Why does skidoo use torsion springs?
The torsion springs DO help to center the skid. I can remember adjusting my deleted Summit on the hill, flipping the sled on it’s side to do it, and being amazed at how far the skid was sagging down with it’s own weight.
What does a limiter strap do?
Limiter straps are attached to the front arm and the front of the skid. Their purpose is to limit how far the center shock can extend, which in turn affects the weight transfer of the snowmobile suspension and the amount of ski pressure.
How do I stiffen my rear suspension?
How to Stiffen a Rear Suspension
- Replace the rear shock absorbers with coil-over models.
- Replace the rear sway bar bushings with polyurethane.
- Replace the rear leaf spring shackles with longer dimensions.
- Add hardware that the vehicle did not come with, but was an option/upgrade for the model.
How do you increase ski pressure on a snowmobile?
Think of the sled as a see saw, the front TRACK shock is the pivot point and the softening the rear allows the weight to transfer to the rear and lighten the front end– thereby reducing ski pressure. The opposite settings to the TRACK shocks will have the opposite effect and increase ski pressure. Hope this helps.
What happens if you take the limiter strap off a snowmobile?
Registered. You can loosen the limiter strap to make it wheelie better but don’t remove it. It’s there to make the sled handle better and so the end of the slide rail doesn’t go through a window in the track.
What is darting on a snowmobile?
Darting is when your sled gets caught in preexisting tracks from snowmobile that have traversed the trail in front of you. When this happens, your sled tends to do one of two things (or, in many cases, both). First, your sled will want to stay locked into that set of tracks.
How do you adjust a snowmobile torsion spring?
To adjust rear torsion spring preload, rotate the three-position cam (1) using the engine spark plug tool. Adjustment is easiest when the cam is rotated from low to medium, and then to high. Rotating directly from low to high will require significantly more effort.