Ski Doo TNT Handling Problem

[schweppes1]

I just rode my new TNT for the first time yesterday. The ride was terrific but I was a bit disappointed with the handling....sled did not carve turns. It seemed I was unable to take aggressive turns without feeling unstable. Are there adjustments that I can make? Would replacing the stock carbides help?
Thanks in advance for your comments.

[woodi]

Scheppesi , I had 2 tighten my limiter strap 3 notches. there r adjustments on front shocks 2 give u more or less ski pressure. I also put 4" carbides on outside of my skies just make sure u shim them.

[jimfsr]

Dont be afraid to play with the springs and strap settings, Try one hole at a time though. These sleds handle great when set up right. ALso depends on what you rode before, yopu cant ride it like an old chassis sled, you have to ride very neutral, like a quad, they don't steer with the rear end like the old days. If it pushes, give it more ski pressure, if it wiggles in the back, lessen the front spring pressure in the skid, if it turns real hard, less ski pressure or more center spring preload.

[schweppes1]

Thank you Woodi and jimfsr. I will try to make these adjustments. Do you think that the stock 3" carbide is adequate for normal Eagle River and UP trail riding?

[erkoehler]

Thank you Woodi and jimfsr. I will try to make these adjustments. Do you think that the stock 3" carbide is adequate for normal Eagle River and UP trail riding?

No, especially if you have studs.

[miaferominka]

on the ice packed corners in that area we run 8'' carbides

[1blue99srx600]

I have the stockers on the outside of the skis and 6 inch duallies down the center and 84 studs. I too on my first ride with my TNT hated, hated, hated it. However the limit strap was adjusted and the front springs were too and now she rides like a dream. I don't recall off hand what the settings are my dad does the adjustments and then I ride and give feedback, but how it is now is perfect. We did it one click at a time until it felt right. Once you get it dailed in you will love, love, love it!!!!

[jimfsr]

It does depend on the track (if it has studs or not). Longer carbide for studs. The stock 4" carbides are sufficient if there are no studs and for general trail riding. If you are agressive, then 6" (w/out studs) would be the max I would run or the steering will get pretty grabby. Thses sleds have a ton of ski pressure anyway, so you don't really need a lot of carbide. Personally, I use the 6" stud boy shapers in the center ( I have studs) and moved the stockers to the outside position. I have to adjust the ski pressure to the conditions of the day, sometimes a couple times a day, as the conditions change. I am kind of pickey about how my sled handles though. Never hurts to know how things work, so play around with it, a few turns of a spring adjuster can make a big differance.