if you could do it all over again what would you do...
I am real interested in what you guys have to say about changing the rear suspension..how bad dose it throw off the front end? or is there a mod for that also..???
Thanks
James
I am real interested in what you guys have to say about changing the rear suspension..how bad dose it throw off the front end? or is there a mod for that also..???
Thanks
James
viperking
Active member
Big Bore
Bender Big bore pipes
clutch kit
Boss Seat
C&a skis
Long Travel Ohlins shocks/Long Travel Skid/Studs
Rox Treads
Lightweight Front end
Skidplate
Billet accessories
I've done all of this and the sled is killer. Would do it again in a heartbeat
Bender Big bore pipes
clutch kit
Boss Seat
C&a skis
Long Travel Ohlins shocks/Long Travel Skid/Studs
Rox Treads
Lightweight Front end
Skidplate
Billet accessories
I've done all of this and the sled is killer. Would do it again in a heartbeat
I would have used an Xtra-10 instead of the Viper skid. Probably would have used Viper trailing arms for the taller spindles too but by the time I found out they're longer, the SRX arms were already powder coated. As it is now, I shortened the limiter straps a bit and lengthened the installed height back to 0 preload on the center shock. I also run a slightly lighter preload on the rear shock with the FRA set hard to accomodate my lard azz.
Either way, I'd still widen the ski stance which IMO more than makes up for the added ride height which to say, didn't change much due to running more sag. Widening is a must.
My sled's "on rails" performance that the SRX is noted for is better than it was before the changes I made with the added benefit of better absorption of those blind holes the original skid lacked. Maybe with Viper spindles it'd be different but IMO, it's better than the way it came even after fixing, tightening up and welding on the SRX skid.
The first 100 miles of the odo was good but quickly went down hill but I wasn't used to fixing all the pivot points of a skid after the first 100 miles riden. Fixing/tightening the SRX skid made a big difference in and of itself and with fresh shocks it was exceptable for a few years.
The reason for using an Xtra-10 is better big bump and transfer performance.
That's been my experience - your mileage may vary.
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95rxl650
Member
Personally, I have an SRX because it's an SRX. Low and fast.
Things to deal with are better backshiting, Keep your shocks fresh, and darting. Maybe richen up the low speed fuel mixture. Mine seems to run better at low rpm and mid range.
On groomed trails, it rails. On the lake, it flies. Start changing the geometry and it's just a different sled. I've ridden 2 other SRX's with sc3 and edge suspensions and a host of other mods. Those sleds just arent keeping up to an aggressive rider on a stockish SRX in the bush. Again, personal experience.
If love your srx and just like to tinker, then mod away and have fun. I opted to buy a Doo SS to tinker with and have some suspension. Now I'm trying to make it run the trails like the srx. Never gonna happen. lol
My 2 cents.
Things to deal with are better backshiting, Keep your shocks fresh, and darting. Maybe richen up the low speed fuel mixture. Mine seems to run better at low rpm and mid range.
On groomed trails, it rails. On the lake, it flies. Start changing the geometry and it's just a different sled. I've ridden 2 other SRX's with sc3 and edge suspensions and a host of other mods. Those sleds just arent keeping up to an aggressive rider on a stockish SRX in the bush. Again, personal experience.
If love your srx and just like to tinker, then mod away and have fun. I opted to buy a Doo SS to tinker with and have some suspension. Now I'm trying to make it run the trails like the srx. Never gonna happen. lol
My 2 cents.
TopGunnSrx
New member
Id put mine back to original and buy a different sled....
I'm with 95rxl650 on this, I love my SRX for those exact reasons, go cart handling on smooth trails and tripple digits at the squeeze of the thumb. Yeah sometimes I wish it had better suspension, but keep your shocks fresh and set up the suspension to your needs, and its really not that bad.
I bought this SRX brand new in 97, the only mods I've made are clutching and gearing. It has served me well now for 17 yrs. I'm leaving for our first trip tonight and still look forward to riding it yet as it always puts a smile on my face. Well, until the first rough trail with 1' whoops.
I bought this SRX brand new in 97, the only mods I've made are clutching and gearing. It has served me well now for 17 yrs. I'm leaving for our first trip tonight and still look forward to riding it yet as it always puts a smile on my face. Well, until the first rough trail with 1' whoops.
As far as mods go I'd say the most popular ones for the SRX would be gearing,clutching and tractiin, as in studs and adjustable transfer rods. Sure there's been lots of other stuff done too but those would be the big ones.I own two and my 98 has been made into more of a what I like to call a sport tourer where my 01 is basically stock with the exception of trail porting.So depending on what kind of a ride I'll be going on I can can choose which setup will suite me for that day.
3g racing
New member
Drop it off to mrviper and wait for him to do his magic
wow, what a great thread! Sticky?
Everything I have done is for reliability. Added grease fittings....replaced worn bushings. I DO have the viper rear end with the Ohlins extensions and it is a trade off for handling. I added the bearings and machined bushings in the viper susp before install. There is NO plastic left in it. Everything works well.
I have a roller secondary with a trail setup. Much improvement for that on & off the throttle in the tight trails. Two things I would like to do is try different skis and get hand warmers that go higher than "warm".
Everything I have done is for reliability. Added grease fittings....replaced worn bushings. I DO have the viper rear end with the Ohlins extensions and it is a trade off for handling. I added the bearings and machined bushings in the viper susp before install. There is NO plastic left in it. Everything works well.
