RS Vector GT setup question.

[Irv]

Question for you catman, below is your original setup post.
For #6 you say to set the dial on the tunnel, but you list it as Rear mono shock compression. Isn't that dial on the tunnel for rebound, not compression? If so, is that just a typo, and the settings are still correct?



Depending on everyone's given weight & trail conditions more compression may be needed on the remote dial on the tunnel. PLEASE realize this.

1. Front shocks-- pre-load measurement of 1 7/8" collar to collar

2. Front shocks-- compression. clicker dial is 3 clicks in from full soft. In other words, turn it in counterclockwise 'till it stops, & then in 3 clicks

3. Front shocks-- rebound. clicker dial is 3 clicks in from full fast rebound. In other words, turn it counterclockwise 'til it stops, & then 3 clicks in.

4. Rear Mono-Shock pre-load-- Leave it in the stock cam notch. This should be the middle notch.

5. Rear transfer rod-- Turn the transfer rod IN to a measurement of 1 1/8"

6. Rear Mono-Shock compression-- 3 clicks from full soft, according to the dial on the tunnel. In other words, turn it all the way to full soft & then 3 clicks toward hard.

7. Some people have gone 1-2 notches tighter on the limiter strap. I personally have tried it & noticed no difference from the stock location.

REMINDER!! the rear compression setting can & will have to change some depending on your weight & trail conditions.


This setup comes from an ex cross country racer who has forgotten more about setting up suspensions than most of us will ever know.

On a side note also. As we all know the stock Yamaha skis suck major balls. Dually runners in the 6-10" range are highly recommended. As are Snow-Trackers if you choose that route.

Catman, dumb question but I am going to ask it anyways?
On tip #5, you mention turn your transfer rod in to a measurement of 1-1/8, is that from the inside of the collar to inside of the second collar or is that an outside measurement?

I just finished doing my front shock spring pre-load and it was real close already to your suggested settings.
If I had of left them any looser, they more than likely would have been going for a ride in there without any pressure on them if I were to catch some air? Does this sound like they were already adjusted to you or is this the way they likely came from the factory?

 

[Irv]

Tried my new settings this past Sunday and they made a huge difference, my only complaint is the rear is still a little stiff in some situations.

I am leaning towards a revalve but interested in hearing other suggestions first.

My shock cam is set to the max position on the first clip and I am still out more than 5mm's on the sag setting (too much sag)
Will moving spring to second clip then adjusting sag to the proper 40-45mm sag limit help improve my ride?