Just brought home a new sunset red 550 xp. I just couldnt wait 2 more months for the eps. Also I wanted to take advantage of the 2 year warranty. I test drove a dealer demo about 2 months ago. The ride was SUPER plush and i did not even feel small bumps. I could push the rear suspension down easilly. I have looked at 2 different 550's at seperate dealers. Both were easy to push the suspension down. Well my local dealer got in the sunset red color a few days ago so i bought that one(It is actually for my wife and she loves that color). I get it home and go for a short ride and it is no where as plush as i thought it would be. When i push down on the suspension it is very stiff. I currently own a 07 sportsman 800. My 800 is like a caddillac. Would there be a reason for this? Maybe the shocks like to get broke in? I had to put my air pressure at 3 psi to soften the ride. Also the pre-load is at the softest setting. I put 20 miles on it tonight. Also everything else about the machine i really like. I thought i read somewhere there was 2 different top shock mounts? Is that true? Thank you in advance for any input.

 

unless theres something differnt on the 09's as long as the shock/ spring is set on the softest setting, there isnt any more adjustment. how is the sway set up the same the others. on the 08' 400 the rear is really stiff and hopefully w/ more miles it will soften up a bit,maybe same on yours. just a guess.