2004 Polaris Touring Service Manual, Page 221Get this manual
SUSPENSION Suspension Adjustment Procedures
It is good idea to have customers break the suspension in for approximately 150 miles (240 km) before fine tuning adjustments are madeAll settings will vary from rider to rider, depending on rider weight, vehicle speed, riding style, and trail conditionsWe recommend starting with factory settings and then customizing each adjustment individually to suit rider preferenceThe machine should be methodically tested under the same conditions after each adjustment (trail and snow conditions, vehicle speed,riding position, etc until satisfactory ride is achievedAdjustments should be made to one area at time, in order to properly evaluate the changeThe purpose of the front rear scissor stop (FRSS) is to control the bump attitude of the rear suspensionAs the front torque arm (FTA) hits the bump, it forces the rear scissor to collapse predetermined amount, depending on the FRSS block positionThis accomplishes two important things, it allows lighter spring rate on the FTA because it can borrow spring rate from the rear torsion springs; and it prepares the rear portion of the suspension for the bump, reducing secondary kick backThe FRSS is made of resilient material allowing smooth action and preventing any suspension component damageThis unique feature is applied to the EDGE rear suspensionsPatents are pendingFront Torque Arm (FTA) Rear Scissor FRSS RRSS