Man, these videos have really helped me do the maintenance by myself. I've done the oil and filter change, transmission oil change, thermostat replacement, and radiator coolant change. Now to do the rear differential fluid change. Thanks for all the help and tips! These videos are still relevant ;-)
hell yeah that'd be nice. Its a long way from making any real money, but I figure by the end of the 1000 beer challenge it might be making something? We'll see. but thanks for the watching and for taking the time to leave these words of encouragement in the comments. More vids coming out soon. Cheers
great video suggestion, will certainly add it to the list for the next time I pick one of these machines up. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
haha that's awesome It never occurred to me that they would be entertaining just to watch, but really glad it turned out that way. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this feedback in the comments, its very encouraging to make more vids. Cheers
I love my Commander and I'm glad I found your channel. Dealer maintenance is too expensive. I wish I found this a year ago! I'm going to mention your channel next time I put out a video.
Commanders are one of my favorite units as well, x2 on dealer maintenance prices, especially when we put on the miles like we do. And thanks looks like just epic riding up where ya'll are at. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Great job on the Commander Series ! Two other Regular AND much needed PMs are Greasing Wheel Bearings & Greasing the One-way bearing on the clutch as well as cleaning up the clutch surfaces. That would also cover belt changes. Really would love to see you do videos on these. Others I have watch on here have no comparison to your great style and you give such great info like Torque Specs which others leave out. I hesitate to mention, Cleaning the speed sensor. But that would be cool also. Again, GREAT JOB !
Thank you, those are some great suggestions, and I will definitely add them to the list of videos we want to get made. Unfortunately it might be a bit as we are sold out of commanders, but as soon as we get one in you can bet I'll be adding to the commander maintenance series. Thanks for the kind words, for watching the video, and for taking the time to leave video suggestions in the comments. Cheers
no problem at all, glad it was helpful for you. sorry for the late response and thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, hope it went smooth. cheers
I’ve got a 2011 and my set up is a little different. 7mm for fill plug but the drain plug was a flush 3/16 Allen socket right below the left axel. Access from same side whole for axel as fill plug. Very small and hard to find but it’s there. After going underneath and pulling skid plate off for no reason I finally found it. Thanks
That's interesting, I really appreciate you taking the time to share a detailed description as I'm sure someone with your year model will see this and find it very helpful. Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to share valuable info on how this procedure works on previous year models. Cheers
Found this channel and Jesus christ its gonna save me over a thousand $ instead of taking it to the local power sports dealer here minimum was $1200 what a rip off.
hell yeah, I love reading comments like this, its exactly why I make these videos. Be sure to get a manual or a checklist from the dealer are there are a lot of components to a 100 hour service I haven't gotten videoed yet, but will keep adding them as I get time. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
well I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful, and agreed on it being a 2 beer job. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
roger that, appreciate the kind words. I do have a couple vids on a maverick max 4 seater you might find helpful. Oil Change: th-cam.com/video/k4QpkS_KT1I/w-d-xo.html Reset Procedure: th-cam.com/video/CFWutWwkZtM/w-d-xo.html Grease: th-cam.com/video/y7fFxKb77Oo/w-d-xo.html Will add the gearbox and diffs for a four seater the list of vids to make next time I get one. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave good video suggestions in the comments. Cheers
glad to hear it, measuring weekend maintenance job time in beers seemed to be the only appropriate unit of measure to me, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
That's a great idea. I'll definitely add it to my list of videos to make. I already made one for outlander/renegades, but can't remember exactly how different it is on commander? th-cam.com/video/a-DYnTNhBMU/w-d-xo.html Either way, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a video suggestion. Cheers.
I have a question. I bought a Chinese Hisen 500. I changed the oil with no problem, but I don't understand some things about the differential fluid change. So, is it just a small amount that goes in the front and rear? Would the 80/140 be ok for both the front and rear?
I haven't had one of those machines so honestly I'm not familiar with the maintenance procedures on them. I definitely would suggest finding trying to find a service manual for that specific machine and sticking the manufactures guidelines on oil types and amounts. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a question in the comments. Cheers
I'd check out page 90 in the operators guide as it starts by showing the little reservoir to add it, but really check out the section after that where it shows step by step how to bleed the air out of the system, I've also found a product called engine ice helps these machines run cooler, but getting that air out of the system would definitely be priority 1. Next time I drain a system I will try and remember to make a video on that procedure as I'm sure its a common issue. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave an interesting question in the comments. Cheers
the bike in the video was a 2015, I can't say for certain but I if I remember correctly it would be similar on your 2012, but maybe the drain plug is further down and sort of hidden by the axle? should see both fill and drain plugs on drivers side of diff housing behind and below where the axle meets the diff. I know on some of the atv's its directly on the bottom so maybe check from beneath the machine as well because I cant remember for certain where it was on that year model. Hope this helps and sorry for the late response. good luck with your job and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. cheers
Hi did you ever find the drain plug? I'm having the same problem on my 2012 1000 can't find the drain plug for the life of me I even removed the rear skid plate .I'm not seeing it.
