3 Minute Thursday//Front Suspension Baseline

[@nilsnilsnilsify]

Excellent stuff, so happy to see someone else putting out some content like this. Hopefully you can get into a little detail with the when and why's of making adjustments on the track suspension. The ski shock adjustments are a little more intuitive but I feel like the track suspension is a little bit of a black art that few people really understand. Looking forward to it!

[@turcotte16]

I’m looking forward to it as well

[@kevingilchrist8736]

Thanks. Many people get too technical for weekenders and old guys like me. Information like this is helpful and easier understand.

[@turcotte16]

Awesome! Glad I could help clarify!

[@adampallett8000]

Nice little walk through! amazing how many people are intimidated by suspension settings and never know how good the sled can actually be set up.

[@turcotte16]

Exactly!

[@k2buildit]

Another great video, suspension and clutching is always over done. You have a way of explaining that is direct and simple. Simplicity is key especially when it's easy to get lost or confused on what does what and when.... This will be watched for centuries.... Lol... 🤘🏻

[@turcotte16]

Thanks for watching! Just trying to make this simple for everyone!

[@this1ray]

Suspension is everything, I love being able to dial it in on the fly.

[@turcotte16]

Hell yeah!

[@tannerswift15]

Super cool video man. New to sledding so having videos like this really help me.

[@turcotte16]

Absolutely! Love Spreading the stoke!

[@ippielb]

Great to see you doing some tech tips, should help a lot of people on the new chassis.

[@turcotte16]

Thank you!

[@IdahoMthman]

Thank you so much. Videos are so helpful. Cheers

[@turcotte16]

Keep watching for next weeks episode!

[@IdahoMthman]

@@turcotte16 Hell Yes I will

[@Mr-t-GWS]

Love the tech tips from the pros🤙

[@turcotte16]

I’ll keep ‘em coming all season long!

[@big_whiskey1387]

I love the top step of the podium

[@turcotte16]

Haha get it!

[@drifter5682]

Finally you got your sled about time

[@larso1785]

I like these 3min vids

[@turcotte16]

Good! New one dropping soon!

[@nombr]

Good vid man, I’m gonna apply this to my 20 khaos

[@turcotte16]

Get it!

[@divadewolram]

Keep making more videos like this!

[@turcotte16]

Will do!

[@BillyGassPhotography]

Bad ass video, broski!!!! You're alot like me, I prefer to do all my own work instead of taking it to the shops. Love videos like this. However I ride a 2019 alpha 1 m8 165. Was leaning towards Polaris but decided I'd try out the monorail chassis. Keep up the good work bro. Lifes good!🤘⚡🔥

[@stephanclifford7334]

Thank you Brett. My 2020 Khaos is very soft (tippy)in the front end at low speeds. It always wants to roll the wrong way on flat ground. Hopefully the low speed clicker can make it better.

[@turcotte16]

Don’t be afraid to touch the clickers! They’re very helpful!

[@stephanclifford7334]

@@turcotte16 I rode all last year looking at the clickers but not wanting to mess with the "black magic". But your short video has simplified it and made me want to mess around and see what I can do to make it better. Thank you.

[@PackedandReadyFranco]

Simple and consice! Thanks I have a question if you put say in inch of two inches the spring shrinks right ? Does compressing it give it more or less bottoming?

[@tylerhenning2715]

For every inch you compress the spring, it will increase the spring rate x amount of what ever the spring rate is. Essentially the more you compress the spring, the less you will bottom out. There’s only so much you should go before start increasing the fatigue rate of the spring.

[@turcotte16]

I don’t suggest going more than 1.5” of pre load, the valving inside the shock should be what is doing the bulk of the dampening. The spring is not typically used to resist bottoming on its own

[@tylerhenning2715]

Definitely! The spring should mostly be to take the load of the sprung mass and determine ride frequency. A factor of suspension characteristics like suspension geometry.

[@4930driver]

Thank You. Just what i was looking for

[@FootballWiseGuy]

Video request: how to change handlers, and what you recommend?

[@turcotte16]

Could be a sweet one!!

[@208SledHead]

Hey Chief if you had a 17' Pro and were considering a suspension upgrade but could only do it in pairs, would you do the skid or front end first? I ride Island Park/Alpine/Pine Creek area, nowhere near your skill level but I know these ol' Walker Evans are gettin tired haha. Gonna love this series - looking forward to watching these while on a quick lunch at work!

[@turcotte16]

I would suggest doing the skid shocks first! They make a huge difference in setting the attitude of how your sled reacts!

[@208SledHead]

@@turcotte16 I was thinking the same thing actually. You're the damn man Brett - thanks for taking the time!

[@JasonCaville]

Nice work! Do you have any ideas how to keep the pipe from rubbing on the bumper if you put a lightweight silencer on it? I’ve tried SLP and The Thing on the new Matryx RMK, and they both cause the pipe to shift position and rub. It squeaks as it rubs when going down a bumpy trail. Thanks!

[@turcotte16]

I haven’t had any issues with this, I did see some things online, but I run stock cans!

[@wesarmey1348]

In the middle of pipe it has a small bracket (goes straight down) it’s rests on. If you add a 1/2” thick washer onto the rubber plug it will move the pipe away from the bumper. Worked for. No more rubbing.

[@JasonCaville]

@@wesarmey1348 Great idea. Thanks!

[@nombr]

Good vid man! CW is stiffer and CCW is softer?

[@turcotte16]

yep

[@nombr]

@@turcotte16 just realized it’s been almost a year since my last comment and I still haven’t messed with the suspension haha

[@14shans]

Why 1/2” ? Is that based on weight of the sled , or your weight ?

[@brucestewart78]

When are you expecting to get your new sled?

[@turcotte16]

Hopefully by end of the month!

[@joebolt8873]

Must of been ur best choice from Arctic cat to Polaris eh

[@turcotte16]

Loving it

[@joebolt8873]

Ooh man I bet bro hell yeah best choice ya made from ur Alaskan fan

[@kentkeele7051]

Did anyone else get a wrench. Mine came with nothing.

[@turcotte16]

Should come with your owners manual from the dealer!

[@big_whiskey1387]

First comment 🥇

[@turcotte16]

Nice work!