a little help with a measurement please

[cuznjohn]

i put elkas on mt 14 rt and for some reason i bottomed out the other day on a speed bump, anyone with a 14 rt can you please let me know the measurement you get from the floor to the tip of the frunk. i get 16 inches right now and i took the measurement to the V tip of the frunk because that was the easiest place to get it w/o having to come get the key and move the bike. thanks

 

[cuznjohn]

i was thinking i ight have to adjust the shocks, will see what others have, thanks

 

[Tazzel]

you know men have are hard time measuring

 

[HuckFin]

you know men have are hard time measuring

Yep, when they can't see it any more , all they can do is guesstimate on the high side.

 

[Bob Denman]

you know men have are hard time measuring

That's why we're better at reading maps...
We fully understand the concept of, "Three inches equals twenty miles." :2thumbs:

 

[cuznjohn]

i forgot to mention, i would also like the know the measurement even with stock shocks thanks again

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Mine is 18 1/8 to the point on the hood from the ground. Elka's installed that was removed from my 13.

 

[Bob Denman]

John,
Try four turns on the preload (Twist the spring so that it's shorter), and then take another measurement... :thumbup:

 

[cuznjohn]

i was watching a vid on you tube and they talk about adjusting them but also mention adjusting the damper also. i just tried to call elka and no answer, so i am going to wait till i talk to them b4 i do any adjustments

 

[Bob Denman]

You would most likely want to add a click or two on the damping, since the spring will be reacting a bit stronger... :thumbup:
Jdon't wait for them... Make your changes from a known set of circumstances, and document what you do, and how it affects the bike...
Easy-Peasey!

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Just for a reference, full "droop" is 19 1/4 from the point to the ground so you don't want to be too tight on the springs. Do you know what numbers are on your springs? Mine are stamped 5.8 x 254

 

[cuznjohn]

waiting on a call back, i had to get the serial number for them i might have the wrong shock, just my luck if it is wrong