Advice on Elka

[Beachbum]

I would like to get an Elka stage2 rear shock for my 2015 f3s. My wife will be riding as a passenger for only 25% of the time so I'm not sure if I should go with remote adjustment. I do have Leatherworks saddlebags mounted on easybrackets so I'm not sure of where to mount the adjuster. My questions are: How difficult is it to adjust the shock without the remote? Would you recommend ordering the shock directly from Elka or order it thru Pitbull Powersports (I read somewhere that a guy named Len was the one to talk to). Thanks for any tips on the topic.

 

[ABQSpyder]

Go through PitBull.

 

[jcthorne]

If you are going to adjust the rear shock after installation, go with the remote adjustable. Adjusting the preload once on the bike is a PIA. There are a number of places to mount the remote along the frame, they give you enough material to reach a variety of locations on the bike.

 

[cajunshredder]

I just adjusted the preload on my stage 2 last night. No remote. Took about 4 minutes

 

[GearHd]

I just adjusted the preload on my stage 2 last night. No remote. Took about 4 minutes

What was your technique?

 

[oldguyinTX]

Keep in mind this little known fat about Elkas. They require you to send them back once a year for 'Rebuilding", otherwise the warranty is voided. I don't remember who told me this, but I seem to remember that it was someone who knew what he was talking about. You can always contact Elka & ask them.

 

[jcthorne]

Keep in mind this little known fat about Elkas. They require you to send them back once a year for 'Rebuilding", otherwise the warranty is voided. I don't remember who told me this, but I seem to remember that it was someone who knew what he was talking about. You can always contact Elka & ask them.

This is NOT TRUE and was cleared up by Elka here on Spyderlovers last year.

 

[oldguyinTX]

This is NOT TRUE and was cleared up by Elka here on Spyderlovers last year.

Then my bad. Sorry, guess I was misinformed. pps:pps:

 

[cajunshredder]

What was your technique?

Just as the manual stated. Loosened the hex nut with the provided hex key. Then turned the preload ring with the provided tool. Clockwise (as looking from top) to increase preload, counterclockwise to decrease preload. Very simple.