Help with Snow Trackers On XTX

[snowbuggy]

I'm trying the aggressive snow trackers on my XTX and need advise on the set up. On the first trial run the sled was very tippy and unpredictable during cornering. I am thinking that I need to adjust the transfer rods to allow less weight transfer. I was also thinking about increasing the dampening on the front shocks.

Is anybody else running this set up on an XTX? I tried searching but could not find anything.

 

[upei93]

Was it tippy before the snow trackers?? What helped me was adjusting the center shock untill the spring rattled then tightening the adjuster until the rattle stopped. (maybe 3 turns)

 

[snowbuggy]

I had it dialed in with very little tipping - I was running Shaper Bars.

 

[snowbuggy]

Does adjusting the center shock take pressure off of the skis?

 

[upei93]

Does adjusting the center shock take pressure off of the skis?

Yes it helped mine...Did you see this??

 

[snowbuggy]

I did see that - I wish they had one that was XTX specific. I have a feeling that the chart was created for the 08 Nytro. It should be a good starting point for the XTX though.

Thanks.

 

[Zakre]

mine was tippy after installing my powerderhounds, i just toe'd them out to 1/4" (1/8 each side) and turned up the compression on my front shocks to 4 clicks from hard, much better now, i think i might even go to 3 clicks and go for a spin see how that works out, i didn't bottom on the rough trails but i took a few jumps on her and came close.

 

[mach9]

Just lean out further, use your body weight, she'll respond.

 

[snowbuggy]

I'll also add that this isn't my first ride on the nytro - I know how lean and how to ride the sled in the twisties.

 

[mach9]

Just messing with ya.
Honestly... I looked at the sno-trackers and thought they would be too much.
The nytro is quite responsive to smaller changes like bigger carbides or more toe out.
Those things freak me out.

 

[snowbuggy]

ya - I found that out yesterday when I got tossed. LOL

 

[snowbuggy]

Ok - I adjusted the center shock putting more pre-load on it. This seemed to help with the over steering and I think I just need to do some fine tuning. So far the snowtrackers are promising. If I can figure it out these things should work really nice.

I am also toying with the idea of lowering the front end a little and setting the sled for less transfer - any thoughts?

Of course now that I am doing some adjustments the snow is going to #*$&@ and the trails are closed.... I'm moving north.

 

[thefin]

ive got snowtrackers on my 09 rtx and i think they work great tighten center shock alittle and limiter strap all the way out werks for me it does not dart what so ever

 

[upei93]

I am also toying with the idea of lowering the front end a little and setting the sled for less transfer - any thoughts?

I'm thinking the same thing as I'm still getting inside ski lift...let ma know how it works.

 

[snowbuggy]

I am also toying with the idea of lowering the front end a little and setting the sled for less transfer - any thoughts?

I'm thinking the same thing as I'm still getting inside ski lift...let ma know how it works.

Will do -I'll probably head to Eagle River or the UP next weekend and try some adjustments then. I'm wondering if the semi-aggressive trackers would have been a better choice.