stiff shocks on rtx

[srxtim26076]

Just came back from a long trip. The FX nytro RTX is way too stiff for my riding. I tried several setups recommended in this site but still too stiff.

I put on the front shocks from my 2003 rev 800 and almost killed myself. THe sled was all over the trail expecially when slowing down.

The dealer I talked to said I should revalve my shocks. Can the Fox floats be re-valved? also what about the rear. Has anyone revalved theirs and had success?

 

[2008 Nytro RTX]

Have you set it to the softest settings? Because I am 170 and I have it set pretty good!

 

[srxtim26076]

when i adjust the front shocks to the lowest setting 50lbs, the sled rides very low and is extremely difficult to turn. It doesnt feel too much softer either. ther rear are set to slow rebound speed and low damping

 

[2008 Nytro RTX]

I have mine at 60 PSI,I also feel this sled is very HARD to turn!

 

[Removed User]

Just came back from a long trip. The FX nytro RTX is way too stiff for my riding. I tried several setups recommended in this site but still too stiff.

I put on the front shocks from my 2003 rev 800 and almost killed myself. THe sled was all over the trail expecially when slowing down.

The dealer I talked to said I should revalve my shocks. Can the Fox floats be re-valved? also what about the rear. Has anyone revalved theirs and had success?

then the rtx is not for you. Fox floats work good for stiff harsh use, not so good for trail easy riding use.

Should'a got the ER

 

[Unluckydiablo]

Rgr that, the floats are VERY much for the stiff, harsh use. I had to ride 8 miles of 1 ft stutter bumps this weekend and while my legs and arms were giving out after 3 miles, the floats were great! This sled was deffinately writing the trail checks my body couldn't cash. Which is my bad for not getting into the type of shape I should be in for this sled (when I knew I was buying it).

 

[Sno-Xr]

when i adjust the front shocks to the lowest setting 50lbs, the sled rides very low and is extremely difficult to turn. It doesnt feel too much softer either. ther rear are set to slow rebound speed and low damping

I think if you have your shocks set for slow rebound you could be causing some of the harshness. If the shocks dont rebound fast enough after a bump,they will be compressed and unable to absorb the next bump. Just my .02 cents

 

[bagadonitz]

when i adjust the front shocks to the lowest setting 50lbs, the sled rides very low and is extremely difficult to turn. It doesnt feel too much softer either. ther rear are set to slow rebound speed and low damping

I think if you have your shocks set for slow rebound you could be causing some of the harshness. If the shocks dont rebound fast enough after a bump,they will be compressed and unable to absorb the next bump. Just my .02 cents

+1

Try turning your rebound damping to its hardest setting and then count back 5-6 clicks from there on both shocks. This is a good starting point.

 

[srxtim26076]

thanks, ill try that on the rebound. I know i have the wrong sled. i only bought it because i got an incredible deal. Can the fox floats be revalved? or do i need to change them out?

 

[Sno-Xr]

I believe they can, check with Bruce at Pioneer

http://www.pioneerperformance.net/

 

[dubla92]

Can the fox floats be revalved? or do i need to change them out?

Yes they can be revalved. From my experience it seems that the valving is way to harsh. If you reduce the air pressure to 60psi the front end sags and is proneto body roll. But the ride i still harsh when hitting a bump (jars you right through the handlebars). Tried a pz50rtx with the floats and it was alot softer in the rough stuff. The shocks cycled more and used all of the availabe travel. But there was no body roll. They are valved softer than the nytro.

 

[gormleyflyer2002]

Just came back from a long trip. The FX nytro RTX is way too stiff for my riding. I tried several setups recommended in this site but still too stiff.

I put on the front shocks from my 2003 rev 800 and almost killed myself. THe sled was all over the trail expecially when slowing down.

The dealer I talked to said I should revalve my shocks. Can the Fox floats be re-valved? also what about the rear. Has anyone revalved theirs and had success?

will he let you try or trade for the standard model shock with spring...? If so, ,do it. The REV shocks probably had about 75lb spring, the Nytro needs a 150 lb spring....this is why it was scary when you slowed down, same for guys running low psi in the floats.

 

[LJ 452]

when i adjust the front shocks to the lowest setting 50lbs, the sled rides very low and is extremely difficult to turn. It doesnt feel too much softer either. ther rear are set to slow rebound speed and low damping

I think if you have your shocks set for slow rebound you could be causing some of the harshness. If the shocks dont rebound fast enough after a bump,they will be compressed and unable to absorb the next bump. Just my .02 cents

+1

Try turning your rebound damping to its hardest setting and then count back 5-6 clicks from there on both shocks. This is a good starting point.

Yes, the rebound should be used to keep the sled from bucking you, not for softening up the susp. Turn it to the fastest pos. and go from there, if it bucks you stop and turn it up a click or two. Keep adjusting one thing at a time, and try to write down what you are doing and what effect it had. This thing has all of the adjustibility "we" wanted and the stiffness "most" wanted. If you wanted a trail cruiser, wrong sled. But I think you could get this thing close enough to enjoy. If not, then maybe revalve for next year.

 

[lucky_7]

This thing is designed for stand up riding. Keep in mind that I only have 700 miles so far and I am still getting used to it. I am learning that trails that I used to be able to sit down on (Small stutter bump 6in to 1ft tall) with my rev is not possible on the RTX....but, if you stand up it rides perfect. I love to stand up, this isn't that big of a problem. I found myself to be standing up at least 75-80% of the time this past weekend.

 

[srxtim26076]

I agree, when I stand up it is great. Much easier and comfortable than my REV when standing. I would like to be able to sit however. Will re-valving the shocks better or changing the shocks?