Elka Suspension MOTORCYCLE SERIES - Manual (Page 12)

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> A D J U S T M E N T S 10
E) Adjusting the shock
E.2 CHECKING AND SETTING SAG
The sag for your shock was set at the factory, based on your weight and riding conditions. You
may wish to validate the number or try different sag settings, so that a standard measurement
method is required. Remember, you are measuring by how much the front and the rear suspen-
sions droop between full extension and when you are on the machine. You must measure the front
and the rear separately.
MEASURING REAR SAG
1. Place the bike on a flat, level surface.
2. Have the rider sit on the bike in riding position, wearing his riding gear and his feet on the
pegs, with someone holding the motorcycle upright. Have the rider bounce lightly a few times
on the pegs and seat, then let the shock settle down
3. With the rider still on the motorcycle, measure the distance from the ground or the swingarm to
a fixed spot on the tail.
4. Have the rider dismount and then lift the motorcycle to allow the rear suspension to extend
fully while keeping the rear wheel in contact with the ground
5. Measure the distance between the same reference points as before. The difference between
the two figures is the rear sag.
6. To increase sag, decrease the preload on the spring (refer to page 11 for procedure).
7. To decrease sag, increase the preload on the spring (refer to page 11 for procedure).
Please contact Elka if you cannot achieve the correct sag figures on your shock. Also ensure that the
front sag and dampening are equivalent to the rear settings.
WARNING
Do not extend the shock
more than 10mm from the
minimal height.
E.3 ADJUSTING THE RIDE HEIGHT
Elka Suspension shock absorbers make it possible
to adjust the ride height. To extend the rear shock,
loosen the jam nut on the shock with a 24mm
spanner. To measure the extended lenght, measure
the lenght of the thread you can see on the eyelet
when the nut is locked.