Finally a Can-Am Owner!

**Koko** · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2010, 10:38 PM

Well over the years I've owned just about every other make of atv...
I've owned a Kawasaki, several Yamaha's, a Honda, a Suzuki, an Arctic cat, and a Polaris.
Now I finally own a Can-Am. I just picked up a 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800.

Came with a full set of Ricochet's, Viper 4000lb winch, Bighorn 2.0's, and small cargo box.

I'm amazed at the power. I can't wait to hit the trails and the frozen lakes soon!

Just fits stuffed into the garage. I really need to get rid of some antiques from my wife's grandmother to make more room, but it works for now.

(disregard the aluminum pan on my seat! HA)

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2010, 10:40 PM

Congrats on the new ride John! Merry Christmas to you I guess!

**BATTLEGUN** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-21-2010, 12:25 PM

Congrats on the Gade! You won't be dissappointed with it's performance I'm sure. Merry Christmas!

Gunny · #4 (**permalink**) 02-28-2011, 09:54 PM

Well, instead of starting a new thread, I thought I'd just add to this one.

And not sure I would say "Finally" .... but I just bought a 2011 Camo Outlander 800 Max-XT today.

No pics yet as the dealer still has it.

I retire tomorrow, and now I have to sell my Grizz ... but things change sometimes. I want the wife to go rid'in with me & be comfortable so Can-Am it is.

I'm gonna be busy this week & next week I'm go'in on a week long Track'in trip

..... so this will give the dealer time to swap the yellow fenders on the 800 with some camo fenders on a 650.

He'll also have time to to install the HPG Shocks, Extended CVT intake & Pre-Filter (for when I run my tracks), the twist throttle, the 3rd EPS module (that compensates for tracks), Uni-Air filter, & a couple other things.

And today I ordered a set of Black Diablo Beadlock Wheels, a Bison Hunter Front Bumper (which I'll modify to mount my winch on & to clear the tracks), a Bison Hunter Rear Bumper, The Spine frame stiffeners, a set of Ricochet Skids, & new mounting brackets so I can use the tracks again.

Then I have to figure out how I'm gonna mount my Roto Pak gas paks & my rear cargo box ..... but look'in forward to tak'in it for a ride !!!

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-28-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunny

Well, instead of starting a new thread, I thought I'd just add to this one.

And not sure I would say "Finally" .... but I just bought a 2011 Camo Outlander 800 Max-XT today.

No pics yet as the dealer still has it.

I retire tomorrow, and now I have to sell my Grizz ... but things change sometimes. I want the wife to go rid'in with me & be comfortable so Can-Am it is.

I'm gonna be busy this week & next week I'm go'in on a week long Track'in trip

..... so this will give the dealer time to swap the yellow fenders on the 800 with some camo fenders on a 650.

He'll also have time to to install the HPG Shocks, Extended CVT intake & Pre-Filter (for when I run my tracks), the twist throttle, the 3rd EPS module (that compensates for tracks), Uni-Air filter, & a couple other things.

And today I ordered a set of Black Diablo Beadlock Wheels, a Bison Hunter Front Bumper (which I'll modify to mount my winch on & to clear the tracks), a Bison Hunter Rear Bumper, The Spine frame stiffeners, a set of Ricochet Skids, & new mounting brackets so I can use the tracks again.

Then I have to figure out how I'm gonna mount my Roto Pak gas paks & my rear cargo box ..... but look'in forward to tak'in it for a ride !!!

Congrats Gunny. sounds like you are gonna be real busy real soon.

Also congrats on the retirement.

Gunny · #6 (**permalink**) 02-28-2011, 11:10 PM

THANKS dude ........ real busy ?? .......... yeah, this oughta take what ...... a week ??

And THANKS on the other too ........ Jeez, 24 something years in the military & 31 for the Air Force as a civiy ........ that's long enough, right ??

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-28-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunny

THANKS dude ........ real busy ?? .......... yeah, this oughta take what ...... a week ??

And THANKS on the other too ........ Jeez, 24 something years in the military & 31 for the Air Force as a civiy ........ that's long enough, right ??

Heel yeah that's long enough. Although I have always said that I was gonna work as long as I was able too.

Gunny · #8 (**permalink**) 03-01-2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIZZLYWIZARD

Heel yeah that's long enough. Although I have always said that I was gonna work as long as I was able too.

Oh well ........... me too ............ but now ........ I'M GONNA WORK AT HAV'IN FUN !!!!!

Butch450 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-02-2011, 12:45 AM

Gunny congrats on the retirement and also the new ride. Be sure to post some videos on the can am once you have it.

**Koko** · #10 (**permalink**) 03-02-2011, 09:04 AM

Wow, that's an extensive list of upgrades. I'd hate to see the bill, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the complete bike!

I'm really enjoying the Renegade, but after last weekend, I may have to start looking at a MAx as well. My daughter loved riding with me.