Clay's Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo RR Build
As Real Street expands into powersports, Clay has joined in with his purchase of this brand new 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo RR. It comes from the factory with 195hp to the crank, and our plan is to double that with a package that will survive the abuse of recreational trail riding between races. Check out each phase of the build below.
- Goal: 400hp Trail Monster
- Fuel: Pump 93oct Gasoline & E85 (Flex Fuel)
Below you will find the parts list used to build his car separated into categories with explanations for each.
1. Communication Radio
Before adding power, we decided to knock out some of the driver experience modifications first. There are currently 3 side by sides in the Real Street group (theres a 2021 Polaris XP Turbo S and a 2020 Yamaha YXZ 1000R) so we installed a Race Radio package from PCI.
This kit comes with the PCI Trax Plus radio package (with Kenwood head unit upgrade) as well as HJC helmets rigged with PCI Trax earphones and microphone. Audio goes in both ears and the mic sits just in front of your mouth inside the helmet. These helmets also have a clean air port for the PCI clean air system (sold separately below). Installation was easy with PCI's vehicle specific dash panels.
Note from Clay: Communicating with other riders during a ride can be a challenge. It's not like you can just pick up your cell phone and call them. They won't even know they missed a call until they stop and happen to check their phones and by then they could be miles away. You don't realize how important communicating with the other riders in your group is until you get used to it and then ride without it. When we are aggressively riding trails as a group, the person up front often calls out obstacles to the rest of the group like stumps or rocks, oncoming traffic, and which path to take at a fork in the road. If someone has to stop for some reason, they can let the rest of the group know so they don't get left behind. Now that I have gotten used to riding with comms, I would be frustrated riding without it.
- PCI Trax Plus California Ultimate 2 + DSP Radio Package w/ Kenwood Radio Upgrade
- PCI Trax Wire HJC CS-R3 Full Face Helmet with Raceair & Comms Radio
- PCI Dash Panel and Side Panels for Can-Am
Note: This kit is designed for 2 riders with compatible helmets.
| Sale note | Sale price is valid for the quantity in stock. |
| System | Trax (Stereo Audio) |
| Number of Seats/Riders | 2 |
| Type | Intercom + Radio |
| Bluetooth Capable | Yes |
| Noise Cancellation | Yes |
| Note | Kenwood head unit upgrade |
| Sale note | Sale price is valid for the quantity in stock. |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Size | S, M, L, XL, or XXL |
| Audio Channels | Stereo |
| Rating | DOT Approved |
| Helmet Type | Full with RaceAir |
| Note | Trax Wired |
2. Clean Air
If you've ever ridden in a dry sandy area, especially in a group with other riders, you know how much dust can go in your eyes, nose, and mouth. A clean air system continuously pumps filtered air into your helmet which keeps the dust out, keeps your visor from fogging up, and keeps your head cool inside your helmet. This kit supports 2 riders with compatible helmets.
The PCI clean air kit comes with its own hoses and fittings, but we opted to upgrade to the magnetic Maglock quick disconnect hose and adapters. This adds a layer of convenience when taking your helmet off and putting it on.
Note from Clay: The first time I went out riding I didnt even bring sunglasses to protect my eyes. I was riding behind 3 other side by sides and had so much find sand in my eyes that I could barely blink. By the end of the day, my sinuses were crusty and my throat was horse from all the dust. Being able to stay on the throttle through the continuous dust cloud of riders in front of me was well worth the investment.
- PCI Raceair Boost Package with Remote Control (one per vehicle, supports up to 2 helmets)
- Maglock Air Connector Kit for Single Helmet with Pre-Existing Forced Air Port (one per helmet)
- Maglock Air Hose 1.25" (sold by the foot, needs 5ft for driver, 4ft for passenger)
- The Can-Am uses about 4ft to 5ft of hose per rider depending on where the pump is mounted and how the hoses are routed.
| Sale note | Sale price is valid for the quantity in stock. |
| Note | QTY:1 per helmet |
| Length | 4 Foot, 5 Foot, 6 Foot, 8 Foot, or 10 Foot |
| Sale note | Sale price is valid for the quantity in stock. |
| Number of Seats/Riders | 2 |
| Roll Cage Size | 1.85in / 2.5in |
| Note | Includes a 4 Foot and 5 Foot hose. |
3. GPS Navigation
Adding radio communication really helped lower the stress level when riding in areas with spotty cell phone reception, but installing the Lowrance GPS really lowered the stress and increased the confidence level. This package also comes with a CVT Belt Temp Sensor that can display belt temp on the Lowrance gauge screen.
Note from Clay: The first thing I did when I went out riding with the Lowrance GPS for the first time was to drop a waypoint where I parked my truck and trailer. Then I created a new "Trail" that recorded my path as a a colored line on the screen like a trail of bread crumbs. This alone reduced a layer of stress that normally unsettles me when riding at an unfamiliar property by giving me a trail of breadcrumbs to follow back to my truck if I end up getting turned around and lose by bearings on the trials. I stopped at recognizable landmarks along the way and dropped way points in the Lowrance so I could navigate to them later. The Lowrance let me know where I am, where I came from, where I'm going, and if its time to give the cvt belt a break after riding hard. I wasn't sure if I really needed the Lowrance GPS before I got it, but now that ive ridden with it, I would feel naked riding without it.
- Lowrance HDS Live 7" GPS
- PCI Dash Mounting Bracket for Lowrance HDS Live 7" GPS
- PCI Infrared CVT Belt Temp Gauge
| Sale note | Sale price is valid for the quantity in stock. |
| Color | Black |
4. Cage & Roof
After we handled the Radio Communication, Clean Air, and GPS...our next concern was safety. We opted for an aftermarket flat roof cage from LSK. The factory cage is sufficient for a low speed tip over, but it really won't withstand a high speed flip during aggressive riding. So we opted for a real deal cage that will keep us safe if things go wrong. This kit arrives as bare pipes that are pre-cut and pre-bent. We welded the kit up here at the shop, and had it powder coated black locally.
- LSK Can-Am Flat Cage
- LSK Flat Roof Kit
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