Sidewinder LTX SE Ride Height Set UP

[kanadacat]

Guys I know this has been asked a 100 times but I cant find dirt in this forum regarding setting up the rear skid.

Had Yamahas my whole life but I have a brand new Winder in the garage with so many upgrades its crazy.

Just need the cole's notes of setting the proper ride height or for that matter overall set up for someone who is 205 with equipment on.

Roy in Ottawa

 

[Bigblue1]

Manual says # 2 on torsion springs for your total weight but 1 might work initially as they are tight at first. Start front shock at factory setting and go up small increments until to ski pressure/ handling/ feels right for you. QS settings . You will most like never use #3.
1 or 2 should suffice depending on conditions.
Take your time and make the effort took me two rides to set up coming from Apex but once you get it right it's awesome. Not as heavy felling as Apex

 

[STAIN]

Usually, although some may disagree, 1/3 of your total skid travel should "sag" with rider aboard.

 

[Bigblue1]

Usually, although some may disagree, 1/3 of your total skid travel should "sag" with rider aboard.

Yeah . That's the usual mantra from all the so called experts. I take the position that the factory has it it generally close for the widest band of prospective buyers that it can. They may come out stiffer or softer depending on production. Then it's up to us to find sweet spot. Sleds are different, our body weight and how it's carried is different( where weight is, arm, torso and leg length , riding position - we ride differently etc. I found it takes some time I initially to figure it out then it makes the experience what it is supposed to be. I have friends that do not do that and spend time chasing the set trying too many things at once. When they mess with my ride because they keep tweaking, it gets annoying.