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Huge Weekend For Can-Am MX
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Posted by: ThePhantomRider

This will be the first real test for the Epic and Wernert teams out here in California for the new DS 450, how well it stacks up to the competition and what, if any changes they need to make for the coming season.

I'll be headed up there Sunday for all the action so I should have some info and pictures when I get back....

TPR

Posted by: LTR450_#67

Sound good TPR....everybody has their predictions on who's finishing where, but if you ask me you can't anymore every one of the Pros are blazin fast.

Click the link and scroll down a lil----->ATV 4Play
You'll see the top A-arm brackets.....I'm not doggin the CanAm DS450 (it's definitely going to change the Sport quad industry), but I'm sure they make these for a reason.

No quad is perfect.....got to love the aftermarket.

Posted by: Shift_DVS

We will be there as well! Should be a fun and interesting race. We are bringing out the akraix/can-am bike as well...stop by and check it out!

Dan

Posted by: OutlawBill

I will be you up there all so, I all so signed up for a test ride on the DS450 on the 23 at Glamis.

Posted by: ThePhantomRider

quote:
Originally posted by LTR450_#67
Sound good TPR....everybody has their predictions on who's finishing where, but if you ask me you can't anymore every one of the Pros are blazin fast.

Click the link and scroll down a lil----->ATV 4Play
You'll see the top A-arm brackets.....I'm not doggin the CanAm DS450 (it's definitely going to change the Sport quad industry), but I'm sure they make these for a reason.

No quad is perfect.....got to love the aftermarket.

Absolutely. From what I've heard, chassis-wise was that the design works great for nearly every riding situation without fail.

During race testing however, what the teams noticed was that the addition of wider and slightly heavier a-arms, the additional leverage created by the suspension would cause a bit more flex in the frame around the upper a-arm mounts. Nothing severe, but in order to not have to go and repair-replace frame components, this was a simple and effective fix to finalize the MX platform.

This also allowed them to better tune the front end as there was no longer a geometric change with flex.

This is essentially the gusset kit needed for the DS.....AND IT'S A BOLT IN PRODUCT!!!!!

I won't say it's essential for everyone, but racers for sure, and anyone that wants to add a different front end may consider it and I would venture to guess that it is possible that the factory will address this on future models once the year is spent with public use as well as a full race season of abuse has yielded a wealth of data.

TPR

Posted by: ThePhantomRider

quote:
Originally posted by Shift_DVS
We will be there as well! Should be a fun and interesting race. We are bringing out the akraix/can-am bike as well...stop by and check it out!

Dan

NO!!!

Because then I'll want it....LOL

If I get some time I'll swing by.

After all the time I have spent on the web promoting/informing/defending the DS...there are a couple Can-Am big wigs that want to meet me....probably to tell me to stop...LMAO!!!!

TPR

Posted by: spanky101

hope this weekend goes as well i hope it does for can-am! if i get a new quad its a throwdown betweent he kfx and ds for sure!

Posted by: atvtrailrider

Greg Gee at Glen Helen

Posted by: atvtrailrider

Jeremy Lawson at Glen Helen Practice

Posted by: spanky101

those bikes are looking great to say the least! makes me excited to get to ride one hopefully soon!

Posted by: NJ450rider

Im definatly hopin can am and polaris do well this weekend!!!

Posted by: ThePhantomRider

Bummin right now as the first heat race is getting ready to start, got stuck here at home because the wife came down with a real bad flu....gotta tend to the issues at home first....

TPR

Posted by: OutlawBill

best Can-Am did was John Natalie 4th he did get the holeshot on the second moto but lost it the second turn

Posted by: jstunkel

Is Natalie running stock exhaust? It looks like it in that last pic?.

Posted by: Jersey450R

quote:
Originally posted by jstunkel
Is Natalie running stock exhaust? It looks like it in that last pic?.

HMF.

Posted by: Vade

Natalie woulda whooped more *** if he was still riding honda

Posted by: ThePhantomRider

Well, John had the holeshot in the second moto but got sideways in the first turn and got mixed to the middle of the pack.

Now that all the teams got this race under their belts the adjustments are being made and I'd venture to say that you'll see a dogfight between the two yellow teams.

TPR

Posted by: OutlawBill

quote:
Originally posted by ThePhantomRider
Well, John had the holeshot in the second moto but got sideways in the first turn and got mixed to the middle of the pack.

Now that all the teams got this race under their belts the adjustments are being made and I'd venture to say that you'll see a dogfight between the two yellow teams.

TPR

I would add one green quad of Josh Creamer he was fast this weekend

Posted by: QuadJunkies

atvtrailrider-
Did Zimmeman or Smith attend ?
Just curious how they done.

Posted by: ccmuscle22

Hey there,
Both were there. I know Dillion did fairly well in one class. Smith kept having bike issues.

Christian
TEAM MXN MotoX Nutrition
www.motoxnutrition.com

Posted by: CannondaleRider

quote:
Originally posted by ccmuscle22
Hey there,
Both were there. I know Dillion did fairly well in one class. Smith kept having bike issues.

Christian
TEAM MXN MotoX Nutrition
www.motoxnutrition.com

I wonder if Smith is just really hard on stuff. He seems to keep having issues.

Was it doing the same thing as it was at Mesquite? Or something different?

Posted by: QuadJunkies

That sucks for Smith,that dude was FAST on one of his races at Mesquite!

Christian, did you have fun ? I wish I could have gone to GH .

Posted by: fmfhonda250r

Brandon went from almost last in the pro main and passed his way to second then his bike blew up on the last lap

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by fmfhonda250r
Brandon went from almost last in the pro main and passed his way to second then his bike blew up on the last lap

Was a much better wk end for Brandon this wk end at Havasu!

Congrats on his podium!
There will be coverage up tomrrow.

Posted by: #17YFZRACER

quote:
I would add one green quad of Josh Creamer he was fast this weekend

and that BLUE #199. pat brown is crazy

Posted by: RATPACK Z400

Brown & creamer will need to ride pretty hard to beat the zuki boys thats for sure! those zuki boys looking like there,s no stopping them these year!John Natalie went off turn and flipped his quad from the reports.

Posted by: QuadJunkies

Frederick took home another win today at round 4 of the WORCS series.