grpark20 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) I recently installed my rear elka shock. Take a look at the braided line that goes to the resovior from the top of the shock. I want to loosen that bolt a little and turn it upwards so the line isn't so stressed looking? Will I hurt anything if I do this really quick. It has copper washers on both sides of the bolt. I do not know if shock oil works the same as brake fluid with air bubbles etc. What do you think? Edited January 5, 2009 by grpark20 Quote
F.T.W. Banshee Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 I would call Elka or more your rezzie somewhere else. Quote
FireHead Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 I recently installed my rear elka shock. Take a look at the braided line that goes to the resovior from the top of the shock. I want to loosen that bolt a little and turn it upwards so the line isn't so stressed looking? Will I hurt anything if I do this really quick. It has copper washers on both sides of the bolt. I do not know if shock oil works the same as brake fluid with air bubbles etc. What do you think? You will lose a good bit of your gas charge and some oil if you do that. In other words fon't do it unless you are ok with having to send your shock back to Elka. If it were me, I would put the resevoir where Elka recommends. :geek: Quote
grpark20 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 You will lose a good bit of your gas charge and some oil if you do that. In other words fon't do it unless you are ok with having to send your shock back to Elka. If it were me, I would put the resevoir where Elka recommends. :geek: I've looked and tried about everything I can to find a better place to mount it. Probleem is there is only like 8 inches of rezzie line. I could probably mount it just fine and not be able to adjust it. Can someone post pics of where there rezzies are mounted? Quote
FireHead Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I've looked and tried about everything I can to find a better place to mount it. Probleem is there is only like 8 inches of rezzie line. I could probably mount it just fine and not be able to adjust it. Can someone post pics of where there rezzies are mounted? Here's where it goes: Quote
grpark20 Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Posted January 11, 2009 Here's where it goes: Thanks for the pic and info! I did call elka and they e-mailed me the specific mounting instructions. Even though this is where elka says its mounted, it seems too close to the exhaust to me. Thanks again. Quote
FireHead Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks for the pic and info! I did call elka and they e-mailed me the specific mounting instructions. Even though this is where elka says its mounted, it seems too close to the exhaust to me. Thanks again. Weird, mine is where it's supposed to be mounted via their instructions. I didn't realize they wanted it in two different locations. Quote
banshee_terror_ Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks for the pic and info! I did call elka and they e-mailed me the specific mounting instructions. Even though this is where elka says its mounted, it seems too close to the exhaust to me. Thanks again. what kind of swingarm and suspension link are those Quote
BlntdEyez Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 what kind of swingarm and suspension link are those Looks like a lonestar swinger with the elka LT linkage to me. How do you like that setup firehead? Quote
FireHead Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Looks like a lonestar swinger with the elka LT linkage to me. How do you like that setup firehead? It's very nice. I can't get it to do anything wrong, no matter what. :thumbsup: Quote
grpark20 Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Posted January 11, 2009 Weird, mine is where it's supposed to be mounted via their instructions. I didn't realize they wanted it in two different locations. Sorry if I confused you...I meant you have it in the right place and I moved mine to the same spot. By your pic it looks like it may be too close to the exhaust....just my thought. I can't tell on my shee yet, being I'm waiting on my motor to come back. I'll try to post up the specific instructions in case anyone needs them. Thanks again! Quote
FireHead Posted January 12, 2009 Report Posted January 12, 2009 Sorry if I confused you...I meant you have it in the right place and I moved mine to the same spot. By your pic it looks like it may be too close to the exhaust....just my thought. I can't tell on my shee yet, being I'm waiting on my motor to come back. I'll try to post up the specific instructions in case anyone needs them. Thanks again! Mine is actually a good bit away from my exhaust, even though that picture doesn't show it. I'll see if I can find a better picture. :cool: Quote
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