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Old Jun 8, 2000 | 12:40 AM
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Anyone have any tips on how to stop the machine's front from understeering through the corners? I've tried different tire pressures, and more weight on the front. Nothing seems to help. Is there anything else that I can do?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2000 | 08:21 AM
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Sorry but I have to ask, by saying "push" you do mean while in a turn the front end will slide (as if not enough traction) also commonly called understeer?

Not to sound rude, but some people don't understand what "push" is.

If in fact that's your concern...My mojave did the same thing once...

First of all, how's the tread on the front tires? Have you recently replaced the rear tires?

Excessive tread in the rear and NOT in the front will do this (especially since a quad has posi traction or a solid axle with no diff).

Shock preload may also improve your situation. Try lowering the preload. Or if they are already set low, try increasing them.

Give that a try and let me know..
 
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Old Jun 8, 2000 | 01:18 PM
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Both the front and rear tires have the same amount of tread, (almost full tread). The shocks have no preload adjustment.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2000 | 09:08 AM
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Well, having no suspension adjustment doesn't help.... My only other suggestion is to take the bike to the dealer and have the alignment checked.
 
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