162 mtx suspension

[sidewinder17k]

Hello everyone! I am new here. I see that lots of useful information on here so I had to join. I have a suspension question. I am new to the rider forward design. My last sled was a 96 Yamaha vmax 600 mountain max. Lol. Now I rock a 17 sidewinder. I love it. I am just trying to figure out the suspension. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am 305lbs my front air shocks are set at 85psi my Center spring is as tight as I can get it. And my rear air shock is 150lbs. I have about 2” of rider sag. My problem is I can’t get the skis to lift. I don’t want to catwalk but when I approach something I want to be able to burp the throttle and get the nose up to go over things instead of plowing threw it. I did order and will be installed in a couple of days the zbros 240+ spring. But am I doing something wrong.

 

[Jabber]

the Z bros spring will make a difference. Dont crank the pre-load when you install. Turn the adjustment ring until it seats on the spring then go maybe 2 turns more. A little adjustment can make a big difference. Your sled will also handle much better. Make sure that your limiter strap is all the way out.

 

[sidewinder17k]

Ok thank you, do my shocks pressures sound right? Should I soften the back shock?

 

[sidewinder17k]

My limiter strap is all the way out. Is it worth putting it on scales?

 

[Jabber]

Wait till you install the new spring. All the rest of your settings are close. My setup is very similar. 80 psi in the front shocks, 160lb Z bros spring in the front skid and 140lbs in the rear shock. That new spring will make a big difference.

 

[sidewinder17k]

Thank it’s learn curve and all the videos I found all talk about the evol shock with that second chamber. I dis watch the skins shock therapy videos and that explains a lot. I know this is a little off topic but you have the same sled as me do you go threw ski saddle rubbers? I just put my 6th one in. I carry two spares in my tunnel bag even

 

[Jabber]

I've only gone through one ski rubber. I keep a spare as well just in case.

 

[sidewinder17k]

Than you for all your help