Modifying my Brand New 2025 Ski-Doo Snowmobile!

This snowmobile is going to be a weapon in the backcountry and I'm really excited to ride it this winter in the mountains of British Columbia!

Build list for my 2025 Freeride 850 Turbo 154" Snowmobile:
-Colored DS4 Skis (red loops, green skis)
-IceAge Performance Elevate Spindles
-Front custom ENZO KYB c40's with integral adjusters
-Kyber One 65mm Risers, SDG handlebars, grips, bar pad, and shorty brake lever
-Custom wrap (M7Designs)
-IceAge Performance Bomber rails, rail brace, and 9" big wheel kit
-Kyber One scratcher catchers
-Rear custom ENZO KYB c40's with integral adjusters
-HD rear torsion springs
-Torsion spring spacers
-Skidoo grip plates

Hopefully you're all having a great time getting your snowmobiles ready for the season as well!
-Landon Pavan

Season 2 Episode 2

[iceageperformancesnow]

Nothing like a new sled day! Pro tips from Landon are rad, useful information from experience. What you found on your scales after installing ELEVATE shows why we recommend a 7/16" increase in front track shock spring preload on the g5 when installing our spindles, and considering running your limiter strap in the longer position to redistribute some of that weight carried by the skid back to the front track shock! Weight distribution has been very fun for us to experiment with - we use a similar approach for a baseline static weight distribution calculation as well as a more scientific formula for variable weight transfer/dynamic sag while on snow. Really enjoying these deep dive tech videos!

[martinheatingcoolingmartin]

I know nothing about setting up sleds especially new sleds, I never owned one. But you’re really good at this and I’ve learned a lot. I appreciate it. This is something you should probably start a business doing for people, If you don’t already. I know everybody is different and their styles are different. But that’s where you come in

[kevinstahl]

The corner scaling is sick can’t wait to see more on that

[beaversquad]

Should do a walk around of the cummins!

[mainmanmustard]

This just randomly popped on my feed. Had old used Massey Storms, a couple Yamaha Enticers and Exciters, a Rupp 800 (well Scorpion, but same same), several Polaris XCSP 600's and an 800, and the last sled was a 2005 Rev 600. Loved that sled and the forward design. Moved out here to Phoenix in 2010 and the sleds had to go sadly. There was no where to keep any of them when I came out. Actually got to fix a 2009 Summit Everest 146 in 2018 for a guy out here. The one place in Arizona that fixed and retailed sleds regularly stopped wrenching in 2017, no clue if they do again now. Though several people he found me, and it was nice to smell the two stroke again. I'm subing so I can see how much stuff has changed the last 15 years. Enjoy that new sled brother!

[Markmeblablabla]

Good for you that your able to own a new sled, you seem like a really good guy

[B.C.EpicExplorer]

I'm a polaris guy but i still enjoy your vids. 🎉

[boser]

Really cool you weighed that up. Pretty big difference.

[jasonmacdonald]

Sweet set up Landon. Good for you. Looking good! Cant wait to see some snow!!

[NinetwentyBuildsllc]

Ok so that is very very interesting on the scale portion on how things changed. My gen4 aftermarket turbo sled has the iceage full setup and this is making me wanna put it on scales and play around with shock setting, limiter strap and springs and see where it’s changing

[Inlandprowash]

I’m not loving the heavier steering on my Gen 5 turbo with lift spindles. I just let made my limiter strap longer and it helped but then I seemed to ratchet the track more. Still trying to dial it in. Looking forward to any updates.

[DeepPowTherapy]

Love it when channels mix in mechanical work in there videos! Where did you get that Sicamous shirt?

[larso]

Intrestting to see the scales. Im wondering abuot trying the ice age spindles my self.

[Zac-DOO]

Just wondering if you've bent the bomber rails before? Is that why you've put the extra brace on. Good video!

[JW-cqez]

Nice. But y need to tension (and as you say loosen strap) the center spring load alot to even out the weight points F, C, R sled will become very unsettling to drive when acceleration and braking. Aim for even load on these 3 points. OBS. measure it Sled LOADED with driver on!

[snowpatrol]

doo u think the kyber ski rubbers are better than the salazzking rubbers that rasmussen sells ? thanks landon. love your vids !!

[kh]

Hey Landon I was looking at the Kyber risers and they look to be Polaris specific, do you have a part number and/or site where you ordered from? Thanks man sled looks stellar BTW

[TomatoTomm]

Where the heck did you put the killswitch, looks clean without it on the bar.

[teachdougie]

You went from a 23 to a 25 yea? In 24 they increased valving and spring rates on the front ski shocks as well as the torsion. I noticed it right away. I’m heavier than you and could definitely see where even stiffer torsion would be an upgrade. 👍🏼

[teachdougie]

It looks like you have issues with the front skid shock spanner nut rattling loose as well? I noticed the rubber lined hose clamp. I like that idea! I just did a few wraps of electrical tape.
Were your weights with full fuel and oil? I decided to put a can on my 2024 and was also looking at belt drive, I put scales under my sled cause I was curious like you, and was surprised to see the left side decently heavier than the right. So really cans and belt drives just make the sled more out of balance… I thought it might be interesting to relocate the oil reservoir to try to balance weight more.