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Barney
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Well hi everyone , just a quick note and update, i have only just taken collection of my new quad , and yes i have crossed the fence so to speak
I have bought a new 2011 Can-Am Outlander Xt -p 800
I will place some pics up as soon as i can , an i have to thank the guys from Colac Motorcycles for a fantastic and enjoyable transaction,i must be getting soft in my old age , but i will endeavor to explain why id change and the pros and cons of each, so there is more to come
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Haha never thought I would see this Barney. 
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Barney
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Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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Location: laverton
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Here is a pic
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Barney
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Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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Location: laverton
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And another one
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yogie
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Joined: 14 Feb 2006
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Location: The Otways
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Very nice bloke, very nice indeed, BUT wont your little wittle handy wandys get cold, "HOLD ON" I know get some grip warmers you soft...
But its a great looking bike and I want one. Good luck to you bloke, cant go wrong with a canam 
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2005 KFX700
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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Location: North Western Victoria
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Does look really good Barney. You will have to tell that bloke you had a "discussion" with at the TP300 drags about Grizzly's VS Outlanders that you have come across to his side.
Hope it goes good for you.
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Barney
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Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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Location: laverton
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Thanks Yogie
Its amazing how two machines can be so alike as in the big bore side of things, first thing in noticed was the harshness of the can am when it engages the clutch mechanism, second was the brakes , they are very hard in application force needed to apply. and only a single lever , no individual front and rear .
The instrumentation is excellent , very clear and large in display, the seat is not as plush as the grizzly but the ride form the can am is better.
The access to the battery is easy , but it is in a "profanity removed" of a place, the jap bikes also i think are finished off a little better in regards to there plastics and gapping of them.
The ability to have accesories leaves most jap bikes for dead.
I was looking to upgrade my grizzly to maybe another of the same , but was dissapointed in yamaha in not having a larger engine available, i also looked at the brute force only to be left with to many unanswered questions as to when the power steering model would be available in oz.
I also looked at polaris , and was totally disgusted with the service , or lack of from the dealer in ballarat , i had to make 4 return calls to the dealer to and even the manager to get a simple price , and that was after having to be firm in the request of saying i am in the market for a new quad and i would take my business elsewhere.
I Looked at the can am and even though they have some features and attributes i would find hard to accept, i was left at a point that the can am was the best machine available to do the things i require.
I dealt with David and the other guys at Colac Motorcycles and as i have bought parts from them in the past i have found them only to be to happy to assist.
I was very happy with the deal offered and found it hard to refuse a $1000.00 factory cash back followed by a 3 year warranty, David and his team was only to happy to assist in any helpful hints and problems that may occur and gave me some simple but effective maintainance hints.
All in all i am very happy with my purchase and i hope the some other manafacturers would take a look at the can am , they have a very good engine which developes planty of grunt , but every brand or make has things for and against it.
This little write up is by no means a ad for any brand and or dealer but simply a thanks to those who helped with a very hard decision.
Once again thanks dave and your team you are highly recommended
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
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What sort of top speed are you looking at standard with that? Would be a fair bit higher than the Grizz wouldn't it?
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Barney
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only had it up to 70 klm so far , i wont push it for a bit as i am still running it in
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I had enough of the bright red color so I decided to apply some camo paint..... 
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The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 19 Aug 2009
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Love the stencil!
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The Jackal
Blaster class
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
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well if I'm gonna hide from the ferals when I go for a shoot.... I at least wanna be patriotic....
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TGB 550 Blade with custom paint work
Mad Dog rear ATV bag
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Cypher
90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
Joined: 24 Aug 2010
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
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That kangaroo has been in a good paddock by the look of him.
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I cleaned the plastic with terps. Sprayed the plastic with plastic primer and then a number if coats of the same paint the DoD use on their equipment/vehicles which is available from a place called Protec here in Brissie...
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Mad Dog rear ATV bag
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90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
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Lovin that desert storm camo look mate.... I have a Mcmillan A5 in that colour.... would look good mounted on the side of that.
nice job.
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Barney
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That Quad looks awesome , nice machine
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Big Jb TRX450
Roostin Away
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barb I remeber that weekend, i think it was my 1st group trail ride back when Ian owned it...yogie does that sound about right?.....its an interesting bike to ride
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yogie
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yep your on the money there bloke.
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
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yogie
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What a great looking bike, I love it. 
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
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honda thumb
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mikerosenkids
90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
Joined: 27 Apr 2010
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My youngest taking a liking to my bike.
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kawboy
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
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Thanks guy's.....glad you like it.
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