Sidewinder LTX LE rebound settings

[SRmissile]

2018 5oth SW...

190 Lb rider
Front springs loosened, Compression on 1, Rebound mid way
Skid coil spring setting stock
Limiter Strap setting stock
Skid Shocks...compression at 1, Rear shock rebound not sure
Torsion Spring at 1
Blocks set for most transfer
Bottoms out occasionally on some big holes

Took it out for a rip and noticed that slower speed bumps are handled well. High speed, multiple stutter type bumps the rear skid seems to bounce too much and isn't as plush.

What changes should I make and what should the rear skid rebound be set at?

 

[Soldier'spapa]

I would slow down the rebound on the rear shock by tightening it (turning clockwise) maybe 5 clicks. I did this to my ski shocks as my sled had what I call the "pogo stick" effect going on from the front end through the stutters. Keep trying different settings but change only one thing at a time. You'll find what you like. These shocks are fantastic!

 

[SRmissile]

Thank you Sir. The front setup is awesome, will try what you said about the rear.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

There is NO rebound on Center shock.

You need to be the most specific you can.....count the clicks on rebound IMO.

Also, when setting coils(fronts and center) you need to MEASURE the distance above the collar. So then we are all on same page when talking susp setup.

Stock my fronts have 3-3/4" above lock collar. My center is very low, I have not got under there yet with tape measure but I bet there is only 1/2" or so above my lock collar on center coil.

As for rebound, there should be 20 clicks total...I normally tighten(turn inward) to bottom, and count outward from there clicks.

Stock specs below.

Dan

(Fox HP Gas Coil‐Over QS3R)
ADJUSTMENT RANGE FRONT
Spring Rate 95 lb/in
Spring Installed Length (Preload)
Front Travel 7 in (177 mm)
Std. Compression Damping 1 of 1 – 2 – 3
Std. Rebound Damping 12 Clicks Out 1 ~ 20 Clicks

CENTER SHOCK
(Fox HP Gas Coil‐Over QS3)
Spring Rate 135 lb/in
Std.Compression Damping 1 of 1 – 2 – 3

REAR SHOCK
(Fox HP Gas QS3R)
Spring Rate 18.5 lb/deg.
Std. 3‐Position Cam Adjuster (Preload) M of S – M – H
Std. Compression Damping 1 of 1 – 2 – 3
Std. Rebound Damping 12 Clicks Out 1 ~ 20 Clicks
Rear Travel 15.5 in (394 mm)

LIMITER STRAP STD ADJUSTMENT RANGE
8JP‐G7495‐10 Hole 1
1 ~ 3
(min preload:
1/8‐in on shock)

 

[SRmissile]

Thanks Dan, I realized after I typed it that there was no rebound on the centre shock.... LOL
Will take a thorough accounting of my settings.

I switched to 5.7 Pilots using your instructions but installed a 1/4 " aluminum shim instead of the plastic. Your setup works awesome BTW!!

 

[yamaha06]

Make any more improvements on your suspension tuning. We’re about the same weight, last year I kept limiter straps in stock position, didn’t mess with preload or rebound, and had all shock settings on 1 or 2 depending on the trail. This year I plan on tightening the center shock a little, maybe loosen the from shock springs a bit, and play with the rebound. But hard to do with no snow lol.