Product Description
Upgrade the rear suspension on your Can-Am Spyder F3-T or F3 Limited with the Elka® Stage 5 HYD Rear Shock. This is Elka’s top-end rear shock option for riders who want maximum rear suspension control, remote preload convenience, and full adjustability for demanding touring and performance riding.
The Stage 5 HYD model includes a remote hydraulic preload adjuster, making it easier to adjust rear suspension preload for solo riding, occasional two-up riding, passenger weight, luggage, or touring load. This is especially helpful for F3-T and F3 Limited riders who regularly change riding conditions or load.
Stage 5 shocks are designed around high hydraulic flow, lightweight components, and low-friction internal parts. This combination helps deliver smoother damping action, better bump absorption, improved comfort, and stronger rear traction for riders who demand more from their Spyder suspension.
This shock gives you control over all major suspension parameters, including high-speed compression, low-speed compression, rebound, and spring preload. Because Stage 5 HYD offers extensive adjustability, some testing and fine-tuning may be needed to get the best setup for your riding style, rider weight, passenger use, luggage load, and road conditions.
Made to order. Estimated build time is 3–4 weeks.
Recommended for occasional two-up riding.
Fitment:
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Can-Am Spyder F3-T — 2016–present
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Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited / F3-LTD — 2016–present
Fitment Note: This rear shock is for F3-T and F3 Limited touring models. Confirm your exact model year, rider weight, passenger use, passenger weight, riding style, and suspension needs before ordering.
Built Around Your Riding Setup:
Before checkout, provide your:
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Spyder model year
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Rider weight
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Solo or passenger riding preference
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Passenger weight, if applicable
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Primary riding style
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Preferred calibration: Comfort / Touring, Sport / Touring, or Performance / Touring
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Additional setup notes or comments
These details help match the Elka® Stage 5 HYD rear shock to your F3-T or F3 Limited riding needs.
What’s Included:
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Elka® Stage 5 HYD rear shock
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Remote hydraulic preload adjuster
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Rear shock components required for the listed F3-T / F3 Limited application
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Rider-specific calibration based on the setup information provided at checkout
Specifications:
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SKU: ELKA-70020
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Brand: Elka® Suspension
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Product type: Rear shock
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Shock stage: Stage 5 HYD
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Shock location: Rear
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Preload system: Remote hydraulic preload adjuster
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Adjustments: High-speed compression, low-speed compression, rebound, and spring preload
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Technology: High-Flow design with lightweight components and low-friction internal parts
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Recommended use: Occasional two-up riding
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Fitment: Can-Am Spyder F3-T / F3 Limited touring models
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Build time: Made to order, estimated 3–4 weeks
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Common use: Performance touring, rear suspension support, solo/two-up preload tuning, luggage load support, maximum adjustability, improved handling, and rear ride-control upgrade
Key Benefits:
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Top-end Elka® rear shock option
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Adds remote hydraulic preload adjustment
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Easier preload tuning for solo, passenger, or luggage changes
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High-speed compression adjustment
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Low-speed compression adjustment
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Rebound adjustment
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Spring preload adjustment
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High-Flow technology for smoother damping action
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Lightweight design and low-friction internal components
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Helps improve bump absorption, comfort, and rear traction
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Strong option for performance touring, spirited riding, loaded travel, and aggressive cornering
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Built around rider setup information provided at checkout
Stage 5 HYD Adjustments
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Remote Hydraulic Preload: Makes it easier to adjust rear suspension preload for solo riding, passenger use, luggage, or touring load changes.
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High-Speed Compression: Helps tune shock response to faster, sharper impacts such as rough pavement, potholes, and abrupt bumps.
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Low-Speed Compression: Helps tune rear suspension feel during body movement, cornering, braking, acceleration, and general ride control.
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Rebound: Controls how quickly the shock returns after being compressed. This helps manage rear suspension response and traction.
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Spring Preload: Adjusts the initial force on the spring to help set ride height, sag, and support for rider weight or load.
Adjustment Note: Stage 5 HYD offers extensive tuning control. Some testing and fine-tuning may be needed to get the best ride quality and performance for your riding style, rider weight, passenger use, and road conditions.
“The Elka® Stage 5 HYD Rear Shock gives Can-Am Spyder F3-T and F3 Limited riders Elka’s highest level of rear shock performance with remote hydraulic preload adjustment, high-speed compression, low-speed compression, rebound, and spring preload tuning.”
FAQ
What does HYD mean on this Stage 5 Elka® rear shock?
HYD refers to the remote hydraulic preload adjuster, which makes preload tuning easier when switching between solo riding, passenger use, or added luggage.
What models does this rear shock fit?
The current product page lists fitment for Can-Am Spyder F3-T / F3 Touring, 2016+. If this product also fits F3 Limited / F3-LTD models, update the page wording to show that fitment clearly.
Is this recommended for two-up riding?
The product page says this shock is recommended for occasional two-up riding.
What adjustments does this shock have?
The product page lists high-speed compression, low-speed compression, rebound, and spring preload adjustment, along with the remote hydraulic preload adjuster.
How is Stage 5 HYD different from Stage 4 HYD?
Stage 5 HYD is Elka’s top-end HYD rear shock option with maximum suspension control. Stage 4 HYD offers strong performance and remote hydraulic preload adjustment in a more accessible package.
Does this shock come tuned for my setup?
The page collects model year, rider weight, passenger use, passenger weight, riding type, preferred calibration, and additional comments before checkout so the shock can be matched to your riding setup.
How long does it take to ship?
The current product page says this shock is made to order with an estimated 3–4 week ETA.
Does this fit base F3 or F3-S models?
No. This page is for F3-T / touring models. Use the F3 / F3-S rear shock page for base F3 or F3-S applications.




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