Newbie to Elka's...got a quick question

[2000400EX]

Ok, I got a set of Elka's Recreational series front shocks for my 400ex and when I push down on the front bumper of the quad the shocks make a noise almost like something is slightly scraping the inside of the shocks. I can hear the oil moving inside them too...at least I think thats what I'm hearing. Is this normal? My rear shock (elka conversion on it) doesn't make any noise when I push down on the rear bumper....could the fronts possibly not be charged properly? Any ideas? :confused:

It just doesn't sound right to me:( ....maybe it's just me though...:o

Thanks!;)

[eganracing]

do they perform well?

[2000400EX]

Originally posted by eganracing
do they perform well?

I don't know yet, I just bolted them on the other day and won't be able to actually test them out for 2 more weeks.

Also, about the shocks....when I push down on the front bumper to compress the suspension, they don't rebound all the way by themselves, I have to lift up on the bumper to get them to return all the way. Low on nitrogen?

Anyone?:confused:

[jak1389]

try calling up elka and ask them if this is how it is supposed to be.

[Doibugu2]

That's how they are supposed to be. You don't want them to rebound completly like your stockers. That is why they are so good, because they give you a lower center of gravity. It wouldn't hurt to spray some WD on them, because you just breaking them in.

You'll be :D when you get to ride them the first time.

never spray w-d on stuff,it eats away the grease thats already there

[300ex73]

Well, I assuming that you bought them brand new. Soo, if that's the case, then yeah, I'd say it's normal, and should go away. As for the rebound- unless you ordered them without the SSD, I'd say that's normal too. I'm betting it's prolly just a matter of the zero preload spring doing it's job there.

what he said haha

[khj]

try calling Precision concepts @ 619-593-7473

[2000400EX]

Ok guys, I'll just go ahead and ride it.....you're probably right, they just need some "break in" time. Thanks!:D

[cdalejef]

Its perfectly normal. Also, spray WD40 on the crossovers (plastic pieces between springs) after washing quad to disperse any water under those pieces.

[400exrider707]

Yeah I finally got to do a little ride time on mine. They did the same noise your talking about as well, but after riding on them for a little while it seems to go away somewhat. I am very pleased with this purchase. Oh by the way thanks for the pointer jeff.