MXZ rear susp. question

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Bill

Discussion Starter · Nov 1, 2001

I just bought a used 2001 MXZ 500 and I am setting up the rear suspension. In the book it says that if I have the rear preload set corretly, when I sit on the sled the rear coupling blocks should be in the middle of the 2 rubber stops. Well when I'm on it the blocks are all the way back. Same thing when I up the preload. When I set it for my size (200-230 lbs) the blocks are even rear of center when my 145lb step-brother gets on it. The sled is mint and has only 1200 miles on it. The rear susp. feels great and it sits just fine. It's seems pretty far fetched that the springs could be worn out already. This is my first Ski-Doo so I don't know much about them. Should I even bother paying attention to those blocks?

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Bill

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 2, 2001

Thanks for all the help guy's. I increased the preload on the center spring one setting higher than my weight and the blocks are pretty much centered. When I change slides after the first few rides I think I will lengthen the limiter straps if i'm not happy with the ride. Since were on the topic of suspension set-up, where do you guy's have your front spings set?? Thanks again

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