Trying to get some of the weight off my skis and better weight transfer to the track. I am 145lbs, have had the rear shocks re-valved to my weight, torsion springs on soft setting, both limiter straps all the way out, centre shock preload cranked up pretty good, not sure if I should loosen the preload on the front end shocks or increase it. Any other suggestions would be great.
Spring pre-load
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old man winter
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Not sure if I am gonna be able to solve your problem, but just sharing ideas.
The set up in the skid dictates how much weight it distributed to the front to rest on the skis. Ie pulling up the limiter strap will put more weight to the front.
The front springs basically support the weight of the sled. The more tension/ or preload on the more twitchy or nervous it's going to feel. Some guys like this.
This season I have been playing with the front end and backed the spring off a revolution. This made the machine a bit smoother in my opinion. Not as jumpy and seems to want to enter and exit corners much smoother.
IF you start spinning the nut that tensions the spring be sure to mark it, to keep track of your adjustment. I took a drill bit and just drilled in the side of it to create a dimple. It also makes it easy to spot in the event the locking nut does not hold it. Just a thought.
Ms
The set up in the skid dictates how much weight it distributed to the front to rest on the skis. Ie pulling up the limiter strap will put more weight to the front.
The front springs basically support the weight of the sled. The more tension/ or preload on the more twitchy or nervous it's going to feel. Some guys like this.
This season I have been playing with the front end and backed the spring off a revolution. This made the machine a bit smoother in my opinion. Not as jumpy and seems to want to enter and exit corners much smoother.
IF you start spinning the nut that tensions the spring be sure to mark it, to keep track of your adjustment. I took a drill bit and just drilled in the side of it to create a dimple. It also makes it easy to spot in the event the locking nut does not hold it. Just a thought.
Ms
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Wish I could add but the my sled has different shocks and transfer rods instead of rear limiter strap. I would lessen preload on the front shocks rather than increase. Take a good look in the stock suspension section here in the forums. I'm sure you will find some good ideas there. I'm a lighter rider also and not enough weight transfer is usually an issue.
