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Old May 21, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

I can't corner on my kodiak nearly as well as I can with my rancher. Anyone have any advise?
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

here are some things you can do:
1. get stiffer aftermarket tires
2. wheel spacers
3. different rims with more off-set
4. stiffen the shocks
the factory tires are very soft and will "roll" in the corners. you can widen your track with #2,#3, making it more stable. by stiffenening the shocks you can prevent less body roll in the corners.
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

How do I stiffen the shocks??
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

buy a large set of channelocks and turn the adjustment under the coil spring to the setting that compress the spring the most
 
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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

I just bought an 06 450. What size and type of tires should I buy to help me? I mostly will trail ride, hunt and plow. Are ITP rims worth the price and again, what type and size are best?
Thanks
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

I put 26 inch Bear Claws on my 06 Kodiak 450. They fit the stock wheels, look good and give the machine a stiffer, flatter ride and better traction. I don't think they helped cornering.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Default Need better cornering out of my kodiak.

06 wolverine would have suited you if it had not been for the plow
 
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