225lb Spring adjustment

[Stanleyd]

Hey Guys,

Just installed the 225lb rear suspension spring.. I have it adjusted to about 3/4 of the shock threads... hard to tell what is best. What do you guys recommend for adjustment for a 200lb rider.. Thanks

 

[rmk2112]

Hey Guys,

Just installed the 225lb rear suspension spring.. I have it adjusted to about 3/4 of the shock threads... hard to tell what is best. What do you guys recommend for adjustment for a 200lb rider.. Thanks

You should start with about 1/2" of preload, That's 1/2" of spring compression from the point where the adjusting nut first seats into the top of the spring.
Ride and adjust as required.

 

[mountainhorse]

It's personal preference and related to where your stand (or sit) mostly while riding, your weight etc...

The owners manual has a good description of preload in it to go by.

 

[Danbot]

This is a good discussion! Since it's somewhat related, how much preload were on our ski springs in stock form? is 1/2" also a good starting point on the front?

 

[mountainhorse]

All in the owners manual

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en...tsManuals/9919077r02-900rmk_900switchback.pdf

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/OurCompany/Parts-Manuals/PartsManuals/9919077r01.pdf

Found here...

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/ourcompany/parts-manuals/Pages/Parts-Manuals.aspx