Some Adjustments Tp The Elkas

[Bob Denman]

Hi Guys! I just got back from a quick 25 mile "Test Flight". I finally got my courage screwed on tight enough to tackle adjusting the preload on the Elka shocks. A bit of background... With BajaRon's Anti-SwayBar and the Elkas on the RT; it turned and handled like an entirely new machine. Cutting the bars and changing directions all handled in one fluid motion. :thumbup: But I was concerned that the ride might be a bit too firm over the long haul, so an adjustment would need to be tried... :shocked: So, after jacking up the bike and pulling out the proper Allen key and "prybar" that came with the shocks, I took a deep breath and hit it! I took three turns out on the preload; only because I didn't have a clue as to what I needed to do, but I needed to start somewhere... Well; after 25 miles, here's the deal... There is a hint of softness introduced into the turning process. It definitely isn't quite a fluid as it was; but it's still WAY better than as-purchased! :2thumbs: I think that I'll leave it as-is, and my fear of all of the new parts up front has been abated! hyea:

 

[Sarge707]

You need to measure the spring length. My Elka,s +1 came at 8 1/2 inch and I turned the preload out 4 turns and they measured 8 3/4 -(Softer) which was still a Bit stiff for the GS BUT Len said was about perfect for the RT and I moved them to the RT at the 8 3/4 inch length and find them perfect for the RT with the BajaRon bar installed! I find 22 Rebound perfect. Your results may vary?:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

So if you TP the Elkas, is it hard to clean out of the springs? :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Sometmes my fngers don't ht all of the rght keys when typng...pps:

 

[jthornton]

I'm glad you took the plunge to get the Elka's adjusted correctly so when I test drive your RT it will be perfect...

John

 

[Bob Denman]

It'll be yours for the trying... :thumbup:

 

[jthornton]

Thanks, I can't wait to see the difference.

John

 

[Bob Denman]

Quick note: I checked the spring length on the shocks; it's now at 9" They were at 8.75" when I bought them... :thumbup:

 

[saint999]

Where?

When measuring the spring length do you measure from the top of the adjuster or just under. To the bottom of the spring ring or just above?
Thanks
Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

I just went with the spring length... Technically; that could be called to each Inside edge of the adjusters... Or the Outside edge of the springs...

 

[jlemkow]

Elka adjustment

If I want them stiffer do I turn them left or right?

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: -clockwise...:thumbup:

 

[murphybrown]

Just added Len brackets to my Elkas ... amazing

Pitbull Powersports added the Len brackets to my Elkas yesterday. Drove very short way mostly what I called city driving corners some highway noticeable improvement and I was very happy with just my Elkas .. Bring on the twisties and the tail of the Dragon I am ready. Am I recommending Elkas and Len brackets ? absolutely. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

The "LenBrackets" are the first farkle that's being added when I hit PitBull's! :2thumbs: