Much better now. 250 front, 150 rear.
Thing about 100-125 for rear spring.
ARO suspension setup thread
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Thing about 100-125 for rear spring.
Were you guys buying 250 lb springs i have a aro 129le 2020
Southwest speed
Awsome thankyou i am looking them up tonight any part number i can maybe look up and call them need them shipped to Canada
Here's the page we ordered from.
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Thank you
I recently bought a 2017 rmx450z w a 2018 aro-20le. I noticed the previous owner drilled new holes in the tunnel to mount the rear suspension about an inch higher. What effect would this cause to the suspension characteristics? Should i put it back to stock?
Ok now that we have established all pre-2020 kits have the rear shock mount hole drilled in the wrong place. Basically, the hole needs to be moved up 3/4 inch. Does anyone have the exact dimensions or documentation on this? I'm going to give it a go on my 18 137 LE. Will post results here when completed. If someone can give the exact dimensions I will make a 3D printable jig and post it here as well.
Dude... I appreciate the level of detail and precision you're going for but it's not that exact of a need. I use a caliper to measure the 3/4 up scribe an arc wirh the caliper drill the top of the arc. I've done 3 of them that way and they all are straight. There no ideler wheels or anything on there warranting it being perfect to the thousandth.
So you are saying just make an arc 3/4" up from the center of the factory hole and drill the highest point of the arc?
Yes sir. You can pull a measurement front to back on each as well to get that tight if needed.
I am getting ready to do the hole relocation. Are you guys swapping the steel insert into the new hole or just drilling a new hole and bolting the mount on?
No I threw it away and used fender washers of similar thickness on the inside of the tunnel.
Hole is 3/4" UP and 1/8" BACK. Approximate hole size is 13/32"
Hole is 3/4" UP and 1/8" BACK. Approximate hole size is 13/32"
RMR might well take that on, they do a lot of snowbike suspension setup - very well I might add. I'd give them a call.
On the other hand sending that thing to 350 - 375psi works fine tbh. Get a pump that goes to 400 and try that before you get carried away with valving changes - imo.
On the other hand sending that thing to 350 - 375psi works fine tbh. Get a pump that goes to 400 and try that before you get carried away with valving changes - imo.
600 psi pump on order. Thanks!
This is my second season with the X tune, I have not really noticed any difference though. I only got it done because my shock would collapse and not return to normal height.
How do I buy your handle bar mount?
Stumbled on this thread looking for information on reducing ski pressure. Wound up swapping the Front and rear shocks and WOW, what an improvement! The Ski feels much lighter now, but totally controllable on the trails still. How does running 200+ LBS FTS and light RTS do with trenching or getting up on the snow? Any negative side effects there?
Looking at a 200lb FTS Spring and leaving 150 in the rear. 225 rider weight fully geared up.
Looking at a 200lb FTS Spring and leaving 150 in the rear. 225 rider weight fully geared up.
If you like it that way then leave it. Riot kits come that way. Don't worry about getting up on the snow. It's better to have less ski pressure so you don't get stuck. Remember you have to get moving first before you stand any chance of getting on top of the snow. In the spring you might get passed by someone in an open flat bowl but if that bothers you, buy a sled.
Hi Guys,
I have been lurking in the background since last winter reading all the good info you guys have posted. Its hard to find info on Timbersleds on the deep dark internet. Thank you for posting your insight on this stuff!
I have been playing around a lot with an 2018 ARO LE 120 with TSS and Trio setup on a 2018 Yamaha 450.
Like these guys have all said setup is a huge thing! Getting that track level to the ground and getting that front ski to sit properly is HUGE!!..
I started with this kit and the center skag was worn in the front exactly what you dont want! Replaced the rubber and added material under it to position the ski how I wanted it.
A good tip I found is to cut some 2x4 and put them on edge under the front ski between the center skag, then do the same in two spots under the track between the lugs. Doing this on a level garage floor or something is the best. This way you aren't using the ski skag and track paddles to setup the bike. Majority of the weight is on the bottom side of the ski and the rails of the track.
I drilled the new holes for the rear, heated the original area and tapped the spacers out with a punch.. Then moved them to the new holes. But fender washers as spacers do work as well!
I even messed with the shape of the side metal skags if you want to call them that on the ski.. But honestly removing them for my style of riding worked the best..
I ordered the springs to try 250 in the front and 150 in the rear but I ended up buying a new 120R race kit.. I couldn't wait to try the new kit so I removed the ARO before I got to test the springs. It also runs the old mtn horse ski with a shorter front spindle..
So now I need to start over but my first test ride on it feels unreal but has some tendencies of the ARO issues but a less amount..
Its set with stiff valving and 200 lbs springs front and back.. The beauty of this kit is the weight at 94lbs and having the riot frame work moving everything forward a ton.
Going to attack it the same way as the ARO to help fix the handling.
Big things that helps on a newer Yamaha is foot peg mounts, moving them down and back helps out a TON!
Handle bars in the rear mounts on the top triple clamp as well.. I have a lot more things of a Yamaha but I dont want to get off topic of the ARO handling issues..
I have been lurking in the background since last winter reading all the good info you guys have posted. Its hard to find info on Timbersleds on the deep dark internet. Thank you for posting your insight on this stuff!
I have been playing around a lot with an 2018 ARO LE 120 with TSS and Trio setup on a 2018 Yamaha 450.
Like these guys have all said setup is a huge thing! Getting that track level to the ground and getting that front ski to sit properly is HUGE!!..
I started with this kit and the center skag was worn in the front exactly what you dont want! Replaced the rubber and added material under it to position the ski how I wanted it.
A good tip I found is to cut some 2x4 and put them on edge under the front ski between the center skag, then do the same in two spots under the track between the lugs. Doing this on a level garage floor or something is the best. This way you aren't using the ski skag and track paddles to setup the bike. Majority of the weight is on the bottom side of the ski and the rails of the track.
I drilled the new holes for the rear, heated the original area and tapped the spacers out with a punch.. Then moved them to the new holes. But fender washers as spacers do work as well!
I even messed with the shape of the side metal skags if you want to call them that on the ski.. But honestly removing them for my style of riding worked the best..
I ordered the springs to try 250 in the front and 150 in the rear but I ended up buying a new 120R race kit.. I couldn't wait to try the new kit so I removed the ARO before I got to test the springs. It also runs the old mtn horse ski with a shorter front spindle..
So now I need to start over but my first test ride on it feels unreal but has some tendencies of the ARO issues but a less amount..
Its set with stiff valving and 200 lbs springs front and back.. The beauty of this kit is the weight at 94lbs and having the riot frame work moving everything forward a ton.
Going to attack it the same way as the ARO to help fix the handling.
Big things that helps on a newer Yamaha is foot peg mounts, moving them down and back helps out a TON!
Handle bars in the rear mounts on the top triple clamp as well.. I have a lot more things of a Yamaha but I dont want to get off topic of the ARO handling issues..
