Elka Suspension SHOCK ABSORBERS - Manual (Page 23)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE MEASURES
The vehicle shoots up and dances
about when going over a series of
small bumps.
1. Too much rebound damping.
The compression accumulates and
prevents the shock absorber from
returning to proper extension before
hitting the next bump.
2. Too much compression damping.
The shock absorber is not using
its full stroke (travel).
3. The ride height is too low and the
chassis is too close to the ground.
There is not enough stroke before
the bottom-out bumper engages.
4. Spring rate is too high for the weight
of the rider and the vehicle.
1. Reduce the rebound damping (see
p.14).
2. Reduce the compression damping
(see p.11).
3. Increase the ride height (see p.9).
4. Contact Elka Suspension.
The shock absorber does not return to
their fully extended position.
1. This is normal. The weight of the ve-
hicle will not let the shock absorbers
return to their fully extended posi-
tion when there is not much preload.
1. To get more extension, increase the
preload using the preload adjust-
ment (see p.10).
The vehicle is not stable
when taking curves.
1. The ride height of the vehicle is too
high.
2. The suspension is too soft overall
for the track or terrain.
1. Verify and adjust the ride height
(see p.9).
2. Change crossover length (call for
instructions) or increase the
compression damping (see p.11).