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I don't know if my theory is correct or not, but the physics seem correct.
Our quad seem to have a weight balance with a bias towards the rear. Baxter just posted some numbers that show more weight over the rear wheels than the front wheels.
With stock size tires front and back (22" & 21"), our quad sits level with the ground.
I know that I can raise or lower my ride height by adjusting my pre-load on my Elkas.
My idea is to lower the front by 1/4" and raise the back by the same 1/4"... giving a total of 1/2" difference and thereby shifting some weight forward. At times, my front wants to lift a bit when I'm on the power hard... like the low range of 3rd gear... pulling hard, the front wants to get light and can be kinda dicey unless you're going straight. This is not the IRS push issue... more to help the front end stay down better under hard acceleration.
Sound idea? I ask because I've only been riding 3 years and don't know. Thing is... There are members here that know lots more than me. (most members)
roadkill
Our quad seem to have a weight balance with a bias towards the rear. Baxter just posted some numbers that show more weight over the rear wheels than the front wheels.
With stock size tires front and back (22" & 21"), our quad sits level with the ground.
I know that I can raise or lower my ride height by adjusting my pre-load on my Elkas.
My idea is to lower the front by 1/4" and raise the back by the same 1/4"... giving a total of 1/2" difference and thereby shifting some weight forward. At times, my front wants to lift a bit when I'm on the power hard... like the low range of 3rd gear... pulling hard, the front wants to get light and can be kinda dicey unless you're going straight. This is not the IRS push issue... more to help the front end stay down better under hard acceleration.
Sound idea? I ask because I've only been riding 3 years and don't know. Thing is... There are members here that know lots more than me. (most members)
roadkill