2000 sxr soft suspension, need help

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YAMMYJAM79

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I recently bought a 2000 sxr 700 for $1700 got a good deal, super clean sled. Problem is i'm 270 lbs and the sled bottoms out when i sit on it! I tried tightening up the springs on the shocks but still sits real low! Is there any way i can raise the rear of the sled? Or should i just rebuild the nitrogen shocks and get stiffer springs?
 
The front mount on the rear shock ( biggest one ) should have 3 positions. Put the shock in the lowest if it isnt already, if not some fat boy springs are the answer. Rebuilding the shocks wont do much. They need a proper revalve to work at your weight as their ment for the average ( around 180 lb ) rider
 
The shocks don't carry the weight, the springs do. I would pull the skid and inspect it completely. Yes, I would get the shocks rebuilt and replace the springs. You may want to check the charts and move up to a stiffer rear spring at least.

Or, you could simply buy a newer skid in good shape (usually around $400) and get a ride upgrade in the process.
 
I did lower the shock to the lowest position, but still no luck! I tried getting a new spring but most places cant get them! Im in the toronto area if anyone on here knows where to get them i would appreciate it! Also does anyone know of drop brackets for this sled? Or should i just go for a whole new skid from a viper ?
 
If you are considering upgrading the skid, I would look for newer one like a mono or even other brands. The ride is much better.

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The Viper skid is basically the same skid with different rate springs and different shock valving.

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Ill look into that, i herd somewhere that the viper skid would give you an extra 4" in height! Could be wrong just what i herd. I would like to raise the rear end if possible. Not to sure about the universal drop brackets though.
 
YAMMYJAM79 said:
Ill look into that, i herd somewhere that the viper skid would give you an extra 4" in height! Could be wrong just what i herd. I would like to raise the rear end if possible. Not to sure about the universal drop brackets though.
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Viper skid wont give you much if any height increase. cbperformance makes nice aluminum drop brackets. If I were you id just look for a used edge or doo sc3-4 skid. Wel help you with the install! Also last time I checked hygear and pioneer had different spring options.
 
My buddy has a m10 he said would work on my sled, not sure if it fits or not, but he wants a lot of $$ for it, affraid to spend a lot of dough on a skid that wont work.
 
you would need the mounting brackets for the m10. ive seen doo and poo skids go for $250. First off. how mechanically inclined are you? And are you comfortable drilling new holes in the tunnel of your sled?
 
If you can find a mono I make a template that will make drilling the holes a cinch. And the ride is vastly improved.

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You would also want the big boy spring in it though, or have the shock revalved

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