ronzx9
Pro
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- 2017 Sidewinder L-TX-LE, 2016 Grand Touring SE 1200
Seeing a lot of sag on my sled. Most all miles were carrying fuel and gear on the back so shes hanging pretty low. Looking at the Hy Gear torsion and center shock springs. I like the idea of springs set up specifically to my riding style but wondered if anyone hear has tried them?
Any input would be appreciated.
Any input would be appreciated.
ronzx9
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- 2017 Sidewinder L-TX-LE, 2016 Grand Touring SE 1200
I searched the forum for info on this and came up empty. No one has any input?????
I hope I didn't make a mistake by ordering them.
I hope I didn't make a mistake by ordering them.
race24x
TY 4 Stroke Master
I cant help much yet but I am getting my shocks back tomorrow from Hygear with the new center spring. I havent had any trouble with the torsion springs even though I am 295 without gear. I heard they are pretty stiff from the factory. I can let you know about the center spring as soon as I can go for a ride. I put the dual rate center spring on and dual rate front springs. Cant wait until we get some snow...
ronzx9
Pro
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2017
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- Ohio
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- USA
- Snowmobile
- 2017 Sidewinder L-TX-LE, 2016 Grand Touring SE 1200
My sled has a ton of sag. I was looking at it vs a new winder GT at the dealer and there is a huge difference and I had my torsions maxed our. It sags a good 3 inches after lifting/setting down the back end. I like the theory behind hygear's product but got nervous when no one responded to my post

Yamajon1
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- Oshkosh Wisconsin
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- 2016 SR Viper RTX DX
Former Yamaha sleds:
2004 Venture 600 2002 SX Viper 700
1997 Vmax 600 SX 1994 Vmax 600 1989 Exciter
1986 Vmax 540 1986 Phaser 1981 SRX 440
I put there fronts and center on my Viper this fall but have not been able to run it yet. Hopefully will be able to get out around Christmas if this warm up doesn’t wreck everything around here
baggs66
Expert
I had there pro spring kit on my 2011 apex xtx, center shock and it worked well, so i kept that and put it on my 2019 ltx se, last yr it worked well with great transfer, then i tuned my sled and almost flipped it over out about 300ft, wasn't expecting that at that distance lol, so i pulled the straps down 2 holes and got a qs3 shock on rear to stiffen up if needed, I'm about 285lbs, tried it today for first time and may have to back off spring a little but to early/bad conditions to tell, still lifting front some and no traction without base, but overall works well just need to dial it in. Probably you will get different spring rate if set for winder not apex.