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Edge Suspension Factory Settings??

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I have a 2001 600 xc sp. When I bought it used last year, the previous owner had the suspension setup for his weight (around 250). I weigh around 185. I'd like to set up the suspension to factory settings for my weight, but I can't find the settings online. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
 
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Thanks for the reply, Dan! I understand how to set the sag and have left the front shocks alone. I tried to soften up the rear suspension after I got it and now it's too soft. What I did was set the torsion spring to the lowest setting, so it would sag enough (it now sags around 3" - 3.5") and I changed the RRSS to the hole closest to rear of the sled. Now it bottoms out hard on moguls. Another issue I've had before I changed anything and still have the same issue is the sled will buck me off the seat when I go over bumps. I think it's a dampening issue and I was thinking of having my Fox Positions Sensitive 2 shock recharged with nitrogen. I'm curious what the correct amount of psi is for my weight. My style of riding is mostly trail riding. I know suspensions are a complicated issue and when you change one thing it can affect everything else, so maybe this is a hard issue for you to give advice on, without being there. I just wanted to try and change some of the settings on my own instead of spending money taking it somewhere.
 
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For the soft rear end, turn the adjusters one click stiffer and ride it. That may be just right. For the other problem, when you get bounced like that, it definitely sounds like there is a lack of dampening. It may be time to get the shocks done. A good shop will set them up for your riding style and your weight and they will be better than new.
 
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If you look at the big springs that hold up the suspension, the long arm of the spring rests on a spring adjuster. You turn it with a spark plug wrench. It has three settings. The longest leg of the adjuster is the stiffest, the two sides are the softest. It's best to get the sled in the air to turn it, as if you turn it and the spring pops it, the plastic adjuster can break. Getting it up in the air reduces some of the pressure from the spring to the adjuster.

There will be two adjusters, make sure they are set the same on both sides.
 
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Haha! It wasn't looking like any snow was on the way for a while, but there's actually a blizzard out right now. Looking to be a couple feet when it's all done. More time to ride! I'll make the spring adjustment now and get the dampening fixed this summer.
 
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