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Elka Suspension
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TRX450R (all years)

Major VersionM

by Jean-Philippe Dextraze

Introduction

IMPORTANT NOTES, READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

- Never unscrew the banjo bolts on the hoses to reorient them

- Do not bend the hoses at a 90° angle

- Do not route the hoses near a place where it can become clogged

- Do not route the hoses near extreme heat generating parts (ie: exhaust)

- Do not over tighten the metal collars on the reservoirs (torque to 6 lb.in)

- Make sure reservoir stays clear form any moving parts (ie: swingarm, chain)

- Hoses must be secured to the frame using zip ties to avoid contact with moving parts

- Make sure that the shock bolts and metal collars are fastened properly before riding

  1. Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorber from the vehicle. Install the Elka shock absorbers on the vehicle. The banjo bolt must face towards the front of the vehicle with the hose coming out on the left side. The rebound adjuster located at the bottom of the shock should face the rear of the quad for convenient access. The bottom fork of the shock can be turned 180° clockwise if needed.
    • Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorber from the vehicle. Install the Elka shock absorbers on the vehicle. The banjo bolt must face towards the front of the vehicle with the hose coming out on the left side.

    • The rebound adjuster located at the bottom of the shock should face the rear of the quad for convenient access. The bottom fork of the shock can be turned 180° clockwise if needed.

    • Remove the bracket on the frame that is in front of the choke (there’s a “choke” sticker on it). Route the reservoir’s hose behind it then reinstall it. Remove the bolt on the gas tank bracket and route the hose underneath it. Re-install the bolt afterwards following the torque recommendations from the manufacturer.

  2. Remove the front plastic body panels and fenders. Disconnect and remove the 3 electric relays on the bracket that hold the radiator.
    • Remove the front plastic body panels and fenders. Disconnect and remove the 3 electric relays on the bracket that hold the radiator.

  3. Remove the 2 bolts that holds the radiator mounting bracket on the left side.
    • Remove the 2 bolts that holds the radiator mounting bracket on the left side.

  4. Route the reservoir’s hose underneath the radiator mounting bracket.
    • Route the reservoir’s hose underneath the radiator mounting bracket.

  5. Re-install the radiator mounting bracket and reconnect the relays.
    • Re-install the radiator mounting bracket and reconnect the relays.

  6. Attach the reservoir to the front of the frame (on the left side) using the provided rubber holders and metal collars (torque to 6 lb.in). The compression adjustment knobs should be facing the front of the quad for convenient access and should be at the bottom of the reservoir. Secure the hose to the frame using zip-ties. Attach the reservoir to the front of the frame (on the left side) using the provided rubber holders and metal collars (torque to 6 lb.in). The compression adjustment knobs should be facing the front of the quad for convenient access and should be at the bottom of the reservoir. Secure the hose to the frame using zip-ties.
    • Attach the reservoir to the front of the frame (on the left side) using the provided rubber holders and metal collars (torque to 6 lb.in). The compression adjustment knobs should be facing the front of the quad for convenient access and should be at the bottom of the reservoir. Secure the hose to the frame using zip-ties.

  7. Re-install all plastic body panels.
    • Re-install all plastic body panels.

    • Installation is complete.

Finish Line

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