08 RTX Fox Float Questions

[Jimdevjr]

Bought the sled for my wife. Approximately 140lb rider. I understand the sled comes with a pump?? Fox Float HP Pump?? Not sure, but mine didn't come with one at all. What should I do to get one? Also, it appears the pump has a gage on it to read pressure. What pressure should I be running given that she is a newbie, lighter rider??

Thanks for the input

 

[yamahas]

could probably start around 50 psi. then ask her how she likes the setting.

i think you can get it from yamaha as an accessory? il try to find where i saw it. Where are you located?

 

[marpolsdofer]

I use to run 70-80 on the race sled but after the crash I run now 65.

 

[yamahas]

8GT-F3703-00, it was in the parts diagram for some reason. Hope that helps

 

[Jeffz]

Seattle Sports Plaza has them for around $28. I think i'll be ordering a set of Floats and the pump from them. They have the lowest price I've seen on them. $195/piece.

 

[cannondale27]

That is cheap!

 

[tmac220]

The Range is 50 psi min to 150 psi max (recommended 70 psi) per manual
(for a 140 lb rider, I'd start out at the 50 psi for sure)

This is all measured with shocks fully extended and not supporting any weight.

You can get a Pump for pretty reasonable at any local Bike shop (mountain bike shocks use the same pump)

Price point sells them pretty cheap

Good luck and Happy sledding

 

[birdmayon]

Jeffz,
I checked and you're right, that is a good price. I'm guessing those are the original Fox Floats. Anyone know how much of a difference there is between those and the newer FOx Float 2's? Looks like a pair of the 2's run about $600.

 

[Jeffz]

You could always buy the Floats and get some add-on resivoirs. I've read good things about doing that.

 

[cannondale27]

Float2's have internal spring which allows ride hieght to be lower at same psi and they also have a bumpstop unlike older floats.I have a old set on the way and I plan to add compression adjustable bottles to them and see how they work.If they dont work I can use them on my quad for Ice and TT.

 

[blueironranger]

From what I was told is the Float 2's have 2 stage valving also. You can upgrade the Float 1 shocks but its about 300$ to do so.

 

[yamahas]

From what I was told is the Float 2's have 2 stage valving also. You can upgrade the Float 1 shocks but its about 300$ to do so.

300 each or for both?

 

[Phazer500]

Im 140 lbs and I ride my sled hard and have them set at 100psi.