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Can Am Commander 1000 Limited #7885918 06/16/23 07:39 PM 06/16/23 07:39 PM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 OP trapper
yotetrapper30 OP trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Anyone have one? I'm going to look at a used one tomorrow. It's 10 years old but looks like it was kept well. It has 2550 miles on it. Any thoughts?

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7885964 06/16/23 08:19 PM 06/16/23 08:19 PM
Joined: May 2011 Montana B beartooth trapr trapper
beartooth trapr trapper B Joined: May 2011 Montana	My brother in-law has one a few years old now, he likes his. Hasn't had any trouble with it, puts track's on it and it's a animal in the snow. Let me sugar coat this

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7885967 06/16/23 08:22 PM 06/16/23 08:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 ND grumley701 trapper
grumley701 trapper Joined: Dec 2011 ND	10 years old, 2550 miles.... hardly used. Pure Blood

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7885999 06/16/23 08:58 PM 06/16/23 08:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	put a winch on it. you will find out how to get it stuck a few times Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: danny clifton] #7886001 06/16/23 09:00 PM 06/16/23 09:00 PM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 OP trapper
yotetrapper30 OP trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Originally Posted by danny clifton put a winch on it. you will find out how to get it stuck a few times It's the limited model and it comes with a winch already, lol.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886014 06/16/23 09:34 PM 06/16/23 09:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y... Jtrapper trapper
Jtrapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y...	Can Am's toughest one's on the market from people i know who use them to work on and beat the crap out of them, said they lasted longer than the honda's! Not my circus, not my clowns.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886025 06/16/23 09:38 PM 06/16/23 09:38 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 james bay frontierOnt. B Boco trapper
Boco trapper B Joined: Aug 2011 james bay frontierOnt.	Cant go wrong with a Canadian brand Bike or snowmachine. Grab it. Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: Jtrapper] #7886035 06/16/23 09:45 PM 06/16/23 09:45 PM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 OP trapper
yotetrapper30 OP trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Originally Posted by Jtrapper Can Am's toughest one's on the market from people i know who use them to work on and beat the crap out of them, said they lasted longer than the honda's! My plan was to buy a new Honda as I've always been a Honda fan. But I found out that once you add on all the "luxuries" like a roof and windshield, lol... and pay dealer fees and what not... a $10k base price model ends up costing $15K before you walk off the lot. And that's for their cheapest, 500cc model. So then I was left debating whether it's a better deal to buy a 500cc bare bones model Honda for $15k, or a low mileage 1000cc Can Am with all the bells and whistles for $9k. Still ain't sure but if everything looks good tomorrow I'm leaning that way.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886043 06/16/23 09:52 PM 06/16/23 09:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks D danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man"
danny clifton "Grumpy Old Man" D Joined: Dec 2006 williamsburg ks	you will wish you had the extra ponies if you buy the 500 cc machine. sooner or later you will want to power through some deep mud or swift water or even snow if you go on a western adventure. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886094 06/16/23 10:37 PM 06/16/23 10:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 midland, michigan M midlander trapper
midlander trapper M Joined: Nov 2012 midland, michigan	Put over 4k miles on one (2014 1000XT). Overall, its been a good machine. Few things that could be better, such as the noise from the CVT transmission is fairly loud compared to other machines Ive operated. There is a known cooling issue that has to do with a plastic fitting that is used where the coolant hose hooks onto the water pump housing. I ended up putting an aftermarket aluminum replacement and it has resolved the issue. When you check/test it prior to buying, be sure to get it up to temp and watch the gauges to see if it regulates temp like it should. Leak around the filler neck of the gas tank that needed to be resealed...covered under warranty. It is easy on belts compared to other high horsepower machines. I changed the first belt at 3500 miles as a preventative measure...easier to change in your shop than on a trail. I have a lot of miles on many different brands of utvs and orvs. Can Am typicallly holds up better and lasts longer than most. I know the Honda guys dont like to hear that, and I still own a Honda. Other's experience may vary, but if that machine looks clean and you can verify it has been serviced properly, I wouldnt be afraid of it.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: midlander] #7886142 06/17/23 12:30 AM 06/17/23 12:30 AM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 OP trapper
yotetrapper30 OP trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Originally Posted by midlander Put over 4k miles on one (2014 1000XT). Overall, its been a good machine. Few things that could be better, such as the noise from the CVT transmission is fairly loud compared to other machines Ive operated. There is a known cooling issue that has to do with a plastic fitting that is used where the coolant hose hooks onto the water pump housing. I ended up putting an aftermarket aluminum replacement and it has resolved the issue. When you check/test it prior to buying, be sure to get it up to temp and watch the gauges to see if it regulates temp like it should. Leak around the filler neck of the gas tank that needed to be resealed...covered under warranty. It is easy on belts compared to other high horsepower machines. I changed the first belt at 3500 miles as a preventative measure...easier to change in your shop than on a trail. I have a lot of miles on many different brands of utvs and orvs. Can Am typicallly holds up better and lasts longer than most. I know the Honda guys dont like to hear that, and I still own a Honda. Other's experience may vary, but if that machine looks clean and you can verify it has been serviced properly, I wouldnt be afraid of it. Thanks for the info!! You said you put over 4000 miles on it. Then what? Do you still use it/sell it/ it died?

