Neonblue
Newbie
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2006
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I just got an RX1 this fall and while this sled seems to be faster than I could ever believe, the sled seems to want to "high side" in a corner. In other words, the outside ski picks off the ground fairly easily.
A friend of mine also has the same problem on his attack and he adjusted the ski pressue back to stock (all the way soft) and still had the same issue.
I'm used to a vmax, is there a different riding technique for an RX1 compared to the 2cycles? Being that the sled is heavier it doesn't seem to want to slide, instead it sticks and wants to roll over.
Any suggestions? People seem to be riding these things pretty hard so either I'm doing something wrong (very possible) or its not set up right.
A friend of mine also has the same problem on his attack and he adjusted the ski pressue back to stock (all the way soft) and still had the same issue.
I'm used to a vmax, is there a different riding technique for an RX1 compared to the 2cycles? Being that the sled is heavier it doesn't seem to want to slide, instead it sticks and wants to roll over.
Any suggestions? People seem to be riding these things pretty hard so either I'm doing something wrong (very possible) or its not set up right.
wesleeja
Extreme
I have a 2003 RX-1. With the stock suspension I loosened the front shock springs all the way until you could move them by hand. Then tightened the spring just to the point they were snug and not move around. This helped a lot. I got this info from Lazybastard on this site. if you want more cornering, you should get the bigger stabilizer bar with the longer links. The sway bar and links made my sled corver great. I went with the 12 millimeter sway bar and the bigger sway bar links. I hope this helps. Set the front springs with no weight on the skis.
I went with the 13mm sway bar on my 05 helped alot.
kinger
VIP Member
I have the humongos 3/4" sway bar from CB performance and it seems to work great so far, but I only have 10 miles that i played with.
boat.man
Extreme
driving style will help a lot. be smooth on the gas there is a lot of engine braking so you don't want to let off all the way into the corner. also pick up the power very smoothly. that motor has so much torque you can get a lot of weight transfer if you are on and off the gas suddenly. I have also found that riding it like a road bike helps. By "hanging off" a little and using body English. It is just different and it takes some time in the saddle to get dialed in.
Also springs,sway bar and links help tons
http://www.pioneerperformance.net/
Also springs,sway bar and links help tons
http://www.pioneerperformance.net/
Neonblue
Newbie
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The weird thing that is going to take some getting used to is that the clutch is either on or off. There's nothing inbetween line the 2strokes. It's really hard to be powered in a sharp corner when you're pulling some hard rpms... Is there a technique that you use for this?
I'm going to look into the sway bars; thanks for that tip.
I'm going to look into the sway bars; thanks for that tip.
Traildemon
Pro
handling
12 MM BAR, longer links, straight rate frt springs, good to go
(got mine from pioneer)
12 MM BAR, longer links, straight rate frt springs, good to go
(got mine from pioneer)
BVER FEVER
Expert
Get rid of the stock ski's! Put on a set of Simmons & I guaranty the ski lift will go away, unless your trying to do 100 around a curve. This was by far the best investment I made on mine.
