m8 stiff steering

[RUDY]

my sled is pretty stiff steering here is what i measured i wanna see if anyone else has the same or different.Wanna know if i should have less thread showing on the shock,maybe like 2.5" instead of 3.125"
Also the limiter strap is how it came from the dealer,if i drop it a hole or 2 will that help?

 

[slomo]

jay putting the limiter strap to that second hole will make it worst as your
putting more ski pressure,you can adjust the front shock in the skid a little
and that will lighten it up but too much will cause it to trench in the powder
ask me how i know! the other thing is get the fron end lifted to see if one of the joints are stiff,alot of that talked about on sw

 

[CATPRIDE]

I would suggest going to the gym and working out and building up your pipes.

 

[ttpowersports]

my sled is pretty stiff steering here is what i measured i wanna see if anyone else has the same or different.Wanna know if i should have less thread showing on the shock,maybe like 2.5" instead of 3.125"
Also the limiter strap is how it came from the dealer,if i drop it a hole or 2 will that help?

make sure your toe in/toe out...alignment is correct, check to ensure your tie rods dont have a bend in them .,,,or u have ice stuck in the bottom of the bulk head where the steering rods are,.,.,,,,,

otherwise......simmons skis.....and go to the gym.......

Terry

 

[macronut]

my sled is pretty stiff steering here is what i measured i wanna see if anyone else has the same or different.Wanna know if i should have less thread showing on the shock,maybe like 2.5" instead of 3.125"
Also the limiter strap is how it came from the dealer,if i drop it a hole or 2 will that help?

No probs with my Stock 2008 M1000 steering is great mind you i'm 6'4" and built like a ch!t brick house HAHAHAHA Pipes will help. Exercise from the waist up and you'll be fine....

 

[dezmitchell]

Throw a turbo on 'er how stiff can steering be if skis dont touch the ground

 

[Cowboyup083]

I had the same issue with my 2008 M8 stiff steering and it like to nose dive when you let off the gas. I set the front shocks to 2.5 inches it made a big diffrence on the machine on it handles, fixed the steering stiffness and does not nose dive anymore.

Hope this helps out.

 

[beeonaplug]

Throw a turbo on 'er how stiff can steering be if skis dont touch the ground

X2 A sure cure.

 

[RUDY]

found the problem.after installing the telly post there are those blocks behind the heat shield,well it was binding in there.Catpride gave me a hand and got it done

 

[baileyc25/08-M8]

I had the same problem with my 08 M8 and I had to replace all the grease in both the spindles, made all the difference for me. like a new sled again after that.