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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wryjoker

· #3 · Nov 1, 2001

True megaman the only thing could have mentioned is there are different springs available in larger diameeters for different amounts of weight. You're springs may work just fine and try it first before replaceing. Even if they are not worn they may not be capable for the added weight.

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wryjoker

· #7 · Nov 2, 2001

I can't tell you that cause my daughter rides the mxz and she is 110lbs total if that. The comparison would not be even close.

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