Need help with ekla suspension asap

[Martin Blair]

Well i got my shcoks today installed them adn when i took it off the jack stands All the ssd springs fully compresed is this normal? I thought it wasnt suposed to compress until the rider got on? When i get on it doesnt sag much anymore but y does the ssd compress. There brand new.

[cummingetit]

Read the "owners manual" that came with your shocks. The manual calls this free sag. You should have at least 1". This is the point of ssd.

[Martin Blair]

i read it i was just concerned tht i have a bite more then that the whoolessd spring is pretty much compressed just sitting there

[cdalejef]

Yes, it is supposed to compress under the weight of the bike.

[beak7707]

Mine did the same thing. You can adjust it a little if you want, by turning the collar.

Make sure to set the sag to about 8.5 inches with you on the quad. I did this and it made a huge diffrence in handling..:cool:

[Martin Blair]

thanks, i know the rear sag is 6 inches without me so is the front so i will see this afternoon when i get home. the frame was 10inchs off the groud with no rider when i get on it only sags a little more prob not evn a inch. I was just worries a bit i gues the ssd spring compresses and during jumps or slow going in xc it extends to use fully travel.