red dog
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I just bought a used Apex XTX with 4k miles on it. Been riding a 2007 standard Apex. Was wondering if there is anything I should look out for as compared to my 07?
I weigh about 280 lbs. and will be only trail riding, any advice on suspension settings ? I will be riding 2 up with a seat jack installed about 25% of the time. Wife weighs 130lbs. I would like to set the suspension up and leave it. I'm a fair weather rider. If the trails aren't nice I'm not riding. Not at all familiar with this skid any input would be great. Thanks
I weigh about 280 lbs. and will be only trail riding, any advice on suspension settings ? I will be riding 2 up with a seat jack installed about 25% of the time. Wife weighs 130lbs. I would like to set the suspension up and leave it. I'm a fair weather rider. If the trails aren't nice I'm not riding. Not at all familiar with this skid any input would be great. Thanks
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Try it with the torsion springs on medium 1st. If it bottoms too much, try it on hard, solo riding.
There are 2 spring rates available for this sled. It seems the Canadian ones came with the higher rate springs as I had to order the soft ones as mine rides really stiff and I weigh in at 250 + gear.
As it is a used sled it should be set close unless the rider was smaller than you already.
There are 2 spring rates available for this sled. It seems the Canadian ones came with the higher rate springs as I had to order the soft ones as mine rides really stiff and I weigh in at 250 + gear.
As it is a used sled it should be set close unless the rider was smaller than you already.
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I made similar switch to '12 xtx this year. Run about same on weight. Have springs on medium setting, shock set 6 clicks out, stock setting on front strap, somewhat neutral setting for transfer. Works well for me. Sled rocks, enjoy!
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I've heard the 2011 XTX is very hard on sliders, wearing them out prematurely. Upgrading the size of the idler wheels should help alleviate this problem.
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I got 2600 km out of the stock sliders on mine, witch was not too bad in my accounts. burnt a set off my 05 war in 500km in fresh powder till I got it set right. I have the oversize wheels on mine but I went with realcools and will see how long I get with this set-up.
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something you might want to check is exhaust donuts .changed mine today I barley could hear the leak at start up sled hatd 3800 miles .after warm up noise will stop. wanted to check exup today anyway a lot simpler than the last six apex I had after seat and tank is off 20 min and your done.
something you might want to check is exhaust donuts .changed mine today I barley could hear the leak at start up sled hatd 3800 miles .after warm up noise will stop. wanted to check exup today anyway a lot simpler than the last six apex I had after seat and tank is off 20 min and your done.
RtxViper
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be careful a couple weeks ago i had to double ride a buddy that blew up his 800r and after bottoming out a quit a few times the pull rods broke which reeked havoc on other things so make sure u set it up for the extra weight
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Thanks guys. Is there a place I can go and order all the idlers as a kit ?
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red dog said:Thanks guys. Is there a place I can go and order all the idlers as a kit ?
Right here: http://www.ulmerracing.com/
Click on the "Accessories" link on the left side of the page and scroll down the page until you see the "X-Wheels".
They sell the oversize complete "X-Wheel" kit for your XTX. I've got them in my XTX skid along with the Dupont hyfax and that combo is perfect for minimal wear.
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VX1R said:red dog said:Thanks guys. Is there a place I can go and order all the idlers as a kit ?
Right here: http://www.ulmerracing.com/
Click on the "Accessories" link on the left side of the page and scroll down the page until you see the "X-Wheels".
They sell the oversize complete "X-Wheel" kit for your XTX. I've got them in my XTX skid along with the Dupont hyfax and that combo is perfect for minimal wear.
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