what should be a good starting point setting on a new rear shock? currently nut is ran all the way up.

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your manual will show you the specs you can adjust to.
i dont have a manual. is their one on this forum?
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Go to yamaha website. You can view manuals on there

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or become a VIP on here and get the manual from here.

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Spring preload (SX600)
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
• Turn the spring seat in or out.
FRONT SHOCK
Min.-----Standard---- Max.
203 mm /213 mm /213 mm
(7.99 in) (8.39 in) (8.39 in)
REAR SHOCK
Min.-------Standard-------- Max.
358.5 mm /368.5 mm /378.5 mm
(14.11 in) (14.51 in) (14.90)
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
• Turn the spring seat in or out.
FRONT SHOCK
Min.-----Standard---- Max.
203 mm /213 mm /213 mm
(7.99 in) (8.39 in) (8.39 in)
REAR SHOCK
Min.-------Standard-------- Max.
358.5 mm /368.5 mm /378.5 mm
(14.11 in) (14.51 in) (14.90)
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where is that measured to? ground to the grab bar in the back?

bluemonster1
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can't get a pic..but them measurements would be the distance to top of spring to the bottom of the spring against the adjuster nut.
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bluemonster1
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here are some spring charts to look at..maybe this may help ya also...
http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aaTECH/Suspension/specs/suspensionspecs.htm
http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aaTECH/Suspension/specs/suspensionspecs.htm