Shocks? Elka Or Tcs?

[honda400ex68b]

I know this is an on going question, but I am still undecided what shock to get. I know the tcs's are cheaper, but would like to get the better one's the first time. Any input would be appreciated. It is for a 2003 400ex stock a-arm's for motocross. Just need something that will make the ride alot smoother and save my old body.

[theTman]

elky:)

[hondarider2006]

I have Elkas and love them. Best bang for the buck;)

[Big - D Racing]

I have TCS ZPS shocks up front and ELKA SSD with linkage in the rear. They both are great and compliment ecah other nicely. I like the look of the elka better, but is it worth a few hundred more? Both are great just make sure they are valved for you and not someone else.

[remlapr]

If you're setting it up for MX you need to get at least +1 or +2 arms and the shocks will have to be setup for the wider arms. Best to just do it right the first time instead of having to turn around and have to send the shocks back in to be revalved for the wider arms. Some people will get the shocks first, but go ahead and get them setup for the wider arms and they willl just be stiff until you actually get the arms. You can get some burgard arms for less then $500.

[honda250xrider]

elka

ive been dreaming for some TCS"s recently :devil:

[JDiablo]

Elkas are pretty narly,i would go with whatever,both are superior

[300exHILLER]

elka's by far cause of the customer service

[honda400ex68b]

That is why I like this site, lots of good advice from riders with experience. thanks alot guys, keep the info coming. I think I am going with elka's, unless I get some tcs's real cheap.

[JDiablo]

go with elka then,99 percent of the time you will get them within a week and a half if even

[roostin_dale]

I own both. Elka's are my favorite but the TCS are great for the price. No matter what you get you'll be happy, but if you race MX you need some wider a-arms!

Elka's came in 6 days

TCS came between 1-2 weeks:)

[hondarider2006]

Originally posted by roostin_dale
Elka's came in 6 days


Same here, and I live in AK;)

[cheetah]

My first set of elkas were here in 3 days!:eek2:

Their customer service and willingness to go out of their way to help me out in a hurry means a lot and I am sold on elka.

[Florida400EX]

I enjoy my TCS's ;)

[jacksongncc450]

Elka and TCS are both junk I have had both.I have axis all around on my 450r and love them.Get axis,dont waste your money with elka or tcs.

[Florida400EX]

Originally posted by jacksongncc450
Elka and TCS are both junk I have had both.I have axis all around on my 450r and love them.Get axis,dont waste your money with elka or tcs.

go find a life.

[ohski]

Hmmm... I just got this... http://www.uploadthis.com/images/41/121.jpg

I think it'll do the trick :macho

Originally posted by jacksongncc450
Elka and TCS are both junk I have had both.I have axis all around on my 450r and love them.Get axis,dont waste your money with elka or tcs. u give me the price difference & thats a bet cuz cuz

[Woodsrider]

Elkas will be just fine. Its amazing how much better you feel after a hard ride on elkas, compared to stock.

[jacksongncc450]

I still say axis they are by far better than tcs and elka.

[honda400ex68b]

i dont think i can afford axis, although i missed the front's and rear for 900. i should have bought them. elka's are the one's i am going to go with, although i was going to go with work's for some strange reason. i guess they was cheap, but you get what you pay for.

[dsride]

TCS shocks are built for you and not pulled of the shelf and to your door in a week. Todd at TCS can set up your shocks however you want if you dont like the setup send them back. Elka will keep sending you springs. Call TCS and see how many Elka shocks are in there shop for valving!

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by dsride
TCS shocks are built for you and not pulled of the shelf and to your door in a week.

neither are Elka's...they build them EXACTLY as you ask them to...and they still get to your door in a week!

[nemesis]

Where is the best place to buy elka's?

[Florida400EX]

I just think elka keeps a lot of shocks pre-made, cause some get delivered faster then others.... TCS shocks are great though, any shock will suit you well,as long as it's set-up properly, and serviced when it needs it.

[dsride]

Originally posted by roostin_dale
neither are Elka's...they build them EXACTLY as you ask them to...and they still get to your door in a week!


Wrong!!

[hondarider2006]

Originally posted by dsride
Wrong!!


How is that wrong? They valved and sprung mine how I asked them to and had them here in 6 days.

[yoshz400rider]

I have works right now but thinking about getting elkas for XC cuz i race every weekend on my Z what are the best ones to get for XC and 200lb rider

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by yoshz400rider
I have works right now but thinking about getting elkas for XC cuz i race every weekend on my Z what are the best ones to get for XC and 200lb rider

I've always wanted axis....but i always stick with Elka's due to prices.....

both are a great shock...

[Cody_300ex]

I'd go with tcs's but I got my personal reasons.

[Rootar]

i think if you went with tcs and there rear rebuild for 400 you could gete a set of burgaurd arms too for the price of the elkas but i think form all the other treads that elkas are a tad better than tcs but thats just opions

[jacksongncc450]

Any shocks will be better than stock.

[honda400ex68b]

i went with elka front's, but i still need a rear to go with it.

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by honda400ex68b
i went with elka front's, but i still need a rear to go with it.

get an Elka rear also.....if you ride alot look into the linkage and a LT shock

[JDiablo]

Originally posted by Lil_300Ex_Kid
I'd go with tcs's but I got my personal reasons.

its straight man;)

[Nathan400ex]

Elka all the way baby.

[honda400ex68b]

i got my elka's yesterday, what a difference. now i need a rear to match. anybody have one for sale?