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Old 05-25-2009, 08:38 AM
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Hi Folks,

Any 550 riders out there find that this machine feels "Tipsy"??
I find that when on uneven surfaces I get this feeling like it wants to roll over on its side. Is there anyone else who feels this way?
How about the suspension? Can it be adjusted to help this? It almost feels like the front dips a little too low causing the feeling like you are going to roll over.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jim
 
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Old 05-25-2009, 11:13 AM
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You have adjustable shocks, raise the wheels off the ground and adjust the shocks to a firmer setting. Buy wheel spacers (1 inch ), all around. Buy new wheels that stick out 1 inch.

Either of these will help.
 
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Originally Posted by Morky
Hi Folks,

Any 550 riders out there find that this machine feels "Tipsy"??
I find that when on uneven surfaces I get this feeling like it wants to roll over on its side. Is there anyone else who feels this way?
How about the suspension? Can it be adjusted to help this? It almost feels like the front dips a little too low causing the feeling like you are going to roll over.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jim
As mentioned, I would stiffen up the shocks on it to help the "soft" feeling....but I didn't feel that they were tippy when I rode them. In very off camber situations, it's pretty easy to counter the lean with proper body english - that will also help it's center of gravity - which is actually really low for a utility quad.
 
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