What are you guys running for suspension setups on the new XP's???

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Hey guys I was just wondering what everyone is doing to their suspension setups. It feels like my rear suspension is really squishy. Can someone give me a setup that will give me less ski pressure? I need to know what hole to put the limiter strap in, where my rear shock should be set, and what setting in the way rear that i should be on (Numbers 1-5) Thank you

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Fox EVOLs on the front, stiffer springs on the back with stock shocks. I have not found too much better of a setup for the back yet.

 

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How much do you weigh?

I weigh about 250 fully dressed with my backpack and fuel can full of fuel.

I cranked up the torsion spings one setting over stuck and tightened the front track shock spring about 3/4 in over stock as well. I also lengthen the limiter strap by one hole and left the front springs alone for now. I have not had a chance to test it in real deep snow but it seems to work well, transfers weight nicely and rides a little firm but not bad. I am trying to get use to the sled first, feels very different from rev's past but I am impressed so far. 130 miles on the clicker and no issues yet except for the handwarmers, I installed a set of POLARIS heaters and should be good forever.

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well seeder im 17 years old and only weigh 160 fully dressed with everything on, I live in Iowa and our first trip is to Laramie the day after christmas so i want to have my sled all setup before I go out there so I dont have to be changing stuff out on the trail. your setup sounds pretty nice but do u think it will work even for my body weight??

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well seeder im 17 years old and only weigh 160 fully dressed with everything on, I live in Iowa and our first trip is to Laramie the day after christmas so i want to have my sled all setup before I go out there so I dont have to be changing stuff out on the trail. your setup sounds pretty nice but do u think it will work even for my body weight??

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No, you will be too light for this set-up. I would leave the torsion springs alone, lengthen the limiter strap and tighten the front track spring about 3/8-1/2 of an inch and go from there. You can trun the spring by hand so it can be adjust while riding. Where in IA are you" I am in MN and will be heading down to the Dubique area over the holidays. You guys have any snow down in those parts? Remember that this is what seems to benefit my riding style (I like a front end that is light and will come up easy)so it may not be the best for you but it is a place to start. Good luck.

-Seeder

 

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yea I figured I would be too light. yea I was messing with the track spring a little bit ago after i cut some breather holes on my side panels, it didnt seem like it was doing much but I guess I cant really tell how much it is doing when its sitting in the middle of my dads shop huh haha. I live in LeMars Iowa, it is the Ice Cream Capital of the World! Its located in the northwest part of Iowa. We have like 3 inches on the ground so definatly not enough to go riding in. Yes I also like the front end to be very very light so if u think I should make any more changes just let me know and I will go do them right now.

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• Dec 14, 2007

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Seeder,
Believe it or not the heavier springs are only $18 each from the dealer, I would recommend them for your size.

 

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I got my rear springs cranked and the thing still sags a bit eith nothing on it. I am in seeders position with 240 lbs of weight.

The new springs may be in the future that way you can run 'em on a lower setting, not tristed to #5 all the time.

Mind you, coming off of a 1M cat, the soft suspesion is a welcome treat!!!

Chaz