Star kit seems very bouncy

[coolio]

I just installed the star kit in my 14 apex xtx and it seems like there is very little rebound damping and not much compression damping either. If I push the rear bumper all the way down and let off it bounces right back up all the way to the stops with a clunk. Something just seems wrong. I had them rebuild and revalve my shocks and I installed the skidoo center shock spring. Is this the way its supposed to be? It does move smoothly and easily though and that's a big change from stock. I don't know how much preload to run on the center shock so I set it at 125mm measured the Yamaha way. Is this right?

 

[34pontiac]

Just try and Ride it ..
If your still unhappy call him up and talk.

 

[coolio]

Just try and Ride it ..
If your still unhappy call him up and talk.

Do you have this kit and does your sled do this?

 

[34pontiac]

Do you have this kit and does your sled do this?

Yes I used to
And yes it did that.
Rode fine for me though.

 

[yamadoo]

My 13 XTX with Star bounced up but short of full stroke which I viewed as improved as pre Star it left allot of un used travel
I think you will like the ride

 

[coolio]

Per Star suspension's advice I took the sleds off the casters it was on and put it flat on the floor of my shop. The rebound is less dramatic so hopefully all is well. I should be able to ride it a little next weekend possibly.

 

[Viper_Dave]

Tell him Yamadoo! It's a sweet ride once you get it dialed in.

 

[coolio]

Can anyone tell me how much preload to run on my center shock?

 

[coolio]

Yes guys, it rides great! It just was acting wierd when on casters I guess. The suspension is actually comfortable now and I now longer grimmace when hitting a sharp bump at speed.