the model year Rave ( or so-equipped Xterrain ) you have , as well as personal preferences . Trial and error is key .

The massive KYB Pro 46 HLCR shocks found at all four positions on a Rave RE not only look impressive , they also have a lot of adjustability .

The accompanying chart on page 51 shows the factory suggestions for clicker settings for the 2022-2024 Lynx Rave RE models for comfort , standard and aggressive / sport riding . The numbers shown are the number of positions the clicker or nut should be turned back after turning it all fully in clockwise to “ full-stiff .”

The low-speed compression setting is controlled by the center clicker knob on the remote reservoir on the front and rear shocks . On the center shock , it adjustment is made by turned a dial with a flat blade screwdriver .

The high-speed compression setting is altered by rotating the nut found at the base of that clicker using a 17 mm wrench . The rebound position is controlled by the small , turnable knob at the base of the shock .

Specific to 2025 , Tapio said the standard settings now put all low-speed compression clickers at 30 turns out from full firm and high-speed at 1.5 turns out , with rebound setting at 24 on the front and 10 in the skid frame .

For the comfort setting , he said , turn all low-speed clickers to 35 and highspeed to 2 . Keep front-end rebound at 24 but move it to 11 in the skid frame .

For the aggressive sport settings on 2025 models , he suggested 20 clicks out on all low-speed adjusters and 1 turn out on high-speed , with the rebound at 22 in the front and 8 in the rear .

Don ’ t Be Afraid

All snowmobiles come from the factory with settings that are aimed at the “ average ” rider in terms of height , weight and anticipated riding style for that model , irreguardless of the brand . Lynx assumes its RE models are going to be purchased by the most aggressive riders in the roughest conditions , and it tunes its suspensions accordingly .

But obviously not every rider is 5 foot , 8 inches tall and 175 pounds , for example , and not every rider attacks the trails in the same manner . Whether its the Lynx Rave RE that was the focus of this story or any other modern machine , the key is to set the suspension for the person you see reflected in the mirror when brushing your teeth . The factories give riders adjustable suspensions for a reason – don ’ t be afraid to dial-in your ride .

That said , whenever making suspension adjustments or changes , it ’ s best to record the settings you started with and the settings you changed to in a notebook or on your phone so you can return to “ neutral ” if you took some serious steps in the wrong direction .

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