Trxster
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
New Vector Mt and noticed it sits about 2" lower than my 03' rx1. The springs are definitely shorter than the rx but the front if very plush. Makes me think the straight rate spring I got might not be the answer but maybe a shorter spring could be?? Her front springs are set at minimal preload and are adjusted about 2/3 the way down the threads. 2" lower would make a significant improvement in cornering (lower G) and would also put your belly in contact with the snow sooner and would require less torqe to pull over when boondocking, wouldn't it? Any thoughts?
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TurboVector
Expert
Haven't had the opportunity to compare to an RX but I can tell you it handles very nimble in the powder and in-between the trees. It impressed my buddies who ride AC and Doo and that was before the turbo.
Trxster
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
I agree.... the vector handles great. just trying to figure out the ambiguous "new front end geometry"......wondering if they simply put shorter springs on there. Shocks are same length extended, spindles appear to be the same length, sleds are 2" different though.
TurboVector
Expert
What about the mounting location on the bulkhead?
Snakebit
Expert
The spindals on the RSs are noticably shorter.
Trxster
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Well, the spindles on my RS mountain are exactly the same as my Rx1 mountain. I did set them on the trailer side by side and I swear that they are identical in shock length, geometery, spindle height, and mounting locations. The only difference I can see is that I have a longer spring because mine are after market (P.P. straight rates). Makes me wonder if the straight rate springs might not have improved the handling as much as I might have liked? 2" higher would make it more tipsy wouldn't it?
Snakebit
Expert
Sorry, just noticed you were talking mountain sled. Not my area....
Good topic though!
Good topic though!
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