 | Nov 1, 2005
By:Don McLuckie
Background: Prior to 1999, Polaris Xtra-10 suspensions could be tuned for either slow speeds and small bumps, or higher speeds and bigger bumps, but not both. Well, not very well, anyway. The skid uses torsion springs, which are strictly straight rate springs. So, you pick your rate and make your compromise. A softer spring gets you a softer ride but bottoms too easily. A firmer spring works better at speed, but rides harshly when you're just cruising. Help is available from tunable shocks, suspension mount settings, and coupling adjustments, but those darn torsion springs are still a compromise.
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