elka on 400ex?

[87HONDATRX250X]

Well i found some elka stag 3 shocks finally. But not sure if they will fit the 400. His add says

"Elka Suspension, used not raced. Part #'s CH3079 & CH3080. Fits TRX450ER & TRX400EX. May fit other machines."

I talked to him and he said it fit his 250r (not 400) and 450r. My question is are these gonna fit my 400ex? I dont wanna get them and find out they dont fit. Any input?

[CJM]

Should fit with no issues if they fit a 250r and 450r. Stock 450r shocks will fit a 400ex with ease.

[87HONDATRX250X]

Originally posted by CJM
Should fit with no issues if they fit a 250r and 450r. Stock 450r shocks will fit a 400ex with ease.

With out modding them? I know the stock 450r shocks need to be modded to fit. Dont know if i wanna do that to some elkas.

[CJM]

They look thinner on top than the standard 450r shocks. You can modifiy your frame by smashing off the nut and replacing with a carriage bolt and slightly relieving the frame by the shock mount. Its easy.

Worst case you can resell them here or ask the guy to take them back. But they should fit.

[87HONDATRX250X]

if there thinner on top how would they fit the 450r mount snugly? Some kind of spacer?

[honda400ex2003]

time to start looking for elkas on ebay :chinese: and craigslist around your house. those are like my all time fav shocks. lol steve:chinese:

[CJM]

Originally posted by 87HONDATRX250X
if there thinner on top how would they fit the 450r mount snugly? Some kind of spacer?

I doubt it.

I think thinner would be the wrong word here maybe. What I mean is the top of the shock eye doesnt appear to be as large (as in hitting the nut on the mount of the EX like the stock 450r shocks) as other shocks.

If they fit a 450r and a 250r they will fit an EX. Only difference is they might be a hair longer but thats nothing an adjustment cant cure.

[87HONDATRX250X]

ill be getting these if i know they fit.

[honda400ex2003]

they arent on ebay...


where did you say you were from again? :chinese: steve

[honda400ex2003]

found it...


they will fit you may need a washer on top but they will fit for sure. that will be a nice shock if they set it up for you. steve

[CJM]

well at least one of us got a definitive answer lol

[honda400ex2003]

we have all the bases covered tonight. http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/char1/character0022.gif (http://www.smilieshq.com)

in ninjain' all over the place tonight.
steve

[87HONDATRX250X]

haha thanks guys. Yeah im from Ontario, Canada. You think $340 is a decent price for them? Any ideas on what might work good for a small spacer if i need it? Not sure if i wanna red neck big washers on. lol. imo

[honda400ex2003]

if you do need some washers try to find some brass ones to use. they will be better than stainless or steel ones being a bit softer than the others. 340 can is a great price for them. I would probably sell my 450 ones and get those if i could find some for that price lol. steve

[87HONDATRX250X]

thats like music to my hears hearing they will fit and they are a decent price :) been waiting a long time for shocks

[honda400ex2003]

wanna trade for some 450 shocks? straight up, ill send mine to you, you send yours to me. lol steve

[chronicsmoke]

whered you find those? I bought my 450r re-valves for 420$ (appropriatly priced:bandit: )

Where you from in Ontario??