Need suspension tips for wife's rmk 600

[_AJ_]

I know many of you are riding the base RMK's and the Pro's and I'd really like your suggestions on how to best setup the suspension for a woman. I'm a big guy and what feels right to me is probably not for her.

My wife has a 2012 RMK 600 and is starting to get off the trail more and more. She has very little experience in different suspension set ups and tends to just ride it how it is.

The stock set up seems stiff and doesn't turn well in the soft snow. Also, sidehilling is more difficult that my Cat 800.

I prefer a stiffer suspension and don't mind the extra effort it takes to maneuver.

She is 5'11" and about 160 with all her gear on. The sway bar is connected at this time and the skis are set wide.

Should I move the skis in? Sway bar out? Any suggestions on spring settings? Limiter straps etc....

Her riding is currently about 50/50 trails and boondocking. I could try different things but if you guys have a good place to start, it would save lots of time and frustration.

Thanks

AJ
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[cmill9]

Really tough question here... For one it's your wife's... You set it up for her and she crashes (ever) its your a$$. JK
This is just my 2 cents.
I would leave the sway bar if she still is on trail half the time. Put skis in middle position and try to keep the suspension as soft as possible (if bottoming more than a few times per ride, stiffen it a bit, but it's okay to use the entire range of the suspension, too stiff sucks). I would try to keep the sled as neutral as possible too. For her weight I would loosen front ski springs til they're just loose from retain ring, then tighten back up one full turn. Tighten front track shock spring a turn or two if the front end feels heavy to her... Keep rear track shock set soft as possible. My girl is 145 with gear and this seems great for her but again, everyone is different. Especially the ladies! Hope this will help you.
Good luck.

 

[wi.switchback]

i would add that the rear torsion springs are the heavy ones if you put the torsions in it from the sba it will soften it up some too

 

[tomlee76]

Didn't realize the rmk had stiffer springs than the sb assault. Are you sure about that?

 

[Excalibur]

I have a 12 RMK 600, one of my girls sled. They do not have rear torsion suspension and the front track shock does not have spring pre load adjustment. We also have a 13 PRO 600, 13 PRO 800, 12 PRO 800 and a Switchback Adventure 600 for the wife. I have spent a little time setting up and comparing the RMKs and the PROs. Leave the sway bar on. The Ryde FX shocks work great for the average rider, a better trail ride than the PROs Walker Evans shocks. We did put the skis in the narrowest position, front shock springs set up soft, you can stiffen the front up as her speed or style changes. Front track shock is what it is, no spring adjustment. Rear track shock per manual for rider weight plus a few turns if you have a lot of sag with out rider. You can fine tune the rear track shock to adjust ski pressure. Great sled!