Got it! 2018 Defender Lone Star Pics

[supersix]

Thought I'd share some pics of my new (to me) 2018 Can-am Defender Max Lone Star w/200 miles.  First stop was Hidden Falls adventure park for some trail riding. 

 

[Dragoon]

Looks right at home!

 

[Dan]

I’ve always liked the Defender Lone Star Edition. Nice rig you got there!

 

[supersix]

Thanks, I can't wait to add some mods to it this year!

 

[Rudy]

Modified, exactly where I to my Lonestar out a few weeks ago. Hidden Falls was a awesome place to drive my Lonestar. Wish I had taken more pics before getting on trailer. Hopefully will start installing mods as soon as I’m back home. Will post some before and after pics. 

 

[Dragoon]

Great looking Lone Star @Rudy ! Did you swap out the tires or did yours come with those new from the dealer?

 

[Rudy]

I swapped the tires out when I picked it up. Decided to go with Sedona rockabilly 30x10x14. Wheels are stock. 

 

[Dragoon]

Nice, I like the looks of those Sedonas.

 

[Rudy]

Nice, I like the looks of those Sedonas.

Thanks! They definitely make a huge difference in stance view and ride quality when driving on hard surfaces. 

 

[supersix]

Hey Rudy, welcome to the forum!  Those tires do look awesome.  That's definitely on my list of future upgrades!    Maybe we need to plan a big Defender ride out at Hidden Falls one of these days.  Are there any other areas you go riding?

 

[Rudy]

Thanks modified. I think that would be a great idea to plan a day to ride. I have not visited any other area yet. I found a a ranch in Kendalia, GSL Ranch that has some trails but haven’t visited. I was out at Hidden falls for 4 hours first time I visited and I’m pretty sure I rode maybe 1/4 of the park. I would like to head out there again for sure. 

Many suggestions for a windshield? Like the flip up but worried about not enough airflow when in the 1/4 open position. I see you guys have those installed on your units. Any feedback would be great. 

 

[Dragoon]

I love my factory tilt glass windshield! The 1/4 open position is a nice option to get some airflow when it's warm out, but keeps the bugs and wind off your face. When it's really hot out and I'm driving slow I just drive with it completely open. I would definitely recommend it!

 

[Stapleton]

For a windshield on more of a budget u can't beat the super atv vented hardcoat poly windshield... I've put that windshield threw its paces for a 1000 miles so far and here in Missouri its definitely had a life of limbs and branches rubbed and scraped on it even installed 2 hand powered windsheild wipers and that dam thing dosent have a scratch in it ... it dosent tilt but has 2 large vents at the bottom that u can open and close ... and for 325 bucks it's a hard windshield to beat 

 

[Stapleton]

 

[Dragoon]

For a windshield on more of a budget u can't beat the super atv vented hardcoat poly windshield... I've put that windshield threw its paces for a 1000 miles so far and here in Missouri its definitely had a life of limbs and branches rubbed and scraped on it even installed 2 hand powered windsheild wipers and that dam thing dosent have a scratch in it ... it dosent tilt but has 2 large vents at the bottom that u can open and close ... and for 325 bucks it's a hard windshield to beat 

Good to know! Thanks for sharing, @Stapleton!

 

[Rudy]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing, @Stapleton!

For a windshield on more of a budget u can't beat the super atv vented hardcoat poly windshield... I've put that windshield threw its paces for a 1000 miles so far and here in Missouri its definitely had a life of limbs and branches rubbed and scraped on it even installed 2 hand powered windsheild wipers and that dam thing dosent have a scratch in it ... it dosent tilt but has 2 large vents at the bottom that u can open and close ... and for 325 bucks it's a hard windshield to beat 

Thanks for the information. That windshield looks nice. I did see a similar one with two bottom vents and two upper vents. I like the full tilt as Texas summer can be brutal but was concerned about driving rough terrain with it in full open position and it possibly causing windshield to break. I also have considered the poly hardcoated full tilt from can am since It would be a lot lighter than the glass version and maybe be less susceptible to damage when fully open and rough terrain. Haven’t made my mind up yet but this definitely helps. 

 

[Joe_C]

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Thanks for sharing looks good. Considering for my new HD8. How is the air flow on hot days? 

 

[Stapleton]

To be honest haven't had the defender during hot days ... bought it new October 19 so I've had it just under 4 months ... we've played with the vents and it seems like they allow very good airflow ... the biggest reason I bought a vented windshield is to reduce dust suction in the cab with a roof and rear window ... the vents allow airflow to be pushed outta the cab when open rather than to be sucked in to swirl around on those dusty days on the gravel or riding with multiple machines on the back roads

 

[Stapleton]

And Rudy if ur definitely leaning towards a tilt out, Super atv also sells a full tilt hard coat polycarbonate for 625 ... can am makes excellent accessories and I have installed many especially there exclusive ones but with just a lil research and snooping around on the beautiful world wide web theres quite a few accessories u can buy for half the price that are as good and some cases better ur just not paying for that sweet can am logo stamped on the item ha ha