Hygear?

[Alatalo]

$500 bucks eh, it might be worth it.

I would say that you will struggle to get away with less than $1000 if you want the proper equipment. But in my opinion, worth every single cent. After you get some basic training and then build up a bit of knowledge and experience, only a few things beat the satisfaction of perfectly tuned shock absorbers done by yourself...

For rebuild parts like seals, bushings and piston rings - do not even think about wasting time and money on parts made by aftermarket companies. I have worked with shock absorbers on a professional basis for more than fifteen years and I have yet to see an aftermarket part that meets or exceeds the quality of the parts used by the shock absorber companies themselves (no matter what brand we are talking about).

 

[sleddingfarmer]

$500 bucks eh, it might be worth it.

I would say that you will struggle to get away with less than $1000 if you want the proper equipment. But in my opinion, worth every single cent. After you get some basic training and then build up a bit of knowledge and experience, only a few things beat the satisfaction of perfectly tuned shock absorbers done by yourself...

For rebuild parts like seals, bushings and piston rings - do not even think about wasting time and money on parts made by aftermarket companies. I have worked with shock absorbers on a professional basis for more than fifteen years and I have yet to see an aftermarket part that meets or exceeds the quality of the parts used by the shock absorber companies themselves (no matter what brand we are talking about).

Good to know, thanks. I'll see how this year goes. If we end up getting a lot of shocks rebuilt, I'll probably look into it more.

 

[Alatalo]

Considering the sled mentioned in your signature, you might find yourself at a much better starting point with less need to look into it...
Do not know how the composite skid works, though...?

 

[sleddingfarmer]

Considering the sled mentioned in your signature, you might find yourself at a much better starting point with less need to look into it...
Do not know how the composite skid works, though...?

lol, actually that should say carbon fiber, I'll have to change that. Its the carbon fiber belly pan. My bad

 

[northerndoc]

I had my stuff redone by Hygear last year on my XTX. Although I don't have Floats, they worked wonders on my gytr stuff. Been very happy with their products and service. Top notch company.

 

[RTX]

i have used pioneer and hygear.
hygear was more expensive but i had better results with them.
would use hygear again

 

[phatkid]

that all makes sence, my riding partner has a 09 se also and he was able to dial his in pretty good just by using the factory clickers in the rear and about 90 lbs in the front I think.....

im coming off a rx1 with a m-10 rear and pioneer revalved fronts... sled works pretty good with my 240lbs on it

im so geeked to get this new one and see the difenence in the ride and handling between the two

Jammie

 

[**sj**]

that all makes sence, my riding partner has a 09 se also and he was able to dial his in pretty good just by using the factory clickers in the rear and about 90 lbs in the front I think.....

im coming off a rx1 with a m-10 rear and pioneer revalved fronts... sled works pretty good with my 240lbs on it

im so geeked to get this new one and see the difenence in the ride and handling between the two

Jammie

rx is sit in...the fx is sit on...and requires a more active rider

 

[Alatalo]

rx is sit in...the fx is sit on...and requires a more active rider

I would go as far as saying the fx is stand on...

 

[**sj**]

edit...for trail riding ...a sit on at best...and for some a stand on for sure....but definately not a "sit in" sled

 

[phatkid]

I agree,

I have a apex mountain seat on mine with rox extra wide footboard kit.... I very rarely sit down with my set up i stand most of the time

Ive got my rx very stiff for my style or riding and weight ive put a few miles on my buddys "se" and love the rider imput requied to ride the sled . it was what i wanted just couldnt afford it at the time... now its a different story

I set up my 1ton to perform as well as i could get it to work for a agressive rider...

do you guys think i should send in my stuff or have you been happy with the ride you can get from adjusting the factory setttings???

Jammie

 

[sleddingfarmer]

I'd send them in. I think getting the rear shocks valved might help with the steering effort, definitely will help with the stutter bumps and smaller bumps, and also will improve the bottoming resistance.

Or, you can just stand up whenever the trails get a little rough, thats what I did.

 

[phatkid]

thanks for the imput ill give hygear a call