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    Can-Am Defender Initial Ride Impressions

    Can-Am recently invited me and Gary out to test ride their all new Defender SxS. The event was held at Harpole's Heartland Lodge in Nebo, Illinois. I published an article on RnR offering up my initial impressions of the Defender being used as a recreational vehicle on the trails. I will throw up another article later in the week to offer up my impressions of it's capability as a daily work horse. We had a great time testing it out and really like what Can-Am has done with the vehicle. If you want to check out the article it can be viewed here... http://rocksandruts.com/home/can-am-...w-defender-sxs

    Here are a few pics from our testing...

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    07 Yamaha Grizzly 450 With 08 SE Black Midnight Armor Plastics



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    some nice features, but its butt ugly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Howland36 View Post
    some nice features, but its butt ugly
    LOL, When I originally saw it in the press release I thought the same, but after seeing it in person from every angle my opinion changed. Seems most people hate the short front end, or think it just looks strange cause the cabin looks huge in relation to the front end. But the cabin has a ton of room and visibility is awesome because of that stubby front end. Cut off the cargo net restraints and add a set of full doors and it would look much better.
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    Does look better with the front bumper


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    Yeah the tubular front bumper in the one pic with the step rear tubular bumper are definite improvements.
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    Last edited by Timmi; 10-08-2015 at 05:05 PM. Reason: fixed pic
    2014 camo eps
    Superwinch terra 45
    Yamaha folding windshield
    Yamaha rear window
    Yamaha rear grab bar
    Yamaha sound deadening kit
    Superatv 2 in lift kit
    28/10/12 ITP Blackwater Evolution tires
    Jbs Slug kit
    Voombox Bluetooth speaker
    Motoalliance Denali Pro 72 in plow
    Rhino lined box
    JBS Sheave kit 17gram weights

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    Yeah the beefy one is nice too. The bed extenders are great as well. I have more images of the accessories that will get posted in the 2nd article.
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    Great write up Butch, as always. Thanks for sharing your experience from behind the wheel. Personal, I think it has a bit of a knurly look up front. Sounds like Can Am has some more models coming out from conversation over on R&R. Thanks for posting up. Always good to see what the main players have coming out.
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    Thanks for posting.
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