Elka suspension Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

6. Adjustment procedures: RIDE HEIGHT - SIDE-BY-SIDE
MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT (CLEARANCE) ON SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES:
The ride height, or frame clearance, is the distance between the ground and the chassis with
the rider sitting on the vehicle in riding position. The ride height is measured in inches, the front
and rear measurements being taken according to the following procedures:
WITH THE RIDER SITTING ON THE
VEHICLE IN RIDING POSITION:
Front Ride Height Measurement:
Measure the vertical distance from
the ground to the chassis, right
behind the front wheels.
Rear Ride Height Measurement:
Measure the vertical distance from
the ground to the chassis, right in
front of the rear wheels.
HOW TO ADJUST THE RIDE HEIGHT:
A preload adjustment ring is located under the head of the shock absorber. This ring is used
to increase or decrease the tension in the springs as well as for adjusting the ride height of the
vehicle (frame or ground clearance). See p.10 for detailed instructions on how to use the
preload adjustment. While the ride height of the vehicle is a matter of vehicle model and driver
preference, the front and rear heights need to be in balance.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADJUST THE RIDE HEIGHT:
Whatever ride height setting you choose, the height must be similar at the front and rear
of the vehicle, with the front slightly higher (from 1/4 to 3/4 inch maximum).
A higher ride height will provide more ground clearance with less chances to bottom out
but will make the suspension stiffer.
A lower ride height will reduce the ground clearance and make the suspension softer, but
will make the vehicle more prone to bottoming out.
IMPORTANT NOTES: When shock absorbers are equipped with an SSD (self-
sagging device or zero preload), it is normal that the ATV settles when the rider mounts
and resume its original position when the rider dismounts.
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