I'm only 200 lbs riding on a 03 sportsman 500. A fellow rider says that my tires look as if they are bowing out at the bottom when he's riding behind me. Whats the solution? They quad is relativley new with about 150 miles on it. Do I stiffen the shocks as is doable or is it the springs that need stiffening? I would think that the outward camber of the rear wheels is affecting the ride and the tires in a bad way...

 

better check you tire pressure!

 

my 03 600 does the same thing when the suspension is compressed. It hasn't caused any problems that I know of. I dunno why it does it but I know what your talking about.

 

it has to do with the movement of the IRS ya my suzuki is really bad it looks funny when im behind it and the rider guns it the tires really bow out... ive had 3 guys on the back of my sportsman and my tires bow also

 

if you're only 200 pounds, thats not a problem. check the tire pressure to see what you are running, i check mine before every ride, especially here in new mexico where a plug kit is like having water to survive.....