My Elkas are here (but not here)!!!

[400exstud]

I just got a sticky note on my front door from the UPS man saying that I need an adult signiture to get my Elka rec fronts. It is like the day before Christmas for me because I know that the day is comming but seems so far away!!!.

I'll be sure to give a full ride report tomarrow or whenever they get here:D .

[Honda#4]

how old r u 400exstud?. show some picks when u get them i want to see what they look like.

[400ex is money$]

use 3 are from wisconsin im from lancaster

[400exstud]

I just turned 17, which is actually why I got the shocks. It was a combination between my parents, relatives, and my personal savings to be riding Elka:p

[400ex is money$]

nice i need to get some new shocks my stock 1s went to ****

[400exstud]

Here is a comparison between stock and Elka. The shaft on the Elka is a lot bigger than it looks!

[400ex is money$]

how much did they cost$$$$$$$$$$

[400exstud]

They were $465 with the shock covers (shipped). It took about 2 weeks to get them. I ordered them from Precision off of ebay.

[400ex is money$]

i was thinkin of gettin works or stock 450r shocks


i need tires tho my stock 1 have like 2% left

[400exstud]

^^^ Been there done that and it isn't cheap! I got holeshot HDs on Baja rims for the rocky conditions that I ride in and am very pleased. They also wear good.

[400ex is money$]

ya i'm thinkin of gettin the reg razor for $50 each off of rockymountainatv.com

[Toadz400]

Looks nice, someday I'll get some Elkas for my Banshee. That's once I get the money saved up to actually be able to afford them and some a-arms.

I'm also from WI:cool: .

[Honda#4]

them shocks are really nice I could use a pair myself but I want to buy a whole front suspension package with the shocks instead of being seperate. They look awesome on your bike 400exstud.

[tar]

Those look good.

I need some I was jumping 70ft long with 6ft of air at little sahara and the landings weren't smooth!
BTW have you ridden on them yet? Do you like them?

[400exstud]

I did get a chance to do a short test ride on them. While I was riding through fields and rough trails I noticed myself bracing for certain infamous bumps but when I got to them it was like they weren't even there (with the front at least). The harder I rode the more of a difference I noticed. I was able to ride at a faster pace without getting as tired as I used to. I can finally understand how people say that you can't build up a motor without suspension because you can only go as fast as your suspension will let you. It is very true.

Now the rear is a different story:rolleyes: . Once I get time to dial it in I am sure that it will cooperate with the front shocks, but by the time that happens I will probably have a new Elka rear in my hand:devil:

[Phills450r]

Originally posted by 400ex is money$
ya i'm thinkin of gettin the reg razor for $50 each off of rockymountainatv.com

I had a set of razrs and they worked good.. I think I payed 220 for the set from RockyMountainATV.. just payed 183 w/ free shipping for a set of Kenda Klaws.. figured I would let you in on it being that you seem like you are on a tight budget.

Good luck with your shocks, they look good.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by 400exstud
Once I get time to dial it in I am sure that it will cooperate with the front shocks, but by the time that happens I will probably have a new Elka rear in my hand:devil:

I doubt you will every get that stock rear to work with your fronts. Your fronts are ZPS and your rear is not. I would suggest a stock rebuild with an aftermarket linkage. I had the same setup on my 400 and it was awesome.

sweet shocks :macho

[400exstud]

Thanks for everyone that commented on my shocks. I have been wishing for a set even before I got my 400!