[Mud-and-Guts]

Give us a little feedback on them if ya don't mind.?

I couldn't really put them through the paces thanks to all the snow and ice complimented by a short ride. I did however notice a difference right away. The machine feels more composed and predictable. One section of the trail I rode today has always threw the rear of my machine around left to right to the point of almost loosing control. That was not the case this time. I was able to hold my line very well. Im running the mediums with a half inch of preload. I may back the preload down a little.

It sounds like you noticed a difference when traveling at speed. What about at say less than 15-20 mph when you hit bumps? Lot of gravel roads here that are covered in pot holes. Wondering if it will make a big difference.

They make a difference, the ride is more stable and smoother. Even on gravel roads. Even at 15-20mph on good size pot holes the stock springs bottom out causing the soft springs to have an abrupt hard hit. These springs do not do this, even at 40-50mph hits. In off camber situations the stock springs have a lot of sway to the lower side making the hill side feel worse, these springs are much more stable with far less sway for a more comfortable ride.

I know you didn't ask me but I helped with the testing of these and I had a lot of seat time on many different setups before deciding this was the best.

 

[Mud-and-Guts]

Fast shipping! Got mine tonight. Can't wait to ride tomorrow.

Give us a little feedback on them if ya don't mind.?

I couldn't really put them through the paces thanks to all the snow and ice complimented by a short ride. I did however notice a difference right away. The machine feels more composed and predictable. One section of the trail I rode today has always threw the rear of my machine around left to right to the point of almost loosing control. That was not the case this time. I was able to hold my line very well. Im running the mediums with a half inch of preload. I may back the preload down a little.

I like 1/4" front and 1/2" in the rear for the trails. The springs are designed to have a 1" rake front to rear with 1/4" preload but personally I prefer a little less rake and a little more ground clearance.

 

[superjunior]

Hey mud did you test the heavy duty version?

 

[drFunc]

Re: Racer Tech Dual Rate Spring Replacements for RZR S 900

My heavies came in today.. I'll be making a road trip next week to Michigan to pick them up. Is it crazy that I will have these springs before I've even picked up my RZR? Lol

 

[Mud-and-Guts]

Hey mud did you test the heavy duty version?

I will probably end up running the heavies as my go to spring, I am running the mediums right now. I like a stable ride and the heavies are a little more stable and give a little higher stance. If you carry a lot of load or just prefer the extra height I recommend the heavies but if you don't carry much extra weight and prefer the smoothest ride the mediums would be the way to go. If you carry a lot of weight the heavies will actually ride smoother than the mediums.

 

[dgt]

mud and guts pretty much hit it on the head. I even noticed on my little track in my woods at home that through the slow rocky "frame twister" section my machine more or less articulated through it. So far with the little riding ive done, im all around impressed. I have no buyers remorse. I would consider them a pretty solid upgrade.

 

[Khkeith]

I couldn't really put them through the paces thanks to all the snow and ice complimented by a short ride. I did however notice a difference right away. The machine feels more composed and predictable. One section of the trail I rode today has always threw the rear of my machine around left to right to the point of almost loosing control. That was not the case this time. I was able to hold my line very well. Im running the mediums with a half inch of preload. I may back the preload down a little.

It sounds like you noticed a difference when traveling at speed. What about at say less than 15-20 mph when you hit bumps? Lot of gravel roads here that are covered in pot holes. Wondering if it will make a big difference.

They make a difference, the ride is more stable and smoother. Even on gravel roads. Even at 15-20mph on good size pot holes the stock springs bottom out causing the soft springs to have an abrupt hard hit. These springs do not do this, even at 40-50mph hits. In off camber situations the stock springs have a lot of sway to the lower side making the hill side feel worse, these springs are much more stable with far less sway for a more comfortable ride.

I know you didn't ask me but I helped with the testing of these and I had a lot of seat time on many different setups before deciding this was the best.

Thanks man. I have followed your videos along the way which has drastically shortened my learning curve on RZRs. Keep up the good work. I know we all appreciate it. Look forward to ordering a set of these when they start powder coating them.

 

[superjunior]

Hey mud did you test the heavy duty version?

I will probably end up running the heavies as my go to spring, I am running the mediums right now. I like a stable ride and the heavies are a little more stable and give a little higher stance. If you carry a lot of load or just prefer the extra height I recommend the heavies but if you don't carry much extra weight and prefer the smoothest ride the mediums would be the way to go. If you carry a lot of weight the heavies will actually ride smoother than the mediums.

Cool, thanks for breaking that down.

Bring on the colors!

 

[superjunior]

Do the medium duty springs give it any extra ground clearance or is it just the heavys?

 

[RT PRO]

I'm liking what I'm hearing for feedback so far! Sounds like everything Neil and I experienced is about the same as what others are getting.

