Can am mx250 1986

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I always thought they were cool looking but i never saw one in person. I know it was towards the end did anyone ever have one? I'm pretty sure they were lacking compared to Japanese bikes by this point. Wasn't they rotary valve as well.


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Yes rotary valve intake. I have an old MXA with an 86 Euro 250 shootout . It had the Can am , Maico, Husqvarna, and KTM. The only good thing they had to say about the Can am was it had a good rear brake, lol. They also said it looked like it had been bolted together by a plumber. They roasted it pretty good. I've never seen one in person either but I have seen a few for sale online. Pretty rare though.
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The Hams never got much respect in the day but for a vintage racer, they are damn good. The Rotax motor was pretty long in the tooth by 86 but still quick and stone reliable. Can-Am's show up semi-regular for sale and always seem to be in pretty good shape for some reason. I always loved the look of the Brit Can-Am's and wanted a 200 really bad but ended up with a KDX after they folded.
I will say some of the engineering on the chassis will leave you scratching your head. All plumbers should take insult to that MXA commit!
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mattserwa 1/10/2024 5:15pm
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Who deals on parts for the engines on these things? Any input is appreciated,, newb here

 

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Nairb#70 1/10/2024 7:03pm
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Completely different rotary valve design than the early Can Am's and Rotax engines found in Ski Doo and Sea Doo.

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Hasletjoe 1/11/2024 8:50am
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mattserwa wrote:

Who deals on parts for the engines on these things? Any input is appreciated,, newb here

 

I have a friend who has used these guys for Rotax parts.

https://rtrmoto.com/

 

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coopernicus 1/11/2024 9:14am
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You can get just about any part for a Can Am that is needed.  RTR moto as identified above and also check out the following:

https://vintageroost.com/

https://www.dcvmx.com/   (mostly plastic and seats)

https://www.vintco.com/

This site has some engine parts for an SWM motorcycle that are the same as used in the Can Am (Rotax)

https://www.gbmotosport.it/en/swm.html

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