BOMBARDIER 1996 Ski-doo MX Z440 Handbook page 47

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NOTE : This kit is designed as a replacement for the 11/16 inch diameter, non-adjustable
sway bar. The instructions for installation of this kit are on the following page. To fit vehicles
that come with the 1/2 or 5/8 inch bar, slight modifications to the tube and end levers will be
required. This 3/4 inch bar is slightly shorter than the 1/2 or 5/8 inch bars. This requires shortening
the tube an appropriate amount and bending the end lever arms outward to keep the connecting
linkages vertical.
The 5/8 inch bar is a good choice for aggressive trail riding and cross country racers that like more
"bite" in the front end. The 1/2 inch bar will have a slightly softer ride but it will allow much more
roll. The 3/4 inch bar should be used only on smooth surfaces like oval or ice Iemans type racing or
groomed trails.
The sway bar should have no torsional load in it when the machine is at rest with the rider aboard.
The sway bar connector linkages should be the last item adjusted after any ride height or camber
adjustments are made. There should not be any preload on the bar.
Another little known fact that has a large affect on roll is the limiter strap length. As mentioned
earlier, if the limiter is lengthened, the front suspension will extend during acceleration, which
reduces ski pressure. If this vehicle was in a corner when power was applied, it would have quite a
bit of chassis roll and the inside ski will start to lift off of the ground. Shortening the limiter in this
case will have a very large affect on controlling roll. A general guideline for initially setting limiter
length for good ski pressure and reducing roll is to have the front and back of the track touch the
ground at the same time when you set the back of the vehicle down. If the front of the track touches
much sooner than the rear, there will be quite a lot of weight transfer and chassis roll during hard
cornering. If the adjuster nut is all the way tight and you would like more ski pressure, install a
shorter limiter strap P / N 486056200.
Section 03 CHASSIS PREPARATION
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