I have a roller secondary with a trail setup. Much improvement for that on & off the throttle in the tight trails. Two things I would like to do is try different skis and get hand warmers that go higher than "warm".
I only have 6 things on my list.
1) Transfer rods
2) Clutch kit made by ME, with good help from here, with commercially avaiable parts.
3) Gear to 22/38
4) 1,25 inch camoplast predator
5) Jetting for your spesific type of riding. Mine has large main jets because I do a lot of wot.
6) Maintenace on crucial parts of the sleds, clutch, clean carbs, bushings and bearings, powervalves etc.
1) Transfer rods
2) Clutch kit made by ME, with good help from here, with commercially avaiable parts.
3) Gear to 22/38
4) 1,25 inch camoplast predator
5) Jetting for your spesific type of riding. Mine has large main jets because I do a lot of wot.
6) Maintenace on crucial parts of the sleds, clutch, clean carbs, bushings and bearings, powervalves etc.
I think there might be help in filling the handlebar holes, with something called buzz be or something like that.
I think handguards also might help some.
I think handguards also might help some.
well seeing how I started this.
1)cold air intake
2)ports opened up on the piston's/the jetting needed...
3)transfer rods
4) 1.25" ripsaw
5)after market skis...shit I forget witch ones ...the made an incredible difference..
6)thunder clutch kit
7)hand guards
because it is a Canadian sled it came with OLINS shocks..
9) PSI trail can..
1)cold air intake
2)ports opened up on the piston's/the jetting needed...
3)transfer rods
4) 1.25" ripsaw
5)after market skis...shit I forget witch ones ...the made an incredible difference..
6)thunder clutch kit
7)hand guards
because it is a Canadian sled it came with OLINS shocks..9) PSI trail can..
Just wanted to update now that I've had a chance to ride in more diverse conditions. You can have your cake and eat it too if you go wide up front and more sag out back using a Viper skid. It took some years to get it sorted out but my '01 SRX is BETTER this year than it ever was in all areas including "on rails" performance on smooth trails. Widening the front end and setting up the Viper skid as described in my previous post is a must (along with fresh shocks - revalved from Pioneer). I've changed my mind about the Xtra10 and I've made this skid work and work well.
The recommended settings from Pioneer for the center/rear shocks and limiters were kind of close but still too stiff and I still didn't have enough ski pressure (I'm using short SRX spindles). Shortening the limiters fixed the ski pressure and reducing the center shock preload (lengthening the un-installed height to the point the spring rattles 1/4" but roughly 0 preload installed).
To maintain the sag I wanted I also reduced the preload of the rear shock (added un-installed length 1/8") and given I'm pushing 230 the FRA is set to firm.
It works.
That's good to hear, glad it's working. I wouldn't mind playing around with mine in the suspension area. But maintaining the families 3 other sleds is taking its toll on the checking account. Polaris's just aren't made as well as Yami's. Thanks for the tips, but at my age(46), I just don't ride like I used to lol. Also, maybe it's the same by you, but it's been a couple years since I rode on bad trails. Seems that no matter where we ride, the clubs and state really do a great job on grooming. Just this last weekend we took a family trip from our house, and mid trip I switched sleds with my oldest daughter (to pick up the the pace alittle) and took the Bravo. Even that thing was alot a fun on good trails.
And these are southern Wisconsin trails that aren't known for being smooth.
Just out of curiosity, how much to you have into your set up from Pioneer? Just in case the groomers break down.
And these are southern Wisconsin trails that aren't known for being smooth.
Just out of curiosity, how much to you have into your set up from Pioneer? Just in case the groomers break down.
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my top 10 list for the srx would be in order to do if you just got one, as most never utilize whats there stock, so thats why engine work is at end of list.:
1.) adjustable transfer rods
2.) track with at least 1 inch lug and 144 studs
3.) oversize skidframe wheels
4.) hyfax saver wheel kit
5.) clutching
6.) gearing
7.) super tune the powervalve adj.,jetting, chaincase adjustment.
8.) machine cylinder heads
9.) porting cylinders
10.) full engine mod/work with ported cylinders,ported case, lightweight wristpins,etc.
1.) adjustable transfer rods
2.) track with at least 1 inch lug and 144 studs
3.) oversize skidframe wheels
4.) hyfax saver wheel kit
5.) clutching
6.) gearing
7.) super tune the powervalve adj.,jetting, chaincase adjustment.
8.) machine cylinder heads
9.) porting cylinders
10.) full engine mod/work with ported cylinders,ported case, lightweight wristpins,etc.
Most of my riding has been in the U.P. but I spent some time in Cadillac the past couple weeks on busy trails which was a good test.
I turned the big 50 last September so I'm a couple years ahead of you. I sure could use 20 year old to pull it over for me.
I turned the big 50 last September so I'm a couple years ahead of you. I sure could use 20 year old to pull it over for me.
blueblood68
New member
95rxl650 you nailed it. The only thing the srx needed was pics and clutching . The low slung chassis the proaction suspension those are all what makes this sled what it is,a rocket. On a nice groomed trail this sled rides as good as any other sled and it's faster,it's the f1 sled of the trail. Awesome sounding,super reliable,absolutely sexy looking and super fast. If ya want a smoother ride buy a different sled. The srx is a srx because of the way yamaha put it together. It's been proven time and time again that when guys started to upgrade this sled that it made it slower or it took away the reliability. Ya can't perfect perfection guys. To this day these sleds still turn heads and blow away the competition. I wouldn't change a thing.
