Any changes moving Mono clip position to second clip?

[Irv]

Currently my 08 mono is set on the first clip and according to the chart, I am right in the middle as far as clip positions go (200-215Lbs)

Last year I sent my shock out for a rebuild and revalve and I am happy with it but I am curious if it could be better yet? (first time I have done this on my Vector)

What can I expect to change if I move my clip to the second setting?
My sled is set as close as I can get it to the 40-45 mm of sag right now so by moving it to the second clip, will I even notice anything?

Sled is strictly used for trail riding, and I like to ride agressive when I can.

 

[thrasher]

Moving to second clip position will definitely stiffen things up, will help prevent bottoming. Your cam/ramp setting would probably be in the first position. If you are not bottoming out your suspension in its current setting, I wouldn't bother with changing clip settings as your ride will begin to suffer. By the sound of it, you still have two or three unused cam positions left on your shock.

 

[ecopter]

I moved my clip position on my 2006 Attak to the second. I weigh 165 lbs; probably 200 fully dressed. It was a definite improvement. It basically allowed me to have additional adjustment when I got near the upper cam.

jf

 

[UNH Hockey]

The 121 Apex and Vector come with a 4.5 kg/mm spring rate on the rear shock. I have had 2 Apex and currently a 12 Vector, all 121's. I weigh 185 lbs, 210 suited up and my saddle bags weigh 25 lbs. All you are doing by moving the clip is adding more pre- load to the shock. It has been my experience, 30,000 miles, that the more you pre-load the spring the harsher the ride. I replace the stock spring with a 6.5 kg/mm spring. It is the first thing I did on my 12 last year. If I were you I would change the spring. This will allow you to run the first clip with very little pre-load. It will also leave you a ton of adjustability. As far as spring set in, I think Yamaha's spec is to much. I would go with half of that.

 

[blue er]

for one it makes it stiffer irv, also helps t keep skis planted om accel through the corners imo, running my pex at 3 rd clip and 6 th cam at 245 dressed more than happy with it

 

[Irv]

Moving to second clip position will definitely stiffen things up, will help prevent bottoming. Your cam/ramp setting would probably be in the first position. If you are not bottoming out your suspension in its current setting, I wouldn't bother with changing clip settings as your ride will begin to suffer. By the sound of it, you still have two or three unused cam positions left on your shock.

Thanks Thrasher, you're correct, I still have a few clicks left on the adjuster and I rarely bottom out so I think I will leave well enough alone?

I may also try what UNH Hockey suggests, maybe lessen my sag distance some and once bottoming out becomes common then raise it up one notch at a time until I find a happy medium.

My shock builder also mentioned that it is preferred to have some ride in so I think he might have been thinking Yamaha's suggestions might be a little off too?
Thanks for the replys everyone, I appreciate it