Set the skis as straignt as possible, then measure the distance between the
front bolts that hold the wear-bars, then the distance between the rear
bolts. The front bolts should be about a ?" further apart (toe-out). You
should also look at the relationship between the handlebar position and the
ski direction, and also that the skis are aligned with the track. With only
500 miles your sled should still be pretty tight, but if the skis are loose
try hooking a bungee cord between the ski tips while measuring.
Bottom line: the skis should be pointing straight ahead in alignment with
the track and the handlebars with about a ?" of toe-out.
Wes
94ZR580
> Set the skis as straignt as possible, then measure the distance between the
> front bolts that hold the wear-bars, then the distance between the rear
> bolts. The front bolts should be about a ?" further apart (toe-out). You
> should also look at the relationship between the handlebar position and the
> ski direction, and also that the skis are aligned with the track. With only
> 500 miles your sled should still be pretty tight, but if the skis are loose
> try hooking a bungee cord between the ski tips while measuring.
> Bottom line: the skis should be pointing straight ahead in alignment with
> the track and the handlebars with about a ?" of toe-out.
>> Just bought a 02 pantera 550 touring with 500miles.Machine is in great
>> condition but when I go on a groomed trail over 30mph it doesn't track
>> smooth? Feels like the front end jerks from side to side.Also when I
>> let off on the throttle it doesn't "coast" for to long..all most like
>> the brake is half on but it is not. So my problem is hurky jerky
>> steering any suggestions ? thanks
<SD>
> Wes
> 94ZR580
>> The prime cause of herky-jerky tracking and steering is mis-alignment of
>> the skis. If the skis are "pointed in" (toe-in) you'll see the symtoms
>> you describe, especially when weight is transferred to the skis during
>> deceleration. The quick slow-down you see when you back off the throttle
>> is caused by the "snowplow" effect the skis are giving.
>> Set the skis as straignt as possible, then measure the distance between
>> the front bolts that hold the wear-bars, then the distance between the
>> rear bolts. The front bolts should be about a ?" further apart (toe-out).
>> You should also look at the relationship between the handlebar position
>> and the ski direction, and also that the skis are aligned with the track.
>> With only 500 miles your sled should still be pretty tight, but if the
>> skis are loose try hooking a bungee cord between the ski tips while
>> measuring.
>> Bottom line: the skis should be pointing straight ahead in alignment with
>> the track and the handlebars with about a ?" of toe-out.
>>> Just bought a 02 pantera 550 touring with 500miles.Machine is in great
>>> condition but when I go on a groomed trail over 30mph it doesn't track
>>> smooth? Feels like the front end jerks from side to side.Also when I
>>> let off on the throttle it doesn't "coast" for to long..all most like
>>> the brake is half on but it is not. So my problem is hurky jerky
>>> steering any suggestions ? thanks
> Set the skis as straignt as possible, then measure the distance between the
> front bolts that hold the wear-bars, then the distance between the rear
> bolts. The front bolts should be about a ?" further apart (toe-out). You
> should also look at the relationship between the handlebar position and the
> ski direction, and also that the skis are aligned with the track. With only
> 500 miles your sled should still be pretty tight, but if the skis are loose
> try hooking a bungee cord between the ski tips while measuring.
> Bottom line: the skis should be pointing straight ahead in alignment with
> the track and the handlebars with about a ?" of toe-out.
> > Just bought a 02 pantera 550 touring with 500miles.Machine is in great
> > condition but when I go on a groomed trail over 30mph it doesn't track
> > smooth? Feels like the front end jerks from side to side.Also when I
> > let off on the throttle it doesn't "coast" for to long..all most like
> > the brake is half on but it is not. So my problem is hurky jerky
> > steering any suggestions ? thanks
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