I kinda like my rx-1

[horny red devil]

Heres the story, was buying my rx for the skid to put on my viper and swap skids and sell rx (expertX) last year . I did however noticed that it had the air filter kit ,slt's,1" predator,heavy hitters when I got it home so I decided to drive it and I kind of liked it. Problem at the time it wasn't handling like my viper and started reading posts on the longer links and straight rate springs would this make this sled handle like my viper? It handle good last ride but I think it was because of snow conditions which my viper didn't have the manner like this sled has in alittle condition change. I think I have alittle oil consumption but after reading some posts on here I might be filling it to much. THANX FOR ALL THE INFO!

 

[Convert]

It will never quite be your viper due to the higher center of gravity! You can get it close with the parts you mentioned but add a 12 or 13mm swaybar as well! I have the pioneer wide front end on mine with simmons and its very close to my bud's viper in handling but to me it's all about the 4 stroke power

 

[horny red devil]

Thanx convert, I forgot to mention the sway bar. My viper runs good with the slps in her and clutching but I have to admit this thing seems to pull on you! two different animals but they both run good. I am going with a wide front end ect.I didn't think center of gravity was that much of a change? unless it was because I have that suspension in her which I wouldn't do without. What would you recommend on sway bar I'm some what of a hard trail rider at times.

 

[pro116]

I have some longer links pay the shipping and there yours.

 

[horny red devil]

pro116 pm'd you!

 

[RedRX1]

I did the same as Convert except Pilot skis. Way better.

 

[horny red devil]

Does the steering feel heavy compared to the stock? I know when I put the doolies on my viper and adjusted alittle here and there wasn't any darting and it handled just the same as stock but no more darting problem. I did have a good deal on pilots and should of took them and figured it out myself. Man could I kick myself in the as### for not buying them.

 

[Convert]

I used the 13mm swaybar! If the sleds hard to steer do the ski shims they take a little pressure off the front of the ski's makes it much easier to turn at slower speed, plus the carbides wear more evenly.

 

[Yamadog]

I have an 03 and 05 and can tell you set up correctly I lay waste to everyone. Whether drag racing or blowing through the tight twisties the balance between handling and power can out run my sx 700, srx 700 and my buddies Viper (which he sold last year and set up an 05 like mine)

If you want to run fast:

Junk the skis - I run simmons on both - the duel runners are on the inside and outside edge of the ski, even with a little lft in the corner your forcing the outside carbide to bite.

13mm sway bar upgrade is a must -will help control lift but needs help from the shocks and the rear limiter strap to all but eliminate the lift.

Ohlin clicker shocks on the front allow you to control the bound of the shock and the coil overs allow you to dial in load depending on your weight. You can also st the shock stiffer with a few clicks if trails are smooth and back off if thee junk. (most people don't realize that rough trail conditions feedback through your arms more than your butt) I have been on a 1 ton in 3' whoopdies when my buddies were begging to stop and they don't bother me at all. With the stock shocks I never could drive through the bad stuff and spent more time trying to stay on top of the sled.

Final item the rear skid (both have mono-shocks)- pull the strap down to 4th holes from the top, adjust the spring for your weight (set in) and set control rod on min. Wasn't sure what year RX you got but if you riding an expert X under it you may have to full with the rear end a bit.

If you balance the front and rear you won't believe what you got. I rode over 5000 miles this year with several consecutive 400+ mile days and never get sore and I am far from in shape.

By the way hows the weather there ? I am originally from Hershey, PA

Good Luck

 

[horny red devil]

YAMADOG the weather sucks in every way, no good snowmobile weather all year and if you work outside your fighting other elements. I would rather the weather be good for snowmobiling or good for work it was a tough winter to get away from here.

 

[Yamadog]

Yeah its been the same here but we have the UP 3 hrs away and West Yellowstone at 14 hrs. Got a lot of riding in this year.