new viper owner

[dlange]

Hey all just became owner of a 2002 viper er with 525 miles today. Question is , How can I best adjust the suspension to suit my riding style. I ride mostly aggressive trail style and weigh 170. Whats the best way to try and dial her in.-Dave

All we need now is snow.

 

[ViperTom]

Dave, Congrats on the new sled. Does it have the update or the original shocks? If its the original (stiffer) shocks then try this.

http://www.zenitram-inc.com/Manuals/s2002-005.pdf

Its what Yamaha recommends to soften the ride. It works great...I set up my 110# wifes Viper following these recommendations and it rode WAY better.

Tom

 

[dlange]

its still the old style. I'll try their directions and see how it goes. It has to be better than my 90 wildcat. lol!

 

[ajviper]

Congrats Dlange... I'm in the same boat. I have a 2002 Viper that I purchased this past fall with only 500 miles on it and I'm working on setting up the suspension to fit my style as well. I don't know if there's much we can do with the current stiff shocks, but I guess it's worth a shot. I plan to have mine revlaved next year.

Keep me posted if any of the above bulletin adjustments work and I'll do the same.

 

[Viper700]

Great

I am glad that you are now a viper owner. One thing that I found that was very useful was to put on hyfax and studs on when I bought my viper new, but in your case, it might have come with the studs and hyfax. Later on, i put on mirrors