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OK..... I have some new info that may affect my previous thread questions, and possibly a few answers from you guys;
https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4116273#post4116273
Sled: 2013 800R E-Tech 154"
It shows no signs of abuse.... no tunnel twist...... sits nice and level...... it's a very clean machine with under 1,300 miles on it.
I believe that all suspension components are OEM and are not High Performance components!
My issues:
I have ridden my son's 2015 T-motion sled before, and that is what led me to this purchase. So..... this is my first T-motion sled ownership.
However, this sled has felt unstable to me as though it has a tendency to dive left.
The update story:
On our most recent ride, I stopped several times to make a few adjustments to my suspension spring pressures.
Fist up:
I increased the front shock spring pressure as to see if I could eliminate some of the tendency for the front to dive left.
I increased both sides equally. (third cam up towards full pressure)
Results..... Better..... but it still had a tendency to dive left.
Second up:
I then increased the left shock spring pressure, and lowered the right side spring pressure.
Results...... Better!
Third up:
I raised the track suspension coil spring pressure by rotating both cams one click.
Results...... Better yet!
I have not yet made any changes to the skid limit straps.
Questions:
Do I suspect that the left shock spring has lost tension?
Do I suspect that the left shock has lost internal gas pressure and that the spring pressure may be OK?
I plan to remove the shocks and test them as well as test the springs against each other!
What should I be looking for?
If I end up replacing the two shocks, what should I buy that won't break the sled bank?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions that you may offer.
Rick E.
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https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4116273#post4116273
Sled: 2013 800R E-Tech 154"
It shows no signs of abuse.... no tunnel twist...... sits nice and level...... it's a very clean machine with under 1,300 miles on it.
I believe that all suspension components are OEM and are not High Performance components!
My issues:
I have ridden my son's 2015 T-motion sled before, and that is what led me to this purchase. So..... this is my first T-motion sled ownership.
However, this sled has felt unstable to me as though it has a tendency to dive left.
The update story:
On our most recent ride, I stopped several times to make a few adjustments to my suspension spring pressures.
Fist up:
I increased the front shock spring pressure as to see if I could eliminate some of the tendency for the front to dive left.
I increased both sides equally. (third cam up towards full pressure)
Results..... Better..... but it still had a tendency to dive left.
Second up:
I then increased the left shock spring pressure, and lowered the right side spring pressure.
Results...... Better!
Third up:
I raised the track suspension coil spring pressure by rotating both cams one click.
Results...... Better yet!
I have not yet made any changes to the skid limit straps.
Questions:
Do I suspect that the left shock spring has lost tension?
Do I suspect that the left shock has lost internal gas pressure and that the spring pressure may be OK?
I plan to remove the shocks and test them as well as test the springs against each other!
What should I be looking for?
If I end up replacing the two shocks, what should I buy that won't break the sled bank?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions that you may offer.
Rick E.
.
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