Adjusting rear suspension on Pro

[Timbre]

When adjusting the rear shock on the Pro, should the suspension return completely to the top with no weight on it, or fuel in the tank? Mine sags about 3 inches now. Seems a little soft.

Thanks for any input.

Cheers!

 

[Lorduss]

My assault sags about 3 inches as well, according to the manual we are mesuring the shock OAL, i would rather mesure the rear bar to ground for proper sag if anyone had a conversion.

 

[hyperduc]

The lack of return travel with just sled weight is normal, consult your owners manual it actually does a pretty good job of explaining suspension setup.

 

[mountainhorse]

What does the owners manual say?





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[skippy]

What does the owners manual say?





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Page 48...

 

[Matte Murder]

Page 48 doesn't answer the question. Just gives the range that you are to adjust the spring too. Never over 11" and never under 9 3/4". That range covers rider weights from 160 to over 300 pounds. The next couple pages give you starting points for your weight.

 

[skippy]

Page 48 doesn't answer the question. Just gives the range that you are to adjust the spring too. Never over 11" and never under 9 3/4". That range covers rider weights from 160 to over 300 pounds. The next couple pages give you starting points for your weight.

Sorry!

 

[Timbre]

Normally the owners manual would be the first place i would look. However, it appears mine has taken a "leave of absence" or perhaps gone completely AWOL. So, being the resourceful person that i am, i was hoping a fellow snowester who has recently set their sled up, would give me some info, whether from the manual or from experience.

Thanks again for any input.

 

[prosledder]

Read through this thread quick and see if it helps:

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211943&highlight=2011+ASSAULT+Shock+Spec+%3F%27s

 

[Timbre]

I guess what i am looking for is how much should i turn the collar on the rear shock to stiffen the spring and therefore raise the back end up a bit. Is there a measurement recommended? On a dirtbike this is called "free sag". Im sorry i may not have been clear at the beginning.

 

[doox]

Ride the sled across along section of bumpy trail if it bottoms out often then tighten the back shock a few turns if it only bottoms once in a while it is probably ok! (personal preference)