Can am renegade

[Kurt505]

Ive been contemplating buying one, most likely used so for those of you who own them, can you tell me if they are a better quad than a Yamaha grizzly? I'm just getting it for riding around, I have a newer Ranger side by side for hunting and hauling. I've owned both s grizzly 660 and 700 and liked them both, but this new purchase will be just for trail riding so I don't need racks.

[Blastoff]

Pull the wheels on them to see if it needs anything also bring a small jack to check the front end, 650cc or how big? They are a good machine.

[Kurt505]

I was thinking of getting the 800.

[Talking moose]

I've road my buddies 660 and a renegade. You would think there was a 400 cc difference in the two. Renegade is very snappy and fast.

[Blastoff]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

I've road my buddies 660 and a renegade. You would think there was a 400 cc difference in the two. Renegade is very snappy and fast.

Agree they are torky and have a good ride

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

I've road my buddies 660 and a renegade. You would think there was a 400 cc difference in the two. Renegade is very snappy and fast.

Ya, my 660 even felt sluggish compared to my 700. I don't want to clutch a grizzly or or mess with the pipe or chip it, I want something I can just rip around with, something I can wheelie without effort.

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by Blastoff

Agree they are torky and have a good ride

But are they reliable?

[Blastoff]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

But are they reliable?

I think they are pretty good that way, can't wheelie with a grizzly. If you don't swamp ride them. My neighbor has two of them 800 & the 1000 ridden hard haven't heard anything bad he loves them. Like I said you could always take it to a shop to inspect $100.00 could save you some grief.

[Yaha Tinda]

Get one that has had the through shaft upgraded, the stock shaft can snap surprisingly easy. With aggressive tires, it throws a lot of mud onto the machine and rider. They are loud, with the new helmit law, that shouldn't be an issue.

[jcrayford]

Had an outlander 400; power of other brands 500's.

Now own a "slightly" bigger Outty. Thought about a Renegade, but the Outty Max is built for me and the wife. My new one wheelies if I really try, but considering it weighs over 1000 pounds, I prefer to keep it on the ground.

My buddy has an Outty Max 800; great gobs of power and lighter than mine. Renegades are lighter than Outtys and will be better handling and slightly more responsive.

As far as reliability, I beat that old 400, and nothing happened to it; in fact it's now part of my brothers collection and still going as strong as ever.

J.

Edit: the racks on the Outty do come in handy...

[Newview01]

The Renegade is a sport machine. Is that what you want?

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by Newview01

The Renegade is a sport machine. Is that what you want?

Ya, I have a Ranger, my son has a Kodiak 450 so I figured I pick up a quad to go ride with him. Like I said earlier, I can use my Ranger for hunting or working, I just want a renegade to rip around on.

[Newview01]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

Ya, I have a Ranger, my son has a Kodiak 450 so I figured I pick up a quad to go ride with him. Like I said earlier, I can use my Ranger for hunting or working, I just want a renegade to rip around on.

Go for it. It will rip circles around that Kodiak and then some.

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

I have never owned one but I have ridden with a couple of them. They are a good machine, just do your home work before purchasing one. I think it was 2012 that was prone to frame cracks at one point on it. If you plan on buying new or slightly used I would recommend the XMR as they come stock with extra features and enhancements. Speaking of can am in general they do make a good reliable product, I have owned a 2007 max xt 400cc, 2012 xmr 800cc and a 2015 xmr 1000cc. All have never left me stranded in the bush and other than by my own doing have never failed mechanically.

[Trap Shy]

There are 2 can ams in the family both have had trouble and parts are costly go with the yahama don't make the mistake I did and bought a honda

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

But are they reliable?

Seem to be my neighbours kids had one out in thier acreage and I tell ya that freakin thing was fast, out of the hole like a freakin devil, went like a possessed demon in almost anything ....not for me though...like to putt putt putt around the quarter sections...honda

[gtr]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

I was thinking of getting the 800.

You won't be disappointed. My son has the 800 X. They are suited more for fun than work.

[TROLLER]

15000k on a Grizzly. Kinda says it all don't ya think.

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

I was thinking of getting the 800.

My sisters BF at the time had this same atv and in an 800. This was 4 yrs ago. I only know of the utility quad Can Am sells for hunting and have rode friends Can am 800's in that platform.

If you want fun, the Renegade is a beast. Super fun, can get them with a little tote box behind the seat which is nice for water, lunch or misc stuff.

If I wanted a trail rider, I would seriously look at a Renegade. Can't remember if you can fit a winch on them. Others or a dealer will know.

Your contemplating a fun ride.

[bezzola]

My wife has the 850 and it beats up my 800 outlander

[bezzola]

Yes you can put a winch on them

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by bezzola

My wife has the 850 and it beats up my 800 outlander

I didn't even know they made a renegade 850.

[hockeynut]

Search Kijiji Red Deer. Buddy from work has his kids 2015 listed for sale. Only 150km on it. Asking $9500. Would most likely take a little less.

[rawhide]

I have a 2012 Outlander 1000 and its the same machine under the plastic for frame, engine, and drivetrain. I have almost 8000km on mine, and have 6 friends who have the Renegade also. Like all the main brand machines, each has there plus and minuses. The Biggest issues with the Can Am's are the Brake Pads, but I do believe after 2016 they come stock with better ones. Fairly cheap fix to get a set of Aftermarket ones. The other problem issue I seen is that after 2000km you need to change out the plastic Bushings as they wear out quickly. But you can get from Garage Products a replacement set and once installed and you never need to grease them. I have 5000km on my set and still can't get one pump of grease into the zerks and they are still as tight as the first day. They use a high grade of material and it works. Other than that the engine and drive train have been flawless and had no issues with any problems. I have had to replace the Ball joints after 6000km, but that is a lot of hard riding in the mountains and they are a wearable part. Can't except not to put in any maintenance into the quad, no different from you car. All other items I had to replace was from drive error (Tie-Rods) but hey, you have to pay to play hard. I have owned Hondas, Yamahas and Polaris and would buy another Can Am, or Yamaha. But wont go back to a Honda (too outdated and rough ride) or a Polaris (all ways breaking down).

That's my 2 cents

[Kurt505]

Found a great deal on a used X800R, going to put some miles on it this weekend.

[jcrayford]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

Found a great deal on a used X800R, going to put some miles on it this weekend.

OH boy oh boy oh boy.....!!!! I get excited everything I hear about someone joining the Canned Ham club!!!! That looks like it'll put a smile on anyone's face that a 2x4 couldn't wipe off....

Have fun and good luck trying to keep the rubber connected to 'ole Mother Earth....

J.

[Talking moose]

Beast mode!!!!

[Sooner]

You will have some fun on that.

[Kurt505]

I feel like I'm 16 again. I hope buyers remorse don't kick in It's piped and clutched too, sounds like a Harley.

[58thecat]

Don't forget your helmet