Elka Suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
If tyou notice any oil leaking from the shock or if the shock behaves or sounds unlike
usual, stop riding and have the shock inspected by an Elka Authorized Service Center.
A defective shock can result in loss of control and possible serious or fatal injuries.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Shock is bottoming out upon
harsh impacts Not enough high-speed damping Increase high-speed compression
Bike wallows under pedaling,
overall ride is too soft and shock
is over-active and uses too much
travel upon impacts Not enough low-speed damping
Spring rate is too soft
Increase low-speed compression
Change for a higher spring rate
Overall ride is harsh and stiff,
shock is not using enough travel
upon impacts Too much low-speed damping
Spring rate is too stiff
Reduce low-speed compression
Change for a lower spring rate
Rear wheel doesn’t provide
enough traction when cornering
and breaks loose Too much rebound damping
Too much high-speed damping
Reduce rebound damping
(faster return)
Reduce high-speed compression
Shock is harsh over chatter
bumps and brake bumps, a lot of
vibration gets through the
handlebar Too much high-speed damping
Too much low-speed damping
Reduce high-speed compression
Reduce low-speed compression
Overall feeling is good but shock
bottoms-out when landing drops
and jumps Not enough damping in the
transition from high to low-speed Slightly increase low-speed AND
high-speed compression, one click
at-a-time for each until resolved
Rear wheel pushes at corner exit,
rear end is bucking upon impacts,
bike is severely nose-diving when
jumping Not enough rebound damping Increase rebound damping
(slower return)
Rebound is overly slow, shock
won’t return to its extended state
even with the spring removed Reservoir has lost pressure Temporarily use a shock pump to
refill reservoir at 150 psi, then
have it refilled with nitrogen as
soon as possible