Like most heavier riders I found my RTX bottoming too easily. While my sled is in the shop I'm going to have the dealer move the C - clip to one of the two stiffer positions.
I'm now torn about 2nd versus 3rd clip position. I was planning on position 2, but Dealer says that the recent setup bulliten from Yamaha says 2nd clip works for riders up to 250 lbs. That would be with the cam adjuster turned up to # 6 or 7. 3rd clip position starts at 250 lbs at cam position 1 and goes up from there.
I'm 235 naked, which would put me at around 250 with gear. I was originally planning on the 2nd clip, but dealer feels 3rd might make more sense because I could start at cam #1 and still be able to adjust higher if needed.
I'm just fearful that clip 3 would raise the ride height too much and detract from handling. I told him I would get back to him. Can anyone currently running clip 2 or 3 please chime in with their results. I know the fat boy spring is also an option - but I want to try this first.
Thanks
vice108
I'm now torn about 2nd versus 3rd clip position. I was planning on position 2, but Dealer says that the recent setup bulliten from Yamaha says 2nd clip works for riders up to 250 lbs. That would be with the cam adjuster turned up to # 6 or 7. 3rd clip position starts at 250 lbs at cam position 1 and goes up from there.
I'm 235 naked, which would put me at around 250 with gear. I was originally planning on the 2nd clip, but dealer feels 3rd might make more sense because I could start at cam #1 and still be able to adjust higher if needed.
I'm just fearful that clip 3 would raise the ride height too much and detract from handling. I told him I would get back to him. Can anyone currently running clip 2 or 3 please chime in with their results. I know the fat boy spring is also an option - but I want to try this first.
Thanks
vice108
dirkdiggler
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235 naked that's HOT.
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I'm the same weight as you. I had my set at 7, orig position. Its not too bad. I'm moving mine to the 2nd position. I was only able to move my RA 4 clicks under that setting. This should give me more adjustability. When I spoke to the factory rep from Yamaha he said the 2nd position would be the best for the Apex and my weight.
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What did you mean ra 4 clicks,dosent your ra adjuster go two complete turns around for 720 degrees of rotation??? or did you mean the cam adjuster that they clain can be set to pos. #7 i want to know the same thing that vice is asking,iam 220 naked lol so around 240 dressed with the attak and pondering the 3rd clip setting too,please anyone as i am doing this in the morning,and heading to jackman on monday morning,so i dont have much time,thanks.. Pete 
mnmsnowbeast said:What did you mean ra 4 clicks,dosent your ra adjuster go two complete turns around for 720 degrees of rotation??? or did you mean the cam adjuster that they clain can be set to pos. #7 i want to know the same thing that vice is asking,iam 220 naked lol so around 240 dressed with the attak and pondering the 3rd clip setting too,please anyone as i am doing this in the morning,and heading to jackman on monday morning,so i dont have much time,thanks.. Pete
Pete - are you at the second clip now, or are you still at # 1?
Bill
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I can only move my RA 4 clicks, in that range. If I move it softer it bottoms too easy. I'm hoping the 2nd position will help and give me more of a dampening range, and less kick back. Its not bad now, but it should be better. If you use the whole spring its gonna kick you back on the rebound. And the rep was about my size. He definately recommended the 2nd spot and said I dont need the heavier spring (he knew from first hand experience)
Just picked up my RTX today. I'll be moving to the 3rd clip and will let you know how it works. 275 NAKED! Fat Snow Men Last Longer!
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I have mine set at clip position 2. I thought I was 235, but now I'm 250 (I should go back to the cigs!). Anyway, I was told that you should go to the big boy spring after 2 (stay away from 3). Can you say diet for my NY resolution!
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hi vice i am still all stock,and that was or is still #1 clip,its just in garage thawing out,until tomorrow morning around 8am and i will try and pull shock out,and take it to my friends shop,he has an arbor press,now what do i need to remove the c clip,does it exspand like a c clip that holds in a bearing in a suspension wheel(the kind that are coming apart) like ours lol or is the clip different type??vice108 said:mnmsnowbeast said:What did you mean ra 4 clicks,dosent your ra adjuster go two complete turns around for 720 degrees of rotation??? or did you mean the cam adjuster that they clain can be set to pos. #7 i want to know the same thing that vice is asking,iam 220 naked lol so around 240 dressed with the attak and pondering the 3rd clip setting too,please anyone as i am doing this in the morning,and heading to jackman on monday morning,so i dont have much time,thanks.. Pete
Pete - are you at the second clip now, or are you still at # 1?
Bill
[/quote]hi vice i am still all stock,and that was or is still #1 clip,its just in garage thawing out,until tomorrow morning around 8am and i will try and pull shock out,and take it to my friends shop,he has an arbor press,now what do i need to remove the c clip,does it exspand like a c clip that holds in a bearing in a suspension wheel(the kind that are coming apart) like ours lol or is the clip different type?? [/quote]
Pete - I'm not sure how the clip works. My sleds at the dealer for something else so I'm having them adjust the clip while it's there.
Be sure to let us know how it works out with your new settings.
Bill
[/quote]Pete - I'm not sure how the clip works. My sleds at the dealer for something else so I'm having them adjust the clip while it's there.
Be sure to let us know how it works out with your new settings.
Bill
ridgerunner1 said:
Ridge - have you ridden it at # 2? If so - how did it work for you, and did it feel much different than #1?
Bill
When you compress the spring you will see the clip. Use small screw driver to move to next level.
TOOK MY SHOCK OUT HAD IT PUT TOO THE NUMBER 2 CLIP HAVE'NT RODE IT YET. YAMANATOR SAID HE HAD HIS CLIP PUT IN 3 HOLE HAD SOMEONE RIDE HIS SLED AND SAID KINDA STIFF.