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886423 06/17/23 10:40 AM 06/17/23 10:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 USA MN Snowpa trapper
Snowpa trapper Joined: Jan 2008 USA MN	I would not buy another ATV if It cant be serviced at home ,I have a Can AM 570 ATV and its almost impossible to get at the oil filter , 200 bucks min. at the shop 45 miles away Never Confuse Stupid With Crazy

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886450 06/17/23 11:10 AM 06/17/23 11:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 MN M Mark K trapper
Mark K trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 MN	Watch the videos on Matt's Offroad Recovery and pay attention to all of the Can Ams he has to take out on a trailer.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886487 06/17/23 11:54 AM 06/17/23 11:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2017 Marion Kansas Y Yes sir trapper
Yes sir trapper Y Joined: Jan 2017 Marion Kansas	How can you make your own can am 5000

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886490 06/17/23 11:55 AM 06/17/23 11:55 AM
Joined: Feb 2022 Arkansas W WhiteCliffs trapper
WhiteCliffs trapper W Joined: Feb 2022 Arkansas	We have a 2009 RZR, a 2016 CanAm Commander and a couple of newer rangers. The CanAm is BY FAR the worst of the lot. It is loud. It came with a radio - no way can you hear it. The hump between the two front seats gets burning hot - if a kid sits there, better have a pillow. And, the back bed is trying to fall off ours. We keep it on with ratchet straps. Service is more expensive than the polaris. 1700 miles. Kept under roof. No mudding or rough riding. Dont know if this one just a lemon - but it would keep me from buying another. My ranger has over twice as many miles and is in three times as good shape.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886529 06/17/23 12:24 PM 06/17/23 12:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Southeast KY K K91773 trapper
K91773 trapper K Joined: Jan 2011 Southeast KY	Not a direct answer to your question, but if you are looking for a working UTV take a look at a Kawasaki Mule, we have had one for about 5 years and it is used every day for hauling feed, moving waterers, and 100 other farm tasks. Its bed sits lower than the other machines, it is easy to get into and out of, and the bench seat allows entry from either side of the machine. We have had no mechanical issues with it at all. Now if you are looking for a trail riding machine forget what I said as it is slow, top speed is about 20 mph and it rides to rough for trail riding, it is nothing more than a workhorse.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886906 06/17/23 09:24 PM 06/17/23 09:24 PM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 OP trapper
yotetrapper30 OP trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Went and looked at it today and still ain't decided. As was said it is LOUD... like race car at the speedway loud, lol. Other than everything seemed fine other than a few cosmetic issues.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7886965 06/17/23 11:11 PM 06/17/23 11:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 midland, michigan M midlander trapper
midlander trapper M Joined: Nov 2012 midland, michigan	Originally Posted by yotetrapper30 Originally Posted by midlander Put over 4k miles on one (2014 1000XT). Overall, its been a good machine. Few things that could be better, such as the noise from the CVT transmission is fairly loud compared to other machines Ive operated. There is a known cooling issue that has to do with a plastic fitting that is used where the coolant hose hooks onto the water pump housing. I ended up putting an aftermarket aluminum replacement and it has resolved the issue. When you check/test it prior to buying, be sure to get it up to temp and watch the gauges to see if it regulates temp like it should. Leak around the filler neck of the gas tank that needed to be resealed...covered under warranty. It is easy on belts compared to other high horsepower machines. I changed the first belt at 3500 miles as a preventative measure...easier to change in your shop than on a trail. I have a lot of miles on many different brands of utvs and orvs. Can Am typicallly holds up better and lasts longer than most. I know the Honda guys dont like to hear that, and I still own a Honda. Other's experience may vary, but if that machine looks clean and you can verify it has been serviced properly, I wouldnt be afraid of it. Thanks for the info!! You said you put over 4000 miles on it. Then what? Do you still use it/sell it/ it died? Still use it, mostly winter riding as I dont care to eat dust in the summer....

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7887209 06/18/23 09:31 AM 06/18/23 09:31 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 NE Indiana L Larry Hall trapper
Larry Hall trapper L Joined: Feb 2008 NE Indiana	Pioneer is the way to go. Buy once, cry once. You will get years of use for the spend. Just put as much foil insulation under and behind the seat as you can. Tube doors would be a necessity in your neighborhood. Air flow from them helps pull the heat out. Heat is the only thing that keeps the Honda from being a great unit.

Re: Can Am Commander 1000 Limited [Re: yotetrapper30] #7887257 06/18/23 10:33 AM 06/18/23 10:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2022 Washington J Jingles trapper
Jingles trapper J Joined: Dec 2022 Washington	Can say that even in the,dead of winter can ride around without an enclosed cab and be comfortably warm from the engine heat, in the summer if you have the split windshield it'll be at least part way open to keep from cooking yourself and passanger The job of a Patriot is not to protect his country but to protect the people from the tryannical government

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