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Hi guys new to the forum. Just got my hands on a 08 ds450 and it has a slight knock that goes away as the rpm increase. Any rpm increase makes it go away, even just the extra rpm the bike gives itself on startup makes it go away. Took the valve cover off and there is oil getting to the top end...

Help! This is my second DS rebuild so I am confident I did everything correctly. Used the shop manual along the way. New gaskets and valve seals were installed. Torque specs were followed for everything besides head nuts because my crows foot would not fit on the inner head nuts. I had the same...

I've got an 08 that desperately needs a motor. I managed to blow it up real good and at about 6 grand for a new one from a dealer I'd rather just go used seeing as its an 08 and even if it was in perfect condition, the whole bike wouldn't be worth that anymore. Stock, built, whatever. Just want...

I have just joined the Can-Am family with a new toy. I have never owned a Can-Am ATV but I have come across a 2011 DS-450 XC for $1400. However, the motor does not turn but the rest of the ATV is in brand new shape. I figured with an engine rebuild I still scored a pretty good deal, I hope! I...

I'm new to the DS completely and it's hard to navigate through the forums to try and answer my own questions, also any tips would be nice. Turns out stock motor with aftermarket programmer and motoworks exhaust just isn't going to cut. I'm fan of high compression pistons as I used a Baldwin...

I did headgaskets on my 08 can am ds 450 and I put it all back together and it turns over but wont fire up. any suggestions or would it be the timing and how would I fix that? thanks

i have a 2008 can am ds450x and i bought it used from some kid and i had it for about a month and i noticed the ffuel light never came on when i was low fuel so i took the light apart and noitced it was burned out so i replaced it and now the light just stays on and never goes out. even when i...

My 08 DS450x will only start once when the battery is fresh off the charger. When the voltage drops to 9.9v the engine light kicks on. I've turned it off and tried starting the engine again, it the engine clicks, no response unless I fully charge the battery. I replaced the battery with a new...

Hello, i just bought a can am 450 ds mx private, i knew it didnt start, couse it need'ed new battery, well i bought a new batteri from brp, didnt work same problem, then new starter engine, stil same problem! in only kranks like 1-3 times and it stops, just the bussing sound from the starter...

I have a 2011 DS450X MX with an HMF slip on and a K&N intake with a high-flow lid and an Attitude Industries fuel programmer. I was hoping to add just a bit more power and was thinking about doing some minor motor work: Cams, piston, port and polish. I was told to go have my motor professionally...

Hey guys I'm a new can an owner and I just bout an 08 ds450x from this guy for $1200. He said he had it sitting up and it wouldn't start so should be simple fix. I get home and pull the seat off and the starter sellinoid is just twisted together laying under the seat. Battery was dead - charged...

Does any one know the rpm redline for 2008 ds 450? My quad is not hitting rev limit. Does not seem to b running hot but definately is lacking about 20% power and is barely hitting the rev limiter amd bounces rev limit slowlyany one heard of this?

Complete Head w/cams , valves and valve cover - $375 shipped in U.S Stock bore cylinder w/ sleeve- $100 shipped in U.S. all parts have aprox. 45-50 hrs on them. parts are clean and ready to ship. can post pics if needed. Thanks.

I have a 2008 ds 450 that started leaking a little coolant out of the front right hand side of the cylinder base and head gaskets. I need some help Fixes and causes of this problem. I have had the bike for less than one year and haven't rode very hard. I have about 20 hours on the motor.

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...