Was that in regards to the Boost models, or just in general? For the Boost models I could see that being somewhat reasonable as the Boost pressure certainly is going to be hard on the reeds in the long run.
I think I covered it a little more on the grey Axys 850 Assault video I did, but I can cover it a little more in the future! Cliff notes of the process is basically to loosen the mount pedestals, starting at the rear and push the mount pedestal as far forward as it'll go and retighten the mount. You want both mounts to push inwards towards each other as you tighten them so it reduces the amount of play the arm can have front to back. Repeat for the bottom. It helps to take some of the play out, but there's always going to be some with the stock bushings due to their ID/OD tolerances not being perfectly matched to the a-arm.
I've done a few Liberty 800 reed replacements, but only once they've fully failed. I haven't had any of the N/A 850's apart to check since I haven't really had any come through with symptoms of failing reeds, so I'd say they've been holding up fairly well but it should be something to think about on higher mileage units.
All sleds will eventually wear the reeds out, but it is an exaggerated issue on the 2023 Boost models due to a manufacturing run change, for 2024 all the Boost sleds got these upgraded petals factory. The Liberty 800's hold up pretty well as they have Vforces from the factory, however I have seen a *few* here and there that will lose an entire petal. If that happens you'll know it as it'll produce some pretty goofy running habits (stumbling, stalling occasionally, etc).
When I bought my reeds from v- force they told me you should change reed petals every 2000 miles depending on how you ride !!
I bet they did, Cha-ching! $$ they need to make a better product then, thats insane.
Was that in regards to the Boost models, or just in general? For the Boost models I could see that being somewhat reasonable as the Boost pressure certainly is going to be hard on the reeds in the long run.
Can you make or do you have a video explaining the adjusting of the a arm bushings?
I think I covered it a little more on the grey Axys 850 Assault video I did, but I can cover it a little more in the future! Cliff notes of the process is basically to loosen the mount pedestals, starting at the rear and push the mount pedestal as far forward as it'll go and retighten the mount. You want both mounts to push inwards towards each other as you tighten them so it reduces the amount of play the arm can have front to back. Repeat for the bottom. It helps to take some of the play out, but there's always going to be some with the stock bushings due to their ID/OD tolerances not being perfectly matched to the a-arm.
Have you checked any non boost 850's reeds to see how they are holding up ? I know boost is hard on reeds but was wondering about NA.
I've done a few Liberty 800 reed replacements, but only once they've fully failed. I haven't had any of the N/A 850's apart to check since I haven't really had any come through with symptoms of failing reeds, so I'd say they've been holding up fairly well but it should be something to think about on higher mileage units.
Great video mine is an 800 liberty. Do they have the same issues with the reedpettles?? Twenty nineteen
All sleds will eventually wear the reeds out, but it is an exaggerated issue on the 2023 Boost models due to a manufacturing run change, for 2024 all the Boost sleds got these upgraded petals factory. The Liberty 800's hold up pretty well as they have Vforces from the factory, however I have seen a *few* here and there that will lose an entire petal. If that happens you'll know it as it'll produce some pretty goofy running habits (stumbling, stalling occasionally, etc).