Elka Suspension SHOCK ABSORBERS - Manual (Page 14)

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ELKA SUSPENSION INC. Phone: (450) 655-4855 or 1 800 557-0552 www.elkasuspension.com
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REBOUND (STAGE 1+, 2+, 3, 4, 5 AND FACTORY MODELS)
ABOUT REBOUND ADJUSTMENT
The rebound adjustment is located at the bottom of the shock absorber (see page 4-5). This
adustment controls the speed the shock will return to its initial extended state after being
compressed from an impact. When the rebound adjustment is set properly, the rear wheel should keep
maximum traction by tracking the ground without catapulting the rider off the bike.
HOW TO ADJUST THE REBOUND :
Use a flat screwdriver or the tool-less twisting knob to adjust the REBOUND damping.
- To INCREASE (slow down) the rebound damping,
turn the knob CLOCKWISE. The adjuster will move
UP on tool-less twisting knob models and move IN
on compact models.
- To REDUCE (speed up) the rebound damping, turn
the knob COUNTER-LOCKWISE. The adjuster will
move DOWN on tool-less twisting knob models and
move OUT on compact models..
There is about 50 clicks of rebound adjustment. You
should start in the full fast position of the adjustment.
To adjust properly, turn the adjuster 2-3 clicks at a
time and take a test ride. The adjustment is more
sensitive towards the Slower side than the Faster side.
When the rebound setting gets too slow, the shock
absorber will not have time to resume to its initial
position when a series of close bumps is encountered.
In this case, the vehicle will run out of travel (packing)
and may give the impression of a too soft compression
adjustment.
When the rebound adjustment is too fast, the rear end
of the bike will kick and move from side to side after
hitting a series of close bumps and the rider will feel
catapulted by the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the rebound adjuster knob
appears to be blocked, do not force it.
If necessary, contact Elka’s Service Department
for advice or repairs.
TOOL-LESS TWISTING KNOB MODEL
COMPACT EYELET MODEL
COMPACT FORK MODEL
SLOWER REBOUND
(WHEN VIEWED FROM
BELOW, KNOB WILL MOVE UP
TOWARDS THE SPRINGS)
FASTER REBOUND
(WHEN VIEWED FROM
BELOW, KNOB WILL MOVE
DOWN AWAY FROM THE
SPRINGS)
SLOWER REBOUND
(SCREW IN CLOWCKWISE)
FASTER REBOUND
(UNSCREW OUT COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
SLOWER REBOUND
(SCREW IN CLOWCKWISE)
FASTER REBOUND
(UNSCREW OUT COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE