P700 Rough ride

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crosby

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Just came back from Hatfield & McCoys with my stock 700-2 Deluxe and the ride beat me up big time, what are your suggestions on making it a whole lot better, was suggested to purchase gas shocks and good radial tires which would be quite expensive and don’t want to invest if it didn’t make a huge difference in the ride. Your thoughts please
 
GlockMeister

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Just came back from Hatfield & McCoys with my stock 700-2 Deluxe and the ride beat me up big time, what are your suggestions on making it a whole lot better, was suggested to purchase gas shocks and good radial tires which would be quite expensive and don’t want to invest if it didn’t make a huge difference in the ride. Your thoughts please
Buy a 1000:D

Several did the can am shock swap with good result... @Cyberjunk
 
DG Rider

DG Rider

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Set the rear preloads down to minimum if you haven't. After my experience with it on the 500, i'd pull the sway bar.
I thought the 700 rode badly...until I got the 500. Actually, the 700 is like and old 3/4 pickup in that it rides much better with a bit of a load.
 
KyleC

KyleC

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Type Can-Am Shocks in the search bar here. You will come across the threads. I'm finishing up the rear install after work today.
 
Russ989

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Just came back from Hatfield & McCoys with my stock 700-2 Deluxe and the ride beat me up big time, what are your suggestions on making it a whole lot better, was suggested to purchase gas shocks and good radial tires which would be quite expensive and don’t want to invest if it didn’t make a huge difference in the ride. Your thoughts please
I swapped out the stock tires for bigger radials and it helped some.
 
Backwoods

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I swapped out the stock tires for bigger radials and it helped some.
A big help and don't run it like a race car helps tremendously . I have 27 inch tires and a good air pressure setting and at normal pace for trail conditions it is comfortable enough . If you want it plush you will have to buy some shocks.
 
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crosby

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  1. 700-2
A big help and don't run it like a race car helps tremendously . I have 27 inch tires and a good air pressure setting and at normal pace for trail conditions it is comfortable enough . If you want it plush you will have to buy some shocks.
Any idea on what kind of shocks, I am not a very savvy on what shocks would be the best
 
CumminsPusher

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Fox shocks helped our old one outa lot!
 
Backwoods

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Fox seems to be a popular option . Every one that has them seems pleased, but a much cheaper option that also is popular is the Can Am Commander Shocks they will give you 2 inches of lift and a better ride for a lot less money and I think there is a thread on here
 

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