JERSEYJOE
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Ok I know a lot of things have been tossed around on this topic, but I am looking for opinions. I have a friend that has a 2000 SRX and he wants to know his options for suspension improvement. He has the following already:
2003 Viper rear skid stock
Maxximum front wide kit
Factory Ohlins w/ extensions w/ three position bracket on lowest hole
Is it worth the time and $$$$ to replace the rear shocks with Ohlins or scrap the rear skid for an Expert X or M-10?
Is there a better altermative to the front suspension IE Viper parts or ???
Thanks for the ideas. This is a great forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2003 Viper rear skid stock
Maxximum front wide kit
Factory Ohlins w/ extensions w/ three position bracket on lowest hole
Is it worth the time and $$$$ to replace the rear shocks with Ohlins or scrap the rear skid for an Expert X or M-10?
Is there a better altermative to the front suspension IE Viper parts or ???
Thanks for the ideas. This is a great forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had Pioneer Perf. revalve my KYB's in the skid. It was his long travel kit. Rides really good,I don't regret it. Since he has the longer travel already it would be pretty cheap to revalve them. I rode the long travel kit back to back with a stock 03 viper and it rides way better (the kit with revalved shocks). I would try that for a hundred bucks first. JMO
JERSEYJOE
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Skid update
Thank you for the idea.
Jersey
Thank you for the idea.
Jersey
700
Member
Quick, cheap, improvements?
I have a 98 SRX with stock suspension. I noticed while riding on tight woods trails this weekend that it didn't want to turn as sharp as my 96 indy
the track is studded and even with new carbides it seemed to push the skis sideways when turning around. the shock springs are not adjusted all the way yet but I was wondering if I can flip the shock brackets as I heard mentioned in another thread to put more pressure on the skis? The rear suspension pressure seems about right.
Sorry for not knowing what I'm talking about; I've always left my sleds stock and don't know much about modifying them. I'm willing to learn though!
Thanks guys, 700
I have a 98 SRX with stock suspension. I noticed while riding on tight woods trails this weekend that it didn't want to turn as sharp as my 96 indy
the track is studded and even with new carbides it seemed to push the skis sideways when turning around. the shock springs are not adjusted all the way yet but I was wondering if I can flip the shock brackets as I heard mentioned in another thread to put more pressure on the skis? The rear suspension pressure seems about right. Sorry for not knowing what I'm talking about; I've always left my sleds stock and don't know much about modifying them. I'm willing to learn though!
Thanks guys, 700
yamaholic22
Active member
i have a maxx perf. long travel kit on the rear of my srx and it is WAY better than stock.
JERSEYJOE
Member
I heard that flipping the bracket will work with a little grinding. Buy the Hauck brackets for $49.00, they allow you to mount the shock lower for more suspension " drop out".
Remember that the shocks will mount at a more extreme angle and effectively be softer due to the new positioning.
Remember that the shocks will mount at a more extreme angle and effectively be softer due to the new positioning.
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I did the same research for my 00 SRX. It all comes down to what kind of riding you want. Theres lots of different suspension choices for different riders and all the different terrain out there. I ended up getting an expert because i like to ride aggressive and I wasn't worried about the claim of losing corner speed. I raced motocross and if your an aggressive sno rider you know that you should get your a$$ off the seat and get some weight over the front while entering the corners (reducing the preload). M10 is definetly for the trail rider who wants a super soft ride for long trips, especially on the non groomed stuff. No matter what you decide, you will want to take a day and play with your new suspenions settings. Try to feel how the changes are affecting the characteristics of your sled in the different terrains you will encounter. Don't think that the suspension is going to do all the work. There are alot of factors to figure first so you get the MOST out of a suspension. Your body weight, riding style, terrain, ect. ect. believe it or not how physically fit makes a BIG difference. Your body will tell you! good luck
P.S. the stock suspension is junk unless your going to ride the lake all day, which the srx was made for. if the W bar ain't broke yet then your grandfather has been riding it.
