Polaris MATRIX 650 INDY VR1 129, Owner'S Manual

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THE PERFECT FIT
SUSPENSION QUICK SET-UP GUIDE
The front and rear suspensions on your Matryx snowmobile are easy to adjust.
Just remember three simple steps:
1. Ride your snowmobile.
2. Adjust the rear track shock spring to tune vehicle balance (ski pressure and
weight transfer).
3. Adjust shock clickers (if equipped) to tune ride quality (stiffer or softer ride).
Step 1: Ride your snowmobile.
Ride the snowmobile in various terrain to fully experience the existing
suspension settings before making any adjustments.
Step 2: Adjust the rear spring to tune vehicle balance.
After riding, you should be able to determine if the snowmobile needs more or
less transfer.
• For more transfer, decrease the rear track spring preload.
• For less transfer, increase the rear track spring preload.
If you prefer your snowmobile has lighter steering, decrease the rear track
spring preload or increase the front track shock spring preload.
Step 3: Adjust shock clickers (if equipped) for ride quality.
For models equipped with monotube shocks, always adjust the rear track shock
spring preload to enhance bottoming resistance.
For models with shock clickers, you can adjust the clickers to control bottoming
and adjust ride comfort.
• Turn a clicker counter-clockwise to decrease damping for a softer ride.
• Turn a clicker clockwise to increase damping for a stiffer ride and less
bottoming.
NOTICE
Always adjust the clicker at least one click below full stiff (full clockwise) or
shock damage will occur.
Test ride the snowmobile and continue making spring and clicker adjustments
until you achieve the perfect ride.
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