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i have a 1998 XC 700 and i was thinking of installing a 2002 XC 800 liberty twin. i was just wondering if it is a drop in installation? thank you.
What he said and an extra crank for those damn 800 libertys.powersledder said:Basically it is a drop in replacement.
You need the 800's CDI, clutching components, rack carbs(good upgrade for a 700 too), 800 pipe(s)
Yep snapped the crank at 2000 miles sent it out to SLP full rebuild snap it again before I rolled over 2290.powersledder said:^^Oh those damn old 800 liberties.....right, great input to the thread.[Disappointed]
If you're worried about reliability of the 800 crank, then while you have the engine out tear it down and send the crank and cases off to SLP for the big bearing upgrade(around $100). Otherwise just run it as is, you should be fine.
After you lost the crank the first time did you get the big bearing? Line bore your cases? Do something preventative at all? Probably had other problems in the drivetrain/chassis as well.barney said:Yep snapped the crank at 2000 miles sent it out to SLP full rebuild snap it again before I rolled over 2290.powersledder said:^^Oh those damn old 800 liberties.....right, great input to the thread.[Disappointed]
If you're worried about reliability of the 800 crank, then while you have the engine out tear it down and send the crank and cases off to SLP for the big bearing upgrade(around $100). Otherwise just run it as is, you should be fine.
Yes line bored and wide bearing. Im just saying NOBODY I know with a 800 liberty has had good luck with it.powersledder said:After you lost the crank the first time did you get the big bearing? Line bore your cases? Do something preventative at all? Probably had other problems in the drivetrain/chassis as well.barney said:Yep snapped the crank at 2000 miles sent it out to SLP full rebuild snap it again before I rolled over 2290.powersledder said:^^Oh those damn old 800 liberties.....right, great input to the thread.[Disappointed]
If you're worried about reliability of the 800 crank, then while you have the engine out tear it down and send the crank and cases off to SLP for the big bearing upgrade(around $100). Otherwise just run it as is, you should be fine.
Me neither. My brother has 2 800s that have super reliable. STOP BASHIN THEM!! Properly maintained they can be great motorsbigrok said:I had an 02 Edge X 800 and I put over 1500 miles on it (over 3000 when I sold it) without putting a penny into the motor other than gas and oil. Maintainance is key. I've read about several people than have put 6000+ miles on an 800 without blowing the crank. Most problems are in mtn sleds that are run WOT with higher hp output than stock. I wouldn't hesitate to throw an 800 in there.