Dune Surfer
03-30-2003, 06:23 PM
I bought the Elka replacement shocks without rezzies. They are preload adjustable only. They were purchased through the Quadshop. Jeff was very helpfull, answering all of my questions. He suggested the Elka shocks without rezzies over the Works with rezzies. He said the are built better, have bigger shafts and better springs (better steel).
I recieved the shocks in about two weeks. They come with a manual, tools to adjust the preload, and some Elka stickers. My first impression was they looked well made and tough, nice colors too. Installation is a snap, four bolts and there in. So far so good.
My first ride was at Glamis. I rode some dunes, bumps and small jumps. Overall they worked better in every aspect. They corner faster, handle transitions, bumps, and jumps much better than stock. The only problem I had with them is that they seemed just to stiff for my type of riding. I ride mostly dunes with a little trail riding thrown in during the summer. I wanted a plush ride.
I called Elka and they suggested I adjust the stock rear shock. I adjusted the rear to thier suggested set up and went back to Glamis to try them out. I rode them HARD, Hammering through bumps, transitions, and jumps (10-20 ft) Still to stiff for me. My wrist were toast!!
I called Elka again and explained my problem. They said I would need softer main springs. First they tried to charge me for the springs. I told them NO !! They relented, sending the springs at no charge.
I rode them today on some rocky, rutted trails. The verdict??
MUCH better. They handled everything great, allowing me to ride faster and with better contol in every situation. These are a quality product. The best $500 bucks I've spent to date.
All in all a good experience, I would order them for a weight lighter than you really are though. Unless your joe racer.
If your in the market for shocks consider the Elka's. Buy shocks before you do any other mods. Power won't help if your not in control.
I recieved the shocks in about two weeks. They come with a manual, tools to adjust the preload, and some Elka stickers. My first impression was they looked well made and tough, nice colors too. Installation is a snap, four bolts and there in. So far so good.
My first ride was at Glamis. I rode some dunes, bumps and small jumps. Overall they worked better in every aspect. They corner faster, handle transitions, bumps, and jumps much better than stock. The only problem I had with them is that they seemed just to stiff for my type of riding. I ride mostly dunes with a little trail riding thrown in during the summer. I wanted a plush ride.
I called Elka and they suggested I adjust the stock rear shock. I adjusted the rear to thier suggested set up and went back to Glamis to try them out. I rode them HARD, Hammering through bumps, transitions, and jumps (10-20 ft) Still to stiff for me. My wrist were toast!!
I called Elka again and explained my problem. They said I would need softer main springs. First they tried to charge me for the springs. I told them NO !! They relented, sending the springs at no charge.
I rode them today on some rocky, rutted trails. The verdict??
MUCH better. They handled everything great, allowing me to ride faster and with better contol in every situation. These are a quality product. The best $500 bucks I've spent to date.
All in all a good experience, I would order them for a weight lighter than you really are though. Unless your joe racer.
If your in the market for shocks consider the Elka's. Buy shocks before you do any other mods. Power won't help if your not in control.