Sounds like a plan, if its a new bottle or has marks on the side, let us know how much your rear diff takes before it spills, I'm curious. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers.
hahaha did you do something wrong or are you the only one doing it right. That's hilarious. thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a funny comment. Cheers
I definitely prefer mobile 1 and xps am curious what makes you think royal purple doesn't meet req's? in the description on amazon it says "that specify use of an API GL-5 or GL-4 fluid." Certainly open to the possibility that I'm misinterpreting either the manual or their description of fluid as I'm no expert on these fluids what so ever. Either way I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your thoughts/experience/ knowledge in the comments. Cheers
haha she is super lucky, just probably not in that department haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave an inappropriate comment haha, cheers
Perfectly done video, short and to the point. Don't get no better than that, THANKS!!!!
Man, these videos have really helped me do the maintenance by myself. I've done the oil and filter change, transmission oil change, thermostat replacement, and radiator coolant change. Now to do the rear differential fluid change. Thanks for all the help and tips! These videos are still relevant ;-)
Just found your channel, I really appreciate the information you are providing
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos and leave a comment, Cheers.
I hope this channel makes you rich legend.... best how to vids I've ever seen.
hell yeah that'd be nice. Its a long way from making any real money, but I figure by the end of the 1000 beer challenge it might be making something? We'll see. but thanks for the watching and for taking the time to leave these words of encouragement in the comments. More vids coming out soon. Cheers
Spark plugs removal and replacement, please. Thanks for all your Can am Commander 1000 videos!!
great video suggestion, will certainly add it to the list for the next time I pick one of these machines up. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
Just picked up a '14 Maverick Max! Your videos have been a great resource!
awesome, glad your finding them helpful, Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
Same for me!
i dont even own a commander yet, I just stumbled on these videos and theyre quiet entertaining
haha that's awesome It never occurred to me that they would be entertaining just to watch, but really glad it turned out that way. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this feedback in the comments, its very encouraging to make more vids. Cheers
I love my Commander and I'm glad I found your channel. Dealer maintenance is too expensive. I wish I found this a year ago!
I'm going to mention your channel next time I put out a video.
Commanders are one of my favorite units as well, x2 on dealer maintenance prices, especially when we put on the miles like we do. And thanks looks like just epic riding up where ya'll are at. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Great job on the Commander Series ! Two other Regular AND much needed PMs are Greasing Wheel Bearings & Greasing the One-way bearing on the clutch as well as cleaning up the clutch surfaces. That would also cover belt changes. Really would love to see you do videos on these. Others I have watch on here have no comparison to your great style and you give such great info like Torque Specs which others leave out. I hesitate to mention, Cleaning the speed sensor. But that would be cool also. Again, GREAT JOB !
Thank you, those are some great suggestions, and I will definitely add them to the list of videos we want to get made. Unfortunately it might be a bit as we are sold out of commanders, but as soon as we get one in you can bet I'll be adding to the commander maintenance series. Thanks for the kind words, for watching the video, and for taking the time to leave video suggestions in the comments. Cheers
You're 'The Man' ...'Can-Am Man', that is.
haha appreciate that, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a funny comment. Cheers
Awesome video man! 👍 Thanks for sharing the info I'm doing all my oils this weekend.
no problem, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Good luck with this round of maintenance. Cheers
Super helpful. Thanks.
Thank you for your video. I am getting ready to change my diff fluid today and this was incredibly helpful.
no problem at all, glad it was helpful for you. sorry for the late response and thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, hope it went smooth. cheers
I’ve got a 2011 and my set up is a little different. 7mm for fill plug but the drain plug was a flush 3/16 Allen socket right below the left axel. Access from same side whole for axel as fill plug. Very small and hard to find but it’s there. After going underneath and pulling skid plate off for no reason I finally found it. Thanks
That's interesting, I really appreciate you taking the time to share a detailed description as I'm sure someone with your year model will see this and find it very helpful. Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to share valuable info on how this procedure works on previous year models. Cheers
@@EscapePowerSports Yes thank you my 2012 is this way too.
Really like ur commander vids.
Very clear and informative.
