Excellent tutorial! I wondered what the heck I was trying to accomplish when I was "adjusting" my 96 V-Max! lol I played with it a few times and it did get better for my style of riding. Back when I started riding in 72, age 13, the only thing we had to worry about is getting a set of boggies to flip back over! lol Take care
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Love my new '22 Assault vs my old '14 Indy 800 for the reason that it has way more weight transfer and ski lift. You can also loosen the limiter strap since they have an extra pre drilled hole if you really wanna have fun! IMO the Assault handles better on trails too because the longer / deeper track won't allow it to fishtail and spin.
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Great video as always! I know your now on a boost and last year you rode NA 850…but wondering if you can tell any difference between the tipped rails/136 XCR from last year and this year’s VR1? Assuming someone is willing to spend the time and money into improving them like you have, do you think there is any difference in those two skids on how they ride in real conditions?
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Thanks for all your info, I really appreciate your experience and expertise! Question for you; I just put the Xtra heavy duty torsion spring on my 21 VR1 850 129 and did about 350 miles past weekend and struggled with much higher temps in ideal trail conditions in northern Maine. Any recommendations?
how much higher were you seeing? only option is scratchers but ive never run them so im not too sure what ones to recommend. seen BRP tunnel mount is a big hit for guys
@jessejames322 I wish this helped answer my question on which sled is right for me. Do you think maybe if I called south side and talked to Bruce he could point me in the right direction ?
Bruce or myself cannot make that call for you. its all prefernece. you can tell me what you are looking for in a sled and i can try and point you in a direction if thats what you're looking for
Wish you would of included why one verses the other is used where it is. I mean why the VR1 used the Coupled and not the uncoupled. Pros and cons of each. Thanks for sharing guys. appreciate all the vids
Uncoupled for off trail purpose coupled for on trail. He said in video no stopping the uncoupled skid for transfer and provides ski lift. If there were coupler blocks the sled would when under throttle hit the blocks transfer the weight back to the front in turn keeping the front skis down for cornering.
thats a question i cannot answer. its all dependent on what the rider wants. guys get Assaults for strictly trail riding and say they would never go back. some guys go VR1 for the shorter tracks and love them for trails. the uncoupled is more playful. it lifts the skis more because where is nothing stopping the weight transfer. so really comes does to rider preference and what they want
just curious if anyone has tried putting a coupling block on the assualt and would it then operate like a coupled skid. it would be very cool if there was a option to add that you could engage it or uncouple it as you wish depending on conditions. seems like it would be the best of both worlds, crossover off trail or trail. I am wondering if the aftermarket or Polaris has thought of this. maybe it wouldn't work? would be awesome if it would. there would be a lot more assualt buyers.
Always great info. You are lucky to have the old guy helping out. A very knowledgeable and great instructor.
yes i am lucky to have the old guy. teaching me a ton these last few years
Great video. I was surprised how well the Boost Assault rode. Is it as good as my R-MotionX XR-S? Nope, but still did will in the bumps.
they work well everywhere. I will be on one for an entire year next year and excited to work with It and get It better!
Excellent tutorial! I wondered what the heck I was trying to accomplish when I was "adjusting" my 96 V-Max! lol I played with it a few times and it did get better for my style of riding. Back when I started riding in 72, age 13, the only thing we had to worry about is getting a set of boggies to flip back over! lol Take care
times have changed thats for sure!!
Have you ever experimented and took the coupling blocks out of an Indy skid just to make it a little more playful?
you cant because the rear arm will contact the rear wheels
What happens if you remove the suspension stops on the coupled suspension? Is it good or bad?Awesome information!
you cant because of clearence issues unfortunately. Thanks for following along!
Have you get entered in the channel giveaway? you could win a set of C&A skis, Woodys carbides, Woodys studs, Rox Speed FX hand guards and a $200 gift card to Southside!! anything purchased off 322threads.com gets you entered!
