How I Set Up My Snowmobile Suspension!! DIY EXPLAINED

[@bobthemagicman]

This video is top notch. Really helped me figure out how to adjust my sled. I am 300lbs 6'3" and my torsion bar was set to 1.

[@Schneids15]

You should get what they call the” fatboy” springs. I think part # they refer to as 270/271 springs. These would help your issue greatly.

[@HolyRider22]

My first year riding a new sled, 2022 skidoo backcountry. Trying to set up the suspension for a happy medium for trail riding and being playfull in the off trail deep stuff. Great video man!

[@Schneids15]

Thank you! I am glad this video is still helping people!

[@BlueRage]

@@Schneids15 Have you ever had to rebuild your QA piston whatever it's called? I have two XRS's and both don't move it until you get to 2 or 2.5 on the tunnel adjuster.

[@BigRed_Grayling_MI]

Thanks Josh, This really helped me out with my set up. Keep the videos coming. Thanks again.

[@Schneids15]

Great to head Carl! Glad i could help. Unfortunately i sold the sled so can’t make videos anymore.

[@sellyshootsandscores9300]

Very well explained good sir!

[@matad311]

Dude great explanation with the water bottles on dampening!

[@Schneids15]

It makes it easy for the average joe to understand.... this is literally dampening it as it is water lol

[@michaelbrown-cs1do]

Great video I have the quick adjust package the knob on the right side of the sled is? Thanks

[@Schneids15]

It tightens up a piston and stiffens your rear torsion springs.

[@josephrapoza550]

Great, informative video, I appreciate it!

[@dillonbentley3832]

Great Fuckin video. Dumbed down for a dummy like me. Getting the sled ready for the season and this is gonna help big time. Thanks man!

[@christoffersjoberg1622]

Really good video! Thanks!

[@wideback4553]

Is it possible to remove the rear shock and the front shock without removing the whole skid thing?

[@toddbunnett640]

For reference I’m riding a 2020 renegade adrenaline and I weigh 290 lbs. The factory torsion springs for me are set to level 5. They are a touch stiff but level 4 I find not enough. I ended up putting skidoo touring torsion springs on it so it would support the weight off two adults. With the heavy springs I ride at level 1 when solo.

[@bobthemagicman]

Hey Todd, I am a similar weight to you. Did you adjust the front springs at all?

[@toddbunnett640]

@@bobthemagicman I have them set to the middle setting.

[@BlueRage]

Have you ever had to rebuild your QA piston whatever it's called? I have two XRS's and both don't move it until you get to 2 or 2.5 on the tunnel adjuster.

[@Schneids15]

I had my shocks rebuilt and both were the same… only started moving at 2. I pulled the assembly apart and looked at where the piston stopped. Where it bottomed out was around 2-2.5 i’m pretty sure…. So that’s normal.

[@BlueRage]

@@Schneids15 There's a thread on Dootalk...I tried sending it to you but YT won't allow it. It's not normal. When you took it apart did it have one or two o-rings? Did you bleed it?

[@Schneids15]

@@BlueRage i felt my piston had full travel back and all 3 sleds i had worked on had engaged at the same point. I always rode on a stiffer setting as the starting area was way too soft for me anyhow so i never worried.

[@BlueRage]

@@Schneids15 I have two skids out of two XRS's in the garage right now. Identical sleds. One engages at 1.5, the other engages at 2.5. In the Dootalk thread they mention that some leaked. Did you actually take yours apart? The upgraded version has two seals on the piston.

[@Schneids15]

@@BlueRage never took apart. No leaks and the piston was bottoming out to where it should. The piston in the skid would go down to where it should as well on the torsion springs. The previous owner of the sled told me that since new in 2012 he would always turn it back il free spin them back to his preferred setting because the contents would leak from piston below to the cylinder over night.

[@tackdriverCA]

Quick questions: just bought a new mxz sport 600efi, front spring cambers are at lowest and I’ve set the rear torsion to 3 to keep the snow flap from dragging. Should I be setting fronts up to 2 or 3 as well and also how close to the ground should the flap be when I’m sitting on the sled?? Thanks if you can answer and great video!

[@Schneids15]

You don’t necessarily have to set the front the same as the back. I would start soft and if you like it go with it. I like the front more stiff for fast cornering and no body roll but that is me personally. I believe don’t go by the flap. Go by a measurement at the rear bumper. I think the spec is 1-3 inches lower. So if you are at say 20” at the bumper( pull up on the back all the way til it stops with nobody on it then take measurement) then sit on the sled. If your measurement was 20” you should be sitting between 19 and 17” somewhere. Don’t quote me on the “ numbers. You can google r motion sag when sitting and it will tell you for sure. Hope that helps. Josh If going by flap you definitely don’t want it dragging but want it close to the ground.

[@tackdriverCA]

@@Schneids15 thank you sir!

[@jmj267]

Hey Josh good video I had to go back and look at my 1200 videos. Just did all my oil filter change case changes yesterday on a 1200 touring. Thanks for all the help that you've gave us helping us work on our machines. How come there's only three videos under Ski-Doo 1200 and there's actually more.

[@drbobvs]

Thanks for the video. It explained a lot in a simple way. BTW Skidoo recommends 2-3" of rear sag in models with R Motion, But they don't mention anything about front sag. Any ideas?

[@cruzinbenny3750]

Great video thanks for the help!

[@charliepalmer2465]

What should I do for Darting my son rides the sled, he is about 115lbs has Rmotion but not quick adjust , n a 2015 Skidoo Renegade Adrenaline 900 Ace

[@Schneids15]

A simple fix would be adding ski pressure. Either tighten limiter strap up front but easiest is to just crank up the torsion springs. Josh

[@charliepalmer2465]

@@Schneids15 thanks for the reply! Torsion Springs or Center Shock? thanks Charlie

[@Schneids15]

Sorry forgot to mention. First off if you do loosen the forward shock in the skid that will also add some ski pressure as it is taking pre load off the front of the skid. The torsion springs will make it a stiffer ride but greatly improve on ski pressure. First off though from factory i believe they only have one single carbide runner in the middle.(used to come with the double that the ski’s were designed with but saves cost i imagine not shipping with them..... ) I would suggest adding the second carbide on the outside edge of the ski. You have to drill the holes but the slot and everything is in there. It will solve your darting issues i bet. They usually ride really well with the double carbide. Let me know how you make out. Josh

[@wouldeyed1361]

I always run 8" double carbides. I've had so many people tell me it's not necessary but it always makes the sled track straight. Yes there expensive but there is a diamond v cutter you can put in a drill to keep them sharp. I always figured missing a turn could be 10x the cost of good doubles.

[@vicktdock]

Know this is old but check/adjust ski toe to 1/8 inch or so out. Also try adding spring pressure to the center shock.

[@strongman462]

🙂👋

[@elmerbobbish6066]

this guy forgot the rebound but that's ok

[@Schneids15]

You are very true. Tried to explain it so anybody could understand. Will have to think on that one

[@philliptoone]

The correct word for resistance to the speed of motion is "damping" or "to damp." The word "dampen" or "dampening" means to make damp or moist.

[@Schneids15]

Haha thanks! Yup definitely an error on my grammar. Lol

[@dillonbentley3832]

I understood him better this way to be honest. Haha

[@wouldeyed1361]

Thanks for posting. Where would we be without the grammer lesson....probably back on topic. The things people bitch about.

[@davidstevens2842]

Talks way to much , get to fact’s and make it simple!