Elka Suspension MOTORCYCLE SERIES - Manual (Page 9)

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D) Installation
D.1 MOUNTING
WARNING !
Elka Suspension recommends the following method for installing your shock absorbers:
1. Set your motorcycle on a bench or use a jack to take the vehicle's weight off the wheels.
2. Remove the existing shock absorbers (refer to the vehicle’s owner manual if needed).
3. Place the reservoir(s) in position and route the hose according to the provided reservoir instal-
lation sheet specific to your vehicle model (if applicable).
4. Install your new Elka Suspension shock absorbers on your motorcycle.
5. Tighten the nuts on the upper bolts in accordance with the information and specifications pro-
vided by the manufacturer and refer to the vehicle’s owner manual if needed.
6. Tighten the nuts on the lower bolts in accordance with the information and specifications pro-
vided by the manufacturer and refer to the vehicle’s owner manual if needed.
7. Attach the rubber mounts and tighten the collars on the reservoirs to a pressure of 6 inch-
pounds using a torque wrench.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SHOCK ABSORBER POSITIONING
• The reservoir on piggy-back models must be positioned towards the top.
(See photo below)
• For remote reservoirs connected by hoses, refer to the reservoir installation
sheet specific to your vehicle model included with the kit.
Piggyback Model Remote Reservoir Model