Elka Suspension Stage 4 Shock Absorbers for Motorcycles User Manual
APPLICATIONS & PRICING FOR
MOTORCYCLES
MODELS & ADJUSTMENTS
THREADED SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
All our shock absorbers come standard
with a threaded preload adjustment that
allows you to fine-tune the initial force
applied on the spring and precisely
balance the weight distribution across
the front and rear wheels. This
adjustment is required to set up the ride
height (ground or chassis clearance) and
to lower or raise the vehicle, allowing you
to adapt to various situations or to suit
your personal preferences.
You can easily adjust the preload by
turning the red anodized ring located on
top of the springs using the provided tool.
A locking set-screw (3 mm Allen key
provided) tightly secures the ring to
prevent it from coming out of adjustment
when riding. Although the preload
adjustment procedure is easier to
achieve when the bike is lifted on a
stand, it can also be done at the track.
REBOUND DAMPING
ADJUSTMENT
The rebound adjustment controls the
speed at which the shock absorbers
return to their fully extended position
after being compressed from an impact.
Although the rebound valving is
customized for your riding type,
sometimes you might need to further
adjust the rebound.
Since not all riding conditions or tracks
are the same, the rider will want to adapt
the rebound damping to match them. By
adjusting the rebound properly, the wheel
can stay on the ground as much as
possible to get maximum traction and
reduce the bucking effect of the spring
pressure pushing back after an impact.
Elka Suspension offers two types of
rebound adjusters (depending on vehicle
model): an easy to use twisting knob and
a compact adjuster that can be set with
a flat screwdriver, both of which have
detented clicks.
COMPRESSION
DAMPING ADJUSTMENT
The compression adjustment allows
riders to fine-tune the suspension to their
personal preference and make it softer or
stiffer by simply turning a knob. This can
be done quickly and easily on the side of
the street or track to adapt to various
riding situations or track conditions. The
compression adjustment is is a must for
riders who need more versatility from
their shock absorbers.
The compression adjustment provides
fine-tuning of the hydraulic damping by
controlling an additional restriction of the
oil flow. Our needle-type compression
adjuster operates on a dedicated oil
passage in the shock’s head, allowing
very precise incremental adjustments to
be made. Adjustments of the
compression are quick, and easily made
by turning a conveniently located knob
that has positive detented clicks.
DUAL HIGH-SPEED (BLACK KNOB) & LOW-SPEED
(RED KNOB) COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS
Elka Suspension’s High- & Low-Speed Compression adjustment is an internal
cartridge with two distinct circuits that control the hydraulic resistance for both highvelocity and low-velocity oil displacement. This enables very advanced fine-tuning for
different types of impacts that would otherwise require the rider to make a
compromise between a more comfortable softer suspension and a high-performance
harder suspension.
With this dual adjustment, the rider can have the suspension set to react differently
for high-speed situations and low-speed situations at the same time. Learning and
understanding how to dial-in this adjustment might require a little time and effort,
but it will reward the rider with a suspension that work wonders under all riding
conditions.
With this adjustment, the rider can fine-tune the shock absorbers to react differently
for riding situations that would otherwise require a compromise to be made between
opposed optimal settings. Elite compression adjustment is for riders who demand the
highest performance and adjustability.
EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS THAT AFFECT
THE LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION
• Cornering
• Squatting under hard acceleration
• Front-end diving when braking
• Undulations and elevation changes in
the terrain
EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS THAT AFFECT
THE HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION
• Potholes and cracks
• Harsh or sudden square-edged impacts
• Road debris and obstacles
• Vibration when riding at very high
speed or when riding over choppy
tracks
REMOTE HYDRAULIC
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
On some motorcycles, the preload
adjustment ring of the rear shock
absorber is somewhat hard to reach or
require strong body english to properly
adjust. Our hydraulic preload adjuster
can make this task much easier by
providing an easy way to adjust the
preload without any tools or efforts with
up to 10mm of range. This option allows
the rider to easily modify the preload
setting without any tools. It’s also a
required option for some bike models
with hard-to-reach shock absorbers.
This feature is only available for select
motorcycle models due to clearance
issues on the others and is only available
with when purchasing a new Elka
Suspension shock absorber as it needs to
be installed during the fabrication of the
shock.
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STAGE 4
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MOTORCYCLE APPLICATIONS
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MAKE
MODEL YEAR(S) APPLICATION PRODUCT BODY RESERVOIR ADJUSTMENTS ELKA PART # SOLD AS
MSRP
APRILIA
RS125 2008 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40003 UNIT 795.00$
APRILIA
RS125 2008 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40004 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
F650GS DAKAR 2000 - 2007 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40006 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
F800GS 2008 - 2012 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40010 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
F800ST 2007 - 2012 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40014 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1100GS 1994 - 1999 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40018 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1100GS 1994 - 1999 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40020 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1100S 1999 - 2004 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40022 UNIT 795.00$
BMW
R1150GS 2000 - 2004 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40024 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1150GS 2000 - 2004 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40026 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1150GS 2000 - 2004 REAR / SHORT VERSION STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40028 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1150GS ADVENTURE 2002 - 2005 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40030 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1150GS ADVENTURE 2002 - 2005 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40032 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1150RT 2001 - 2004 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40034 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1150RT 2001 - 2004 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40036 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1200GS 2006 - 2012 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40038 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1200GS 2006 - 2012 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 5 36mm PIGGYBACK PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40285 UNIT 795.00$
BMW
R1200GS 2006 - 2012 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40040 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1200GS 2006 - 2012 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 5 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40286 UNIT 1,395.00$
BMW
R1200GS 2006 - 2012 REAR / SHORT VERSION STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40042 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1200GS ADVENTURE 2006 - 2009 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40044 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1200GS ADVENTURE 2006 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40046 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
R1200RT 2005 - 2009 FRONT / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 36mm REMOTE PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40048 UNIT 695.00$
BMW
R1200RT 2005 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 +HYD 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC + HYD ELKA-40050 UNIT 995.00$
BMW
S1000RR 2010 - 2012 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40052 UNIT 795.00$
BUELL
1125 R 2008 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40054 UNIT 795.00$
BUELL
XB-9R 2002 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40056 UNIT 795.00$
BUELL
XB-12R 2002 - 2009 REAR / STOCK GEOMETRY STAGE 4 46mm REMOTE RDH + PRE + REB + HSC + LSC ELKA-40058 UNIT 795.00$
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