Is the Track Approach Angle of the Mountain Horse Optimal?
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most rods are a fixed length, the only reason some ktm ones have the rod ends is to accommodate the offset shock ktm "pds" style I believe. I don't think the rod is meant to be adjustable, but it is a nice feature. however I don't really know because I don't even have a timbersled I just build my own. I would assume center to center is the measurement. I would say modding the rod by more than a few percent of its recommended length is not a good idea, my opinion is timbersled knows more about it than u do. Its like anything, if u mod one thing ur gonna have to mod something else and something else. If you aren't willing to go out and do a lot of testing of the effects of this and that one variable at a time I would just run with what the company recommends. that's just my opinion. I'm glad u are hooked! have fun!
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Adobe-Al
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cwooland- I agree that Timbersled knows way more about MH than I would ever have time to know. I think that they try to set them up to be good at all riding conditions. I'm not concerned so much about how it trail rides, I want a setup that is light on the front ski and doesn't trench. I'm sure that I'm not alone. I wish Timbersled had more tuning info for riding styles and conditions.
here's a video that helped me understand the mountain tamer and sled suspensions in general. although this is a little older and pertains more to the mtn tamer full size sled suspension, the principles are the same. might help u guys with rear skid tuning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUWE3ITfBcI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUWE3ITfBcI
I would tend to Agree with you however if Timbersled changes the set up as well to lower the rear end it may be advantages to update your setup to similar setting as the new timbersled. You do not have to take my word for it just copy the latest settings and recommendations from Timbersled.
cheers.......
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Adobe-Al
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Wow-shock/strut rod was way off!
I bought my 13'CRF450 used and assumed that it had the correct shock rod on it. The previous owner swapped it from a fixed length rod to an adjustable rod. The problem is the adjustable only goes down to 14.25 inches and my bike calls for 13.5. So I cut it down to fit, I'm wondering how this will change things and if I should let out my limiter strap?(currently in the longest setting) Can't wait to try it tomorrow!
I bought my 13'CRF450 used and assumed that it had the correct shock rod on it. The previous owner swapped it from a fixed length rod to an adjustable rod. The problem is the adjustable only goes down to 14.25 inches and my bike calls for 13.5. So I cut it down to fit, I'm wondering how this will change things and if I should let out my limiter strap?(currently in the longest setting) Can't wait to try it tomorrow!
I bought my 13'CRF450 used and assumed that it had the correct shock rod on it. The previous owner swapped it from a fixed length rod to an adjustable rod. The problem is the adjustable only goes down to 14.25 inches and my bike calls for 13.5. So I cut it down to fit, I'm wondering how this will change things and if I should let out my limiter strap?(currently in the longest setting) Can't wait to try it tomorrow!
Did you measure the adjustable one center to center? 3/4" makes a BIG difference, I would think that the bike looked pretty goofy if it was off that much. The back fender would be pointing up, and the front of the track would be off the ground.
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Adobe-Al
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Yes- measured center to center- looked a little high but not crazy. Looks lower now. I did notice that my 13' seemed to be more tippy than my buddies 09'. I always thought it had something to do with the rake. (now I know why)
