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2001300exguy
11-03-2005, 06:48 PM
i know these come with the part to attatch the ressies but are the a worse shock than other elkas. like are they cheaper made or is it just that they dont have the ressie
11-03-2005, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by 2001300exguy
i know these come with the part to attatch the ressies but are the a worse shock than other elkas. like are they cheaper made or is it just that they dont have the ressie

you wont have the ressie or adjustments, the rest is the same
400exrider707
11-04-2005, 06:52 AM
Originally posted by 2001300exguy
i know these come with the part to attatch the ressies but are the a worse shock than other elkas. like are they cheaper made or is it just that they dont have the ressie

I had a set on my 400ex and loved them. They worked really good.
bradley300
11-04-2005, 07:33 AM
preformance wise they are no worse than the elka's with rezzies. you just dont have any adjustments
Sjorge450R
11-04-2005, 07:34 AM
i have them for my 300ex and I love them. When i bought them I got them for 450 and I had a choice to get works dual rates with the ressie for 500 and decided to get the elkas because they lowered the seat height. I have no regrets about not getting the works because i have yet to feel the shock fade after more than and hour of straight through riding.
04TRX400EX
11-04-2005, 11:15 AM
Like others have said, the Elka Rec series are still great shocks, as all Elkas are, they just don't have the compression or rebound adjustments. You can get a pair on ebay for like $475 for triple rate fronts, custom built of course. You don't really need the rezzie unless you are going to be racing- it just helps the shocks to not "overheat" or lose their damping ability. As the name implies though, the Recreation series is perfect for the more casual rider. I want to get a set for my 400EX along with a dual rate rear with rezzie. Maybe some Houser a-arms too :)
huffdaddy_400EX
11-04-2005, 01:05 PM
I have Elka rec shocks with houser +2 arms on my EX and they are great. It's a night and day difference from stock.
426ex
11-04-2005, 01:33 PM
The Elka Dunes are recs valved for sand. I put fronts on my wifes and she loves them. I have fronts and the rear with linkage. Whole bunch of difference. You won't be sorry. Check ebay. I got my fronts for 265 with elka shock covers and free shipping.
426ex
11-04-2005, 01:34 PM
sorry....465
04TRX400EX
11-04-2005, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by 426ex
sorry....465

I was going to say, $265!?! Holy cr*p where and how?
duncan440ex
11-04-2005, 05:52 PM
Originally posted by 04TRX400EX
Like others have said, the Elka Rec series are still great shocks, as all Elkas are, they just don't have the compression or rebound adjustments. You can get a pair on ebay for like $475 for triple rate fronts, custom built of course. You don't really need the rezzie unless you are going to be racing- it just helps the shocks to not "overheat" or lose their damping ability. As the name implies though, the Recreation series is perfect for the more casual rider. I want to get a set for my 400EX along with a dual rate rear with rezzie. Maybe some Houser a-arms too :)





i have that exact setup on my ex it took me to second for the season in points here in Maine.:D