I have been having problems with both my DS when Itwo people are ridding on them.

I have replaced 3 wheels so far.

Does any one know of how to prevent this?

Can the rear shock be inflated more to create more ressistance?

Or, is the DS stricktly a one person bike?

Thanks,

Joseph

00 DS 650
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Well first of all don't put a stock roller back on if you have been. Make one from a roller skate wheel or order one from T&M Design Works. Go here and read... http://bombardierds650.com/reviews/c...lerinstall.htm . There is a limit on how much weight the back will haul, have you stiffened up the rear spring tension? Unless the rear suspension is set up correctly you will continue to rub on the upper roller, the stock one will last no time at all.

 

I assume you are refering to the chain roller mounted above the chain?

If that is the case, you can adjust the pre-load on the shock by tightening the nuts on the shock that hold the spring. Loosen the top nut with a large flathead screwdriver and a hammer[or a spanner wrench if you have one]. Then raise the back of the bike to take all of the load off the shock. This should be done by the grab bar or sub frame or it will defeat the purpose. I hang the bike from the grab bar to my garage door track at the support with a tie down strap. Then tighten the lower nut on the shock with the same screwdriver or spanner wrench untill you reach the desired pre-load. This will be extremely tight to support 2 riders.

Another way to preserve the roller is to upgrade it the next time that it self destructs. I have a friend with a machine shop that turns skateboard wheels to match the current shape so that the roller now has bearings so that it will prolong it's life. I've heard about many people just using the wheel as is and that should work fine.

But to answer your question, the DS[and all quads] is not designed to take passengers. Or so they say.

 

You have to get the preload on the rear shock set for your weight and get a new wheel from TM Designworks some people have been using skateboard wheels.

 

LOL, 3 replys posted to the same question within 3 minutes of eachother. Think he got the idea?

 

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