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Can-Am Defender HD11 MeatEater Overland Build

S3 Power Sports    Apr 1st 2026

Can-Am Defender HD11 MeatEater Overland Build The 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 Lone Star Limited build with Can-Am and MeatEater is not just another custom UTV. This project brings together real-world …

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How to Fit 37" Tires on Your Can-Am Defender HD11

S3 Power Sports    Mar 20th 2026

If you are putting real hours on a Can-Am Defender HD11, you already know where the stock suspension starts to fall short. Ground clearance disappears fast once you load the bed, factory geometry gets …

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Why Radiator Protection Matters on the Can-Am Outlander Gen 3

S3 Power Sports    Jan 30th 2026

The Can-Am Outlander Gen 3 1000R and 850 brought major improvements in power, cooling, and chassis design, but like any high-performance ATV, critical components still sit in harm’s way when the ridi …

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Organized Tool Storage for the Can-Am Defender HD11

S3 Power Sports    Jan 22nd 2026

The Can-Am Defender is built to work, not just cruise trails. From job sites to property maintenance, it is often loaded with tools, parts, and gear that need to stay secure while moving across r …

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Protecting the Rear of the Can-Am Defender HD11

S3 Power Sports    Jan 22nd 2026

The Can-Am Defender earns its reputation by working in places that beat on equipment. Brush, limbs, uneven ground, and debris are part of the job, especially for machines used on property, trails, and …

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Why a Front Bumper is a Smart First Upgrade for Can-Am Maverick R

S3 Power Sports    Jan 15th 2026

Why a Front Bumper is a Smart First Upgrade on the Can-Am Maverick R The Can-Am Maverick R is not a casual trail machine. It is wide, heavy, fast, and built to be driven hard in places that …

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Stop Busting Belts on Your Can-Am Defender HD11

S3 Power Sports    Oct 20th 2025

The new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 is a powerhouse right out of the gate, but even the best rigs have weak points. The new 999cc inline-3 HD11 engine delivers 95 HP and 70 lb-ft of torque. …

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How to Fix Sagging Suspension on Your Can-Am Defender HD11

S3 Power Sports    Oct 17th 2025

The Can-Am Defender HD11 is built for work, but once it is loaded down with tools, passengers, or accessories, the front end starts to sink and clearance quickly disappears. That sag robs …

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The Solution to Loose Steering in Your Defender HD11: Tie Rods

S3 Power Sports    Oct 16th 2025

The Can-Am Defender HD11 is built for hard work and trail miles. Its 999cc inline-3 puts out 95 HP and 70 lb-ft, and the pDrive transmission with Quick-4Lok or Smart-Lok front differential d …

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2026 Can-Am Defender HD11: Specs, Features, Parts and Accessories

S3 Power Sports    Oct 15th 2025

The new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 takes everything riders love about the Defender line and pushes it even further. With more horsepower, refined suspension geometry, and smoother throttle …

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How to Fix Clearance and Stability on Your Can-Am Outlander Gen 3

S3 Power Sports    Aug 25th 2025

If you’re running a Can-Am Outlander Gen 3 1000R or 850, you already know it’s a torque-happy workhorse. It hauls, it drags, it climbs, and it eats up trails with a load on the ra …

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How to Strengthen the Front End of Your Can-Am Maverick R

S3 Power Sports    Aug 21st 2025

The Can-Am Maverick R was born to be pushed to the edge, and stock suspension parts just can’t keep pace. That’s why the S3 Power Sports Upper A-Arms are built from 1.75” x .120-wal …

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SAK-IT Trail Bag: Keep Your Gear Tight, Keep the Trails Tidy

S3 Power Sports    Jun 3rd 2025

Long day on the ridge. Dust in your teeth, a couple snack wrappers sliding around the floorboard, zip ties rolling like tumbleweeds. We've all been there. The SAK-IT Trail Bag is the fix -- small, tou …

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Gain Clearance and Control on Your Polaris Ranger with +2" Forward A-Arms

S3 Power Sports    May 8th 2025

If your Ranger earns its keep Monday–Friday and still begs for trail time on Saturday, this is the front-end upgrade that multiplies what the chassis can do. The S3 Power Sports …

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2025 Can-Am Defender "Coffee Cruiser": Built to Pour, Built to Crawl

S3 Power Sports    Mar 12th 2025

Can-Am wanted a coffee rig that could survive Johnson Valley, not a mall crawler with a latte machine. So S3 Power Sports put a Defender on 35s, corrected the gearing, and braced the ch …

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Trail-Tested Windshield for S3 Maverick R Custom Cage

S3 Power Sports    Feb 18th 2025

Stock Windshields Don’t Survive the Send Stock cages might survive the trail, but they weren’t made for the way we ride. If you’re hitting trees, dodging rooster tails, and sending it full-throttle in …

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Stop Breaking Belts: Titan Drive Belts Enhance Your UTV's Performance

S3 Power Sports    Feb 13th 2025

There’s nothing worse than grinding to a halt halfway through a ride because your drive belt just gave out. Whether you're hammering dunes, mud bogging, or crawling through rocks, the stress you put o …

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How to Clear Bigger Obstacles with High Clearance Radius Rods for Maverick R

S3 Power Sports    Jan 30th 2025

Stock Radius Rods Are the Weak Link in Your Maverick R’s Rear End Push your Can-Am Maverick R hard enough—through rocky trails, deep ruts, or aggressive jumps—and you’ll find out fast where the facto …

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Keep It Level: Honda Pioneer 1000 HD Springs

S3 Power Sports    Jan 20th 2025

The Honda Pioneer 1000 is built to work and built to ride, but stock suspension coils struggle once the weight piles on. S3 Power Sports Honda Pioneer 1000 HD Springs are engineered to han …

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Stop the Clunk: Sway Bar Link Upgrade for Maverick R

S3 Power Sports    Dec 12th 2024

Is Your Front End Talking Back? You know the sound—clank, pop, or a hollow thud every time you hit a bump. That front-end noise on your Maverick R isn’t just annoying—it’s a warning sign. Stock sway b …

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The Hidden Weak Point on Your Can-Am Maverick R (And How to Fix It)

S3 Power Sports    Dec 11th 2024

Can-Am Maverick R Trailing Arm Mount Reinforcement Kit The Can-Am Maverick R delivers impressive power and performance, but even high-end machines have structural weak points. One of the most vulnera …

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Workhorse Suspension: Kawasaki MULE PRO HD Springs

S3 Power Sports    Nov 27th 2024

The Kawasaki MULE PRO is built to haul big loads, but stock springs sag fast once the weight stacks up. S3 Power Sports HD Springs keep your machine level, restore lost clearance, and deli …

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S3 Power Sports – Your Official FOX Shocks Dealer

S3 Power Sports    Nov 12th 2024

Big news for off-road enthusiasts: S3 Power Sports is now an official dealer for FOX Shocks! Whether you’re conquering rugged trails, dominating dunes, or just cruising with confidence, FOX Shocks del …

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S3 Racing Dominates Best in the Desert Racing Championship!

S3 Power Sports    Oct 21st 2024

At S3 Power Sports, we don’t just make parts—we make champions. And this year, we’ve proven it by winning the Best in the Desert Racing Championship at the Laughlin Desert Classic! Hailing from Shreve …

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