WOODS????
Apr 29, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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WOODS????
Ok, I just dropped down to a 14 tooth front sproket. Anyone with experience riding/racing in the woods, please tell me your opinion. Would I be better off with a 15? I haven't had a chance to get out in the woods yet, as my front tire won't hold air. So, I am stuck testing in the yard for now. It feels like it may be too low, but one of my riding buddies told me, if I think that, it is probably just right.
Any opinions on this one? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd all pull the front up with ease! Even if I am sitting forward. That scares me a bit!
Thanks!
Any opinions on this one? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd all pull the front up with ease! Even if I am sitting forward. That scares me a bit!
Thanks!
Apr 29, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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WOODS????
Woods Setup:
Front sag should be set at 4 1/2" with you seated on the quad. In other words, lift up on the front of the quad so that the suspension is fully extended, and measure from the ground to one of the front bumper bolts. Then sit on the quad, jump up and down, roll the quad back and forth, and make sure the suspension is settled to the height it will be at with you sitting on the quad in your normal riding position. Then have someone measure from the ground to the same bumper bolt; the measurement should be 4 1/2" less than the unloaded measurement. Make the same adjustment for the rear suspension, except sag should be set at 6".
Toe Setting:
Be sure to adjust the sag first, being as the amount of sag will affect the toe setting. And set the toe with the ATV at ride height, someone sitting on quad. For faster response in woods I prefer to have the toe in 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The DS is a big machine and with toe in it is easier to throw around.
Rear Shock:
Turn both the reservoir and bottom of shock adjustments all the way in(clockwise), and then turn out 10 clicks. Factory settings are 7 and the extra 3 clicks out softens the ride and helps keep the front end down.
Tires:
Tires need extra air when going over rough terrain. 8 pounds front and rear. Saves the rims and helps to throw the quad around.
Hope this helps.
OMR
Front sag should be set at 4 1/2" with you seated on the quad. In other words, lift up on the front of the quad so that the suspension is fully extended, and measure from the ground to one of the front bumper bolts. Then sit on the quad, jump up and down, roll the quad back and forth, and make sure the suspension is settled to the height it will be at with you sitting on the quad in your normal riding position. Then have someone measure from the ground to the same bumper bolt; the measurement should be 4 1/2" less than the unloaded measurement. Make the same adjustment for the rear suspension, except sag should be set at 6".
Toe Setting:
Be sure to adjust the sag first, being as the amount of sag will affect the toe setting. And set the toe with the ATV at ride height, someone sitting on quad. For faster response in woods I prefer to have the toe in 1/8 to 1/4 inch. The DS is a big machine and with toe in it is easier to throw around.
Rear Shock:
Turn both the reservoir and bottom of shock adjustments all the way in(clockwise), and then turn out 10 clicks. Factory settings are 7 and the extra 3 clicks out softens the ride and helps keep the front end down.
Tires:
Tires need extra air when going over rough terrain. 8 pounds front and rear. Saves the rims and helps to throw the quad around.
Hope this helps.
OMR
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