UPS came.. finally got a new rear end

[Pipeless416]

well guys, i finally found a rear setup that i wanted. i got an elka rear c/r adjustable that was rebuilt by gt thunder with an xc link. sorry for the crappy picture. i might not be able to test it for a while :(. its dirty, but it seems to be in good shape.

[gt400ex]

Hey if you cant ride on it right away that will just give you time to clean them up to look new:D , I am jealous tho!

[Pipeless416]

yep, im thinking about having the spring powdercoated sparkle red to match my a arms, hubs, brake stay, and soon to be my exhaust tips.

[Snipe]

Nice man, just ordered my rear shock the other day, cant wait to get it and try it out either lol.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by Snipe
Nice man, just ordered my rear shock the other day, cant wait to get it and try it out either lol.

cool, what did you end up going with?

[aDviSol2y]

Originally posted by Pipeless416
well guys, i finally found a rear setup that i wanted. i got an elka rear c/r adjustable that was rebuilt by gt thunder with an xc link. sorry for the crappy picture. i might not be able to test it for a while :(. its dirty, but it seems to be in good shape.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for this set up? The reason I am asking is because I am badly in need of new suspension, and want to know a good deal when I see one.

[Pipeless416]

this is about a $1500 setup.. i got it for 330+ shipping :D . i posted a link to a rear dual rate elka with the lt link that sold for 265 yesterday.. that would have been sweet. keep an eye out. there was a dual rate axis that didn't get any bids with a starting price of $400. my guess is it will be back later.. a little cheaper.

[Snipe]

I ended up going with the works, I have the works triple rates up front and I love them there awesome. I dont do any jumping really and figured heck why not get the works. I got it brand new 2 rides on it for $250.

The fronts I stole for $175

[Pipeless416]

sounds like a good deal. let us know how it rides when you get it!

[Honda#4]

Looks killer Mike, but why won't you be able to try it out just curious?

[Snipe]

He be at school I am pretty sure he said in a dif post.

I will let you know how it works. You keep us up on how that elka and link goes. Next thing I HAVE to get lmao is a steering stab, tired of my arms feel like I been weed eating all day long lol.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by Honda#4
Looks killer Mike, but why won't you be able to try it out just curious?

yep, snipe is right. now that im an RA, im not sure when im going to be able to get home and ride next.. hopefully before thanksgiving.. :o at least i won't be keeping people waiting for 5 months like i did with my duals :p . i can't wait to try this out. i have the spring off and everything is all pretty now. it looks brand new. im going to be making a sprocket guard out of 3/16 aluminum and just leave my skid plate off.

[Honda#4]

Good luck with your job, I know you wanna ride it just as much as I wanna buy a shock and link, it totally sucks when you can't try something out right a way.

[Pipeless416]

dallas.. if that axis gets relisted it'll be calling your name lol

[Pipeless416]

also, for anybody interested.. this looks like it could be a good deal. doesn't say what its setup for though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-400ex-Elka-rear-shock-suspension-reservior-nice_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem4837167d59QQitemZ310161866073QQptZMotorsQ5 fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Honda#4]

Unfortunetly I have no money and I mean no money, been doing alot of bowling and that has been taking all my money, but im trying to find a job and hopefully that will bring in some money, i've already made a list of things I need yet for the quad.

[Pipeless416]

man, i keep saying im done haha. but now i need a raised stem, maybe fat bars, a steering stabilizer, and beadlocks.. does it ever end? once i do that stuff, theres really nothing more i can do lol.

[Honda#4]

You know something I always say that but then I keep finding stuff to write down that I need, it will never end trust me.

[Pipeless416]

all clean.. i was kind of pumped about the possibility of having a dual rate rear, since i mostly trail ride.. im sure laz knows what hes doing though. i just want a nice ride that doesn't buck.

[400ex28]

looks good, good luck with the new rear end setup :cool:

[Pipeless416]

thanks, its been missing a new rear shock setup for a while now.. getting the fronts made me realize how tired and horrible the rear was.

[hypersnyper6947]

Your gonna be blown away when you finally ride it, i stole a dual rate axis rear off ebay for like $255 shipped. It even has a long line for the reservoir so i mounted the rear reservoir in the front of the quad next to the front shock rezzies. It has made the biggest difference on the trail though. I can haul over the whoops even more than before. Nice purchase!!

Oh yea it never ends, i thought i was done now im thinking stabilizer and maybe some hypers. Or a LSR sub frame. Dam addictions lol :devil:

[Snipe]

UPS ran today for me to. Shock is setting at home and damnit im at work and cannot install it. I would have to cover for somebody!!! but hey more money next week for more parts lmao. gotta get my new sound system paid off though as well lol.

[Pipeless416]

well heres some installed pictures. thanks for working on it Brandon.. i guess you can give it a few more test runs.. but you have to give a full report in this thread :devil:

[Pipeless416]

i didn't clean it after the last dusty ride :o

[Pipeless416]

side

[Pipeless416]

my brother said the grab bar height went from 29 3/4 to 27 3/4

[Pipeless416]

oh, its missing the exhaust tips because i have them down here at school. they're going to be sparkle red to match everything else. last random shot.

