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Elka Suspension
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Yamaha YFZ450X (ALL YEARS)

Major VersionM

by Jean-Philippe Dextraze

Introduction

READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

- Never unscrew the banjo bolts of the hose to reorient them

- Do not bend the hoses at a 90° angle

- Do not route the hoses near a place where it can rub or be pinched

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

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

- Make sure the reservoir and hose stay clear of any moving parts

(ie: swingarm, chain)

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

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

  1. Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorbers from the vehicle.
    • Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorbers from the vehicle.

  2. Install the Elka shock absorbers bolting the top mount first with the piggyback reservoirs towards the top with the adjustment knobs towards the outside of the quad.
    • Install the Elka shock absorbers bolting the top mount first with the piggyback reservoirs towards the top with the adjustment knobs towards the outside of the quad.

    • Refer to the Elka owner’s manual to set the ride height and for adjustment procĂ©dures.

  3. Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorbers from the vehicle.
    • Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorbers from the vehicle.

    • Remove the rear fender and the seat. Install the rear bracket.

  4. Remove the linkage bolt and the upper  shock bolt.
    • Remove the linkage bolt and the upper shock bolt.

  5. Remove the stock suspension. You need to lift the axle. You can use a strap.
    • Remove the stock suspension. You need to lift the axle. You can use a strap.

  6. Remove the overflow oil tank.
    • Remove the overflow oil tank.

  7. To install the ELKA shock, you need to pass the reservoir in the swing arm first.
    • To install the ELKA shock, you need to pass the reservoir in the swing arm first.

  8. The hose needs to be on the right side of the quad when you install the upper bolt on the suspension.
    • The hose needs to be on the right side of the quad when you install the upper bolt on the suspension.

  9. Pass the hose between the intake system and the air box.
    • Pass the hose between the intake system and the air box.

  10. Pass the rear hose near the sub frame and install overflow oil tank.
    • Pass the rear hose near the sub frame and install overflow oil tank.

  11. Install the rubber mount on the rear bracket and the reservoir with the angle as shown .
    • Install the rubber mount on the rear bracket and the reservoir with the angle as shown .

    • Install the rear fenders before tighten the rear reservoir.

  12. Install the linkage and put the rebound adjuster (adjustable using a screwdriver) at the bottom of the shock should face the front of the quad.
    • Install the linkage and put the rebound adjuster (adjustable using a screwdriver) at the bottom of the shock should face the front of the quad.

  13. Install the rear fender and make sure there is no interference between the fender and the hose.
    • Install the rear fender and make sure there is no interference between the fender and the hose.

    • Do not over tighten the metal collars on the reservoir (torque to 6 lb/in). Make sure to route the hose according to the pictures.

    • Refer to the ELKA owner’s manual to set the ride height and for adjustment procĂ©dures.

    • Installation is complete.

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