Well don,keep em up
glad you enjoy them. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave feedback in the comments. Cheers
Great video. It took me two beers!
glad it was helpful for you, appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your real world job time experience in the comments. Cheers
Found this channel and Jesus christ its gonna save me over a thousand $ instead of taking it to the local power sports dealer here minimum was $1200 what a rip off.
hell yeah, I love reading comments like this, its exactly why I make these videos. Be sure to get a manual or a checklist from the dealer are there are a lot of components to a 100 hour service I haven't gotten videoed yet, but will keep adding them as I get time. Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
I like your vid. very helpful lot easier than changing U-joints . Also that should be at least a n2 beer job. Thanx Bert.P
well I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful, and agreed on it being a 2 beer job. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Great vids guys! Just wish they were about the Mander Max.4 seater.
roger that, appreciate the kind words. I do have a couple vids on a maverick max 4 seater you might find helpful.
Oil Change: th-cam.com/video/k4QpkS_KT1I/w-d-xo.html
Reset Procedure: th-cam.com/video/CFWutWwkZtM/w-d-xo.html
Grease: th-cam.com/video/y7fFxKb77Oo/w-d-xo.html
Will add the gearbox and diffs for a four seater the list of vids to make next time I get one. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave good video suggestions in the comments. Cheers
Thanks for the info . I went with royal purple.
awesome, can't go wrong with that. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience in the comments. Cheers
Thanks for your Tips. God Bless.
no problem, glad you found them helpful. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
cheers buddy thanks
awesome vid brother very helpful
Glad it was helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
Love the time requirement.
I've taken the beer challenge to heart.
Oh,I have
E ti actually work on my commander to count the beers?
glad to hear it, measuring weekend maintenance job time in beers seemed to be the only appropriate unit of measure to me, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
I will try to do it with a Corona can beer.👌
Cheers, let us know how it goes, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks for the video
No problem, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
A brake job video on a Commander would be awesome lol
That's a great idea. I'll definitely add it to my list of videos to make. I already made one for outlander/renegades, but can't remember exactly how different it is on commander? th-cam.com/video/a-DYnTNhBMU/w-d-xo.html Either way, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a video suggestion. Cheers.
I went to change mine, but it was same colour as new oil so it must be fine, right? It’s only in about 6000km.
I have a question. I bought a Chinese Hisen 500. I changed the oil with no problem, but I don't understand some things about the differential fluid change. So, is it just a small amount that goes in the front and rear?
Would the 80/140 be ok for both the front and rear?
I haven't had one of those machines so honestly I'm not familiar with the maintenance procedures on them. I definitely would suggest finding trying to find a service manual for that specific machine and sticking the manufactures guidelines on oil types and amounts. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a question in the comments. Cheers
How about putting coolant in the rad mine seems to be airlock some bad any tips??
I'd check out page 90 in the operators guide as it starts by showing the little reservoir to add it, but really check out the section after that where it shows step by step how to bleed the air out of the system, I've also found a product called engine ice helps these machines run cooler, but getting that air out of the system would definitely be priority 1. Next time I drain a system I will try and remember to make a video on that procedure as I'm sure its a common issue. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave an interesting question in the comments. Cheers
Hey, what year is this Commander? I can't find my drain plug on my 2012 commander XT 800???
the bike in the video was a 2015, I can't say for certain but I if I remember correctly it would be similar on your 2012, but maybe the drain plug is further down and sort of hidden by the axle? should see both fill and drain plugs on drivers side of diff housing behind and below where the axle meets the diff. I know on some of the atv's its directly on the bottom so maybe check from beneath the machine as well because I cant remember for certain where it was on that year model. Hope this helps and sorry for the late response. good luck with your job and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. cheers
@@EscapePowerSports on the 2012 it is right below the fill plug on the side a little more towards the center.
Hi did you ever find the drain plug? I'm having the same problem on my 2012 1000 can't find the drain plug for the life of me I even removed the rear skid plate .I'm not seeing it.
@@dannylindlbauer5968 I did. You need to clean really good, and have a lot of lighting to see it.I'll see if I can grab a photo
About to do this job. I filled the trans untill it spilled out the hole. I'm just going to do the same with the rear
Sounds like a plan, if its a new bottle or has marks on the side, let us know how much your rear diff takes before it spills, I'm curious. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers.
I must have done sum'thin wrong, it took me 7 beers.
hahaha did you do something wrong or are you the only one doing it right. That's hilarious. thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a funny comment. Cheers
Royal purple does not meet the atp and gt5 requirements
I definitely prefer mobile 1 and xps am curious what makes you think royal purple doesn't meet req's? in the description on amazon it says "that specify use of an API GL-5 or GL-4 fluid." Certainly open to the possibility that I'm misinterpreting either the manual or their description of fluid as I'm no expert on these fluids what so ever. Either way I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your thoughts/experience/ knowledge in the comments. Cheers
if that was 8", you're GF is super lucky.
haha she is super lucky, just probably not in that department haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave an inappropriate comment haha, cheers