11' Apex Check Transfer Rod Setting

[82SRX500]

Guys, read my first ride impression..... if you bought a 11' Apex 128 check the transfer rod setting and make sure it is set to Middle marker for MIN/MAX . The calibration tool is in your tool kit. On both of our 11's the Transfer was set to MAX which is ZERO ski pressure basically. Great for drag racing not great for trail riding. Took me two full day rides to figure out that I should check this measurement. This answers why the sleds won't turn.

Jon

 

[slimjim2525]

Where is the transfer rod? Sorry, i am sorta new to sledding.

 

[82SRX500]

Where is the transfer rod? Sorry, i am sorta new to sledding.

On the monoshock, directly in front of your rear axle you will see an aluminum rod with two jam nuts on it. Runs right up the middle. Un couple the lock nut, screw driver and hammer, once un coupled turn the adjuster rod to shorten the length or lengthen the lenght of of the transfer rod. Use your spanner gauge in your tool kit. lightly tighten the adjustment jam nut measure. The distance should be the tall middle line between min and max. Very very easy adjustment.

 

[ITHAPPENS]

Mine was set in the middle. I like to keep the skiis down so gave it one mark less transfer. Seems to corner well but the only nice trails around here so far are rail trails. Make sure that big lock nut stays tight, if it comes loose falls apart and bends shaft also taking out track. Speaking from expierence here with my 2005 Mono. Since then I have put a piece of Duct Tape around nut and shaft just for peice of mind...