Sportsman 850. What a sweet ride. And with their rebates right now the 850 Base model is $8499. After rebate $7,699.00 Which is a GREAT price for an 850cc Big Bore ATV. Surely would love the 1000, but again, it’s over the 10K price tag.

The real deal right now is on the 570.
Base Model = 6599 after rebate 5599 (Now that is a great price on a nice ATV).
Even the 570 EPS is 7499, after rebate… 6499 6499 for a sweet bike with Power Steering, selectable 2×4 / AWD.

I did call a Kawasaki dealer… He says he can get me into a Prarie 750 V-Twin WITH power steering for 7599 add freight and set up which is 195 + 65 and im still at 7860… 7860 fora 750 VTwin with Power steering…

So this is my dillemma… it’s like one price leads right into the other…. and im stuck at "Just buy the biggest most expensive one… or don’t buy any" The way the prices work out, I can’t help but feel like i’ll have buyers remorse once I get the thing home… THe first time something happens and im in a situation without enough power i’ll be kicking myself saying "Shoulda just went with the big Can Am you wanted in the first place"

So anyone else find themselves in this situation? Can anyone chime in with any words of encouragement or any past experiences going one way or the other?

Thanks guys!

Jack !!!