How to set proper ride height on Apex GT

[sfraser]

Control Rod

Careful when adjusting the control rod. Make sure you retighten the lock nut. My dealer showed me a control rod today where the lock nut backed off. Not a pretty site! He suggested using a straight edge punch and a hammer to re-tighten the lock nut.

 

[bjniceguy]

does anyone know which way the sag affects ski pressure? is 40 MM sag more ski pressure than say 45MM sag? I am talking low speed arm load, not transfer.

By the way, there is a chart in Update manual at your dealer that shows set up for both standard Ohlin spring & heavier. You can adjust the heavier one down to 11.023" & be about right for 220 Lb sag, where almost out of adjustment at 220 lb on standard spring.

Doug

 

[NB-NYTRO]

I presume you do these setting with a full tank of gas as well? What is everyone setting their GT up with in terms of front ski shock compression and reboud settings? As well as the rear shock rebound settings? I have the updated rear spring installed by the previous owner and I'm still on the fence on wether or not I should get my rear shock revalved. My tunnel is straight and I want to keep it that way.

 

[brsacjab]

Here's the advice I got this week and tried, it worked for me.

Came from a Yamaha demo rider.

Having the skid preload set for my weight, with a full tank of gas.

Lift front end in the air,

loosen front spring preload, until the springs just jiggle on the shock.

Measure each side to ensure equal length from top of shock.

Tighten, recheck length equal on each side.

Add 2 clicks to compression dampening (GT).

Lower sled, enjoy.

No more darting, better ride, better carving.

 

[viperyder]

hey brs
when you say you added 2 clicks compression,did you mean from full out ,or from standard?
and im geussing your a arms are level with ground?
gary~

 

[brsacjab]

From standard position, minor change. Yeah, they are closer to level now.

Much less inside ski lift now too.

Sled still breaks trail(eastern) better than I would have expected.

 

[tkjetta]

do you set the top dial adjuster and the bottom ajuster the same number of clicks?
thanks!

 

[87gtNOS]

the spring is pretty much for a 180 lb rider. it can be made stiffer but after 220 lbs you probably would like the ride better after the heavier spring gets put in. the ride will be harsh with the stock spring twisted up tight. the ra adjuster on std apexs does REBOUND dampening not compression. it is in yamahas update service book.

I think spring change is a band aid.....valving is the true fix, then a spring change if necessary.

 

[mr. shide]

so on the front shocks on a GT the top clicker is for compression or rebound? and the bottom? What are you all setting them at for midwestern trail riding, semi-groomed trails. What about your rear mono EC?

 

[Irv]

so on the front shocks on a GT the top clicker is for compression or rebound? and the bottom? What are you all setting them at for midwestern trail riding, semi-groomed trails. What about your rear mono EC?

Still learning this stuff too but won't be able to do any adjustments until the snow flies.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=87544

 

[mr. shide]

yea I had my viper dialed in perfectly but this is a whole different animal for me. I am looking for a little bit of lift up front and settings to handle small to med. sized bumps. I usually ride groomed trails but towards the end of the day they get a little washboardy. just trying to get the basics on the functions of the front clickers/adjusters and the rear EC adjustments.