Anybody ever do This How does it affect handling on the trails?

 

I screwed something up. Here's the link (cut and paste)

http://atvquadsquad.com/eve/ubb.x/a/...4/m/4241023491

 

Ok, I have done this. Do a search. There are some extensive posts on this during the last 6 months.

I did a test on the trail during the memorial weekend ride. For average speed trail rides at 15 -20 mph over typical terrain (Michigan Trails) I couldn't notice any difference before and after. The ride over bumps felt the same either way. The lateral stability felt the same either way.

I went 15 minutes with it on, then I disconnected it and went 15 minutes more for this test.

For higher speed riding I'd keep it connected.

For slow riding over rocks or other terrain where extra articulation is needed, then it will help.

I also noticed that the steering around corners at under 5 mph was much better with the sway bar connected. This is because the sway bar keeps relatively equal weight on both the front tires in that situation.

I keep the sway bar connected for all my riding as a result of my extensive testing.

The pictures on that other web site are misleading. The difference isn't really that much. If you look closely at the pictures you will see that both pictures were not taken under the same test parameters.

For the rest of my test results see my other posts.

Have Fun.

 

I disconnected mine the hard way once just to see what it would be like. I was amazed at the articulation it gives the quad, but the high speed ride is a little floaty. For rock crawling I would highly recommend it, but for anything else, it isnt really needed, especially with locked axles at both ends.

 

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Breezer go for the other quick disconnect, I have several thousnd miles on one and have had no problems at all. Check out some of the previous posts on this forum about the disconnects. For maximum suspension travel they are the only way to go imo.

Here is a link to the disconnects I'm running on both my sportsmans and I'm very happy with them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4555684688

 

We've discussed this alot before.....

Jeff....I see you came up with the same conclusion I did. If it is really slow, technical crawling, the articulation works good. For anything else, leave the sway bar connected....

I've done a ton of test of this and I can seriously say that it is not needed. The pain of disconnecting and connecting in the field isn't worth the limited capability....

dave

 

Jeff whats up, you didnt fill me in on your report and findings when we hit the trails!!??
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Jim