A ?? about Raptor Springs

G-Force

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• Nov 26, 2017

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Just finished installed the replacement Raptor triple rate springs on my '16 SC 800.
ll was smooth, until install and setup of the rear skid shock.
After setting shock length to recommended spec, the new spring is contracting the reservoir on the stock WE clicker shocks..

Anyone else have this issue? Spring is kind of "bowling pin" shaped, and the cause if the interference.

 

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Same problem here, 2017 AXYS SKS 155.

 

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Which spring are you guys having issues with... The standard or heavy rate? I installed a set on my 17 with the WE clicker shocks and did not have an issue. This was the standard rate spring on a 163.

 

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• Nov 27, 2017

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Mine are the standard rate...

 

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SRXSRULE said:

Which spring are you guys having issues with... The standard or heavy rate? I installed a set on my 17 with the WE clicker shocks and did not have an issue. This was the standard rate spring on a 163.

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Can you give any feedback on the springs?
I too have a 16 axys 163 with walker clickers.

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Call up Jake at raptor, he is there to help and will take care of you if there is a problem.

 

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• Nov 30, 2017

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Can you put the spring on in the other direction and get the clearance you need? Just a thought.

 

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• Nov 30, 2017

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Ya called Raptor, sent pics etc. They are sending the new '18 spec spring, slightly different diameter he says, so hopefully that fixes me up!
No GS, spring can only go one way. Spring on one end only has the lock tab to mate with the adjustment collar on shock body.

 

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• Dec 1, 2017

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Wow, received my updated spring already, thanks Raptor !!
Will do install hopefully this weekend, and with luck have smooth operation :face-icon-small-hap

 

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Snowman.PRO. said:

Can you give any feedback on the springs?
I too have a 16 axys 163 with walker clickers.

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They work great. Ive ran them with the WE clicker and non-clicker shocks. Very noticeable ride improvement. For me, they are a great bang for the buck.

 

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• Dec 2, 2017

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Well got the updated spring in yesterday, removed the initial spring I received from Raptor. Upon measuring, the initial spring was 92mm did, and the updated is 82.
More/tighter coils to make up the difference. No trouble clearing the reservoir now.
Just need snow to get out and try them ! :face-icon-small-hap

 

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G-force, I appreciate the info on the springs
and your list of rides..... very impressive indeed
but if you're going to quote a classic movie, get it right

 

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• Dec 2, 2017

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allow me to correct you

"Heywood is a convicted felon, isn't he Monty?"

"Vaughn, a juvenile delinquent in the offseason, makes his major league debut"