Turning problems

2datrl

2datrl

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I replaced the 6 inch carbides that I was running last year on my stock unstudded Viper S, 1.25 Ripsaw, with Bergstrom 6 inch tripple points.
At that time I added the Berstrom ski savers and the ski shims. The only other adjustment that I have made was to open up the control rods to the max. I do not have the 50/50 gap with the rods when I sit on the sled, less of a gap on the bottom.
My only riding this year has been in Northern WI. on very icy trails, where even while slowing way down for the corners I would still wash out at times, or here in NE IL, riding lake effect snow, where the front in feels light and sloppy.
I realize that this has not been a normal year, riding wise, but I think that the sled was tighter before.
Any suggestions on what I might try to tighten the things up?
More pressure on the ski's?
Thanks,
2datrl
 
Does the front of the sled lift slightly when you sit on the sled?

Is it possible that your center shock has too much preload or the limiter straps are out too much.

You could also change the control rods back to where they were. Were you trying to obtain more weight transfer with your current adjustment?

Personally I would go through the complete suspension setup process again. One thing to keep in mind is that any one change has an effect on other settings as well. This is why it is real difficult to change one thing at a time. It is important to only make changes in small increments so you can keep track of the effect. Major changes sometimes go beyond a threshold where effects of that change are masked by indirect effects to other settings. In other words, while making small changes may move in the desired direction, making a large change can appear to actually go in the wrong direction.
 
I'm just learning the ins & outs of my '99srx suspension. A few things I have learned are: (1) tighten limiter straps to add more ski pressure. This will help reduce weight transfer. (2) Check your FRA setting. Moving it to a harder setting will help prevent weight transfer, but the ride will be stiffer. (3) Decrease the upper gap on the rods. A larger upper gap allows more weight transfer to the rear, lessening ski pressure. These are pretty easy adjustments to make. I started with these for my SRX. After these, you can get into shock preload adjustments. I haven't had any experience in that area yet. You should make your adjustments one at a time so you don't over do it. I adjusted mine for the opposite--I wanted more hook up at the launch. I definetly notice poorer handling in corners. Generally if you set up for all cornering, low end hook up will suffer. Setting up for all hook up makes cornering suffer. You'll have to find the right mix for your style by playing with the settings. Hope this helps.
 
I was trying to get more transfer from the rods, But, I think that I went to far.
The FRA is in the middle, I weigh about 165, so that should be about right, I think.
I haven't messed with the center shock as it is difficult to do unless I put the sled on it's side. So the shock and straps are in the as delivered position.
The ice well melt off the skid this coming week, so I'll play around a bit.
Thanks,
 
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