ZX2 track tension

[192 Woodys]

Rode the new suspension for about 20 miles and just checked the track tension. With the back end off the ground the track sags about one half inch in between the sets of wheels (right around the Z on the suspension) pushing down in the middle of the track it sags to about 1 and a half inches. Does this sound about right. Heading north soon and want to make sure all is set.

 

[MyOutdoors]

Directions say tight when adjusted at 70 degrees? Being winter and my garage being around 40-50, I had about an 1 1/4". This Suspension shrinks when its colder says AD Bovin.

 

[192 Woodys]

Craig, was this 1 1/4 inch sag just from hanging or was it from being pushed in the center of the track? I rode mine again today temps about 25-30 degree's put it up on the lift with the back end off the ground and had about 1/2 inch or so sag in between the middle wheels just while hanging. Pushed on the center of the track and in the same spot (roughly middle of the track) got about a inch and a half sag. Just want to make sure this is about what should be expected for track tightness. Thanks in advance for your help.


Mark

 

[SnoWarrior]

I set mine to 1-1/2" at about 30 degrees. When I got to ride it did ratchet. It was too loose. Was hanging about 1-3/4. (abt 20 degrees temp) I kept adjusting, about 1/2 turn until the ratcheting stopped. It is now hanging about an 1" to 1-1/4" at 20 degrees temp and seems to be fine.

I would just set it at about 1-1/2" and if it ratchets, keep adjusting until it stops, and leave it.

 

[192 Woodys]

this is without applying any preasure to the track correct?

 

[MyOutdoors]

Mark, I had NO pressure added to the track when I measured. I would keep it at an 1- 1 1/4". I did not notice any ratcheting. When are we going to ride this year?

 

[192 Woodys]

It's at about 1 inch with the temp around 30 should be about right. As soon as the holidays are over, lets head up to NH for a day trip anyways. Thanks for the help.

 

[MyOutdoors]

The way things are looking we won't have to drive past Fitzwilliam!