Before you point a first-generation Outlander at a creek that comes up over the floorboards, it helps to think about what the water will reach first. On a stock machine, the answer is the radiator and the air intake. Neither one handles water well.
Our Can-Am Outlander 500/650/800/800r Radiator Relocation/Snorkel Combo Kit 06-11 tackles both in one package for 2006-2011 Outlander 500, 650, 800 and 800R models. It includes the radiator relocation kit along with a full snorkel setup.
Step one: protect the intake
Water in the engine is the most expensive mistake in deep water riding. A stock intake sits low, and in deep crossings the engine can pull water right in. The snorkel side of this kit moves the intake points up high, so the Outlander can breathe clean air even when the water is deep.
Step two: keep it cool
The factory radiator location sits low and forward, right where mud and water hit hardest. Packed fins block airflow and the engine overheats. Relocating the radiator puts it up out of the splash zone, so it stays cleaner and keeps cooling when the front end is underwater or caked in mud.
Why a combo kit makes sense
Doing both at once saves time, since you are working in the same parts of the machine. It also gives you a matched setup designed to work together on the Gen 1 Outlander, instead of pieces from different sources that may fight each other for space.
The first-generation Outlander was a popular mud machine, and plenty are still out there working. Giving one of these older machines a combo kit is a practical way to keep it running in the conditions where it does its best work.
More deep water prep
- Extend vent lines for the differentials and transmission
- Check that electrical connections are sealed and protected
- Inspect and service the air filter after each deep ride
- Check oil for a milky color, a sign of water getting in, and change it right away if you see it
This combo kit fits the 2006-2011 Can-Am Outlander 500, 650, 800 and 800R. Make sure your machine falls in that range before ordering, as later Outlanders are built differently. If you are unsure, call Wild Boar ATV Parts at 850-912-4350.
