Aluminum Valve Cover Can Am XMR 850 Better than Stock

Installing new Aluminum Valve covers on the XMR 850 hoping that they are better than the plastic ones that keep warping when they overheat!
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[@djm8707]

I never understood why Can am put plastic valve covers on them 🥴 I haven’t had a problem with mine leaking but I’m gonna check out those aluminum ones and get me a set ,thanks for the the info on the vid ! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁

[@RobFarrowATV]

Glad the vid was of some use to You! Ya, twice mine warped when the engine overheated and I've heard many stories of leaky valve covers...it was time to try something new! So far so good! Thanks for checking the vid out Dj M!

[@andresfernandez3303]

Where did yo get those aluminum covers?

[@ehTV1000]

nice little add on. I'll be sure to keep close tabs on them. cheers Rob

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Man, appreciate it! So far so good, with two rides on them...no leaks anyway! LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@nostuckmarc8682]

Nice little add-on. Thank you for the video will have to do mine now.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Marc! You have to come and pick up your set of Covers first! LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@toddpaul9002]

Tyvm for the video rob , i jus ordered myself a set 👊👍✌

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Man! Happy Trails!

[@Pond_life]

tidy job! keep us updated on the defective one.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Mike! I ran it pretty flat by sliding it lightly on a sheet of sand paper on the bench top...seems to have done the trick! Thanks for checking the vid out!

[@GunnyE9]

Nice Rob ... Very Nice !!

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Gunny! Your next mod? ;-) Don't think you have any overheating issues with all the winter riding you do! Thanks for watching!

[@GunnyE9]

My radiator doesn't get covered in snow like yours does with mud, but I'm turning some pretty good rpm's all winter & I've looked at my valve covers & I have no leakage around them, so for now, I'm not going to change them out. Maybe next year just for fun. HAHAHAHA !!!

[@RobFarrowATV]

Awesome, you got one of the good builds!

[@GunnyE9]

I hope so .......... HAHAHAHA !!!

[@johns8240]

Just got mine from Mr RPM today. They suggested using blue Loctite on the screws. Odd there's no torque spec.

[@RobFarrowATV]

I'm assuming that because of the cold/hot operation and being aluminum the screws need the loctite.

[@johns8240]

@@RobFarrowATV It's actually bolted-joint science 101. Because the length of the screws and the low torque, you can't get enough stretch in them to properly hold. So you add a band aid.

[@mike420fan]

No torque specs really?

[@eighty6ramam]

Haven't seen it asked, and not much actual description of the install. For the rear cover, do you have to remove the clutches and exhaust? Or did you already have other things being worked on? I have a leak on just the rear plastic cover.

[@RobFarrowATV]

I believe we had lot of stuff apart for others mods at the time. I remember even the exhaust pipe being off, so not sure what exactly you'd have to remove to get at the cover easier. I don't think you have to remove a lot of stuff but it is a tight spot to work in. I don't have the machine anymore so can't even go look. Sorry I couldn't be anymore help. Good luck on yours.

[@XMARGH]

Still living that Can-Am life eh Rob? Looks like a lot of work!!! hehe jk! Nice upgrade!

[@RobFarrowATV]

You have no idea! LOL! Work never ends but I can always wish it would! This is one Mod that looks like it will save having to buy anymore covers. Guess we'll see! Thanks for watching Shawn!

[@kytheramoto]

Hey Rob, have you ever changed your shifter billet to aluminum? Curious on what you think. thanks for teaching me so much about these machines.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Mark! I had an aluminum 3 finger grip on it. The taller handle made it easier to change gears and looks cool but that's about it.

[@mike420fan]

Never done valve covers before. Would you recommend someone doing them that's never done them lol? I have a 2010 can am outlander 650 that needs to be done.

[@RobFarrowATV]

If you have any kind of mechanical aptitude then it's fairly easy. Just make sure you use the proper torque specs for the covers. Good Luck!

[@Marc-20246]

How are the valve covers holding up?Apparently they have the same on the canam commander over heated on the last ride and didn’t want to take a chance of these leaking so I ordered these and the thermostat housings.

[@RobFarrowATV]

I sold the machine a year and a have ago but the valve covers were working great still at that time. No leaks or warpage. Thanks Marc!

[@SCOTIAN_]

I like the red, looks good. Is there anything you haven’t touched on this lol when is the torq locker coming lol

[@RobFarrowATV]

Pretty much a brand new bike now! LOL! Maybe torq locker next winter...unless I get laid off and go broke before then...which is almost 100% guaranteed! Thanks for watching Man!

[@SCOTIAN_]

getting laid off sucks !

[@TheBibliofilus]

@@RobFarrowATV Going broke isn't hard if you own a Can-Am, expect it to empty the wallet on a regular basis :) Currently rebuilding and upgrading the rear end on mine and then it's time for the waterpump upgrade, thanks for the instructive video on that by the way!

[@RobFarrowATV]

TheBibliofilus glad the vid was helpful! Yes, my wallet is empty all the time with this thing but I still find it a little fun now and then! LOL! Thanks for tuning in!

[@normsatv]

Looking good nice color to bad we have to upgrade our toys because they putting inferior parts from factory . One would think the big bucks we pay for machines would get decent items .

[@RobFarrowATV]

Yes, true! I think they want to make more profit and therefore use cheaper parts...even though they say they don't make much on the sale of one of these...I find that hard to believe! Thanks for watching!

