Rear Suspension Settings
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#12
if they are the same springs the height shouldnt change as your just putting more preload on the spring. yes taking the weight off the bike and using a spanner wrench is the best way to do it for sure, but as mentioned a big pair of channel lock pliers works good too if you dont mind roughed up shock nuts. imo
#13
Well, I sprayed down the preloads and let them sit for several hours. Took my rim off to gain more access to the preload adjuster, put the pliers on and waaa la, a chuck of the preload adjuster fell apart and to the ground. The spring didn't move at all. SO, I needed a quick fix because we are riding tomorrow. I cleaned up the two pieces, broke out the trusty JB Weld and iced the back of the piece that broke off on there with JB Weld and a clamp to keep it tight overnight. Hopefully it works so I can ride tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
My ride is a 2001 Sportsman. Do you guys know what year shocks will interchange from other Sportsman years? I found a couple from 99 that appear to be the same. Figured I'd ask in hopes someone on here knows!!! PLEASE HELP because I want to order them asap!!!
My ride is a 2001 Sportsman. Do you guys know what year shocks will interchange from other Sportsman years? I found a couple from 99 that appear to be the same. Figured I'd ask in hopes someone on here knows!!! PLEASE HELP because I want to order them asap!!!
#14
Yes they will fit. So will many more from other models and years. SP 335,400,450,600,700 and 800.
Also it looks like the adjuster is a separate part #30 in pic $8.17.in this link OEM motorcycle and ATV parts from Honda, Yamaha & Polaris – Cycle Parts Warehouse If your atv was built before 3/01/01 it has a Part# shock 7041959 built after that date its a 7041770 shock.(but both shocks fit your atv)
They had 9.5" travel from 1996 to 2010.
Go to this site http://parts.polarisind.com/Assemblies.asp click "Rear Suspension" then find #31 and click on the link "USAGE" right of left column and it shows what other models and years share that part.
Also it looks like the adjuster is a separate part #30 in pic $8.17.in this link OEM motorcycle and ATV parts from Honda, Yamaha & Polaris – Cycle Parts Warehouse If your atv was built before 3/01/01 it has a Part# shock 7041959 built after that date its a 7041770 shock.(but both shocks fit your atv)
They had 9.5" travel from 1996 to 2010.
Go to this site http://parts.polarisind.com/Assemblies.asp click "Rear Suspension" then find #31 and click on the link "USAGE" right of left column and it shows what other models and years share that part.
#15
Yes they will fit. So will many more from other models and years. SP 335,400,450,600,700 and 800.
Also it looks like the adjuster is a separate part #30 in pic $8.17.in this link OEM motorcycle and ATV parts from Honda, Yamaha & Polaris – Cycle Parts Warehouse If your atv was built before 3/01/01 it has a Part# shock 7041959 built after that date its a 7041770 shock.(but both shocks fit your atv)
They had 9.5" travel from 1996 to 2010.
Go to this site http://parts.polarisind.com/Assemblies.asp click "Rear Suspension" then find #31 and click on the link "USAGE" right of left column and it shows what other models and years share that part.
Also it looks like the adjuster is a separate part #30 in pic $8.17.in this link OEM motorcycle and ATV parts from Honda, Yamaha & Polaris – Cycle Parts Warehouse If your atv was built before 3/01/01 it has a Part# shock 7041959 built after that date its a 7041770 shock.(but both shocks fit your atv)
They had 9.5" travel from 1996 to 2010.
Go to this site http://parts.polarisind.com/Assemblies.asp click "Rear Suspension" then find #31 and click on the link "USAGE" right of left column and it shows what other models and years share that part.
#16
I ended up buying the cam (preload) adjusters today since a local shop had them in stock. Used ratchet straps to compress the spring and I'm good to go now. Took about an hour to do.
FYI-the jb weld I used as a temp fix to ride today on the old preload adjuster, lasted about 1/2 hour on the trail before it let go...
Thanks to all for the help. Time to ride!!!
FYI-the jb weld I used as a temp fix to ride today on the old preload adjuster, lasted about 1/2 hour on the trail before it let go...
Thanks to all for the help. Time to ride!!!
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