X vs. SP shocks

[V-Man]

We have one of each this year and there is a clear difference in handling with the X package shocks. My SP just isn't quite as nimble and effortless to ride as my wife's X.

I'm looking forward to some aftermarket shock ride reviews!

 

[mynewuseddoo]

You got the spring rates set the same on both sleds?

 

[V-Man]

Yes, they are both set on 3. Still using the dealer setup so far and haven't started any tuning yet.

I was going to reduce the pre-load on the SP shocks on my next ride out and see how they feel. Trails were a bit whooped up today and they weren't bottoming out so 2 may be okay. We'll see.

 

[scratley]

On the trail the x shocks are much better. I never noticed a difference in the powder. Unless your doing big drops

 

[V-Man]

On the trail the x shocks are much better. I never noticed a difference in the powder. Unless your doing big drops

Interesting, I didn't think there was much difference on the trails, but I found myself working the SP harder in 12-18" of fresh. The X takes very subtle weight shifts to carve, sidehill, etc. Feels like cheating. The SP is still awesome, but it takes a little more weight shift, a little tug here and there, and some extra counter steering.

Each day we've been out I've jumped on my wife's X just to make sure I'm not dreaming something up and sure enough it just feels easier and more refined.

 

[scratley]

Rode miles and miles of whooped out trails back when I lived in mn. Maybe I should say depends on how fast your ride trails. We would clip along at 70 to 80 over 6" to 12" bumps. I have not ridden the new sleds I am still on a 10 model. But In 08 I had an x and non x. Both were 154's And I could really tell the difference on the trail. Night and day with same spring settings. x model handled the bumps alot better. I am lucky enough not to have to ride trail anymore. The x shocks should rebound much faster thou. Not sure how it would matter in the powder thou. Interesting!

 

[dcturbo]

Interesting, I didn't think there was much difference on the trails, but I found myself working the SP harder in 12-18" of fresh. The X takes very subtle weight shifts to carve, sidehill, etc. Feels like cheating. The SP is still awesome, but it takes a little more weight shift, a little tug here and there, and some extra counter steering.

Each day we've been out I've jumped on my wife's X just to make sure I'm not dreaming something up and sure enough it just feels easier and more refined.

I think the handlebars also make the X easier to get on its sides.
I put a set of Walker Evans from a Pro on my sp and really dig them.

 

[wileybird]

anybody try the fox evol x shocks?

 

[wileybird]

I think the handlebars also make the X easier to get on its sides.
I put a set of Walker Evans from a Pro on my sp and really dig them.

who did your trygstad 872 for you and how do you like it?

 

[Reno Tom]

anybody try the fox evol x shocks?

I have the X package and put evols on the front.Night and day difference.Stock shocks are terrible.

 

[Willtrade]

Ive added Evols X's to a Couple of my trail sleds, Cat Turbo & XR, much more capable than the float 2's and the KYB stockers.Amazing shocks that are infinately adjustable - worth the cash.