Elka Ride Height 450R

[Z-135]

Anyone know how to get the ride height down on the Elka's? There is no more preload, it is all the way down in the rear. My ride height is 7 3/4" at the foot peg. I would like to be at 7". I was thinking about sending them to GT Thunder. Any HELP! Thanks! (08 450R Elka long travel rear with Elka link)

[dustin_j]

If you've removed all the preload from the rear spring, and your ride height is too high, then your spring (or equivalent spring rate) is too stiff for your weight/application. If it's a dual rate rear setup, check your crossover gap; you probably only need to change one of the two springs.

[Balaz_73*00]

Just back out those retaining rings that are putting pressure on the spring

[ss440ex]

Elka and Holz long travel, 7 1/4 front and rear.

I have J-HRacing doing my suspension work.

[ZBlaster]

Originally posted by Balaz_73*00
Just back out those retaining rings that are putting pressure on the spring


That would be preload.

[veenser2000]

I have mine at 7.00 footpeg and 7.40 in the front using lonestar outlar elka rear and lsr dc4 front end. I also had issues when i first bought the bike and had them setup for me and it solved my height issues.

[Balaz_73*00]

I was putting it in lamen terms, I felt he was a little ambiguous describing his situation...

[Z-135]

Originally posted by dustin_j
If you've removed all the preload from the rear spring, and your ride height is too high, then your spring (or equivalent spring rate) is too stiff for your weight/application. If it's a dual rate rear setup, check your crossover gap; you probably only need to change one of the two springs.

It is a single rate spring. Elka said not to go any softer because the body of the shaft is already to close to the bottom of the shock bumper.

[dustin_j]

What is your race sag? Pick up the back of the quad by the grab bar, and have a friend measure vertically from the top of the axle to a spot on the subframe (mark it if you want to help you remember). Then, stand on the footpegs and have your friend measure vertically from the top of the axle to the same spot. The first measurement minus the second measurement is your race sag.

It would also be helpful if you removed your shock to determine compressed length, then lower your frame until the distance between the shock mounts is the same as the compressed shock length. Then measure vertically again to get the bottomed out measurement. The extended measurement minus the bottomed out measurement is your travel. Your race sag should be 40-50% of your travel.

You may find that with your setup, be it shock, linkage, or tires, you can't get your ride height any lower without using too much sag. Also, make sure your preload collar is at least touching your spring when the tires are off the ground.

[Colby@C&DRacing]

All this is great advice but you may have other issues what tires are you using????

[Z-135]

Holeshot GNCC 20-11-9 rear and 21-7-10 fronts without tireballs.

[300ex_#387]

Originally posted by Z-135
Holeshot GNCC 20-11-9 rear and 21-7-10 fronts without tireballs.

Most people with those tires want a higher ride height. Run smaller tires if you want less ground clearence.