Is the TSS Worth the extra $700?

[IShartd]

I realize it offers additional travel. Does it actually handle better? Does it help get up op on the snow better/ less trenching? Thx for the info.

 

[wwillf01]

No makes it feel more like a dirt bike in my opinion.. in the powder the strut is better.. that being said I love it .. for me the powder performance is cutting hairs

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[Wheel House Motorsports]

Unless all you do is rip deep pow off freshly groomed trail, its very hard to justify not getting one. They just smooth out so much of the harshness of the trail and bumps/humps on the mountain. If you like to jump at all, its awesome. Also, ripping the trail it soaks up bumps way better as well as sets into corners better and arcs around with ease with less push on the ski.

all in all I would never ride a fixed strut kit again.

 

[wwillf01]

Agree with above

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[RACINSTATION]

I agree with the above as well and will also say that the TSS works MUCH better with a properly set up fork as well. If you get the fork working good and stiffened up then the TSS is allowed to do it's job much better.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

I agree with the above as well and will also say that the TSS works MUCH better with a properly set up fork as well. If you get the fork working good and stiffened up then the TSS is allowed to do it's job much better.

^^ Very true, The stiffer I keep making my forks the happier I am overall with my bike, it maintains ride height better and allows for more even weight transfer vs always falling forward allowing the skid to work better.

Stoked to try stiff springs, heavy oil, some other little secrets along with a full revalve this winter. should be ready to push the SX kit to the edge!

 

[teal_210]

Agree with above unless you have a LE coming. You can easily get away with no tss if you're riding the LE.

 

[Top]

Agree with above unless you have a LE coming. You can easily get away with no tss if you're riding the LE.

So you're saying a LE with the TSS is the ultimate?

 

[teal_210]

So you're saying a LE with the TSS is the ultimate?

Haven't had a chance to ride the LE with TSS yet, I'll let you know as soon as it snows.

 

[KAWGRN]

Hey guys, I have a TSS that came off my KX 450 and now moving to a KTM450 SX ,it appears that the TSS is longer than the strut rod for the KTM by about 3/4 of an inch , whats the best way to shorten the TSS ,there's no room left on the threads on the rod end< the threaded adapter looks like it could be machined down? is that the best way,,,, or is the length the same on all the TSS and the SAG would take it up??? and what is the proper length for a TSS on a 2014 KTM450SX

 

[IShartd]

I do have an LE sitting in the barn waiting for install on my fc450. Gonna go with the TSS, based on all the recommendations, if I don't ill be wondering all winter and it will drive me nuts. Any recommendations for install, any tricks or fit modifications? thx everyone for the info, new to this deal, so theres a lot of unknowns.

 

[teal_210]

Hey guys, I have a TSS that came off my KX 450 and now moving to a KTM450 SX ,it appears that the TSS is longer than the strut rod for the KTM by about 3/4 of an inch , whats the best way to shorten the TSS ,there's no room left on the threads on the rod end< the threaded adapter looks like it could be machined down? is that the best way,,,, or is the length the same on all the TSS and the SAG would take it up??? and what is the proper length for a TSS on a 2014 KTM450SX

You need to replace the black shaft on the bottom of the shock. It's a $35 part, you can get a part number from the timbersled website, or from your dealer.

 

[AKdragon700]

Worth IT

Worth It. Especially if you spend the money to do a fulll fork job (custom springs .60 or higher, valves, and fluid)