Elka Rear Shock

[bigz-71]

I am interested in getting a new rear shock for my quad and was wondering if the new Elka rear shock with Dual Linkage is really work the extra money. I have an Elka rear shock now with the single linkage but i want to upgrade if it is worth the cost.
Give me feedback of what you think if you have gone from the single linkage to the dual linkage.

[JW450R1]

just put one on my 450r.i'll let u know how it works out.i know the rear travel is 3.5 inches.:)

[bigz-71]

keep me posted and what is 3.5"?

[JW450R1]

3.5 inches of travel

[bigz-71]

i thought the rear shock had 12" of travel with the new linkage compared to 10" with the single linkage.
Do you mean 3.5" more travel over stock shock?

[JW450R1]

well if u compress the rear shock then pull up i can get about 3.5 inches out of it.i think thats the travel right?.....

[FHKracingZ]

no. that 3.5 inches is ure zps spring extending. shock travel = shock fully extended to fully compressed.

[DirtDevilBT]

That's the shaft stroke. Travel I believe is measured using the travel of the wheels. Fully compressed to fully extended would be the shocks "travel".

[DirtDevilBT]

Originally posted by FHKracingZ
no. that 3.5 inches is ure zps spring extending. shock travel = shock fully extended to fully compressed.

lol, or shock sag yeah

the dual linkage is a big improvement over other linkages, it offers more travel, a better shock angle, and a better leverage ratio curve throughout the shock, i would for sure pay the extra to swtich, especially if you are serious into any ATV riding or racing

[eganracing]

Originally posted by Yurik Norton
the dual linkage is a big improvement over other linkages, it offers more travel, a better shock angle, and a better leverage ratio curve throughout the shock, i would for sure pay the extra to swtich, especially if you are serious into any ATV riding or racing

do u run the dual linkage? also i was wondering with the dual linkage if the fram will hit the ground on hard landings.

[JW450R1]

yes i run the dual linkage.the linkage does sit low.
i finally had a chance to test new rear shock and linkage.it really feels good.it really soocks up the whoops,and thebig jumps.well worth the investment.

[DirtDevilBT]

or should we all wait until they come out with the new and improved triple linkage? pfff

[bigz-71]

Thanks JW. I am going to order mine in a few weeks, just saving some money for now.