SIMMONS DARTING

[YAMMERHAULER]

I installed simmons ski's this year on my RX and now have darting compared to my old doolies that had no darting. I know the simmons are better ski's., but why the sudden darting issue.. It is bad. My limiter straps are backed off to where the ski lift is about 6 inches on hard take off and front spring preload is set to minimun. Any idea's would be a great help.

 

[MrSled]

You have to make sure they are perfectly aligned.

 

[YAMMERHAULER]

Thanks Mr Sled That could very well be a possibility as I set the alignment when it was up on a stand.

 

[MrSled]

set the alignment with the weight on the skis... I find it best to have the rider on the machine...

 

[YAMMERHAULER]

Ok I'll try that this weekend. Thanks again

 

[buddah]

Don't forget shimming them too. Made a heck of a difference in mine!!!

 

[woodchk454]

shimming??

 

[buddah]

Shimming! As in a small piece of old cut-up track or such glued under the back side of the mounting rubber "foot". Doesn't take much. Maybe a 1" square is about what I used. Helps a lot! There's several threads in the archives here that explain the reasons for it. Suffice to say it works!

 

[Maddog]

I found the Simmons had to be shimmed or premature wear occured at the front of the carbides.

 

[2Blu4U]

Alignment,alignment,alignment. 0 toe on dual carbide skis. Then shim and be happy!!