G4 post forward install for lightweight hood including turbo

[@donlater6854]

My riding buddies and I do this mod on all of our sleds along with a lower riser. What a game changer.

[@ridersride1]

Did mine and love it thanks for all the help and input Bret! The stock post pushes you way to far back. At 6'4 its a must.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Thanks for acknowledging. It's the number one most important upgrade one can do to their G4.

[@northernmnboondockers8862]

@ridersride1 what riser did you go with?

[@ridersride1]

@@northernmnboondockers8862 i 4in. With the post forward kit the 6in is way to high. With the kit and the 4in = perfection at least for me.

[@ShreddinSleds]

I’m 6’ 6” Installing mine now and I’m stoked to get out and try it this season. Also wondering if my 6” riser is going to be too much now

[@ridersride1]

@@ShreddinSleds it is youll want a 4in like on the expert.

[@ShreddinSleds]

Sweet, installing mine today along with my zrp lift spindles and tmotion lockout

[@drowendinafterbirth5662]

Would love to see a video on a non turbo not lightweight hood. Want to do this with my 2019 Summit X.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Pretty much the same process. You can even firm the air box with a heat gun.

[@scottleverton2453]

Had one on 20 Expert and really liked it. To bad they not available for Turbo till February

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Available here. www.riderasmussenstyle.com/shop/steering-post/

[@MrWoodnnails]

I have an extra steering post from a non turbo and an extra gen 4 post forward kit. I’m guessing I can make that work on my new turbo sled....

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You got that right!

[@akkenai417]

Can I install this in the short position on a 25’ summit x/w expert 850 turbo R? The full 2” will be too far forward for me. I just ordered the kit and post but saw this video and you mentioned only the 2” setting could be used for that particular application.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You will have a post interference problem if you try to mount in any position other than B. This doesn't mean you couldn't make it work with a little effort.

[@vegardw.h8516]

Awesome video, Bret. Do you know if there is a kit that converts to vertical steering, like Polaris and Arctic Cat have?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

No one offers anything to change to vertical. This kit stands that post up slightly, but only about 1 or 2 degrees. The truth is that this post angle is more ergonomically correct than the true vertical post anyway. It only takes a day to start feeling comfortable with it.

[@clevelandjustin]

Skinz says they have a new kit for the 850T that doesn't require air box mod but it is going to be significantly higher priced when available. I wonder what the difference will be. I did my '18 and want to do my '21 but don't want to cut it up like I did my '18.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

No need to cut open the air box and patch it. Minor training and you're set.

[@k47012]

On a 2018 summit sp do you need a different steering post? Is it a good idea if I am a beginner?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You would not need to change the steering post. Just get the forward relocate and you'll be set. It's a huge difference. You will appreciate it!

[@rowdyyates2467]

I put the tallest riser ski Doo makes for 18 non turbo summit, (I’m 6’6”), then tried to install the skinz but had to remove it because throttle cable was too short. Is there a longer than stock cable I should get to reinstall to post forward kit?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Yes... Consult your Ski Doo dealer for help. They can set you up with a longer cable. You should consider trying the post forward with a shorter riser though. Even if you are 6'6"you will have better sled control with a shorter riser than you are trying to run.

[@dougevans7856]

18 summit non turbo 850. I bought the kit but does the bottom bracket need to be exchanged? Doesn’t look like any difference

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Not sure what you are asking...The bottom bracket provides more misalignment than the factory equipped piece so that the top of the post can be angled forward.

[@summit7423]

By moving the post forward are you recommending to stick with stock riser height on the expert or lower? Does moving the post forward make it a bit taller I guess is what I’m wondering?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You are thinking along the correct track there. It does raise the bars slightly. Ski-Doo offers an accessory riser that is 3.5" or you can go with a Skinz 3". I personally like the 3" with a zero rise handlebar, so I'm effectively lowering it 2 full inches after accounting for the loss by moving the post forward.

[@summit7423]

@@RideRasmussenStyle thanks! I am planning on going down a inch, at 6’1” tall, that should work good for me. Stock height was good last season on expert, but looking forward to post forward mod on the Turbo!

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You are on the right track!

[@knuttheodoringil21]

Why dontnot they just do it from the factory? :) Guess this will be the next mod on my 17mod 850!

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Hmm...That's a good question mate! They will figure it out one day, I know they will!!

[@northernmnboondockers8862]

I'm sorry. What steering post did you swap out to? I really need to get this done!

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Post and block kit are here: www.riderasmussenstyle.com/shop/

[@northernmnboondockers8862]

Thank you!

[@northernmnboondockers8862]

The exhaust slides by with no issues?

[@northernmnboondockers8862]

Got it all done. Some very minor work to the exhaust. Prolly don't need to do it but I'm an idiot like that. This worked out slick. Thanks.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

You'll love riding it as well!

[@robertgendreau780]

Do you ride in Canada during the winter seasons?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

British Columbia is one of my favorite places to ride, but doesn't look like I'll be going back anytime soon with the border being closed. So maybe next year will be the best plan?

[@robdetterman9213]

Will the trick with the heat gun work for a non-turbo airbox as well?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Yes... Works on anything with the light weight one piece hood.

[@robdetterman9213]

Thank you!

[@cleanlylogan_2064]

So would weight reduction help with technical climbing and counter turining

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Any amount of weight reduction improves the sleds ability to react to rider input. And when the rider is closer to the weight mass it takes less effort to control the sled. That's why the forward post works so well.

[@cleanlylogan_2064]

Thanks Bret

[@robpighin384]

What’s the lead time for the kit?. I live in BC.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

I can ship today. Takes about a week to ten days to receive.

[@kentferris9627]

Curious if you need to be an experienced rider to get any benefit from this?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

A less experienced rider won't notice the benefit right away. But it will be obvious when you go back to a sled without the forward post. The light bulb will come on and you will realize the benefit!

[@stevenphelps1538]

so is that 2inches forward then ?

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

2 inches forward when measured at the block. If you measure at the grips it's more than 2 inches.

[@cacsrx1]

Love the idea of post forward, hate how you have to butcher an $18,000 sled to install it.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Not really much butchering going on, just a bit of trimming. Butchering is what we do to the non turbo's with the standard hood and then patch up the hole in the air box:) All in an effort to make a better sled!!

[@chipbirdiestone8815]

now it will steer like a Poolaris.....love it.

[@RideRasmussenStyle]

Well, not quite!)