2015 rmk suspension

[Mr.DOO]

I bought my first Polaris after many ski-doos .Its a 2015 pro 800 155 sno check with walker Evans piggy back clicker shocks . I do like the sled 'but the suspension is way too stiff ,with everything in the softest setting its still a harsh ride ,and won't transfer like I would like .I feel like im using about half of its travel.Is it just me or did they valve them way too stiff this year? Im about 175 lbs with gear .It also steered really hard and didn't handle well until we drilled tunnel and lowered front arm That made a big difference. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[wfieldin]

Adjusting the front track shock will play a big part in how light or heavy the steering feels. Did you check the suspension and set adjustments according to the owners manual. Also if you want it to roll over easier you can disconnect the sway bar and see if you like that or not.

 

[winter brew]

Some guys like going to a longer, adjustable limiter for one more option on adjustment.

 

[Mr.DOO]

Thanks ,I've thought about trying the adjustable limiter , but am I the only one that thinks these sleds are waay stiff ?

 

[savagecanuck]

I weigh 175 without gear.I have only ridden my new sled once,but initially I loosened the rts 2 full turns.I found the suspension too stiff and went 4 click s on the rear and 2 on the front. I have more playing too do yet as sled has not bottomed out yet. Rides much better in the rear.

 

[rugbynitro]

I have the same sled and the pre-load on the front clicker shocks is crazy tight for a mountain sled.

Take the weight off and loosen them up, maybe 10 turns and adjust from there.

Front track shock should have minimal pre-load to minimize steering effort. Read the manual for the rear track shock adjustment and your weight.

Use the clickers and let us know how it turns out.

 

[rugbynitro]

OK, a buddy put me onto an excellent solution as he rides the same sled. Your snowcheck comes with Assault shocks, but Assaults don't have a sway bar.

While the weight is off the shocks, loosen the pre-load on the springs just enough to make contact with the collars. Disconnect one end of the sway bar and secure it with a zip tie and replace the bolt and nut. Drop the weight and mark where the collars are. If they start migrating up while riding, you will have to wrap some electrical tape on the threads to secure them.

While on a really bumpy trail set the clicker to 3 and when you really want to rip it around in the powder dial it to 1. On high speed groomed roads, 6 seems to work very well.

You've got nothing to lose, if you don't like it just reconnect the sway bar.

I like it so much, I might remove the sway bar all together!

Enjoy, and let us know how it works out.

 

[Jaynelson]

Front track shock should have minimal pre-load to minimize steering effort.

That's backwards