spring . To adjust it , loosen the lock collar and then turn the spring clockwise for more preload or counter-clockwise for less preload . It ’ s a stiff spring , though , so one rotation makes a big difference . Then go through the process of measuring again until you get it right . After dialing-in the correct sag or ride height , remember to reset the locking collar . Heavier riders may need to use an accessory spring to attain the preferred 3.75-inch ride-in .
Turn To The Limiter Strap
Ski lift is a common problem many North American sledheads have when riding a Lynx Rave RE . The front end won ’ t stay down because the suspension quickly transfers weight and lifts the skis whenever the throttle is engaged . Let ’ s face it , popping wheelies is fun , but it ’ s also hard to control a snowmobile ’ s when the skis are always in the air .
Many modern , trail-focused suspensions make solving this issue relatively easy by adjusting the coupling blocks . Those don ’ t exist , however , in the independent PPS3 design . Another common option might be to increase the compression rate on the rear arm shock . That can help a bit , but it may only make a moderate impact on the weight transfer while sacrificing some ride quality in the process . The key on the PPS3 , Tapio stressed , is the limiter strap position . “ The amount of ski lift you want to have coming out from the corner is mainly decided by the length of the limiter strap , and then the clickers should be used mostly to tackle the bumps or increase the comfort ,” Tapio said . He said to mentally “ keep the clickers in the ‘ bump side ’ and use the limiter strap mainly for the cornering .”
On the PPS3 , the top of the limiter strap mounts into one of four holes on an arced cam . Lynx considers the lowest hole ( the one closest to the ground , which results in the longest effective limiter strap ) position 1 , and the highest hole ( which results in the shortest effective limiter strap ) position 4 . From the factory , the strap typically comes in position / hole 2 ( though it varies by year ).
For those who love weight transfer and lifting the skis over every obstacle , unbolting the limiter strap and remounting it into the first / lowest hole will provide a ridiculously playful ride . This position also allows for maximum travel from the high-end KYB clicker shocks , but don ’ t except slot-car handling in the twisties .
Those who want more control of the weight transfer , skis closer to the ground and the headlight pointed at something other than the treetops , should try mounting the limiter strap in position 3 or even position 4 . This higher mounting position will effectively shorten the limiter strap , suck down front arm and control the weight transfer . It will sacrifice a bit of shock travel , however .
The amount of ski pressure can also be fine-tuned with the front-arm spring , Tapio noted , but start with the limiter strap adjustment . He also noted that Lynx uses a much higher-rate front arm spring than what ’ s standard on other brand ’ s sleds , so adjust it in small increments .
Here you can see the four positions for the upper limiter strap mount .
Shocks Optimize Ride Quality
Once the ride height / sag and limiter strap are properly set , the focus can shift to ride quality .
Since its North American debut in model year 2022 , Lynx have altered the stock spring and shock calibrations a bit on the Rave RE ’ s PPS3 suspension to make the machines more compliant .
Model year 2024 brought the biggest changes when the machine moved to the Radien2 chassis platform ( the Lynx equivalent of the Ski-Doo REV Gen5 ). Tapio said the settings were updated gain for model year 2025 , Tapio said .
“ When we came for 2024 with the new [ Radien2 ] platform , we wanted to calibrate the suspension in a way that the North American customer can benefit when riding is done on smoother trails and flatter conditions ,” Tapio said , “ but at the same time we didn ’ t want to sacrifice the Scandinavia customers . So , we did the fine tuning with the shocks to match North American users a little bit better but still maintained the DNA that we had for our rough riding and the variable trails .”
For 2025 , Tapio said adjustments were made once again to high-speed , low-speed and rebound damping as well as the preload on the center shock .
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