Elka suspension Manuel De L'utilisateur page 16

6. Adjustment procedures: REBOUND
REBOUND ADJUSTMENT:
The rebound adjustment is located on the gold anodized
lower shock mount. This adustment controls the speed the
shock will return to its initial extended state after being
compressed from an impact.
If the rebound adjustment is correct, the rear wheel should
keep maximum traction by tracking the ground without
catapulting the rider off the bike.
HOW TO ADJUST THE REBOUND :
USING A FLAT SCREWDRIVER OR THE TWISTING KNOB TO
ADJUST THE REBOUND DAMPING.
- To REDUCE (speed up) the rebound damping, you need to
turn the knob CLOCKWISE.
- To INCREASE (slow down) the rebound damping, you need
to turn the knob COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
There is about 50 clicks of rebound adjustment. You should
start in the full fast position of the adjustment. To adjust
properly, turn the adjuster one click at a time and take a test
ride. The adjustment is more sensitive towards the Slower
side than the Faster side.
When the rebound setting gets too slow, the shock absorber
will not have time to resume to its initial position when a
series of close bumps is encountered. In this case, the
vehicle will run out of travel (packing) and may give the
impression of a too soft compression adjustment.
When the rebound adjustment is too fast, the rear end of the
bike will kick and move from side to side after hitting a series
of close bumps and the rider will feel catapulted by the
vehicle.
NOTE: Elka is one of the few manufacturers that offers a rebound adjustment that
does not affect the compression setting.
If the knob appears to be blocked, do not force it. If necessary, contact Elka's Service
Department for advice or repairs.
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ELKA SUSPENSION INC. Phone: (450) 655-4855 or 1 800 557-0552
TWISTING KNOB MODELS
FASTER (DOWN)
SLOWER (UP)
COMPACT MODELS
EYELET FORK
SLOWER FASTER
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