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Axys Rmk shock setup

Coldestwinter1

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This is probably a beat topic but what's a pretty good base line setup for my rears? I'm 225 plus gear ride a sks should there be preload on the front and rear spring if so how much? And does the normal 3" of sag when I get on rule work for an u coupled suspension?
 
It's a 2016 sks with the piggy back welker Evans I don't believe there the neddles. I'm a very aggressive rider and will try almost anything that won't cut my trip short. It has the 2.25 track and on fluff days it trenches pretty bad there is was a good amount of preload on the front shock and rear which is how I got it from the dealer the only thing I've touch on it was the clickers. I'm guessing the shock setup can effect trenching. I do play in the trees but air it out on any and everything I can find. I'm new to mountain riding but have a pretty good understanding on setting up a trail sled.
 
I usually start with very little preload on the fts and tighten from there till it feels good. More preload, more ski lift, more trench. That track isnt helping either

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At your weight (same as mine), I would put a heavier spring on the rear track shock. You will like it. The stock spring is a 210. You can get a 230 (that is what I am using) or a 250. Given your riding style, the 250 might be the best. The stock spring is too light for you.
 
It's a 2016 sks with the piggy back welker Evans I don't believe there the neddles. I'm a very aggressive rider and will try almost anything that won't cut my trip short. It has the 2.25 track and on fluff days it trenches pretty bad there is was a good amount of preload on the front shock and rear which is how I got it from the dealer the only thing I've touch on it was the clickers. I'm guessing the shock setup can effect trenching. I do play in the trees but air it out on any and everything I can find. I'm new to mountain riding but have a pretty good understanding on setting up a trail sled.



Just out of curiosity - did you consider the RMK Assault - sounds like the sled was made for you?
 
Thanks for the rear spring input I'll through one on there but another question is should I have the minimal amount of preload on the fts and basically use the rear to take big hits?
 
Stock calving also sucks. Send them to Carl's Cycle and have them rebuild and revolve. They will also put a new spring in the rear. About $550 to have it done. They won't be Floats, but they will be miles better than off the floor.
 
I would start with some kind of spring upgrade, either the heavier Polaris spring or go with an aftermarket set like Raptors. The Raptor springs are a nice upgrade that don't break the bank.

Once that's done or if you decide on staying stock, then move to adjusting.

Start with the rear track shock and use the manual for getting a "starting point". What ever the manual says to set it for with your weight, just start there. Once you get the rear track shock set, ride it and don't be afraid to adjust it. Just remember what your starting point is or "zero" point, that way you can always go back.

This first adjustment on the rear track shock comes down to your riding style. Stiffer for the guys who jump and do more drops and on the loose side for the powder rider, or .......a combination somewhere in between for most guys. I like to run my RTS as loose as possible for the best deep powder performance. My RTS is set so that I probably bottom out a couple times a day. This way you know you are "using" the shock to it's capabilities. Some guys have the notion to just dial everything tight and run it like a po go stick. This is just handicapping your shocks performance. Again, mine is set so it bottoms once and while on the bigger stuff, other wise it's just working.

Once the rear track shock is set to your liking, then move onto the front track shock (FTS). This adjustment is truly rider specific as to what "you" like. More spring tension will make the front of the sled feel lighter or as some would say "flickable". With more spring pre-load / shorter spring the front will pop up more but, you will also notice the rear starting to trench as this increases.

Less spring pre-load on the FTS will make the front of the sled feel more planted and less pop.

The key here is finding what works for "you" and that balance between front end pop and the rear of the skid getting on top of the snow quick.

Anyways, hope that helps a little.
 
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I would start with some kind of spring upgrade, either the heavier Polaris spring or go with an aftermarket set like Raptors. The Raptor springs are a nice upgrade that don't break the bank.

Once that's done or if you decide on staying stock, then move to adjusting.

Start with the rear track shock and use the manual for getting a "starting point". What ever the manual says to set it for with your weight, just start there. Once you get the rear track shock set, ride it and don't be afraid to adjust it. Just remember what your starting point is or "zero" point, that way you can always go back.

This first adjustment on the rear track shock comes down to your riding style. Stiffer for the guys who jump and do more drops and on the loose side for the powder rider, or .......a combination somewhere in between for most guys. I like to run my RTS as loose as possible for the best deep powder performance. My RTS is set so that I probably bottom out a couple times a day. This way you know you are "using" the shock to it's capabilities. Some guys have the notion to just dial everything tight and run it like a po go stick. This is just handicapping your shocks performance. Again, mine is set so it bottoms once and while on the bigger stuff, other wise it's just working.

Once the rear track shock is set to your liking, then move onto the front track shock (FTS). This adjustment is truly rider specific as to what "you" like. More spring tension will make the front of the sled feel lighter or as some would say "flickable". With more spring pre-load / shorter spring the front will pop up more but, you will also notice the rear starting to trench as this increases.

Less spring pre-load on the FTS will make the front of the sled feel more planted and less pop.

The key here is finding what works for "you" and that balance between front end pop and the rear of the skid getting on top of the snow quick.

Anyways, hope that helps a little.

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