Elka Rear Shock Question - How Firm?

[SilverSurfer]

I posted at the below link to the RT Shop Talk forum, but it has not solicited a response (admittedly, a lot of info there).

Bottom line: I just had the Elka rear shock installed by my Spyder dealer on my RT-S, along with a re-cal of the RT's ASC. It's just a Stage 1 with no reservoir. With the stock rear shock, there always used to be a fair amount of 'give' when one pushes down on the back of the Spyder (formerly done to check shock play and to make sure it's not topping out). With the new Elka, it's so firm that pushing down on the back of the Spyder is like pushing down on a boulder. The shock is so firm that my dealer played hell getting enough weight on the bike to do the ASC calibration.

The Spyder seems to ride okay and handles great. i've not detected any road hop from insufficient rebound. The ASC and air bag are working at various settings, but I'm curious about this DRAMATIC increase in firmness. I mean ... one used to be able to 'bob' the Spyder up and down ... now it's hard as a rock ... An 'over-charge' of nitrogen in the shock itself came to mind, but that sort of gaf would be HIGHLY unusual from Elka.

Feedback from those with Elka rear, please.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...n-AND-300lb-Front-Springs&p=444291#post444291

Thanks,

Paul

 

[pro10is]

If you can't find the answer to your questions here you might want to get expert advice from John at Elka. He's most likely best qualified to help you. You can reach him at 1-800-557-0552 ext 257 (when he returns from Spyderfest).