suspension set up on '11 Apex Std??

[snoguzzler1]

I had an '06 Attak and took your guys advice on setting it up and was very happy. I purchased a dealer demo 2011 Std this summer and would like to ask your advice again. What has everyone done to make it handle sweet on the trail? I seldom if every leave the trail. I allready bought Cobra Head carbides.
What i'm hoping to learn is do you still pull up the strap one hole? how much tension on the shocks? etc....

thanks guys

 

[sx7001]

I had an '06 Attak and took your guys advice on setting it up and was very happy. I purchased a dealer demo 2011 Std this summer and would like to ask your advice again. What has everyone done to make it handle sweet on the trail? I seldom if every leave the trail. I allready bought Cobra Head carbides.
What i'm hoping to learn is do you still pull up the strap one hole? how much tension on the shocks? etc....

thanks guys

I have the same sled. Yamaha did a good job with the back end on this one. 2500kms last year and never touched the rear once other than the shock adjuster. I found it had just enough transfer with the stock settings and the power steering makes the front end feel lighter than the previous models. As for the front, I run GYTR"s with the springs backed off. It out handles the old one also. Try it stock before you change things and then jump on a older one to see the diff.

 

[Kaz]

There pretty good out of the box, carbides and tweek the #*$&@ end spring to your weight and fiddle with the shock damping. After one season my shock adjuster cable is f**ked, not going to replaced.

Groomed high speed trails there no better sled in mind.

Kaz

 

[snowbiscuit]

adjustment

I have an SE (2600 miles) and mine pushed to much in the corners for my liking....pulled limiter up two holes, put on pilots (originals have a lot to be desired) , 13mm bar, front floats at 40 psi.....handling has greatly improved

 

[smitdog55]

Just out of curiousity when you pull up the limiter strap two holes, that would mean there isn't any holes left right? my 2012 has only 3 limiter strap holes, it is currently in the 1st hole and 2 holes are exposed, I have seen posts that there are 5 straps? I have an xtx? let me know!

 

[sx7001]

Just out of curiousity when you pull up the limiter strap two holes, that would mean there isn't any holes left right? my 2012 has only 3 limiter strap holes, it is currently in the 1st hole and 2 holes are exposed, I have seen posts that there are 5 straps? I have an xtx? let me know!

My 11 Apex 128 has 5 sets of holes in the limiter strap. It's set on #1 (longest strap setting) which is stock.

 

[snowbiscuit]

5 holes

The 128's have 5 holes and mine is now set to middle...don't seem to loos e any traction and help keeps front end planted

 

[Riceburner]

Up one hole on strap. [2 holes ok as well]

Transfer rod very close to max transfer.

Min pressure on front springs.

SnoTracker carbides.

I hated my 2011 stock my first trip out. Wanted my 06 GT back.

After these changes, I am a very happy camper.

 

[duhr8m]

try it stock, learn to ride it stock and it will handle alot better in the rough stuff. the more you pull the staps the more suspension you lose. I used to pull them up all the time then try to figure out why w arms are breakin and don't handle well in rough stuff. let the sled roll, it will plant and turn, just have to get used to it.

 

[snoguzzler1]

Thanks guys. I guess I will ride it stock and see how I like it. I would prefer not to pull the strap tighter as it cuts into the top end etc...
Thanks