Skidoo xm problem thread..........

[Bisch]

Sorry for a newb question, but being a bigger guy with a XM 163" what will adding heavier spring help out with? I don't really know what the difference will be.

I have noticed a big difference in stability (not as tippy) when I set the rear spring to 5. Should I really be replacing with heavier springs?

If so, which ones should I get?

 

[yammyman]

Different spring rates for different weight riders. If you want more rear end sag and a softer ride, but "possibly" more bottoming of the rear track shock (depending on your weight) then a lighter spring is fine but if you want more ride height (better for deep powder) more bottoming resistance and a overall stiffer rear track shock than its better to go to a heavier spring. The front track shock has a spring of its own just like the front shocks. These can all be heavier as well. If you're 220 lb + (with no gear- like me) you'll probably want to change the springs (at very least the rear track shock) as factory springs are rated for average weight riders 170lb ish. I went to the fox evil RC2 front shocks this year. You can adjust spring rates on both front shocks and the front track shock with an air pump instead of changing springs. (It's called an air spring suspension like a tractor trailer would have with a lot of adjustability) for around $1500-$2400 you can change out all your shocks and both of the springs we've been talking about and have a huge range of adjustability and comfort. Fox Shox are what I went with and they are absolutely awesome. If you're not sure if you want to spend that kind of $ but you weigh over 220lbs I would highly recommend changing out the springs we were talking about.

 

[LBZ]

I have my front skid spring set about 3/4 of the way tight and the blocks cranked all the way up to super fat guy and I never bottomed out once. I'm probably 260 with all my gear and avy pack on. My REV I used to bottom out constantly so this was a nice change.

 

[takethebounce]

Are you talking the 287 and 289 springs Dan?

Sorry I missed this question.

They are the 477/79 springs. I would have to look but I believe they are a 1.66 rate. Stiff, but more progressive.



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[snopro]

Sorry I missed this question.

They are the 477/79 springs. I would have to look but I believe they are a 1.66 rate. Stiff, but more progressive.


We have been installing the part number 287-289 springs with no issues yet.

 

[takethebounce]

Sorry I missed this question.

They are the 477/79 springs. I would have to look but I believe they are a 1.66 rate. Stiff, but more progressive.


We have been installing the part number 287-289 springs with no issues yet.

Yeah those springs have a longer tail and I will be going with those from now on.


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[mareshow]

My rear skid squeaks horribly and I have no idea why. I just greases the crap out of it too... any ideas?

 

[snopro]

I have a problem with my XM. Snotrax said it is the second best sled this year in the mountains. Guess we didnt have enough recalls.......

 

[snopro]

My rear skid squeaks horribly and I have no idea why. I just greases the crap out of it too... any ideas?

Something bent and binding?

 

[mareshow]

Something bent and binding?

I doubt it, i havent done anything to bend it... has me baffled though i'll look again for something bent though

Edit: It squeaks through the whole motion. its quite high pitched as well. Everything is straight as well so I'm stumped. Are the ends of the tension spring supposed to have guides in them? maybe a piece of sand or something got in there. The whole thing moves freely too, not much resistance except what's supposed to be there

 

[snopro]

I doubt it, i havent done anything to bend it... has me baffled though i'll look again for something bent though

Maybe it doesn't like climbing on the back half of the track with that TSS turbo spinning it over. Lol.

 

[mareshow]

Maybe it doesn't like climbing on the back half of the track with that TSS turbo spinning it over. Lol.

Haha yeah thats probably half the issue, considering this is how it spends most of its time... and thats in four feet of fresh LOL

 

[Steve D]

30 pages... geesh... frickin' xm's must be junk with 30 pages of problems. And we're barely into the season yet!

 

[snopro]

30 pages... geesh... frickin' xm's must be junk with 30 pages of problems. And we're barely into the season yet!

You might want to read the 30 pages. Just sayn....

 

[rsaint]

30 pages... geesh... frickin' xm's must be junk with 30 pages of problems. And we're barely into the season yet!

You can throw out 80% of thread content as most threads end up.

 

[Arctic_Ragtop]

My skid was squeezing quite a bit as well. Same with the 'other' XM in town... The T-Motion just needed some grease and it went away. Right at the pivot point.

 

[tukernater]

You might want to read the 30 pages. Just sayn....

Don't mind Steve D he's another LHF. Trail great to the cabin .

 

[yammyman]

well .. wrapped up 2012 with 900 KM on my XM ..

Only real problem is the pain in my face and vocal cords from smiling and laughing too hard

(did break my mountain bar bolt because it came loose and I kept tugging on it .. replaced bolt, all good)

Mine loosened off too! re-loctited... Good to go. ONLY complaint so far. Minor!

 

[niloc99]

How much are these two springs (287-289)? Thanks

 

[Nonhighwayservice]

Being a rookie to the sport and not really knowing anything much about sleds or sledding, I absolutely love riding my XM. Had no problems with it and have a blast every time I ride it.