A good suspension and steering system is paramount to safe riding. So when problems start to show up, you need to take care of them right away. Fine tuning your suspension and steering will help you avoid more costly repairs later on. Raceway now carries a full line of ATV parts to help you keep your ATV running perfectly - avoid the money crunch of a big mechanical problem by fixing your small issues on your ATV as they occur.
The first step to a better suspension and steering system is to adjust the length of your ATV's shocks to your body weight. This is best done with two people and your partner will be checking to see how much your ATV sags when you are sitting on it in full gear. A simple turn of the bolt near the bottom of the spring will let you adjust it for proper suspension.
You can also adjust how easily your shock compresses and rebounds for ultimate comfort and control. Mushy shocks keep you bouncing too much, while hard shocks make for a bumpy ride. You need to find a happy medium that allows your shocks to use the maximum amount of travel compression without hitting a hard bottom at the end. Likewise for rebound, you need your shock to return to position fast enough to take the next bump without ejecting you off.
If your ATV is pulling to one side, the problem may be unequal tire pressure as opposed to a shock problem. Check your tires before you blame your shocks. Most pulling issues are due to tire problems and not bad shocks. Maintaining your suspension and shocks will help your ATV last for many years to come.
