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  1. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    good evening gents I have a can am ds450 from 2008 of which my clutch recently gave in. Was riding it and suddenly clutch started making noise and quad didnt want to move anymore. opened it up today and found that screw came loose and was bend a bit. it scratched the cover but not too bad...
  2. Body/Controls/Protection
    Well I'll start by saying I just bought a 2011 can-am ds450 xmx. It ran strong, started right up and was clean as could be. So today I got my honda brake master cylinder in and my new pro taper bars. So I started taking off the stock brake caliper and clutch perch, I removed an aftermarket kill...
  3. Parts & Accessories For Sale
    New never mounted black Rath Nerfs. $350 OBO (plus shipping from 85367) New Hinson Basket/Fiber kit $200 OBO (free shipping) ***Will also trade nerf bars for custom set of graphics, including simple artwork, with backgrounds, which is more what I'm aiming for, but chances aren't very...
  4. Motocross
    I didn't see anything about it on the forums so i figured if through it out there and get some opinions, do you guys power shift during your races or do you use the clutch the entire time? Idk about everyone else but after about the second lap my forearm wants to stop functioning lmao
  5. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    Hey guys been riding around today and took a break for a bit, and for some reason I was pulling in the clutch and noticed that when if pull the lever all the way in the clutch is clicking. I have no clue why this is happening, please help!!
  6. General Discussion
    Hey guys, I'm new to the can am world. Just bought an 08 model with less then 50 hours. I rode it for 3 days then ran into clutch problems. Looking through the forum I heard about these rivets which shear off. I pulled my clutch cover off, removed the clutch basket and found all 8 of my rivets...
  7. Member Introductions
    Hi Guys, I have been living in the Gulf for 5 years. 4 in the UAE and now 1 in Oman. I have been a bike guy forever. I wanted to buy a Honda 450crfx but in the UAE(Dubai) they are pretty expensive even for a used one.Between $5400 and $7,600 depending on year and condition. The Can Am Dubai...
  8. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    Hey guys has anyone ever had a problem with the clutch seeming tight? It's now slipping or anything its just when you pull the clutch all the way in and put it in gear it starts to want to creep just a tad. Anyone know why its doing that, or how to fix it?
  9. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    Ok so finally got all the parts to start re-doing my clutch. Brand new Hinson basket w/ fibers and new steel plates along with modded clutch cover. Went to put the plates back in and saw that I only have 8 friction plates. Now I know there is an update to the amount of plates but I always...
  10. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    So I get back from Little Sahara dunes in Oklahoma a few weeks ago and my clutch is hard as a rock. It wont engage or do anything, so i pull the cover and wiggle the plates and its all loose. I then take off the allen bolts and springs and see that the main nut has backed off and put the whole...
  11. Body/Controls/Protection
    Wanting to get new clutch lever since the OEM one is pretty tough to pull back with 2 fingers... So was trying to decide between ASV and Streamline... Want to get just the clutch for now, and brake lever later, but want them to match eventually... Looking for suggestions on which to get and...
  12. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    So the seal for the shifter is bad in my ds and was wondering if I can just pick it out with a pick and put the new one in without taking out the whole knob . Thanks guys!
  13. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    I had to replace my clutch cover o ring because of a small leak and now after one ride it leaks again! any ideas on why this happened twice? thanks guys
  14. General Discussion
    I have a 2008 450X that im rebuilding, i have the pink wire cut, a filter, cv4 hoses, and full hmf pipe, i want to get a few more things, like front and rear suspention, clutch basket, maybe a some engine work? Should i make it wder? Please guys help me out, i have the thing apart in my garage...
  15. Important Information
    I got a '09 x xc and the clutch pedal is leaving all metal marks on my boots. I covered it in some duct tape but that comes off during every ride. Anyone having the same problem or have a solution?
  16. Engine/EFI/Drivetrain
    So I just paid 699 for the motoworks........"clutch basket assembly" as it's called on my invoice. Is this a full clutch system with everything I"m going to need? I get it tomorrow so I guess I'll find out then but was wondering if anyone knew. I'm hoping my worries are gone.
  17. Parts & Accessories For Sale
    very low hours (less than 10) getting a new motoworks clutch because this one makes the squawking noise when starting out sometimes and needs the updates/fixes. i didn't want to deal with the updates myself so i went aftermarket completely. i will take the best offer between now and when i...
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