[timmy400exfast]

elkas must be nice lol jk sick ride man thats actually one of the better 2nd gen models ive seen good luck with the quad man

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by timmy400exfast
elkas must be nice lol jk sick ride man thats actually one of the better 2nd gen models ive seen good luck with the quad man

thanks.. its a 2000 though lol. im old school.

[timmy400exfast]

i didnt even relize yours was a 2000 lol oops

[timmy400exfast]

that hood makes it look like a 2nd gen god i feel like a noob even though i kinda am lol:p

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by timmy400exfast
that hood makes it look like a 2nd gen god i feel like a noob even though i kinda am lol:p

:( take it back! haha

[timmy400exfast]

ok it does look good though lol tell the bike i didnt mean it:devil: lol jk

[Snipe]

dude dont sweat the single spring setup. My works its like straddling a freakin cloud. It is so awesome.

I know what you mean it dont end. Next for me is new nerfs im wanting to get some pro peg bars, bead locks all around, new front tires, new bar setup and steering stab. After that I am not sure what I will do. I def NEED the new tires, rest is just the want list but it will happen.

Right now im focusing on my stereo system (in my dodge). My CD player quite on me and with my brand spankin new 2400Watt setup kinda blows not being able to adjust on it.

[Pipeless416]

i guess thats why they call it AADS haha. heres a shot next to my brothers with his new 18s.. mine still sits lower.

[Pipeless416]

hes probably going to be getting some 21's or 20s on the front btw. he only got the knarly's because they were really cheap.

[BlasterEaten250]

not to steal the thread but here's my tires with painted rims haha. I need new front tires bad

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9325/newtiresi.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/newtiresi.jpg/)

[Pipeless416]

wow that looks sweet even with the 22s

[gt400ex]

Man Pipeless you and your bro have some sweet looking bikes. I cant wait for mine to look that good :cool:

[tri5ron]

Hey Mike,
looking good, but when that one turns out too soft for you, let me know. LOL!
BTW- do you rent out Brandon to work on other peoples quads too??? ... J/K

Brandon, I'm liking the black wheels , your quad is pretty sweet looking too.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by tri5ron
Hey Mike,
looking good, but when that one turns out too soft for you, let me know. LOL!
BTW- do you rent out Brandon to work on other peoples quads too??? ... J/K

Brandon, I'm liking the black wheels , your quad is pretty sweet looking too.

thanks guys..
Ron- so far so good with this shock lol.. from what brandon tells me. i've got like 20 lbs on him though ;) . i can't wait to try it out and im REALLY hoping to go home on labor day weekend.. if i don't go home then, it won't be until thanksgiving. and of course i rent out brandon. you pay shipping for him and i'll get you a tracking number asap :devil:

[RIDEREDson]

Dont knock the knarly's. Theyre actually pretty good mx tires.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by RIDEREDson
Dont knock the knarly's. Theyre actually pretty good mx tires.

ok :confused:

[bigbad400]

yeah i dont really think that knarlys are a good anything tire, mx especially.


so you guys are pretty impressed with the klaws thow i see, i counted 3 sets in one pic. or does the z have something else?

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by RIDEREDson
Dont knock the knarly's. Theyre actually pretty good mx tires.
see there Mike,
There you go again with your thoughtless, and inconsiderate comments. I can't belive how insensative you are.

You've hurt somebody's feelings with your careless conduct, and alienated a fellow member who obviously will greatly suffer now from feelings of inaptitude.
boo on you! boo-Booo-BOOOOooooo!

He may even require professional help to restore any hope of normalcy, and feelings of acceptability in todays society.
You should feel ashamed of yourself. You should hang your head in shameful remorse, and plead for forgiveness.

How could you do such a thing !?!?!?!
How can you sleep at night ?
how can you live with yourself ?

:blah: :D

[Pipeless416]

hahaha.. i was going to say.. i don't believe i ever "knocked" knarly's. brandon seems to love them and he got them for $57 shipped on rims lol.

i'll watch what i say from now on :(

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by bigbad400
yeah i dont really think that knarlys are a good anything tire, mx especially.


so you guys are pretty impressed with the klaws thow i see, i counted 3 sets in one pic. or does the z have something else?

we only have so many sets of klaws because we got them pretty much all at the same time and they don't die :p . i'll probably be running razr2 fronts and razr rears next.. if my klaws ever wear down. they are decent trail tires.. they just don't bite under hard forward acceleration.

[RIDEREDson]

Originally posted by Pipeless416
he only got the knarly's because they were really cheap.

I wasnt getting on you for saying that about them. Just stating that they are cheap but are actually good tires.

[Snipe]

My bro in law just got a set of knarly tires as well. My next set im not to picky on brand but they will be 22's for sure.

[hypersnyper6947]

I like my knarlys alot, my friend had 22" hole shots and they had WAY to much side bite. If you were trying to corner it you didnt know if it would slide or bite and roll. I would rather have my kendas any day.