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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:52 am Post subject: 2013 Can-Am's Released Reply with quote Back to top

Over at ATVRiders.com the 2013 Can-Am's were released.

There appears to be a few changes, but the one I like the most, although the DS450xmx appears relatively unchanged, the fact that Can-Am has gone with an Industry First, and released the 2013 model with FOX Suspension!

Sports Models
http://www.atvriders.com/atvmodels/canam-2013-sport-atv-models.html

SXS's
http://www.atvriders.com/atvmodels/canam-2013-commander-sxs-utv-models.html

Utility
http://www.atvriders.com/atvnews/canam-2013-ds450-x-mx-commander-outlander-atv-models.html
 
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:23 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

http://www.thumbpump.com/site/index.php/reviews/product-and-atv-releases/610-new-2013-can-am-atv-range-info-just-out
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:34 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Not a great deal of change on the UTV side though except for power steering as standard on the X, XT, and Ltd models. A lot of riders were banking on a pure sports model release next year to compete with the XP and the Wildcat.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I hope they put stiffer springs and better shocks on the 2013 models maybe upgrade them a little for the standard line up
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Are they ever going to change the way the steering stem comes out? Or should I say doesn't!
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:41 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Barney wrote:
I hope they put stiffer springs and better shocks on the 2013 models maybe upgrade them a little for the standard line up


Give Wadey a hassle and see what this part number brings up: 715 001 471.
I think it's right. It should be an accessory shock upgrade kit for the G2 Outlander.
They are the same Fox podiums that come standard on the base model Renegades.
The front will be heavier, but the rear might be lighter??? You MIGHT be able to use your rear springs on the upgrade shocks if you like the standard rear spring rates???
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

The rear springs and softness is great , i just cant handle the softness of the front springs, under steep descent and engine breaking the front drops to much and very much limits ground clearance,, i cant understand why they were released with virtually the same springs as earlier models when the bike is a bit heavier
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Wadey is on to it and has been for a while, he has been great , willl see the outcome and go from there
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Barney wrote:
The rear springs and softness is great , i just cant handle the softness of the front springs, under steep descent and engine breaking the front drops to much and very much limits ground clearance,, i cant understand why they were released with virtually the same springs as earlier models when the bike is a bit heavier



There not meant to go fast Barney,those models are for the elderly to just cruise around easy fire trails a bit like a limo.....
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:12 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

You should have bought one then Phil. Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Good Call Feral

When he finds out i smoked Priesty , he might
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:49 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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Good Call Feral

When he finds out i smoked Priesty , he might




Righto then Barney the next time your down the Otways it`s on...... Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I heard you done good today phil , had a good ride so i was told
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:32 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

And those fire trails are for the old honda riders that cant go up steep rocky hills and who turn back
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:50 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Barney wrote:
And those fire trails are for the old honda riders that cant go up steep rocky hills and who turn back


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:26 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Barney wrote:
The rear springs and softness is great , i just cant handle the softness of the front springs, under steep descent and engine breaking the front drops to much and very much limits ground clearance,, i cant understand why they were released with virtually the same springs as earlier models when the bike is a bit heavier


You are correct about the virtually the same spring rate. The anti-dive geometry is supposed to help to the point where you can run lighter spring weights.
It does, and there are advantages to that, but I can see why it would not be most peoples cup of tea.
Throttle control is the big answer, especially on the 1000 because the engine braking is so massive.
I find that difficult to get used to aswell. You really have to think hard about just touching the throttle in tricky situation, just to keep the engine brake disengaged.
But like you, I'd just chase a heavier front spring. It's always a trade off, but I could put up with the disadvantages of a heavy spring, and would enjoy the advantages.
I have found 2 different part number front springs for thos Standard Upgrade Fox Podium type shocks.
706 201 269 fitted to the 800R Renegade and a 706 201 258 on the EPC for that model too ???
I don't yet know what the weight differences are (if any because sometimes it can be just colour).

I would'a thought a little fella like you would be ok with the lighter standard springs hey?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:15 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

yogie wrote:
Barney wrote:
And those fire trails are for the old honda riders that cant go up steep rocky hills and who turn back


BANG





I went back to help a supposed mate? who was stuck on a rocky section with his Kwaka Crying or Very sad
And your memory is slipping cos we did the track in the arvo from the other way!
And NEXT time your down the Otways it`s on......
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:28 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

phil58 wrote:
yogie wrote:
Barney wrote:
And those fire trails are for the old honda riders that cant go up steep rocky hills and who turn back


BANG





I went back to help a supposed mate? who was stuck on a rocky section with his Kwaka Crying or Very sad
And your memory is slipping cos we did the track in the arvo from the other way!
And NEXT time your down the Otways it`s on......


he wont do the otways.... Rolls eyes

steve good wants to know when we are heading back up his way again. ?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I do remember the part of you helping a mate , but we never went back down the other way not the part you couldnt get up,,,, so how did your racing go on the weekend phil
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:45 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Went well Barney.
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