rock doc
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- Saint John, NB Canada
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- 2018 Sidewinder XTX SE. Previous 2011 Nytro xtx, 2016 Apex GT, 1998 Polaris Indy 600 xlt
I installed a zx2 last year on my Apex GT and I am having trouble with the following handling characteristics:
1) I have pilot 5.9s and the sled used be really flat handling thru turns. Now it wants to lift the inside ski. I tried toeing out the skis a little more, but this didn't help. I also put clamps to keep the limiter strap centered.
2) We have lined up a few times to drag race. When I throttle hard off the line it wants to track to the left (if I recall correctlyP. It's like the torque is twisting the supension.
I'm guessing there is a good chance the 2 issues are related. Everything is tight and the skid was professionally installed by a shop. I haven't played with preload or dampening setting on the front at all. I weight 185 Ibs.
Any advise would be appreciated. Just getting ready to put the R1 away and roll out the Apex in a couple months. Life is rough!!
1) I have pilot 5.9s and the sled used be really flat handling thru turns. Now it wants to lift the inside ski. I tried toeing out the skis a little more, but this didn't help. I also put clamps to keep the limiter strap centered.
2) We have lined up a few times to drag race. When I throttle hard off the line it wants to track to the left (if I recall correctlyP. It's like the torque is twisting the supension.
I'm guessing there is a good chance the 2 issues are related. Everything is tight and the skid was professionally installed by a shop. I haven't played with preload or dampening setting on the front at all. I weight 185 Ibs.
Any advise would be appreciated. Just getting ready to put the R1 away and roll out the Apex in a couple months. Life is rough!!
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tkuss
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
I would make sure both shocks out back have there springs set to the same preload. Also make sure ski-alignment is correct. Check ski-carbides (I am sure you have). When you get some time read through all the ZX-2 threads in this section, lots of good advice in there.
Also check out a 13mm sway bar, that will really help keep your front end down in the corners.
Also check out a 13mm sway bar, that will really help keep your front end down in the corners.
Grimm
TY 4 Stroke God
I recall the same issue where the skis would lift too much in the corners with my ZX2 on my Vector. I ended up changing the settings with the pins so there was less weight transfer and that helped. Check your manual. I can't remember what setting I used, but if you search the ZX2 threads, you should be able to find that info. I also softened the tension on the ski springs too.
Regarding the left tracking problem, have a look at the front limiter strap and see if it is centered on the cross bracing. It has a habit of moving off center while riding. A few riders have secured it by some means to prevent this from happening.
I found that this suspension is quite dependant upon track tension. Be sure to check track tension as per manual and make sure that everything is squared up and centered.
Regarding the left tracking problem, have a look at the front limiter strap and see if it is centered on the cross bracing. It has a habit of moving off center while riding. A few riders have secured it by some means to prevent this from happening.
I found that this suspension is quite dependant upon track tension. Be sure to check track tension as per manual and make sure that everything is squared up and centered.
