300EX with ELKA

[300ex73]

I was wondering if anyone has a pic of a 300EX running Elkas with SSD that could post a pic? (300EX with 300EX shocks only plz)

[bradley300]

check the sickest 250/300ex thread in the body forum, i have a pic of my old 300 w/ elkas in there

[rollie]

i run elkas with ssd ill post a pic later:cool:

[300ex73]

Thanks, any pics would be helpful. I'm thinking about running them on my setup, and was wondering how they handle? My Works shocks suck, and were a waste of money.

[bradley300]

if your works suck they probably need serviced or were not set up right, works are 100 times better than stockers

[300ex73]

My works were setup up for someone a little heavier than myself (this being because I do a lot of weight training, so I anticipated my weight would increase) with an agressive riding style. They have rezzies and dual rate springs, and I still bottom out off of a small jump.

Now, I don't expect the Elka's to be miracle workers, but I am hoping they'll at least allow me to jump a little more. I was actually seriously hurt at one point because it bottomed so hard with the works, that it caused my ankle to dislocate, which caused my foot to come off the peg, and I was pulled underneath the quad. I have a picture or 2 of where it took the skin off the back of my leg if you wanna see that?

[bradley300]

i garuntee your works are blown, if anything, you have the preload to soft (it makes a huge difference, even if they set up too stiff) not trying to talk you out of elkas i run them myself. i would just hate to see someone spend so much money when there is a much cheaper alternative

[bradley300]

and you could send those shocks to pro action motorsports or DeRisi racing and end up with those shocks working just as well as elkas, without spending as much money

[300ex73]

The shocks are almost new, and as for the preload adjustment, there isn't any. If there is, I have yet to figure out how the hell to use it. It doesn't have the collars like most shocks, so I know you can't adjust the preload that way. And I'm almost positive I remember reading the booklet that came with them, and it stated they have non-adjustable preload. As for their performance, it's unchanged since the day I got them. I ordered these, so they weren't used. And they still let me bottom out way too easy. So if I've blown them, I did it before I even got to ride it.

[Out_Sider]

its called a clip on the top of the shock.. if u dont know how to adjust the preload on a set of works, u definatly dont need elkas..

[PF300ex]

Here is a picture of my old 300 with Elkas.

[300ex73]

There is no clip that I've been able to find on the top of the shocks. And like I said before, i received paper work with these, and I'm almost positive they said "non-adjustable preload" But, if someone can post a pic of this clip, and how I'm supposed to adjust the preload on these, then please post it.

[rollie]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid142/p96c706274231c0be3b3e8f0d1884e2eb/f6bd2784.jpg

best pic i have

[300ex73]

I'm going to go out today and try to find this clip on my Works, but I doubt I'll find anything. It'll be about the millionth time I've looked over these shocks, and I've yet to find anything

[bradley300]

you have to compress the srping, pull the reainer out and take off the springs. then you move the top collar and you will see grooves with a clip in one. move the clip down the shock to stiffen it then put it all back together

[hetrick425ex]

i just took some pictures of a quad we are building out in the shop.... 05 300ex.... check it out...

[hetrick425ex]

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[300ex73]

I did manage to find the spring clip, but the preload came maxed out from the factory. So, I can't add any more preload to it that way. And I highly doubt the shocks are blown. They're still as stiff(which is actually pretty soft) as the day I put them on. So, as soon as I have the extra money, I'm just going to send off for a set of Elkas.

[big bad beny]

Nice 300 when you get it done can you post some more pics?


what all are you puting on it




P.S. Ride Red and Ride Hard

[roostin_dale]

hey hetrick425ex...Im guessing your with hetrick racing? Whose bike is this and what class will they be racing in 2005? nice ride...

[Tortured Z]

Hey 300ex73

I agree with you, Works are good shocks but if you're aggressive you will find their limits. Elkas aren't as plush but have alot of bottoming out resistance, they will be a good upgrade. Plus you can sell the Works and get some of you money back.

[hetrick425ex]

yeah im with hetricks, i forget the kids name but i believe he is racing youth production GNCMX....
yeah, it should be a killer quad, ill get more pics asap....
Thanks guys

[countypark]

Hey,

That quad looks awesome.

What kind of suspension travel has it been built for? I noticed the upper front mount.

I am looking to set my front and rear at 10.5 inches but I need to modify my airbox so the swingarm won't hit it.

Are you building yours without an airbox?

[rollie]

Originally posted by hetrick425ex
i just took some pictures of a quad we are building out in the shop.... 05 300ex.... check it out...


hey sick quad.....how much are those JB a-arms....thanks

i have a few more questions ill get you on AOL tho

[hetrick425ex]

We are using std travel elkas for a 400ex on the front, std travel 300ex on rear. this set up works pretty well... the front end is 400ex aarms and shocks with our mount kit,,,,,,ATVA LEGAL!!! :) thats what we are shooting for....
um the aarms are around 500-550 i believe....give the shop a call and they can help you out with the whole setup...
yeah, if you have any ?'s about your quad, i could probably help you or find someone who could, hit me up on aim...if im not pounding the books, ill try and help ya out!!! (im at college)
peace guys,

[bradley300]

i thjought in youth production you couldnt move the shockmount?

[300ex73]

I'm still going to get the Elkas before too long, but right now I'm going to see about having Derisi respring my Works. My parts guy says he's gonna call him and see about what it'll cost. I'm just gonna get some heavier main springs, and lighter secondary springs, hopefully it'll get the quad to sit a little lower, but still haver a little more resistance to bottoming out.

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by bradley300
i thjought in youth production you couldnt move the shockmount?

They changed the rule for 2005...Last year you couldnt run it though...

[roostin_dale]

hey hetrick425ex...can you pM a price on the reloactor with Elka's valved for the setup...I already have 400ex +2 arms...thank you..

[hetrick425ex]

youve always been able to have a bolt on shock mount, what can they say about that? as long as there is no modifications....i believe so...
yeah IM me if i get on AIM.....
peace

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by hetrick425ex
youve always been able to have a bolt on shock mount, what can they say about that?

No, last year you couldnt have the relocator. You had to use stock shock mounts....some kids got DQ'd for the relocator...

[hetrick425ex]

really, that doesnt make sense....
crazy....
i never really paid attention to it. haha i have bigquads now!