2007 Polaris 550 LX Owners Manual - Page 33

2007 Polaris 550 LX Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT Shock Damping Front Suspension Adjustments Adjustments to the compression stiffness of Indy Select shocks can be made by turning the adjustment screw located near the base of the shock (+). This adjustment is the easiest to perform and it should be considered first. A clockwise adjustment will increase stiffness in both styles of shock, but there are some differences. + Indy Select Shock The factory setting for this shock is the softest position, with the adjusting screw all the way out (counterclockwise). If bottoming occurs, the Indy Select feature should be used to achieve the desired ride. The shocks have a wide range of adjustment capability. By turning the screw clockwise, the compression of the shock increases, stiffening the ride. When adjusting these shocks, we recommend that you turn the screw only 1/4 turn at a time, then test ride. Always adjust both shocks equally. Front Springs For models without externally adjustable or revalvable shocks, the front springs can be changed if spring preload alone isn't sufficient and further adjustment is desired to control suspension stiffness. See your Polaris dealer for more information. 30

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THE PERFECT FIT
Front Suspension Adjustments
Shock Damping
Adjustments to the compression stiff-
ness of Indy Select shocks can be
made by turning the adjustment screw
located near the base of the shock (
+
).
This adjustment is the easiest to per-
form and it should be considered first.
A clockwise adjustment will increase
stiffness in both styles of shock, but
there are some differences.
Indy Select Shock
The factory setting for this shock is the softest position, with the adjust-
ing screw all the way out (counterclockwise). If bottoming occurs, the
Indy Select feature should be used to achieve the desired ride. The
shocks have a wide range of adjustment capability. By turning the screw
clockwise, the compression of the shock increases, stiffening the ride.
When adjusting these shocks, we recommend that you turn the screw
only 1/4 turn at a time, then test ride. Always adjust both shocks equally.
Front Springs
For models without externally adjustable or revalvable shocks, the front
springs can be changed if spring preload alone isn't sufficient and fur-
ther adjustment is desired to control suspension stiffness. See your
Polaris dealer for more information.
+