JP10
Extreme
I Have an 07 Phazer mountain lite
First of all, I know this is a question about the phazer mountain, and not the trail version, put I put it in this forum, as it's not a question about mountain riding, but rather trail riding, and plus this forum gets more views.
When riding on a packed trail, or field, I have to slow right down to steer or else I start to tip, even with we leaning all the way to the inside. I think this is what some refer to as inside ski lift.
I know this is partly due to the mountain skis, with the really deep keel, but upgrading isn't an option. I also suspect it is in part caused by the narrow ski stance, but I can't move the spacers from the stock position, as my sled wounldn't fit in my shed anymore.
I have my ski shock preload on the middle setting, the front track shock is on the softest setting, and the rear torsion springs are in the Hard postion. The limiter strap is in the middle of the five holes. Also, Is there supposed top be 2 limiter straps or just the one?
Any and all comments appreciated
Thank you
JP
First of all, I know this is a question about the phazer mountain, and not the trail version, put I put it in this forum, as it's not a question about mountain riding, but rather trail riding, and plus this forum gets more views.
When riding on a packed trail, or field, I have to slow right down to steer or else I start to tip, even with we leaning all the way to the inside. I think this is what some refer to as inside ski lift.
I know this is partly due to the mountain skis, with the really deep keel, but upgrading isn't an option. I also suspect it is in part caused by the narrow ski stance, but I can't move the spacers from the stock position, as my sled wounldn't fit in my shed anymore.
I have my ski shock preload on the middle setting, the front track shock is on the softest setting, and the rear torsion springs are in the Hard postion. The limiter strap is in the middle of the five holes. Also, Is there supposed top be 2 limiter straps or just the one?
Any and all comments appreciated
Thank you
JP
RoicIND
Expert
Do the Mountain Lite's use the same A-Arms as their short tracked brothers????
For some reason, I was under the impression that the narrow ski stance was due to shortened A-Arms?
Just wondering?
For some reason, I was under the impression that the narrow ski stance was due to shortened A-Arms?
Just wondering?
JP10
Extreme
Yes that's correct, the a-arms are shorther but there is a couple of inch range of adjustablilty on each ski, depending onhow you arrange the spacers where the spindle attaches to the ski.
thanks
JP
thanks
JP
Isthatahemi
Expert
tighten front limiter strap more, then loosen the front track spring.
OST
Expert
JP ... my V Lite has two limiter straps. If your strap is in the middle of the shaft, I would say that's the only one you are supposed to have. You would have to check the Yamaha parts finder to see for sure, or someone with a mountain lite may chime in.
I have experienced the inside ski lift as well, so I tightened the limiter strap one inch to apply more weight to the skis. This made a huge difference in cornering. I also stiffened the front ski shock pre load and switched the ski spacers around to widen the stance. Keeping the rear springs on a hard setting would also help transfer weight to the front end.
Another tip to help control darting is to switch the rubber between the ski and spindle around. Tapered end should face forward. This drives the ski tip up, and helps with the darting.
You will have to play around with the adjustments to get the feel you want, but the adjustments I made, has made my sled a much better trail sled.
I have experienced the inside ski lift as well, so I tightened the limiter strap one inch to apply more weight to the skis. This made a huge difference in cornering. I also stiffened the front ski shock pre load and switched the ski spacers around to widen the stance. Keeping the rear springs on a hard setting would also help transfer weight to the front end.
Another tip to help control darting is to switch the rubber between the ski and spindle around. Tapered end should face forward. This drives the ski tip up, and helps with the darting.
You will have to play around with the adjustments to get the feel you want, but the adjustments I made, has made my sled a much better trail sled.
