Recent content by Michael Hicks

Went on first ride since setting toe to 1/4 out and setting suspension to stock measurements.kept shapers put on new gates belt set proper deflection 50/44 155/222 120/300 and #634 70.5 weights( those are cat weights ) close profile to Dalton's that I had 1:74 I ran belt in before pulling...

I was at 1/8 toe out and for new shapers they half wore in the front makes me believe it is riding on its tippy toes pardon the expression so I aligned frontend to the track set to 1/4 out fts was stock measure but I tightened 2 turns exact to comp format weight ,I did shim the skis last...

Thanks for the suggestions guys I aligned the skis to the track and set 1/4 toe out checked all spindle hardware the upper a arm bushings were kind of loose slid the posts into the bushings and they tightened up nicely no more walking a arms going to give it a try this weekend ride safe ,

Sorry was vague on setting when I stated 2,turns I meant over stock factory measurements for minimum spec all my fellow riders have woody dually and keep telling me together them I still believe the shapers will work but i may try the duallys

Toe set to1/8 out ifs 2 turns stiffer shock at 4 off soft rear 2 turns stiffer shock 2 off soft fts stock setting shock 4 off soft driver 250 total riding position usually on the tank I spent all last weekend ride adjusting multiple combinations , almost unsafe on hard groom trails...

I also have a set of 70.5 clutch weights I want to try from the old days they were stock for a zr900 they look like Dalton profile they don't have the heavy mid section like the 10-68 but the tip is heavier . I had good luck with them in the old xc800 with SLP pipe

Recently sold the Indy 800 loved the top end speed but missed the rush ride ,picked up a 60th 800 axys set up gearing and clutches ,rides great but have never had a sled so twitcky and scary when letting off the throttle , fellow riders I let try comment how scary it is , I know many may reply...

I have not tried a gates belt few years back they gave us belts when racing on the asphalt and worked well what gates belt do you recommend ? I see a std and a carbon styles?

T Sorry I meant black/ red spring

Funny how going back to the old faithful blue primary 120/300 10/70 used in my fst and blk/red 155/222 from fusion days and 1:73 gearing poured into a pot stir and installed make these new sleds go OK I did add a newer cut 50/44 helix but will save that so when I have to make my 2020 sled go...