LTX weight transfer

[snowbeast]

I feel your pain!
I wish i got the 129'' RTX, but i did get my LTX to transfer enough where i actually dialed it back some.
I weigh 165 with usually 30 pounds gas & gear in back. I have 96 studs down the middle.
I put in the softer rear springs from Hygear. With my limiter strap out all the way & the front shock tightened, i could get the ski's "light" with throttle. Ski's need to be on the ground to turn, so i tightened strap one hole, but have yet to try it. I will most likely put it back.
With the softer springs i was able to use the 2nd ramp on my 4-way blocks. Last year everything was at it's lowest & still too stiff. I'm in the "window" of adjustability now.

I know more studs & power will make this LTX pick the ski's better, but i watched a STOCK 129'' Sidewinder pull a wheelie when he punched it.
This 137 just doesn't transfer at all comparatively. BUT, one more weekend of tuning & i'll be happy...

Steve,you said 4 way block,who made that one last year?

 

[jlinstruth]

I am 220 with ltx se that I put qs3r' s on. I run 1 on torsion, 2 on shock semi stiff center, and front ski shock soft enough to give 2 inch front sag , transfer great, rides bumps great steers great

 

[jlinstruth]

Stock factory strings were way out for me, but we ride tug hill moguls with mainly corner to corner riding

 

[stevewithOCD]

Steve,you said 4 way block,who made that one last year?

Arctic Cat

 

[SpecRTX]

Curious if anyone has flipped the torsion mounting perches to effectively lower the spring tension and create more transfer.

 

[snowbeast]

Does anyone have any video or has anyone conquered getting the ltx to transfer weight in a way I wish I would of gotten an rtx to be able to play. I bought the speedwerx rapid block shaved one setting down as low as it can go and still cannot get any ski lift on the trail I have 192 1.450 triggers as well in the powder I can get it to come right up not from a sit still but from bouncing on the back end it will transfer weight pretty well. But on any sort of trail condition hard pack loose or even a couple tracks it will not lift or transfer at all. Any recommendations or ssuspension adjustments to try

Let your limiters out all the way,and remove your blocks but leave the shaft in place,and set your torsion springs on low.

 

[JPS]

After comparing and price figuring bang for the buck i went with a left over XTX 141. The money i saved over a spring order i ended up with a taller track. I trail ride on snow no drag racing on ice so save more $$ and work with studs and put Hygear pro linkage on with custom Axis shocks. sold off all the floats while they were brand new to offset cost some and ended up with a suspension that rides fantastic and transfers like an animal if you want it to and saved quite a bit of $$ over a spring order.

 

[SPM]

Curious if anyone has flipped the torsion mounting perches to effectively lower the spring tension and create more transfer.

I also thought about this and I'm sure it's been tried before,but I think if I try it I'm going to make the spring anchors out of aluminum instead of the factory plastic.

 

[cjr]

Talked to my shock guy yesterday he said do not flip mounts has anybody tried barn of parts mounts the stock mounts will not last flipped

 

[staggs65]

After comparing and price figuring bang for the buck i went with a left over XTX 141. The money i saved over a spring order i ended up with a taller track. I trail ride on snow no drag racing on ice so save more $$ and work with studs and put Hygear pro linkage on with custom Axis shocks. sold off all the floats while they were brand new to offset cost some and ended up with a suspension that rides fantastic and transfers like an animal if you want it to and saved quite a bit of $$ over a spring order.

If I had to do it over that's what I would do too

 

[staggs65]

I also thought about this and I'm sure it's been tried before,but I think if I try it I'm going to make the spring anchors out of aluminum instead of the factory plastic.

I think Barn of Parts made a new top adjuster that allowed for a lighter torsion adjustment

 

[SumpBuster]

Stock factory strings were way out for me, but we ride tug hill moguls with mainly corner to corner riding

Weekend Tug hill is like free snocross!! LOL!