I did the same research for my 00 SRX. It all comes down to what kind of riding you want. Theres lots of different suspension choices for different riders and all the different terrain out there. I ended up getting an expert because i like to ride aggressive and I wasn't worried about the claim of losing corner speed. I raced motocross and if your an aggressive sno rider you know that you should get your a$$ off the seat and get some weight over the front while entering the corners (reducing the preload). M10 is definetly for the trail rider who wants a super soft ride for long trips, especially on the non groomed stuff. No matter what you decide, you will want to take a day and play with your new suspenions settings. Try to feel how the changes are affecting the characteristics of your sled in the different terrains you will encounter. Don't think that the suspension is going to do all the work. There are alot of factors to figure first so you get the MOST out of a suspension. Your body weight, riding style, terrain, ect. ect. believe it or not how physically fit makes a BIG difference. Your body will tell you! good luck
P.S. the stock suspension is junk unless your going to ride the lake all day, which the srx was made for. if the W bar ain't broke yet then your grandfather has been riding it.
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JERSEYJOE
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SRX Suspension options
So I should forget the Viper style skid and go aftermarket? Between the "Expert X and M-10 I was wondering what in any differences there are. My main concern is performance in the rough stuff. Obviously there are installation concerns. I assume that both require alternate mounting locations and thus are not " bolt in" installations. I installed an M-10 in an old Polaris Indy 650 years ago. Sold it before I really got to get the bugs out. From what I hear, the Expert X is much better. OPINIONS?
What about the front end? Shock options beyond the factory Ohlins with extensions?
So I should forget the Viper style skid and go aftermarket? Between the "Expert X and M-10 I was wondering what in any differences there are. My main concern is performance in the rough stuff. Obviously there are installation concerns. I assume that both require alternate mounting locations and thus are not " bolt in" installations. I installed an M-10 in an old Polaris Indy 650 years ago. Sold it before I really got to get the bugs out. From what I hear, the Expert X is much better. OPINIONS?
What about the front end? Shock options beyond the factory Ohlins with extensions?
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first of all, the expert is not alot better. It's alot better in for some characteristics, but for others it may not be. It depends on the rider. What i'm getting at is that if you want a tough durable suspension that does wheelies over the stutters (unless your in great physical shape, you'll be loading it on the trailer at the end of the day) and really like alot of action in the rear with great traction w/o studs then this is for you. If you like to keep your butt in the seat when it gets rough, or be less active in the rough stuff get the M10. as far as the viper skid, I would ride a viper that was set up for your weight and spend a little time seeing if you'll be happy saving the money. The expert and M10 in my opinion are the best I've rode on and both have verry different characters. The only other I haven't tried is the mono shock skid from bender. that would be an interesting shootout in the mags with those three!
Breakdown:
expert- great on mogals, stutters, lose SOME corning ability. awesome transfer equals traction and ski lift. very fun skid for the snocross lover! installation is pretty straight forword and really easy to adjust on the trial. I love the way it mounts.
M10- Awesome on the stutters mogals, corners like on rails. no transfer what so ever and poor traction, unless studded of course. rides like a caddy! A little tougher to install can be a pain the adjust it right for your needs without the jack which is super expensive.
P.s. front shocks are a whole different ball game. One thing is for sure with either the expert or M10 you will NEED more travel in the front or your going to push real bad. You should try to get equil balance between the two.
You ever rode a teeder todder????
first of all, the expert is not alot better. It's alot better in for some characteristics, but for others it may not be. It depends on the rider. What i'm getting at is that if you want a tough durable suspension that does wheelies over the stutters (unless your in great physical shape, you'll be loading it on the trailer at the end of the day) and really like alot of action in the rear with great traction w/o studs then this is for you. If you like to keep your butt in the seat when it gets rough, or be less active in the rough stuff get the M10. as far as the viper skid, I would ride a viper that was set up for your weight and spend a little time seeing if you'll be happy saving the money. The expert and M10 in my opinion are the best I've rode on and both have verry different characters. The only other I haven't tried is the mono shock skid from bender. that would be an interesting shootout in the mags with those three!
Breakdown:
expert- great on mogals, stutters, lose SOME corning ability. awesome transfer equals traction and ski lift. very fun skid for the snocross lover! installation is pretty straight forword and really easy to adjust on the trial. I love the way it mounts.
M10- Awesome on the stutters mogals, corners like on rails. no transfer what so ever and poor traction, unless studded of course. rides like a caddy! A little tougher to install can be a pain the adjust it right for your needs without the jack which is super expensive.
P.s. front shocks are a whole different ball game. One thing is for sure with either the expert or M10 you will NEED more travel in the front or your going to push real bad. You should try to get equil balance between the two.
You ever rode a teeder todder????
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blue missile
New member
try having the stock shocks on your sled refurbished. mine has been done and made a huge difference. the problem was they degraded slowly and you didn't really notice. then there was rebuild amd man what a defference. 