Looking at getting a set for the 800 Outty....do I really need them?

 

I have never owned a Can Am, but from what I know of them, it is a good idea to protect the frame as much as possible, even more so than conventional framed ATVs.

If you were only riding on sand dunes, there would be no need, but I would bet you'll have that Outty riding over mud, rocks, etc. Any kind of bend in the frame, even a small one, will create problems later on.

I have used skid plates (the heaviest duty I could find) on every ATV I have ever owned, and have never had frame issues...ever. I get armor for the frame, swingarm/a-arms, etc.

It is worth the $200 to $400 investment to me, but that's just my opinion

 

What brand skid plate do you recommend? Thanks for comments...

 

Yes, absolutly get them.Most like Richochet skids(probably the best)I have BRP skids on my 800 XT-P.If you ride a lota rocky areas consider the frame mod.

 

Skids are a must-have for the spar frame. The '10 models come with them standard.

 

I thought all ATVs have skid plates from stock?

 

Some do, some don't, some just have partial protection rather than a full length skid.

The problem with Can-Am's is that for years they billed their skid shaped spar frame as a dual purpose frame and skid. That worked fine until it got banged up and weakened. Simple enough fix to add a real skidplate, just like any other quad.