I just purchased a 2007 Can-AM Outlander 800EFI. I was playing in the mud and water and I got to thinking I didnt really check out the intake situation on this thing.

so how is the stock instake, does it have a snorkel (sp), where is the intake?. is it sealed off?

how deep would you feel safe in water in your outlander stock?


Thanks

 

Top of the tires is as much as I would go. At least thats what I have done with no problems. There is a wealth of information on how to snorkle the Outlander if you are going to do a lot of water. So you know, the CVT intake is just under the left front fender behind a splash guard. The exhaust is back under the seat.

 

just look at the backside...its there...

 

I have had my 800 LTD in more water than I wanted. You have to be selective when you choose deep water. Not only do you have to worry about CVT and the exhaust but you have to worry about your intake and your belt. I have had water up to my nuts while I was sitting but won't do it again. My belt slipped for a while and I worried about my CVT breather until I had my next service.

The mechanic at the Can Am shop told me Monday that he got into deep water on his 800 last weekend and got hydro-lock. He's going to strip the machine this weekend to fix it. Since all of us aren't mechanics, this kind of problem could be expensive.

Snorkels might be the answer if you address all other intakes, etc. Just remember that in many states snorkels are illegal and can get you big fines.

Personally, I don't go any where I can't see the bottom and never go over the tops of my front tires.