Freeride setup

[newfieassault]

Just switched from Poo to Doo. Have a 2018 Freeride 154. 5’8” and 195lbs with no gear. 80% off trail. Side hill and bit of boondocks. Just wondering how everyone has suspension setup.
Thanks

 

[Devilmanak]

We were similar weight when i had my 18 FR 154. Full stiff on all clickers, crank the ski springs until it stops tucking the front on sidehills, 3-5 on the torsions. I never really messed with the rebound clickers on the ski shocks much.

 

[Blk88GT]

I am similar height and 10 pounds lighter. Front shocks are at 8 clicks of compression. Rear skid springs on 2, 10 clicks of compression. I'd have to double check the rebound. I like mine on the softer side for tree riding.

 

[newfieassault]

[Do you have your front track spring all the way out?
Thanks

 

[Devilmanak]

In my experience with Doos over 17 of them since 2013. (Sorry, that sounded douchey.) Leave the center shock alone. In 2016 I shortened the limiter one hole and just about killed myself ripping the 60mph trail with bumps on the way out. The 1 inch of shortened center shock travel caused a bottom and bad things happened. It DID work better in the deep though.

 

[Mr.DOO]

I'm about 15 lbs lighter than you. I can almost assure you will like your freeride in the softer settings. Especially in the front end.Will make it easier to ride.These things are stiff .At least my 20 and 21 are...I run mine almost all the way soft on compression setting in the front end for off trail.Cant remember where I ended up on rebound, but once I got it set, I left it alone. Left the springs pretty much in the factory setting.. These things are stiff, especially when new. Best is to play with adjustments, there's lots of them. If it not set up correctly they can be frustrating, but once set to your liking they are awesome.

 

[newfieassault]

I'm about 15 lbs lighter than you. I can almost assure you will like your freeride in the softer settings. Especially in the front end.Will make it easier to ride.These things are stiff .At least my 20 and 21 are...I run mine almost all the way soft on compression setting in the front end for off trail.Cant remember where I ended up on rebound, but once I got it set, I left it alone. Left the springs pretty much in the factory setting.. These things are stiff, especially when new. Best is to play with adjustments, there's lots of them. If it not set up correctly they can be frustrating, but once set to your liking they are awesome.

 

[newfieassault]

Do you have any numbers for settings?Do you adjust fts, let the spring all the way out?

 

[Motorbreath_]

Did you ride it yet? You might want to try that first.