Cracking frames

[bbertram]

Originally Posted by Loudelectronics

Haha, funny guy. He only wrecked the plastic bash plate. It was dean that bent the bumper and took the brp logo off with some plastic.

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and that bash plate was ripped to begin with, I just ripped it off and put it back on.

[Loudelectronics]

Originally Posted by bbertram

and that bash plate was ripped to begin with, I just ripped it off and put it back on.

Yeah yeah... I may have hit a rock or two at ross.

[bbertram]

UPDATE

BRP's Chaz Rice Posted the following on Can-am forums just a bit ago-----

OK, as you can see we released the communication to our dealer network yesterday afternoon. We wanted to make sure our BRP Dealer network had time to see the bulletin before coming on here, as I am sure many of you will be calling your dealer asking about this.

I just want to stress something about our dealer network. You may find that upon contacting the dealership, they still haven't read the bulletin. This is normal. A lot of multi-line dealers get multiple bulletins from manufacturers every day and it may take the service department a little time to catch up. Have a little patience with them and give them time to check the bulletin. If they don't have a clue, you can state the bulletin number 2013-1 and they will know where to look.

As for the bulletin, here is the information.

First, you will not pay out of pocket to have the reinforcement kit installed. This includes every vehicle in the bulletin with our without an existing crack with the identified G2 frames. The reinforcement kit should take about an hour to install and is a simple process.

Second, BRP will warranty this section of the frame for a period of 7 years from the vehicle registration date, with or without the installation of the Reinforcement kit. This only applies to units listed in the bulletin (all 2012 Outlander and Renegade ATVs, and selected 2013 ATVs with a G2 frame) Standard warranty on this part is six months. This warranty is transferable and clearly stated in the bulletin.

A running change was made to address this affected area on most 2013 models.

You can choose to have the reinforcement kit installed or not have the kit installed, no matter what, if your vehicle is affected by this bulletin, it is covered in that area for the seven years. And, at any point in the life of the affected vehicles, we will install the brace at no cost to the owner.

Guys, the kit address the issue, stops the crack from forming and is designed to stop the crack from propagating. I can also tell you there has been no functional failure resulting from this frame section cracking, neither in tests or in racing, nor on customer vehicles. I want to stress this point. No functional failure has resulted from it. And extensive testing supports this statement, it hasn't happened to any race units, and it hasn't happened on any consumer units.

For those of you who have done a repair while waiting for BRP to release this solution, we will look at those on a case-by-case basis. For those who had the frame welded per BRP instructions, we will help you out. The quickest and easiest way to begin that process is by filling out the following form:


US English: Bombardier Recreational Products Feedback & Inquiries | BRP USA
Canada English: Bombardier Recreational Products Feedback & Inquiries | BRP Canada
Canada French: http://www.brp.com/fr-ca/service-a-la-clientele

[bbertram]

LOL, no one interested in discussing this now?

[myst3ry]

Can am is junk. Frames crack.

[jeepster]

Yeah but sounds like they stand behind their stuff.

[rainman]

I never will buy Can Am. Too yellow.

[QUADNUT]

i think can am handled the situation great. you can chose to install the brace if you want, if not your still covered by 7 yr wty, install whenever you want to. Wty is transferable. If anybody did repairs before the update BRP is looking at compensation or some sort. I dont think it could have been handled better. Thumbs up to Can am! Too bad other dealers didnt follow suit with some of their recalls and updates.

[four_420_twenty]

there sleds are the same. my budys sled got writen off because of the frame twisting

[prowler]

Their sleds are built with sardine cans. All in the name of claiming to have the lightest, fastest sleds. Hmmm...

[Warren01]

Originally Posted by bbertram

LOL, no one interested in discussing this now?

Now that we have seven years to worry about getting the frame fixed if it cracks we have more time to focus on how we will clean up at Douglas today

[myst3ry]

Awesome. Lol.

[bbertram]

Originally Posted by Warren01

Now that we have seven years to worry about getting the frame fixed if it cracks we have more time to focus on how we will clean up at Douglas today

Who got cleaned up? LOL

[Warren01]

It was not definitive but since you ask if I would have to say the Cats,,,,,,Zero first place finishes

[Warren01]

I hope your busy working on a price to repair my CV joint, and not a comeback response LOL!!

[bbertram]

Originally Posted by Warren01

I hope your busy working on a price to repair my CV joint, and not a comeback response LOL!!

I'm waiting for you to clean up your inbox! LOL

The kitty is fun to drive but lacks the higher speeds in low range that I needed to really increase my time. The bike was on the rev limiter through most of the track. I know I could of beat up the canams on the course if my CV joint would not have blew up.

next time!!! I got a treat for everyone planned next year........and its not a new bike, lol.

[Cage]

I just wish i could wheeleeeeee!!

[blackie205]

nos will fix your wheelie problem lol

[Loudelectronics]

Originally Posted by Cage

I just wish i could wheeleeeeee!!

I can get it to wheelie. Whats your deal???

Also I told you i can get you all the wheelie power in the world.

[Vogie]

Originally Posted by bbertram

I'm waiting for you to clean up your inbox! LOL

The kitty is fun to drive but lacks the higher speeds in low range that I needed to really increase my time. The bike was on the rev limiter through most of the track. I know I could of beat up the canams on the course if my CV joint would not have blew up.

next time!!! I got a treat for everyone planned next year........and its not a new bike, lol.

Your Cat is impressive to say the least however our track design makes it so you can compete against the bigger faster bikes. Driver skill is a huge factor on our track, just look at the winners 551-750 stock was a 550 grizz, 751-1000 mod was a 650 Can am.

Can't wait to see Kitty next year although there are a few surprises on a few bikes I know of for next year /wink /wink