To answer the last question; you can get a little more height than stock with the medium springs. This is compared to very new OEM springs. From all accounts we're hearing right now, the OEM springs sag just as fast and just as bad as all the previous models so this kit will become more and more valuable as these machines get older. Our springs don't sag, like, ever. Not after the initial 50-100 miles of "set-in" and even that is minimal. And in the off chance they do sag we'll replace them.

Sounds like we got a small run of heavy rates shipped in yesterday too! I heard it's not enough to fill all the orders we have but at least the first few customers will have their's soon.

Guys I've got to say, We are currently sold out of this first run. I think we can get more mediums pretty soon but I completely underestimated the interest in the heavy's... I'm trying to hold off to put in a huge order for more kits until we get some feedback so anyone ordering from here on may have to wait a bit to get their kits until after we get our feedback and get stock produced. By all accounts thus far, the kits we have are going to be the final versions and will be a huge hit. We plan to seriously ramp up spring production this year and this kit might just be a front runner right out the gate!

Thanks to everyone for your support and your feedback! Also a HUGE thanks for Mud and Guts (Neil) for all the testing he helped us with while we were waiting for a machine! Neil is a class act!

 

[superjunior]

^ thanks for the heads up Andy. Any rough idea when colors will become available? ^

 

[RT PRO]

^ thanks for the heads up Andy. Any rough idea when colors will become available? ^

For sure not til we start running full production. It will probably be at least a month yet...

 

[superjunior]

^ thanks for the heads up Andy. Any rough idea when colors will become available? ^

For sure not til we start running full production. It will probably be at least a month yet...

Cool thanks

 

[BLOODY BILL]

boy oh boy
i just took delivery of my razer tech heavies these look the business
i cant wait to install these puppies
thanks,
i am going to send the fox shocks off to g force technologies as recommended by rzr tech for fine tuning including lighter weight oil put in them first before i install these

 

[drFunc]

Is it necessary to send the shocks in for fine tuning? I don't think there is anybody near me in Canada that can offer those services.

Was that a Racer Tech suggestion or another forum member Rzr TEch? THanks

 

[BLOODY BILL]

that was just a suggestion by razer tech the vendor on here
not totally needed
new dual rate springs on their own are day & night improvement

 

[RT PRO]

Definitely no need for valving but if you want the MOST out of your stock shocks valving will certainly help. 80% of all customers will be so happy with the springs alone they won't feel the need to ship the shocks away and deal with all that.

If you do decide you want a revalve. ONLY use G Force. He knows our springs and does more than just change out a few shims and charge you for "the works".

 

[Mud-and-Guts]

It sounds like you noticed a difference when traveling at speed. What about at say less than 15-20 mph when you hit bumps? Lot of gravel roads here that are covered in pot holes. Wondering if it will make a big difference.

They make a difference, the ride is more stable and smoother. Even on gravel roads. Even at 15-20mph on good size pot holes the stock springs bottom out causing the soft springs to have an abrupt hard hit. These springs do not do this, even at 40-50mph hits. In off camber situations the stock springs have a lot of sway to the lower side making the hill side feel worse, these springs are much more stable with far less sway for a more comfortable ride.

I know you didn't ask me but I helped with the testing of these and I had a lot of seat time on many different setups before deciding this was the best.

Thanks man. I have followed your videos along the way which has drastically shortened my learning curve on RZRs. Keep up the good work. I know we all appreciate it. Look forward to ordering a set of these when they start powder coating them.

Thank you brother, I am glad to help. If you have any questions always feel free to hit me up. What color are you going with on the springs?

 

[Mud-and-Guts]

Do the medium duty springs give it any extra ground clearance or is it just the heavys?

Between like new stock springs and broke in RacerTech mediums I gained about 1.25" up front and 3/4" in the rear with 1/4" preload front and 1/2" preload in the rear with the RacerTech mediums. So yes you should gain a little with the Mediums.

Plus a big difference in the springs is when you hit a bump with the stock springs they bottom out real easy where as the RacerTech hold the bike up better so even if you didn't gain sitting still ground clearance you would gain in motion clearance for less bottoming out, make since? With the stock springs and a lift (depending on the geometry and lift gain of the lift) you could still possibly bottom out more when in motion than you might with these springs because even with a lift you are still relying on the springs to hold the bike up when in motion. Make since?

 

[Mud-and-Guts]

Hey mud did you test the heavy duty version?

I will probably end up running the heavies as my go to spring, I am running the mediums right now. I like a stable ride and the heavies are a little more stable and give a little higher stance. If you carry a lot of load or just prefer the extra height I recommend the heavies but if you don't carry much extra weight and prefer the smoothest ride the mediums would be the way to go. If you carry a lot of weight the heavies will actually ride smoother than the mediums.

Cool, thanks for breaking that down.

Bring on the colors!

No problem brother!