Elka Suspension MOTORCYCLE SERIES - Manual (Page 15)

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E) Adjusting the shock
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The dual compression knobs located on the reservoir control the high- and low-speed damping
of the shock absorber. Functioning independently, the small gold-coloured knob controls the
low-speed setting (when the shaft’s movement is normal to slower like on g-outs, over small
undulations, when cornering and accelerating, etc.) and the large black knob controls the
high-speed setting (when the shaft’s movement is faster upon bigger impacts)
When the compression is adjusted correctly, the wheels achieve maximum travel. If the setting is
too hard, the wheels will be stiff and the vehicle will not be able to absorb average to severe
shocks and the rider will take it.
ADJUSTING THE LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
Use the small GOLD compression adjustment knob to adjust the low-speed compression damping.
To increase the compression damping (stiffen), you need to turn the knob clockwise.
There is a sticker on the shock’s head indicating S and H (soft, hard). Turn towards the H.
You should start in the middle of the adjustment. There are about 35 clicks of low-speed
compression adjustment. To adjust properly, turn the knob one click at a time and take a test
ride. The adjustment is more sensitive towards the H than the S.
ADJUSTING THE HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
Use the larger BLACK compression adjustment knob to adjust the high-speed compression
damping. To increase the compression damping (stiffen), you need to turn the knob clockwise.
There is a sticker on the shock’s head indicating S and H (soft, hard). Turn towards the H.
You should start in the middle of the adjustment. There are about 20 clicks of high-speed
compression adjustment. To adjust properly, turn the knob one click at a time and take a test
ride. The adjustment is more sensitive towards the H than the S.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT HIGH- & LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT
It is not possible to check the compression adjustment by only compressing the suspension on the
vehicle manually. You must ride the bike over jumps and bumps to assess the setting. The feeling
might be right when bouncing on the seat but it could be very different on the track.
If the knob appears to be blocked, do not force it. If necessary, contact Elka’s Service Department
for advice or repairs.
Riding speed and compression speed are different. A small obstacle hit when riding at high speed
will make the shock’s shaft move very fast and will be managed by the high-speed compression
damping circuit (black knob).
When the high-speed knob (large black knob) is turned, the small gold-coloured knob follows its
movement without going out of adjustment and vice versa.
E.6 HIGH- & LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT