too much ski lift

[Sheetmetalfab]

What about the front suspension. I checked my sag and its got 1 3/8", acourding to skinz in thier 4 part series "shock therapy", they say 3/4 of an inch sag,whos right?

Usually the ski's hover a foot or so off the snow.
Shouldn't affect climbing ability.

I'm going to say personal preference.
Try it both ways.
The skinz video was also trying to sell fox shocks.

 

[snobyrd]

Usually the ski's hover a foot or so off the snow.
Shouldn't affect climbing ability.

I'm going to say personal preference.
Try it both ways.
The skinz video was also trying to sell fox shocks.

I agree on the sales part, but was maybe thinkin skinz was being more precise with settup. The sleds comming off the assembly line are just set up for all around pourpose, thats why i second
guess the factory settings.
I remember back in the 90s, cat had a performance manual with all the specific settings for different type of riding, racing, hillclimb ect,it took all the guess work away, be nice if pol did this, instead of relying on second party info like skinz.
I feel for the most part i can get all my performance needs from the stock axys, but lack the finnece tunning skills to achieve my goals. 1st overall im a rider that rides 100% back country and need a sled that works well on all terrain.

 

[Sage Crusher]

I had the same issues with adjusting the rear enough to keep the front skis down and the FTS just enough out, to hold the spring- made the sled not the ski in the sky any loner.. and would climb up onto the snow better but the ride performance suffered.. Unacceptable, and proceeded forward..
Went to TRS springs and set it to the same setting as I had to control ski lift- so I had a basis to start from.
I went to tuning, and found that backing off the RTS I was able to get a better ride ( PLUSH) and still control ski lift- and to round it off did the front ski springs also to complement the total package-
No sag in the rear either when you lift on the rear bumper- ..In the stock form with 2-3/4 " thread showing RTS, it would still sag down 2-4" when setting down on the shop floor...not no more!
230lbs RTR- bars in neutral position.
S/C

 

[shattuck]

TRS Springs

Do the TRS Springs for the AXYS make the rear sit considerably lower like it did on 2012-2015 RMKS or do they now maintain stock ride height in the rear?

 

[snobyrd]

I had the same issues with adjusting the rear enough to keep the front skis down and the FTS just enough out, to hold the spring- made the sled not the ski in the sky any loner.. and would climb up onto the snow better but the ride performance suffered.. Unacceptable, and proceeded forward..
Went to TRS springs and set it to the same setting as I had to control ski lift- so I had a basis to start from.
I went to tuning, and found that backing off the RTS I was able to get a better ride ( PLUSH) and still control ski lift- and to round it off did the front ski springs also to complement the total package-
No sag in the rear either when you lift on the rear bumper- ..In the stock form with 2-3/4 " thread showing RTS, it would still sag down 2-4" when setting down on the shop floor...not no more!
230lbs RTR- bars in neutral position.
S/C

Did u use raptor? Ive got a full set of raptor shoks,but unsure if im gonna use them. Im looking for powder performance vs trail performance

 

[mountainhorse]

Here's my take.

Stiffening up the rear, past a "reasonable balance" will give you less compliance when you do have terrain issues to deal with as SMF mentions.

"Stiff" may help you keep the front end down when you climb...but will not give you the best ride in other situations nor control when you hit that ice chunk or cross a deep trench when climbing.

If you are a climber, and truly want control on your climbs with minimal ski lift... coupling the skid is your best option for a combination of control and compliance to remain in control on challenging terrain.

You have great coupled skid options with the KMOD, Timbersled, ZBroz KISS, SPG-ARC systems to have the control with compliance to terrain variation while climbing... but the ability to be more "playful" or maneuverable with the sled in technical situations or creek crossings where you want to be able to get the nose up with a simple adjustment.

The ARC system can be activated as you ride from the bars... The Zbroz, Timbersled and KMOD Coupling systems require you to stop and activate them...they all have varying degrees of coupling that can be adjusted.

If you are a "Hucker" then you fit into a very narrow percentage of riders and you will need to figure out what is best for you... in terms of control and keeping your sled from breaking... You will need to find a balance you can live with or have an adjustable setup that you know how to change in the field.

The engineers at Polaris designed the AXYS-mtn skid to be playful and give a good degree of control while climbing... but it is not a "chute climbers" suspension by design.

 

[Sage Crusher]

Do the TRS Springs for the AXYS make the rear sit considerably lower like it did on 2012-2015 RMKS or do they now maintain stock ride height in the rear?

Maintain stock height

S/C

 

[Sage Crusher]

Did u use raptor? Ive got a full set of raptor shocks,but unsure if im gonna use them. Im looking for powder performance vs trail performance

No- I have used them in the past- but with the Axys and the customers I have asking to be a bit conservative- I went this route to see what results I will get- I am using the OEM WE Non clickers...
Targeting the middle aged group that are wanting a bit better without breaking the bank.

S/C

 

[snobyrd]

No- I have used them in the past- but with the Axys and the customers I have asking to be a bit conservative- I went this route to see what results I will get- I am using the OEM WE Non clickers...
Targeting the middle aged group that are wanting a bit better without breaking the bank.

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What brand of trs are you using?