So I just got my new rear shocks, viper straps and transfer rod shims installed. I have read all the posts and BTV's how to's. My question is, on the limit straps how much thread should be showing above the nut just as a good starting point? I have them at 3/4 of inch right now but I thought I read that it should be an inch to a inch and a half. And how should I adjust the front skid shock as a good starting point? I know every setting is different for everybody but I dont want to hurt anything to start out with, just lookin for a starting point....
BTV explains most everything you'll need to know here:
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34503
I set my front shock a little stiffer as my track isn't picked down and I needed the extra weight transfer.
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34503
I set my front shock a little stiffer as my track isn't picked down and I needed the extra weight transfer.
Fro
New member
For reference, my front skid shock has very little preload & the rear enough to get the gaps right. I have just less than an inch of thread above the nut. If you follow BTV susp setup you'll see to run straps as loose as possible but to still have your forward bite. I'm 170lbs + gear. It handled great...it would stick thru the corners beyond my comfort zone to push it. A more aggressive rider could get way more out of it, but it was more than enough for me. You'll see thru his advice that the straps are the last thing to adjust.
troyhatt
New member
i did this mod last year havent got it tweaked perfect yet havent spent much time on it though. straps out all the way both shocks very little preload
handled bumps good no noticeable difference in steering .
with shock preload 80 percent max sled sits higher but transfers to much steering affected alot { sled seemed to have a lot more power when transfering}. Somewhere between these settings should be a good place to start.
handled bumps good no noticeable difference in steering .
with shock preload 80 percent max sled sits higher but transfers to much steering affected alot { sled seemed to have a lot more power when transfering}. Somewhere between these settings should be a good place to start.
How about when Im not sitting on the sled, shouldnt the lower gap at the transfer rod be closed completely? Mine still has some lower gap showing and it looks like the back of the skid may be up a little?
troyhatt
New member
i thought the 99 srx had the longer transfer rods. you might not have to put the spacer shim in.. might help with spacing.
nothinbutansrx
New member
Have you done anything to raise the front? I had mine stock with the viper shocks in the rear and hated it. I added the hauck lowering brackets for the front shocks and it handled better but bottomed out all the time. Finally I bit the bullet and got the long travel/ wide front end kit from pioneer and I couldn't be happier. Handles bumps better than ever and cornering capability is back. I'm not one to typically brag about someones products, but this is something worth the mention. I hemmed and hawed about spending the money on it for 2 years, wish someone had talked me into it earlier. My riding style is typically high speed and long distance, for reference.