Limiter strap question

[Oracki]

My front limiter strap is moved up one hole tighter from all the way out. My strap is very loose and has a lot of slack left in it. Is this normal,or should I tighten it more? I'm not sure of the pros and cons of adjusting the strap. Thanks

 

[herndonp]

If your not having any issues leave it alone. The tighter you pull it up the more ski pressure and harder steering will occur. A lot of guys like it one hole tighter than stock (which is where yours is). Mine is in the stock hole and is loose when sitting on a flat surface (which it should be) as long as its not tight when sitting on a flat surface you should be ok.
Here is a link to suspension troubleshooting where you will see what happens when it is tightened or loosened. You will notice in this chart there are numbers next to the problem area and you are suppose to try #1 first and see if that resolves your issue I.E. inside ski lift. Hope this helps. http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/suspension-setup-chart.67200/


Pete

 

[Oracki]

Thanks. This is my first year on a nytro, so I don't know how it's going to handle and feel yet. The loose strap just looked odd to me. I guess I've never noticed it on any of my other sleds.

 

[herndonp]

Read up on snowmobile suspension setups and you can dial yours in for your weight and preferred handling. It can take along time to learn how to dial them in but it is well worth it and you will be amazed at what a difference it makes. Keep a log of your beginning setups and make small changes and then test them while riding. By keeping a log you can always put it back where you started or know when to change certain settings for different snow conditions (hard trails .vs. loose). I start the season making sure suspension is greased up and skis are aligned to track and toed out 3/8-1/2" (after track tension set). Recheck my front and rear ride height and adjust as necessary. Here is some good reading on basic snowmobile suspension setups by Ross at Hygear. http://www.hygearsuspension.com/snowgoer article.pdf

Pete