Shock Upgrade

[Jeremy Thebeau]

I finally made The plunge over to the 4-stroke world.
I purchased a sidewinder XTX with the 141 track.
However not super happy with the shock setup.
I was wondering if anyone has ever switched out the fox float threes to the Fox QS3s.
Just wondering if they are a direct fit or is there some modifications that need done.
I spoke with my local Yamaha dealer and they informed me that the QS3's don't fit my sled.
Just wondering if this is the case.
Thanks for your help in advance

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

Ditching floats would be best change you could make. Imo those only belong under an office chair.

 

[Richard Hodgins]

You can put QS3s on the front and center skid shock but not the rear, at least not one from a Sidewinder LE or Zr9000 LE. You can get a QS3 from a newer high country that is coil over. This will be better than your Floats. But keep in mind The 141 is an-coupled skid and will never handle as well as a 137. I spent a lot of money trying to make it ride nice and it's just not possible, it wont touch a 137. Even with good shocks, it will still ride harsh in the rear in the rough stuff. The 141 is made for different purpose: getting transfer and going off trail. its about 10 lbs lighter than the coupled 137 skid.

 

[rock doc]

You can put QS3s on the front and center skid shock but not the rear, at least not one from a Sidewinder LE or Zr9000 LE. You can get a QS3 from a newer high country that is coil over. This will be better than your Floats. But keep in mind The 141 is an-coupled skid and will never handle as well as a 137. I spent a lot of money trying to make it ride nice and it's just not possible, it wont touch a 137. Even with good shocks, it will still ride harsh in the rear in the rough stuff. The 141 is made for different purpose: getting transfer and going off trail. its about 10 lbs lighter than the coupled 137 skid.

upgrade to the star rear skid kit and it rides very nicely.

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

Glad it’s working well. Wish I could ride sidewinder back to back with mine