I've got an 09 400xt and notice that when riding, I bump the ground quite a bit. I'm not talking nasty hard BANGS, just bumps. I do not see any damage to the frame underneath, so I don't think I'm doing damage. I do my best to avoid the nasty stuff.
This bike is my first ATV ever, so this could be the norm, however I find it annoying and don't think I should experience these "bumps" all the time. The trails I go on, are generally pretty smooth...I can usually go 20-30km/hr is most spots. I try my best to avoid hitting the underneath, but that takes all the fun out of it. I've talked to a few other riders, and they all say they don't bottom out on much except the obvious stuff.
I don't have my bike weighted down excessively, just me and a few essential tools (sockets, tow rope, tire repair kit, etc...)
My question... Should I try adjusting my suspension to give me more clearance? I noticed the suspension in front/rear appear to be adjustable and I think a tool came with the bikes tool kit.
I'm guessing the higher I adjust it, the stiffer the ride, but there's got to be a balance between height and comfort???
If I make changes, I'm also guessing that I should make identical adjustments to all 4 struts (2 x front and 2 x rear)
What's everyones thoughts on this?
I'm going to be invensting in a good skid plate as soon as I come up with the $$$, but I figure if I can get a little more clearance I'll increase my chances of causing some damage.
This bike is my first ATV ever, so this could be the norm, however I find it annoying and don't think I should experience these "bumps" all the time. The trails I go on, are generally pretty smooth...I can usually go 20-30km/hr is most spots. I try my best to avoid hitting the underneath, but that takes all the fun out of it. I've talked to a few other riders, and they all say they don't bottom out on much except the obvious stuff.
I don't have my bike weighted down excessively, just me and a few essential tools (sockets, tow rope, tire repair kit, etc...)
My question... Should I try adjusting my suspension to give me more clearance? I noticed the suspension in front/rear appear to be adjustable and I think a tool came with the bikes tool kit.
I'm guessing the higher I adjust it, the stiffer the ride, but there's got to be a balance between height and comfort???
If I make changes, I'm also guessing that I should make identical adjustments to all 4 struts (2 x front and 2 x rear)
What's everyones thoughts on this?
I'm going to be invensting in a good skid plate as soon as I come up with the $$$, but I figure if I can get a little more clearance I'll increase my chances of causing some damage.
