Compression Adjustment - Elka suspension Manuel De L'utilisateur

6. Adjustment procedures: COMPRESSION
HARDER
NOTE: It is not possible to check the compression adjustment by only compressing
the suspension on the vehicle manually. You take a test ride to assess the setting. The
feeling might be right when bouncing on the seat but it could be very different on the
track. Never compensate for a lack of spring strenght by boosting the compression or
leaving the knob all the way towards the H setting. If your suspension is too soft with
the adjustment above 25 clicks in, you should replace your springs with a higher rate.
If the knob appears to be blocked, do not force it. If necessary, contact our customer
service for advice or repairs.
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COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT:

The black knob located on the remote reservoir is the
compression adjustment. This adjustment controls the
hydraulic resistance to high-speed impacts. A harder
compression damping will offer more resistance to impacts
but will provide a stiffer rider. A softer compression damping
will provide a smoother ride but less resistance on impacts.
If the compression adjustment is correct, the wheels can
achieve maximum travel. When the compression damping is
too hard, the ride will be stiff and will not be able to absorb
average to major impacts. It is preferable to start with a softer
damping and add compression until the bike barely bottoms
out on major impacts. This will prevent the rider from getting
tired and will increase comfort and performance.
HOW TO ADJUST THE COMPRESSION :
- To INCREASE the compression damping (making the
suspension HARDER), you need to turn the knob
CLOCKWISE. There is a sticker on the knob indicating
S and H (soft, hard). Turn towards the H.
- To REDUCE the compression damping (making the
suspension SOFTER), you need to turn the knob COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE. There is a sticker on the knob indicating
SOFTER
S and H (soft, hard). Turn towards the S.
You should start in the middle of the adjustment. There are
about 30 clicks of adjustment. To adjust properly, turn the
knob one click at a time and take a test ride. The adjustment
is more sensitive towards the H than the S.
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