Hi guys, rode new 2011 Z1 Lxr 1st time feb 22nd, stiff ride, thought it just had to loosen up.. 1000 miles on it, rode with a bud, and he said rear was sagging, he lifted it up, and there was a binding metalic noise. took it to Heinens in msp on a sat, they had rear shocks rebulit by monday! ride is worse tho, were there defective parts put back in rebuilds? and shocks not covered under warrenty, but crappy ride since day 1. Also have a 2011 f5 lxr, I rode f5 behind z1 and when bud would have to stand up, I could sit down thru the same medium bumps. z1 rear very harsh stacatto or choppy over even small bumps, where I barely feel them on F5. Z1 acts like riding in a little red wagon with solid axels. Something's wrong. not sure if new shocks will fix suspension. everyone on here says Z1 and twin spar has a great ride.. Thanks in advance for any help.. Love the rest of the sled, but if If I cant fix the suspension, I'll be forced to trade it in. I don't want to , but its miserable to ride as is..
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real bad ride on 2011 Z1 LXR
- Thread starter dickmsp
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POLARIS TURBO
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wow that sucks
farmermark
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I have same sled, love the ride. Where were the blocks set at? I have mine set in the softest position and I'M 200 pounds.
T
Team Elkhorn
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Wow, thats too bad that you haven't figured out the problem yet. I would think the Z1 would handle the choppy stuff better than the F5, (better shocks, etc). There is definitely something wrong. Dont trade the sled. If your dealer cant figure it out, trade the dealer. I'd get it fixed now and not wait till next season. Whatever it is, should still be under warranty since you bought it that way new. That sled when correct, should ride like a dream. Good luck, let us know what you find out.
Dave
Dave
Thanks guys, I took it to the dealer where I bought it yesterday, about an hour away, Miller marine in St. Cloud, MN. They said they'd get the shocks replaced under warrenty. Also, another sales guy at Miller is a sled head, drove 920 miles in one day this season, and he showed me a blow up view of a shock on the parts computer. He explained about the valving and how a shock works. He said if the original shock was valved wrong for the sled, the rebuild will give the same rough ride. Was very glad I brought sled back to Miller. Hopefully, I can get the sled back in time to test drive the new shocks on the north shore this week with the 8" of snow that's coming!! I'll keep you posted...
T
Team Elkhorn
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Glad to hear you got it sorted out. I finally got my shocks serviced on my LXR after 5000 miles. And he asked if I was happy with the way it was valved, as he could change it one way or the other. I guess I should have mentioned valving but an LXR should be set up softer then say a Sno Pro. Having a good dealer is key, glad they were able to take care of you. Let us know how it works.
Dave
Dave
I was able to go right from the dealer with the new shocks ( covered under warrenty!! ) up to Two Harbors, and went on a short test drive, and the sled rides like it should!! Now I won't sit and fester all summer wondering if the new shocks did the trick.. I'm eagerly awaiting next season!! At least the count down now is only 8 months!! By about june I'll stop wearing depends filled with ice and sitting on my Z1 watching sno mo vids on you tube!! (remember, I have the heated seat on the Z1 LXR..) Have a good summer guys and gals!!