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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Spring Preload Adjustment (All Models)

CAUTION

DO NOT EXCEED the MIN / MAX preload values (defined by the tables in this section). Never adjust spring preload shorter than the minimum allowable length. Adjusting shorter than this length could result in damage to the suspension. Failure to comply may result in injury or damage to equipment.

The shock installed on Timbersled Ripper snow bikes is equipped with a spring preload adjuster. For factory spring settings, see the Shock Spring Settings table.

ADJUSTING THE SUSPENSION

For those that wish to customize the ride quality of their snow bike, complete the following procedure:

  1. Ride your snow bike. Test ride your snow bike on preferred terrain to feel out the factory suspension settings prior to making any adjustments. Optimal suspension settings can change depending on terrain and skill level.

  2. Turn bike on side or elevate so shocks are fully extended.

    NOTICE
    Always perform shock spring preload adjustments with the weight of the vehicle removed from the shock and the shock is at full extension. Make spring preload adjustments in small increments (approximately 1/16th of an inch) and test ride quality between adjustments.

  3. Tune vehicle using the shock preload adjuster 1.

    • For smaller or less aggressive riders, reduce spring preload.

    • For larger or more aggressive riders, increase spring preload.

    NOTICE
    A spanner wrench is needed to adjust the preload on IFP shocks.
    (Polaris P/N: 2871095-329)
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    If suspension is riding low or bottoming out often, increase spring preload.

    If suspension is riding rough or harsh, decrease spring preload.

SHOCK SPRING SETTINGS

Model Front Shock Spring Rate Factory Installed Length Minimum Allowable Length

Timbersled Ripper

 Timbersled IFP 250 7 7/8 in 7 in
Parent topic: Suspension Quick Setup Guide