RS Vector GT setup question.

I picked up a 2011 RS Vector GT. When I was looking on the forums before I bought it I came across a posting by someone that had some suggested supension setups that everyone seemed to be taking as the setup to go with. Now I can't find it, does anyone have a link to it.

Nope not the one I was looking for, it might have been setup for an 08 but had suggested settings for front and rear shocks and other stuff.

mcernik said:

I picked up a 2011 RS Vector GT. When I was looking on the forums before I bought it I came across a posting by someone that had some suggested supension setups that everyone seemed to be taking as the setup to go with. Now I can't find it, does anyone have a link to it.

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Would like to see/read that post myself!

Anyone know which one he is talking about?

I think the one your looking for was done by catman!! Ill see if i can dig it up

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ht=#721699. Forth page has detailed setup

That's the one!!! Thank You!

I guess if the old post can be found, great.

Otherwise, don't be afraid to PM me, or my email is genesisxtreme1000@hotmail.com

No problem! Thank catman as i think many people are happy with this setup.

theCATman said:

I guess if the old post can be found, great.

Otherwise, don't be afraid to PM me, or my email is genesisxtreme1000@hotmail.com

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I am going to follow your set-up as well CATman, do you think it would make a difference with mine only being a 121" skid?

Irv said:

theCATman said:

I guess if the old post can be found, great.

Otherwise, don't be afraid to PM me, or my email is genesisxtreme1000@hotmail.com

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I am going to follow your set-up as well CATman, do you think it would make a difference with mine only being a 121" skid?

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Nope. This setup actually came off an '06 Apex GT 121".

theCATman said:

Irv said:

theCATman said:

I guess if the old post can be found, great.

Otherwise, don't be afraid to PM me, or my email is genesisxtreme1000@hotmail.com

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I am going to follow your set-up as well CATman, do you think it would make a difference with mine only being a 121" skid?

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Nope. This setup actually came off an '06 Apex GT 121".

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Good to hear, thanks again for your help

Question for you catman, below is your original setup post.
For #6 you say to set the dial on the tunnel, but you list it as Rear mono shock compression. Isn't that dial on the tunnel for rebound, not compression? If so, is that just a typo, and the settings are still correct?



Depending on everyone's given weight & trail conditions more compression may be needed on the remote dial on the tunnel. PLEASE realize this.

1. Front shocks-- pre-load measurement of 1 7/8" collar to collar

2. Front shocks-- compression. clicker dial is 3 clicks in from full soft. In other words, turn it in counterclockwise 'till it stops, & then in 3 clicks

3. Front shocks-- rebound. clicker dial is 3 clicks in from full fast rebound. In other words, turn it counterclockwise 'til it stops, & then 3 clicks in.

4. Rear Mono-Shock pre-load-- Leave it in the stock cam notch. This should be the middle notch.

5. Rear transfer rod-- Turn the transfer rod IN to a measurement of 1 1/8"

6. Rear Mono-Shock compression-- 3 clicks from full soft, according to the dial on the tunnel. In other words, turn it all the way to full soft & then 3 clicks toward hard.

7. Some people have gone 1-2 notches tighter on the limiter strap. I personally have tried it & noticed no difference from the stock location.

REMINDER!! the rear compression setting can & will have to change some depending on your weight & trail conditions.


This setup comes from an ex cross country racer who has forgotten more about setting up suspensions than most of us will ever know.

On a side note also. As we all know the stock Yamaha skis suck major balls. Dually runners in the 6-10" range are highly recommended. As are Snow-Trackers if you choose that route.

It should say rebound. I edited my original post. Thanks.

There is no seperate compression adjusing without a re-valve.

However, as you adjust the dial & jump up and down on the sled, you'll notice that the rebound also affects the compression feel too.

Okie Dokie, just wanted to check Thanks Again !