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Tales from The Trails
ales from The Trails

Steven Primeau and His Can-Am Maverick

By Casey Leger done, from shoveling gravel by hand
to operating heavy machinery.”
o say that Steven Primeau is an An experienced rider, Primeau has
Tenthusiastic motor-sportsman
high praise for his vehicle. “One of
and trail rider is an understatement. the most impressive things about this
To say that he loves his 2021 Can-
machine is the suspension. It handles
Am Maverick X3 DS Turbo R might all the bumps, the loops, the jumps
be an even bigger understatement.
at outstanding speeds. It’s got great
“In 2017,” says Primeau, “this acceleration. If you want a side-by-
Maverick X3 was a new design, and side, the Can-Am Maverick X3 is the
it won the first 10 spots in the Dakar only machine to be sitting in. I would
Rally. That’s impressive, and not only highly recommend this machine to
is it impressive, but it’s also unheard anyone; it is just wicked.”
of. Out of the box, Can-Am nails it. Primeau feels the attraction of
That’s why I bought this wicked, sick riding intensely. “Just being one with
machine.”
the trail, with the machine - you don’t
At 42 years young, Primeau has know what the next corner holds. The
been hitting the trails since he was feel of the acceleration coming out of
18. “My first machine was a Yamaha the corners; it just brings a smile to Photo Submitted
200 M 3-wheeler,” he explains. my face. It’s not miles per gallon; it’s big thanks to Kurtis Cayer, the sales have purchased my machine here in
more like smiles per gallon,” he says.
When he’s not out in his Maverick, manager at OE Powersports here in my hometown.”
Primeau works for Spooner Paving in Primeau bought his Maverick Cornwall, and to John Presley, the Since purchasing his ride, Primeau
Cornwall. “I do estimates as my main brand-new from Ontario East shop supervisor. These guys are just has logged 2 900 kilometers on it.
job and whatever else needs to get Powersports. “I just want to give a awesome to deal with. I’m so glad to
www.oepowersports.com
www .oepo w er spor ts.com

on r oad
on road

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