I just got back from todays run.....The handling was "slightly" improved with the new tire pressures,not as much push but I still have the big feed back through the bars...I found driving in 4 wheel drive seemed to help with this but its still scary..

 

if your still getting huge feedback you may want to try adjusting the pressures further. The more stiff you go the less feedback you should encounter...but there are drawbacks to this as well.

 

take the weight off the front or rear, when adjusting the shocks.

 

Yes I had the bike jacked up when the wrench snapped...What a POS.

 

Buckaroo,

Thanks for the very helpful post. I purchased an AC 08 700 EFI TRV Plus LE about 3 weeks ago. Went riding 2 weeks ago and atv was very tippy. After following your post and after riding today the atv is very stable. Did not feel tippy at all. I inflated the stock tires to 6.5 psi as this was the max stated on the sidewall. I set the front shocks on setting 2 to make softer. I set the back shocks on setting 4 to make stiffer. This has really made a difference in the handling of the atv and I am really happy.

Thanks again.

ab

 

I would like to follow all of your advice but my machine is older and not IRS. When I go into corners the inside front wheel ALWAYS lifts up off the ground and the rear will stay planted. In a tight turn it feels like the entire machine is trying to twist in two. What do you think is causing it?
(look at my pictures and you'll see what I mean by the inside wheel coming off the ground. )

Also it is horrible going down a hill with any ruts at all. It tends to follow the rut and jerk the handle out of my hands( and I'm no little guy either) resulting in roll over. Thank God I've not been hurt too bad by it already.
I've already replaced the rear shocks and springs. I will replace the fronts this month, I really don't have any options regarding shocks other then stock. 1" or 1.5" spacers maybe? What is your opinion?

 

Gosh- I'd say- could the backbone of the frame be cracked? Y'know- just under the tanks/seat junction area. Don't mean to make a horror outta this, but that's my conjecture..........

 

Holy Crap! I hope not. When I get home tonight i'll check though.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Junkman673

I would like to follow all of your advice but my machine is older and not IRS. When I go into corners the inside front wheel ALWAYS lifts up off the ground and the rear will stay planted. In a tight turn it feels like the entire machine is trying to twist in two. What do you think is causing it?

(look at my pictures and you'll see what I mean by the inside wheel coming off the ground. )



Also it is horrible going down a hill with any ruts at all. It tends to follow the rut and jerk the handle out of my hands( and I'm no little guy either) resulting in roll over. Thank God I've not been hurt too bad by it already.

I've already replaced the rear shocks and springs. I will replace the fronts this month, I really don't have any options regarding shocks other then stock. 1" or 1.5" spacers maybe? What is your opinion?</end quote></div>

Really hard to say, but I looked at your pictures and from what I can see.
1) you are leaning to the outside causing the machine to want to lift the inside front, your body should be leaning into the turn and also forward.
2) you have extra weight on the back and the rears are hooking up too good, they need to be light and either slide or be on the verge of sliding.

Body english can enhance handling or blow it. So body position is essential for good handling. Remember this is not a car or a pickup where your body weight is an after thought, your body weight makes up about 1/3 of the total weight and if it is not in the right position then the suspension is not going to react correctly. You need to work with the suspension and not against it.

I would recommend that you put at least 8 lbs of air (possibly even 10lbs) in the front tires and set the suspension to the softest setting and then try with the second stiffest setting on the rear suspension with 5 or 6 lbs of air in the rear and go from there.

The machine feels like it wants to twist and lift the front inside because the front setup on springs are too stiff and the rears are too soft. The front is throwing the weight to the rear and the rear is hooking up too much. You make the front heavier by softening the suspension and the make the rear light by making the suspension stiffer. With respect to tire pressure on the front you need to have the side walls stiff so that they don't roll-under.

Hope this helps.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Uncle

Buckaroo,



Thanks for the very helpful post. I purchased an AC 08 700 EFI TRV Plus LE about 3 weeks ago. Went riding 2 weeks ago and atv was very tippy. After following your post and after riding today the atv is very stable. Did not feel tippy at all. I inflated the stock tires to 6.5 psi as this was the max stated on the sidewall. I set the front shocks on setting 2 to make softer. I set the back shocks on setting 4 to make stiffer. This has really made a difference in the handling of the atv and I am really happy.



Thanks again.



ab</end quote></div>

Good for you, I am glad you are enjoying your new ride. Keep the rubber side down and have many miles of smiles.