Love my new '22 Assault vs my old '14 Indy 800 for the reason that it has way more weight transfer and ski lift. You can also loosen the limiter strap since they have an extra pre drilled hole if you really wanna have fun! IMO the Assault handles better on trails too because the longer / deeper track won't allow it to fishtail and spin.
and for some they love the ski lift and wheelies but some like to be planted. all preference buy either way they are fun!
I had an original Rush and an Axys Pro S. Uncoupled rising rate suspension. Are the VR1 progressive and what about the Assault?
those suspensions do not live in the same world at all
@@JESSEJAMES322 thanks but is the VR1 and Indy XC progressive, rising rate ?
if you want more ski lift with out moving the strap. should the front shock be softer or harder?
stiffer
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Great video as always!
I know your now on a boost and last year you rode NA 850…but wondering if you can tell any difference between the tipped rails/136 XCR from last year and this year’s VR1? Assuming someone is willing to spend the time and money into improving them like you have, do you think there is any difference in those two skids on how they ride in real conditions?
trurthfully i dont notice any differnece. on paper it makes sense and in racing you want every advantage you can but i do not feel any difference.
Have you get entered in the channel giveaway? you could win a set of C&A skis, Woodys carbides, Woodys studs, Rox Speed FX hand guards and a $200 gift card to Southside!! anything purchased off 322threads.com gets you entered!
Thanks for all your info, I really appreciate your experience and expertise!
Question for you; I just put the Xtra heavy duty torsion spring on my 21 VR1 850 129 and did about 350 miles past weekend and struggled with much higher temps in ideal trail conditions in northern Maine.
Any recommendations?
how much higher were you seeing? only option is scratchers but ive never run them so im not too sure what ones to recommend. seen BRP tunnel mount is a big hit for guys
@JESSEJAMES322 I sniffed 160 a couple times on Thursday but it was warm that day as well.
I hate scratchers..
yea 160 is warm for sure. ive never had overheating issues so i dont know. do you have studs?
@JESSEJAMES322 yes absolutely, 3 in every bar
Do you know how to check or purg air out of the coolant system?
So does the switchback XC have the same skid as the assault?
yes it does. but has 3 rear wheels and no rail braces
Have you ever big wheeled a sled and if i have an Assault which kit would be best used?
VSP (velocity sled performance)
@jessejames322 I wish this helped answer my question on which sled is right for me. Do you think maybe if I called south side and talked to Bruce he could point me in the right direction ?
Bruce or myself cannot make that call for you. its all prefernece. you can tell me what you are looking for in a sled and i can try and point you in a direction if thats what you're looking for
Wish you would of included why one verses the other is used where it is. I mean why the VR1 used the Coupled and not the uncoupled. Pros and cons of each. Thanks for sharing guys. appreciate all the vids
I agree I would like to know I’m waiting for snowcheck
Uncoupled for off trail purpose coupled for on trail. He said in video no stopping the uncoupled skid for transfer and provides ski lift. If there were coupler blocks the sled would when under throttle hit the blocks transfer the weight back to the front in turn keeping the front skis down for cornering.
thats a question i cannot answer. its all dependent on what the rider wants. guys get Assaults for strictly trail riding and say they would never go back. some guys go VR1 for the shorter tracks and love them for trails. the uncoupled is more playful. it lifts the skis more because where is nothing stopping the weight transfer. so really comes does to rider preference and what they want
just curious if anyone has tried putting a coupling block on the assualt and would it then operate like a coupled skid. it would be very cool if there was a option to add that you could engage it or uncouple it as you wish depending on conditions. seems like it would be the best of both worlds, crossover off trail or trail. I am wondering if the aftermarket or Polaris has thought of this. maybe it wouldn't work? would be awesome if it would. there would be a lot more assualt buyers.
i have an assault on order and that may or may not be on the drawing board already
I have a 2021 Assault why do they have the extra back wheel.
just stronger and more support
Do you work at soutside?
i do not. why do you need something?
That's a Fossil Watch
Yes It is
Why you got an Xterrain in the garage bud? Lol. You sold me on the assault now you're riding a Lynx?? Lol jk.
my buddies i have to work on hahaha