2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Owners Manual - Page 42

2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Manual

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Edge Touring Suspension (ETS) Adjustments Torsion Springs Two torsion springs are used on the rear arm of the ETS. Preload adjustments can be made by turning the rectangular adjusters with a spark plug wrench. The firm torsion spring should be used if frequent bottoming is encountered during two up riding on rough trails. The soft torsion spring should be used for frequent one up riding on smooth trails. For soft tension, position the long end of the cam to the front (A). For firm tension, position the long end of the cam up (B). THE PERFECT FIT A B Front Track Shock and Spring Preload Front track shock compression damping and spring preload can also be adjusted. Turn the screw (C) clockwise to tighten (stiffen) compression damping. Turn the spring (D) clockwise to increase (stiffen) spring preload. C D Initial Setup Reference Chart This chart is only a guideline for initial suspension setup. Your setup may vary based on your desired riding style. Torsion Spring & Block Setting 1 Rider 2 Riders Soft Firm Soft Firm Low Med Med High RCA Position Front Track Spring Preload (Inches) 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 max Front Track Indy Select Turns From Full Open 0-1 1-2 1-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 Optional Torsion Spring Left Hand Soft Firm 7042139-067 7042282-067 Right Hand 7042140-067 7042283-067 Optional Front Track Spring 7041351-067 39

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THE PERFECT FIT
Edge Touring Suspension (ETS) Adjustments
Torsion Springs
Two torsion springs are used on the rear arm of
the ETS. Preload adjustments can be made by
turning the rectangular adjusters with a spark
plug wrench.
The firm torsion spring should be used if
frequent bottoming is encountered during two
up riding on rough trails.
The soft torsion spring should be used for
frequent one up riding on smooth trails.
For soft tension, position the long end of the
cam to the front (A). For firm tension, position
the long end of the cam up (B).
Front Track Shock and Spring Preload
Front track shock compression damping
and spring preload can also be adjusted.
Turn the screw (C) clockwise to tighten
(stiffen) compression damping. Turn the
spring (D) clockwise to increase (stiffen)
spring preload.
Initial Setup Reference Chart
This chart is only a guideline for initial suspension setup. Your setup
may vary based on your desired riding style.
Torsion
Spring & Block
Setting
RCA
Position
Front Track
Spring Preload
(Inches)
Front Track
Indy Select -
Turns From
Full Open
1 Rider
Soft
Firm
Low
Med
1-2
2-3
0.25
0.50
0-1
1-2
2 Riders
Soft
Firm
Med
High
3-4
4-5
0.75
1.00 max
1-3
2-3
Optional Torsion Spring
Optional Front Track
Spring
Left Hand
Right Hand
Soft
Firm
7042139-067
7042282-067
7042140-067
7042283-067
7041351-067
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A
B
C
D