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Old 09-12-2007, 04:16 PM
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How do I decrease my ski pressure?

I have a 2006 Ski-Doo MXZ Renagade X 800 H.O. I can not get the skis off the ground and I am diving constantly when in the powder. HELP!
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Old 09-12-2007, 08:33 PM
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Decrease the preload on the front of the track by loosening the springs or lengthening the limiter strap.
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The best thing you can do is soften your center spring. Can also soften you ski springs(might help). Then if still to much, you can drop strap a hole or two...whatever is needed.

I would start with the center spring.
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Decrease the preload on the front of the track by loosening the springs or lengthening the limiter strap.
Follow the advise above and use more throttle.
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As a rule you would adjust the rear arm preload down, the front arm pre load up, the ski shock preload down, and release the front arm limiter strap a bit. This will create less effet ski pressure, both under acceleration and at static loads.
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