hey guys and gals. need some info. i have never been to the dunes before and am planning a trip. i just bought a 2008 Can AM Renegade 800x. i know it is not a optimal bike for sand dunes but will it do the trick. or should i look at renting a raptor or something. thanx for the advise

that will do great. you will have a lot of fun with it. i see them out there and they have no problem getting around. dont bother renting, you'll have a lot of fun with it!

You will have no problem. Amazingly fast quad.

that thing is a beast! you probably wont need paddles almost anywhere. 4wd high and go for it! air down 3lbs. for the cost of renting a quad, you could buy a set of haulers for that.

I think you'll like this:

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....t&p=2447669

Found in this thread:

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=116209

"The “Renegade” is a beast in the dunes. On my test ride this machine proved worthy. With paddles front and back the “Renegade” pulled hills without a problem. On one occasion we intentionally stopped midway up a dune, let the bike settle in, put it in 4-wheel drive and took off without an issue. No wheel spin, no sinking in the sand, nothing, just a clean shot to the top. The latter is impressive for any vehicle in the dunes.

Overall the Can-Am “Renegade” rocked. It handled well, jumped great, and had the power needed to pull the 597lb. beast up the hill. The rear independent suspension was plush. Through the whoops to the hill the “Renegade” bombed through everything at high speeds without an effort. I love big bikes, I love the power, and I love the comfort in knowing that I have a machine below me that can get me out of anything. Can-Am has really made a conscious effort at getting it right and the 800cc V-twin “Renegade” proved the point."

Be sure to look at the pictures though.

Oh, and there's no way you'll need paddles. My dad has a 4x4 Prairie 650 and that thing goes through the sand in 4x4 no problem without paddles. It can't make it up the big big stuff, but my guess is that the 800 will be able to power through. You'll have fun for sure. No worries.

Sounds like fun.....Dont waste your money renting a Rappy.

Go and have fun.

Only downside is you won't be able to go around kiddy tracks
with that beast.

Without a doubt, that Renegade will be the next quad I buy for myself.

thanx guys for the advice, sounds like i will just stick to the renegade. should i put dune tires on ya think? scoop's front and back or just back?

i dont think you need them. we took our neighbors Outlander 400 to glamis and i didnt get stuck when i duned it. i didnt go up the huge stuff, but i got to Olds from gecko rd. if the outlander 400 can do it, you will have a lot more fun doin it! if you want paddles, maybe the Dune Stars. they are made for side x sides. or paddle masters. just the back tires. it wouldnt hurt to have paddles, i probably would.

I have been running the dunes for the last 2 years with the stock knobbies on my Outlander 800...hell I went up China Wall with a girl on the back seat...don't waste your money on paddles...

me to, outty 800 xt...goes ANYWHERE i mostly cruise in 2wheel drive high range..than shift into 4x4
high range when climing big stuff..will go up china no problem.

when i was out last weekend at china I saw one seriously walk up it. just cruise up it not screamin at all... BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR lol cool quad, i also for the first time saw two people on the two seater cruising the dunes

Over easter weekend I saw a 800 can am smoking raptors and some stock 450 up sand Mountain NV. Guy had paddles and pipe on it. Thing was badass and sounded killer.

i got some weird stares when my buddy and i cruised to olds through the dunes from gecko. we were on an Outlander Max 400. 4 high and just putt up the dunes it felt pretty gay, thats probably why we got the stares

those renegades look like a lot of fun. i think thats the next atv we are gonna get!

I bought a renegade 800 and put the motor in my rhino, it will climb china wall.