Trying to dial in the suspension on my new '02 viper. It still has the orig. stiff shocks and am trying to figure out what the best overall settings would be for my weight (170lbs). The sled has 500 miles on it and is set at the orig factory settings.
I also noticed the 1st time out that the rear part of the track sits about 1/2" off the ground when parked on a flat surface(all the pressure is on the front part of the skid), so I'm thinking it needs some major adjusting, but really don't know where I should begin.
Any info would be great. Thanks!
I also noticed the 1st time out that the rear part of the track sits about 1/2" off the ground when parked on a flat surface(all the pressure is on the front part of the skid), so I'm thinking it needs some major adjusting, but really don't know where I should begin.
Any info would be great. Thanks!
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iahacker
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Some one on this site has kept saying to run the center shock to the stiff side of the setting. I tried it with my original SRX shocks cause it rode like crap. It seems to work....so I'm not trying to get credit for that. I purchased a set of up dated rear Viper shocks and set them up the same way. I put a set of original Viper shocks on a 98 V-Max 700 last Sunday and have also set up my son's SXR600. We all weigh around #180 and all are done the same way and seem to ride and handle well:
Rear shock to the minimun spring setting with the front of it to the top or softest side of the FRA. Center suspension shock set to the maximum spring setting. Ski shocks set to the standard measurments.
Will likely need to tighten your limiter straps to keep front on the ground as this set up seems to promote weight transfer. I don't have adjustable transfers on my SRX but, the other two do and have them set to the stock position. All three are set with about 3/8" gap on the bottom and 1/2" to 5/8" on top with rider on it.
Hope this helps. have fun!
Rear shock to the minimun spring setting with the front of it to the top or softest side of the FRA. Center suspension shock set to the maximum spring setting. Ski shocks set to the standard measurments.
Will likely need to tighten your limiter straps to keep front on the ground as this set up seems to promote weight transfer. I don't have adjustable transfers on my SRX but, the other two do and have them set to the stock position. All three are set with about 3/8" gap on the bottom and 1/2" to 5/8" on top with rider on it.
Hope this helps. have fun!
BoRnWiThBlUeBlOoD
New member
Are you trying to dial it in for trail riding or what kind of riding are ya talking about?
Thanks for the info... I guess I'll play around with it and see what works. Thanks again!
skidooboy
New member
without the revalved shocks, it might be wise if you cant adjust it the way you like to, contact bruce a b-line control, pioneer, or maxx perf. there are all yamaha suspension specialists. they know what it takes to get the best bang for your buck without the trial an error of a back yard revalver. with correct valving it should be alot easier to set up the sled to your liking. ski