unbalanced sled

[mike87]

I have an 01 xc800sp edge, i know my suspension is setup for max weight transfer to the track, i cant ever seem to keep the skis on the ground, which i dont have a problem with, my problem is when i take a right hand turn the right ski lifts way off the ground when on the throttle, when i take a left turn on the throttle the left ski seems to stay down more than the right, is this just a problem with the edge chassis, sleds, i noticed the motor sits more to the left side of the sled, when i pick up the left ski it is a hell of a lot heavier thanwhen i pick up the other side, anyone else have this problem with there sled, or now how to make it more balanced, any help appreciated, mike

 

[rmk727]

Mike first off are you heavily studded? Next go to AD bovine they made a kit for those sleds to help the hiking plus you can tighten the spring (maybe a new one) on the side that;s to high all these help.

 

[NapaMatt]

That's Normal..

Slow down if you don't want that to happen.. Or learn to ride with it!!

my .02

 

[mike87]

yeah it has 144 studs, 1 1/4 track, i think that its just the nature of it, the triples are probably alot more balanced in the front but dont plan on getting a triple, ill have to give A.D. Boivin a call and see what they say, thanks, mike

 

[Hawkster]

Torque seems to be your problem, just like dumping a clutch on a motorcycle the wheel usually kicks out to the side depending on what side the chain is on . might not be a bad idea to check the motormounts.

 

[jgd]

You can't have it both ways... wheelie machine and corner carver. If you're setup for max transfer it'll be making the nose light whenever you hit the throttle, same thing in a corner. That sled will work just fine: 1.) pull up the front limiter straps - adjust to taste 2.) move the rear scissor stop blocks to the furthest hole forward (I believe they had another hole) 3.) rotate the rear/rear scissor stop blocks to the highest step.

If the sled feels lop-sided you may be in need of a front shock rebuild as well.

We pounded the crap out of those sleds and never noticed any pronounced handling issues.

Following these steps will help keep the front end down and minimize ski lift on that sled. 144 studs is fine. Good luck.

 

[rmking600]

ok so how do i make my xlt a wheelie machine. i want the opposite.