What do transfer rods really do?

[crimsonride]

I'm totally confused. Just got a 97 mm 700 w/151" finger track.

I'm mostly going to be mountain riding, mostly powder with some trail stuff to and fro.

So I've read all I can about the transfer rods and I'm a little confused on what they actually do. I had heard that for mountain riding you can just remove them. Just curious if this is a bad idea and If it's going to cause something to break. So what should I do to get good powder performance?

 

[Ding]

They "couple" the front and rear arms of the rear suspension in both directions. Rather than post a lengthy discussion here, I can point you to the Tech Pages on this site where there is good info. One post in particular, look for Pro-Action Rear System in the Chassis/Rear Suspensions & Drive section. You can find the link to the Tech Pages on the left side of the main page www.totallyamaha.com

If after reading the Tech Pages, you still want more, we can add to it.

 

[SRXSRULE]

If you ride powder, take them off and buy Mountain Performance's Transfer enhancement kit (or make your own). There kit gives you some adjustment and does away with the rods. IF you just remove them and dont install the limiter straps in the back it WILL wear out bushings very quickly, and its very hard on the rear shock and will often bend those 2 gold colored stablizer bars. ===SRXSRULE===

 

[crimsonride]

Aha! Got it. Thanks that helps, think I understand now.