Approach Angle Question

[ESKIMO]

I read in a reply to one of my topics way before that for my conditions up here, I would want the stock approach angle on my skid. (At the time, I was looking at MPI's option 3 kit).

Why would I not want an approach angle like the Mountain skids have.

They ride pretty good and the front swing arm never breaks on the other mountain yamaha sleds up here.

I would think that the reduced angle would help in our kind of terrain.

Eskimo

 

[LazyBastard]

I guess that the idea is that it would put more pressure on the skis. Problem with this sled to begin with is that you give it ANY gas, and the skis lift, so it may not be a bad thing. It would make it more consistent between slowdown and giver, and should still be possible to control via limiters and center spring preload. As it goes, I'm doing a hartman 144 with relocation for Ontario riding. I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[ESKIMO]

Hey LB, Thanks for your reply.

I had a thought.. Is the actual level of the bottom side of the track/Skid higher on the MTN. skid than on a shorty's skid? Is that why mountain sleds have shorter travel up front for the front suspension? If I put a mountain skid on my 03 shorty, would I have to reduce the travel on my front suspension?

I guess that's what I am ultimately concerned about. I would like to put a mountain skid on my sled. But I am afraid that the rear of the skid would have a lot of pressure, nothing in the center and more pressure on the skis. I am sure that with the amount of adjustments we are able to make, then I could eliminate this kind of problem should I encounter it.

Eskimo

 

[LazyBastard]

The mountain sleds have a different front end. Shorter arms and shorter shocks. The whole back suspension is moved DOWN with respect to the tunnel, so you sit somewhat HIGHER UP. The rear attachment points move down further than the front, which basically rotates the whole machine around the ski pivots.