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m0t0xk1d
08-16-2009, 04:18 PM
so i am trying to get my ride hieght right for mx (7"1/4-7"3/4) but with my elka rear shock the thing has no preload and it still sits at about 8 to 8 1/2 inches i have the regular float on the front and my front isa just fine but the back wont get any lower. any tips?
k4f5x0r
08-16-2009, 04:29 PM
different linkage possibly?
m0t0xk1d
08-16-2009, 05:46 PM
its a 300ex so no linkage:( i dont know what to do and i see eveyone at the track with there 300s way lower then mine. i dont get it:confused:
xDeeVy465x
08-16-2009, 05:48 PM
Ask them.
Scro
08-16-2009, 05:57 PM
Sounds like the shock is setup incorrectly, and is too long. Have you measured the race sag?
TRXman86
08-16-2009, 07:20 PM
Not preload adjustable? Sounds like a weird shock to me. But here is a site to hopefully help ya figure it all out. Make sure and read it all!!! Even if some of it don't apply to you, it will be nice to know for future reference!

http://www.customaxisshocks.com/atv.htm

Got to the technical manual and it will tell you ALL you need and more.
Scro
08-16-2009, 07:21 PM
Originally posted by TRXman86
Not preload adjustable? Sounds like a weird shock to me. But here is a site to hopefully help ya figure it all out. Make sure and read it all!!! Even if some of it don't apply to you, it will be nice to know for future reference!

http://www.customaxisshocks.com/atv.htm

Got to the technical manual and it will tell you ALL you need and more.

I think he means he has ran out of preload adjustment.
m0t0xk1d
08-16-2009, 07:43 PM
its wound all the way up on the preload so there isnt any preload left to use.


race sag? do you mean meeasure it when im sitting on the quad or what? im kinda new to setting up suspension for mx.
m0t0xk1d
08-16-2009, 09:41 PM
bump

help please
hypersnyper6947
08-17-2009, 07:29 AM
pretty sure sag is how much the atv compresses the shock with out you on it. So lift it up till theres no travel then let it go and see how far it goes down. I could be wrong but i think thats it.

the gtthunder site has lots of good suspension set up info on it
Scro
08-17-2009, 08:06 AM
Race sag is the difference between the suspension fully unloaded (wheels in air), and when you are on it with full gear on. You want to measure between the axle, and a point on the subframe.