The Sweet Spot??? 2006 RS Nytro Suspension Setup

[burg226]

I'm a little confused after doing some searching. Did the 2006 RS Nytro come with the ProActive skid or the CK Skid? I'm trying to adjust it to the sweet spot but just can't get it there. This is where im at now...

- Limiter strap all the way out
- Dampener 8 clicks out
- Shock set to 103mm
- Rear springs set to Medium
- Fox floats set to 55psi up front

Are these the transfer/control rods in the pic below? Are they adjustable? Mine are all the way down right now and I haven't tried adjusting these yet (don't look very adjustable).

Anybody have that perfect setup? I'm 220lb and an aggressive trail rider (Ontario trails).

Your advice is appreciated.

 

[7 skulls]

Those are the transfer rods alright. All the way down is max. transfer. I have mine set for min. transfer on the third line up. This not only keeps your skis closer to the ground during acc. but also couples the rear skid tighter, allowing both shocks to share the load.
Its the proactive CK skid I believe. I am 185lbs and my bro is 245lbs and we both ride my sled without set-up change. We ride aggressive off trail/cross country sort of riding. Other than the transfer settings, the only difference between your setttings and mine is that I run my rear springs on soft. The only adjustment I make is with the clicker. I tune the clicker for conditions until I bottom softly on the biggest bumps. If I bottom hard on the trail, I just dial in a few clicks stiffer.
How many miles on your shocks? I've had mine rebuilt twice and it makes a huge difference. If the shocks are a little tired, the rear skid isn't a fun ride and no amount of adjusting with tune it better.

 

[RobWarrior]

I had my shocks re-valved by Hygear...night and day difference from stock. The stock valving is way off giving you a hard ride over stutter bumps but bottoming too easy on large bumps, Hygear and Pioneer have very good results with their valve stacks. It will cost you about $220 US dollars to have Hygear re-build and re-valve but trust me it will be the best money spent on the sled. To make the sled handle you need either SnowTrackers or Yamaha Tuner skis, Fox Floats at 50psi up front and soft on all springs in the rear. I think I'm at 5 clicks from full soft on the rear shock. Good luck it's a really fun sled when dialed in.

 

[Bradford]

It sounds like someone set that sled up for doing wheelies if your transfer is set to maximum and your limiter straps are all the way out. Must be hard to keep the skis on the ground!

I think most guys run the transfer at minimum with the limiter strap set one hole from tightest. I run these settings and also have my shocks at 55 psi with the front skid shock spring just tight enough to keep the spring from rattling around with the track off the ground

If the shocks haven't been re-valved, Frank at Shocktec in Ontario can look after you

Brad