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Dezz -> RE: trading my grizz 700 (9/4/2008 7:09:51 PM)
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The Power of the Can-am 800 is just rediculous. It really is a great ride and I love it.
As far as out mudding the Grizzly, well I don't know.
Both atv's are so close in features that it is a close call, maybe just even.....like almost every atv now.
Features:
- Both have IRS with similar GC....an inch here or there don't really matter.
- Both have front locking capability.
- Both have enough torque to turn big tires....though the Can-am can really turn them when you come on to it.
Some holes the Grizzly will get through easier, some holes the Can-am will get through easier. It all depends on each individual situation.
But I will look at this way......and this is where I think the Grizzly might have a SLIGHT (and only slight edge in overall mud riding capabilities)......in an OVERALL picture.
- The Front end diff lock on the grizzly can be locked in all times. It requires no spinning to lock-up. Unlike the CanAm Visco lock, which requires spinning of one front wheel to build hydraulic pressure to spin the other. If you have to stop in the middle of the hole for some reason, you have to start spinning again to build the hydraulic pressure up again to engage both front tires. This is only a slight edge though, as the CanAm still has a diff lock none the less. The trick to it with the CanAm is to never stop spinning....never let go of the throttle...and the lock will stay engaged.
- The Grizzly is almost 200 pounds lighter. The CanAm is heavy. This lighter weight is a real advantage when going through the slopp.....BUT, on the other hand, weight can sometimes be an advantage for getting the tires down deep for hooking up....but as an OVERALL, lighter means better.
BUT again, the CanAm is a great ride....It is very comfortable and capable, and the power is just great. The handling on the CanAm is also very good. And the slight advantage the Grizzly MAY have in the mud OVERALL, is probably not even worth mentioning. Both atv's are good performers. Having the power of the CanAm might make you like it better.....
I'd say, if you can get a good deal on it and you are ready for a change, go for it. If you do not get a good deal, then keep what you got. You already have a good ride, and I wouldn't give it up unless it was a great deal....to good to pass up.
As far a reliabilty, take care of it and maintain it right, and most any atv will be last.
I hope this helps.
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Dezz
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