2019 rmk pro 800 handles like a brick

[Scottevaca]

All springs are at factory settings... it turns terrible and is almost impossible to sidehill. I weight 190 lbs. Any suggestions? How do you adjust front ifs spring pre loads with piggy backs in the way?

Thanks
Scott

 

[Teth-Air]

Well you don't say track length but I will assume it's not a 174. Crank up the center shock spring a couple turns and soften the dampening on the front ifs shocks by a couple clicks each, This will make the sled lively and easy to pull up. Spray the shock threads with a clear lubricant such as Tri-flo and they will be easy to turn by hand but take the weight off them first by rolling the sled on its side.

 

[Scottevaca]

Its a 163. I will give it a try. Thanks for the reply

 

[ullose272]

How new are you to riding, and what was previous sled?

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[summ8rmk]

All springs are at factory settings... it turns terrible and is almost impossible to sidehill. I weight 190 lbs. Any suggestions? How do you adjust front ifs spring pre loads with piggy backs in the way?

Thanks
Scott

Loosen ur ski shocks and rear track shock all the way, untill the spring rattles, then tighten 1 turn.

Tighten up the front track shock. (No idea about ur shock but make 1 full turn adjustments at a time between testing).

Make sure ur skis are centered for 36in or both shims r on the outside of the spindles for 35in stance.

Now go for a spin. If any of the shocks bottom out with ur regular riding, tighten them up 1 turn at a time and test it again in the same spot it bottomed out.


That sled should sidehill great, standing in the neutral position on anything 30° or less.

With practice u can sidehill 40° in the neutral position easily.


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[klarkkentster]

Loosen ur ski shocks and rear track shock all the way, untill the spring rattles, then tighten 1 turn.

Tighten up the front track shock. (No idea about ur shock but make 1 full turn adjustments at a time between testing).

Make sure ur skis are centered for 36in or both shims r on the outside of the spindles for 35in stance.

Now go for a spin. If any of the shocks bottom out with ur regular riding, tighten them up 1 turn at a time and test it again in the same spot it bottomed out.


That sled should sidehill great, standing in the neutral position on anything 30° or less.

With practice u can sidehill 40° in the neutral position easily.


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I like this approach. I will give this a try as well. I currently have upgraded rear shocks and stock shocks with upgraded springs. Wonder if that hurts me to some extent.


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[Teth-Air]

I like this approach. I will give this a try as well. I currently have upgraded rear shocks and stock shocks with upgraded springs. Wonder if that hurts me to some extent.


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Definitely can depending on year. I know some are different lengths.

 

[summ8rmk]

I like this approach. I will give this a try as well. I currently have upgraded rear shocks and stock shocks with upgraded springs. Wonder if that hurts me to some extent.


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If the initial compression is much higher than factory, it will absolutely ruin the ride.

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[klarkkentster]

Loosen ur ski shocks and rear track shock all the way, untill the spring rattles, then tighten 1 turn.

Tighten up the front track shock. (No idea about ur shock but make 1 full turn adjustments at a time between testing).

Make sure ur skis are centered for 36in or both shims r on the outside of the spindles for 35in stance.

Now go for a spin. If any of the shocks bottom out with ur regular riding, tighten them up 1 turn at a time and test it again in the same spot it bottomed out.


That sled should sidehill great, standing in the neutral position on anything 30° or less.

With practice u can sidehill 40° in the neutral position easily.


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If it bottoms out - do you just tightened the rear track shock - or both?

I’m wanting to start from scratch on my sled - this sounds like a good starting point.


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[summ8rmk]

If it bottoms out - do you just tightened the rear track shock - or both?

I’m wanting to start from scratch on my sled - this sounds like a good starting point.


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That depends on why it bottomed out.
Most of the time it is the rear shock, pounding moguls can bottom out the front shock.

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