Limiter strap on '09 Apex LTX GT

[bobber]

Been trying for some time to get my machine to turn better, espicially when just moving the unit around the driveway. The turning radius is at least half again what comparable machines need. Mine has 162 studs, Simmons dual skis.
Have been trying to tighten the limiter strap, now at the last hole (tightest) but strap still has about an inch and half loop when machine is sitting in garage. Is this normal? Thinking of pulling the strap out and putting more holes in it.

 

[darv]

question did you set up the rear shock and set th sag at 40-45mm.

 

[bobber]

Yes, rear sag is 45mm. Front A-arms are fairly parallel to the floor as well. Most other machines I'm used too have the limiter strap just a little slack.

 

[NY_Nytro]

Just an observation but if you soften up the front shocks to run the a-arms flat then you are going to put more weight on the front of the rear skid which is going to cause it to collapse more, hence the loose limited strap. In addition softening the a-arms will reduce ski pressure and make you push in your turning radius.

 

[bobber]

Just an observation but if you soften up the front shocks to run the a-arms flat then you are going to put more weight on the front of the rear skid which is going to cause it to collapse more, hence the loose limited strap. In addition softening the a-arms will reduce ski pressure and make you push in your turning radius.

Duh. Never thought of that! Makes sense that what I did probably caused the symptoms. The front springs are almost loose with no load. Next set of days off I'll tighten them up some. Thanks!

 

[Irv]

Just an observation but if you soften up the front shocks to run the a-arms flat then you are going to put more weight on the front of the rear skid which is going to cause it to collapse more, hence the loose limited strap. In addition softening the a-arms will reduce ski pressure and make you push in your turning radius.

Duh. Never thought of that! Makes sense that what I did probably caused the symptoms. The front springs are almost loose with no load. Next set of days off I'll tighten them up some. Thanks!

I am currently setting mine up to Catmans specs below in this link(pg-4)

No testing done yet but it seems, according to this post, that most like it.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ht=#721699.