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Rear Suspension Adjustments THE PERFECT FIT Rider weight, riding style, trail conditions, and vehicle speed all affect suspension action. Each rear suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference and deliver excellent performance for a given set of conditions. However, all suspension designs and adjustments involve a compromise, or trade-off. For example, a suspension set up for snow-cross racing would provide a very stiff ride on the trail. A suspension set up for trail riding would bottom out harshly on a snow-cross course. Make adjustments to one area at a time so you can evaluate the change. For further assistance, see your dealer. Suspension Performance Tips • Rider weight usually determines the position at which the spring preload should be set. However, this may vary with riding style. With a little experimentation, each rider can find a preferred set-up. These adjustments are easy to make, involve very little time or effort, and greatly affect the ride. • In deep snow, a new rail slide will offer improved performance over a worn slide. It can also improve top speed. • When riding on ice or hard-packed snow, adding a set of bogie wheels to the rail may enhance the machine's performance. Bogie wheel kits are available from your dealer. • POLARIS offers track kits for improved flotation in deep snow. See your dealer for assistance. Tip: Keep the suspension pivot points lubricated. This will reduce moisture and rust build-up and ensure proper function of the suspension components. Grease rear suspension pivots before adjusting the rear suspension. Refer to the suspension lubrication information beginning on page 99. Track Tension Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension and alignment. See page 124. 53

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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rider weight, riding style, trail conditions, and vehicle speed all affect
suspension action.
Each rear suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference and deliver
excellent performance for a given set of conditions. However, all sus-
pension designs and adjustments involve a compromise, or trade-off.
For example, a suspension set up for snow-cross racing would provide a
very stiff ride on the trail. A suspension set up for trail riding would bot-
tom out harshly on a snow-cross course.
Make adjustments to one area at a time so you can evaluate the change.
For further assistance, see your dealer.
Suspension Performance Tips
°
Rider weight usually determines the position at which the spring pre-
load should be set. However, this may vary with riding style. With a
little experimentation, each rider can find a preferred set-up. These
adjustments are easy to make, involve very little time or effort, and
greatly affect the ride.
°
In deep snow, a new rail slide will offer improved performance over a
worn slide. It can also improve top speed.
°
When riding on ice or hard-packed snow, adding a set of bogie
wheels to the rail may enhance the machine's performance. Bogie
wheel kits are available from your dealer.
°
POLARIS offers track kits for improved flotation in deep snow. See
your dealer for assistance.
Tip:
Keep the suspension pivot points lubricated. This will reduce moisture and
rust build-up and ensure proper function of the suspension components.
Grease rear suspension pivots before adjusting the rear suspension. Refer
to the suspension lubrication information beginning on page 99.
Track Tension
Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain cor-
rect tension and alignment. See page 124.