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THE PERFECT FIT
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rear Suspensions
Polaris has six different rear suspension packages, each designed and
set up to deliver a soft ride under averageriding conditions. Rider
weight, riding style, trail conditions, and vehiclespeed all affect
suspension action.
Each rear suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference and
deliver excellentperformance 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 verystiff ride on the trail. A suspensionset up for
trail riding would bottom out harshlyon a snow-cross course.
A decal outlining rear suspension set-upoptions is located either under
the hood or on the clutch cover. It provides a guideline for initial
suspension set-up. Additional adjustments can be made from this
point. Make adjustments to one area at a time so you can evaluate the
change. For further assistance, see your dealer.
Suspension Performance Tips
DRider weight usuallydetermines the position at which the spring pre-
load should be set. However, this may vary with riding style.
Witha little experimentation, each rider can find a preferred set-up .
These adjustmentsare easy to make, involve very little time or ef-
fort, and greatly affect the ride.
DIn deep snow,a new Hi-fax will offer improved performance over
worn Hi-fax. It can also improve to p speed.
DWhen riding on iceor hard-packed snow, adding a set of bogie
wheels to the rail may enhance the machine’s performance. Bogie
wheel kits are availablefrom your dealer.
DPolaris offerstrack kits for improved flotation in deep snow. See
your dealerfor assistance.
IMPORTANT: Keepthe suspension pivot points lubricated. This
will reducem oistureand rust build-up and ensure proper function of
the suspension components.. Grease rear suspension pivots before
adjusting the rear suspension. Refer to Suspension Maintenance on
pages 148-149.