YETI SNOWMX USER MANUAL
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An adjustment above 0.500” at the rear
measurement point:
- lowers ski pressure;
- shortens the bike’s virtual wheelbase;
- produces more skittish handling on trails;
- produces better handling at low speeds.
CAUTION: An adjustment above 0.750
”
at the rear
measurement point is not recommended. The bike
then becomes hard to handle and unpredictable.
SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
Two (2) shock absorber combination options are
available for YETI SnowMX 2020 models:
Option 1:
ELKA
Stage 3, front & rear
Option 2:
ELKA
Stage 5, front & rear
ELKA Stage 3
(front & rear option 1)
Spring preload and compression can be adjusted
on these shock absorber model.
ELKA Stage 5
(front & rear option 2)
Spring preload, compression and rebound can be
adjusted on these shock absorber models.
Spring Preload
The shock absorbers are factory set for a 180-lbs
rider. Spring preload on shock absorbers can be
adjusted to take into account a rider’s weight and
riding style.
Proceed as follows:
• Loosen the spring preload adjustment ring
locking screw a few turns. Use a 3-mm Allen
key.
• Rotate adjustment ring to raise or lower shock
absorber spring preload. Use the provided tool.
NOTE: Rotating ring clockwise lowers spring preload.
NOTE: Rotating ring counterclockwise raises spring
preload.
• Once
adjustment
is
completed,
tighten
adjustment ring locking screw.
IMPORTANT:
Modification of Shock absorber
spring preload impacts Soft Strut adjustment. Soft
Strut adjustment must absolutely re-checked if the
shock absorber spring preload is modified.
CAUTION: Spring preload must be set at a level
sufficient to keep the spring seated solidly in place.
Damage to components could occur if spring
preload is too low.
CAUTION: Minimum front a-arm shock absorber
spring preload should result in a distance of not
less than 23mm between preload ring and start of
threaded portion of shock body. See Figure 37.
Figure 37
Compression and Rebound
Following the option chosen at purchase of your
YETI SnowMX, shock absorbers can be adjusted
in compression and rebound.
ELKA
shock absorbers
Consult the ELKA owner’s manual provided with
your YETI for more details relative to compression
and rebound settings (if applicable).
