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: Suspension


rpfllc
01-22-2005, 11:08 PM
I HAVE A NEW 05 FIRECAT, AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SET THE SUSPENSION A LITTLE TIGHTER. THANX

ZR Sled Head
01-23-2005, 07:42 AM
If by "TIGHTER" do you mean more front end bite? If so first thing is to take the stocker carbides off in favour of a standard style one (6" for no studs and 8" for studs). If that isn't enough try tightening your ski shock springs (makin em shorter / tighter), if that isnt' enough back em out a little and try tightening your limiter strap a little at a time til it feels right to you. If the back end ride is to your liking it's always best not to raise it up in an attempt to put more pressure on the skis.

Happy trails
Rick

rpfllc
01-23-2005, 09:43 AM
i do not know what you meen by front end bite, what i meen is i went sledding up north at rudyard, mi, and there we,re massive moguls, and i kept bottoming out. i,m new to the sledding game, but i just loved it, so we went and bought sleds./ thanx

ZR Sled Head
01-23-2005, 11:28 AM
Information is a wonderful thing...........if yours is not a SnoPro perhaps update your springs / shocks to SP spec. I assume you've already cranked all your springs up a little harder?? (rear spring / center spring / shocks springs??).

rpfllc
01-23-2005, 01:37 PM
it is not a sno pro, i looked in the back, and i did not see a spring, am i missing something, and yes information is invaluable!!!!!!!!!!!!

rpfllc
01-23-2005, 01:51 PM
and also what are the adjustable torsion spring,s this sled has?, thanx

ZR Sled Head
01-23-2005, 01:54 PM
Sorry should have explained myself better.............on the rear spring there is a triangle block, try turning it to either the middle or largest one, your front shock spring is adjusted by turning the collar on the shock, same goes for your ski springs.
If your a fairly large guy or like to pound it really hard I'd suggest either getting your shocks revalved to SP specs or changing to SP shocks then changing the springs as well.
The standard version sled is set up for the mild to moderate rider in the tough stuff not a super agressive one.

rpfllc
01-23-2005, 02:21 PM
is that what they mean by adjustable torsion springs, ?

performancex
01-23-2005, 06:22 PM
yes, those triangular blocks adjust the torsion springs

rpfllc
01-23-2005, 07:36 PM
cool, thanx alot.,has anyone installed fox air shox on there sled