xtx suspension settings

[SledFreak]

Most people don't realize the front skis on the xtx can be put on 3 ways. Just shuffle the bushings.

narrow for mtn riding , (sidehilling)
middle for mixed riding , (mixed )
wide for trail riding. (wide and flat )

Makes a huge difference !

How do you make it wide for trail riding?

 

[farmac]

i had no idea. I'll have a look tonight and see where mine are at. Is it all done with bushings? Is it in the manual?

 

[farmac]

Just shuffle the bushings

oops I guess i should slow down when i read!!

 

[sgilbert]

Most people don't realize the front skis on the xtx can be put on 3 ways. Just shuffle the bushings.

narrow for mtn riding , (sidehilling)
middle for mixed riding , (mixed )
wide for trail riding. (wide and flat )

Makes a huge difference !

I get narrow and wide, but whats mixed?

 

[**sj**]

mixed riding bushing on each side...wide...bushings on outside(id run a thin washer bet. the spindle and mount) and narrow, bushings on inside..

 

[sgilbert]

ok, so some are running both spacer outside? leaving none inside?I would think that would be to far to side of ski. I did read about and do the wide/narrow swap, with narrow bushing inside, so this would be considered mixed?

 

[gsxr]

The ski will not care , the sled is built this way to swap , the spindle is lots strong.

most crossover / mtn sleds can be changed !!!

 

[**sj**]

the only concern I have is not the spindle but irregular wear on the spindle bushing..

 

[sgilbert]

the only concern I have is not the spindle but irregular wear on the spindle bushing..

exactly, but then again, I have simmons which on a floor etc. it loads on inside anyways

 

[sgilbert]

also, barely fit 2 in a trailer now

 

[**sj**]

also, barely fit 2 in a trailer now

oooh....good point Id just have to overlap the skis because I think this is just too good...

 

[gsxr]

"the only concern I have is not the spindle but irregular wear on the spindle bushing" QUOTE


The sled is made for this , any wear will be the softest material , the Ski , the same as before.

 

[ahicks]

Properly torqued there should be no wear at the ski. The sides of the ski clamp down hard on a hollow shaft that runs through the spindle. The bushings in the spindle are the wear point - and these offset setups make a very good case for installing a zerk fitting there....now, or when you have it apart replacing the worn out bushings!

 

[nlh]

Wouldn't the extreme offset to one side or another contribute to "bump steer" becuase the turning axis of the spindle would not be centerline of the ski and carbide?

Just wondering..

 

[gsxr]

Yes but it is Hard to measure bump steer on a slippery surface.

On dry , pavement etc , yes .