[@justinwhitford4275]

Thanks for sharing , i ordered some but no bolts came with them, dod they come with yours?

[@RobFarrowATV]

It was a long time ago but I think I had to order the bolts separately.

[@justinwhitford4275]

Any ideas on where to get a set

[@RobFarrowATV]

Not off hand, no sorry.

[@MrSeththompson1]

Did you happen to check your valve clearance while you had the covers off? Seems like a real pain to do.

[@RobFarrowATV]

No didn't bother at the time...probably is a pain to do I'm thinking also! LOL!

[@MrSeththompson1]

Rob Farrow ATV 10-4. Appreciate your videos.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks!

[@napieraustin]

Update? Overheated my renegade and think myself mind warped as well

[@RobFarrowATV]

I've had zero issues with the aluminium valve covers and no leakage at all!

[@Yippynutsmacker]

Question for you Rob, crisco lock, mine seems to be done for, what have you heard about the torq lockers? I know in 2wd it's open, but have you heard of people complaining of binding in 4wd?

[@RobFarrowATV]

I heard the torq lockers are better if you do a lot of mud or skeg. They make the steering a lot stiffer so harder to steer at speed apparently. Not very good with lifts apparently but Other than that, heard good things about them. Gonna try one next year maybe! Thanks for watching Ryan!

[@Yippynutsmacker]

@@RobFarrowATV I do mostly skeg, its completely shot now. I wonder if halo makes a selectable locker for the Outlander yet.

[@RobFarrowATV]

I don't think there's any other option available right now for the Can Am Outlander front diff...Visco or Torq Locker from what I understand. Sounds like Torq Locker is your solution...if you're in Canada you can try PowerModz.com

[@Yippynutsmacker]

@@RobFarrowATV so I called Kelly at Halo, for around 1000 American they can put an electric cable locker in the front diff. You need to ship them the diff and it's about 9 days to complete the modification.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Wow, sounds pretty extreme, didn't know you could do that! Thanks!

[@Jil1A]

Do you have to remove the exhaust out of the way to replace the valve cover in the rear? Or is it doable without removing the exhaust?

[@RobFarrowATV]

Ya, believe you will have to remove the exhaust to install the rear cover...really tight fit in there.

[@Jil1A]

@@RobFarrowATV thanks and subscribed to your channel. Very informative and helpful videos.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thank You!

[@sakocat]

Have you ever had to replace valve seals on your can am

[@RobFarrowATV]

No, never had to in the 6000kms that I owned it.

[@sakocat]

@@RobFarrowATV Thank you. ive only done 250 hours so hopefully my problem isn't valve seals

[@RobFarrowATV]

Good luck!

[@sakocat]

Great video. I've recently got a can am. watched a lot of your videos. I have the. valve covers and water necks. all aluminum and will be installing them soon. So fuckin stupid of can am. to use the plastic parts.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Thanks Man! Congrats and happy trails!

[@teamcummins]

Did you get the aluminum water necks also?

[@RobFarrowATV]

No I didn't, they didn't have any in stock when I did the covers. Haven't had any issues with the necks...knock on wood! ;-)

[@Moes_Adventures]

Where did you purchase the set from?

[@RobFarrowATV]

They are MrRPM brand, You can get them straight from them...I got them from Century Powersports in Winnipeg, MB. Thanks for watching!

[@zimnyful1]

which screws did you use?

[@RobFarrowATV]

I believe they came with new screws and I used them.

[@billy7805]

Where did you order them from

[@RobFarrowATV]

I can't remember where I ordered them from but they were the Mr. RPM brand.

[@yvonnadeau2331]

WOW, they have a shit ton of defects !! Put them together and ship"em out is the order of the day at Can-Am's Manufacturers. No quality control what'so ever. Who's MRRPM ?

[@RobFarrowATV]

Mr RPM is a small company that makes some speciality parts for Atv's. Not really a defect with the Plastic covers in as much as they are plastic and hi heat will make them warp unfortunately! Thanks for watching Yvon!

[@yvonnadeau2331]

@@RobFarrowATV Just saying. I bought a 2019 850 xmr Feb 8. I got to put 6km on it by mostly putting it on the trailer and bringing it to the dealer cause it won't idle on it's own at start and backfires. Been there since last Friday 12th. They can't seem to find the prob. It's the third time i bring it now. And by all the videos i saw i'm not done with the problems lol I'm trying to find out what they addressed for the 2019 but really can't find a thing about it. I watch all your vids and Can-Am videos just wish i'd watch more before buying.

[@RobFarrowATV]

@@yvonnadeau2331 yep, I've replaced almost every part on my XMR in 3 years...some parts twice!

[@yvonnadeau2331]

@@RobFarrowATV DAMN! If they can't fix it this time " will be another two weeks in the shop this Friday", i'm asking for my money back. You've seem to have been around 4 wheelers for awhile... which other bike would be absolute second contender? Thanx for your honesty.

[@RobFarrowATV]

I've never owned a Polaris, so can't comment on the Highlifter, seems that they have issues also. I did like my Kawasaki Brute Force 650, it had zero issues in the 8 years I had it and they do make a 750 that has a ton of power. I've seen some pretty well done up 750's. Not sure what the deal is with you're XMR, seems that some people don't have a lot of issues with them and then some people have all kinds of issues with them. I bought mine cause it was "mud ready" and I had planned to do a lot of mud. If they had made a Brute Force "mud ready" 850 I probably would've bought that. Good luck Man!