Elkas , Yes Or No [Archive] - ATV Riders Forum

300XFST4602

07-20-2003, 12:27 PM

I was looking at buying some Elkas that were in good shape but a year old. I have seen some threads about elkas blowing and stuff out of nowhere. I was wondering if you guys think I shoudl get htem or not. Thanks Ryan

quader400

07-20-2003, 01:09 PM

get them. i love my elkas and havent had any problems yet.

Silverfox@C&DRacing

07-20-2003, 01:13 PM

I have had been happy with my Elkas. Just make sure they are set up for your riding style and weight.. :)

07-20-2003, 01:15 PM

Lets see, ive owned

PEP fronts - Loved em but sold em for

Axis fronts - love them wont ride anything else

Elka rear - rode few times a blew, so i sold it for

Axis rear - as said above, will not ride anything but Axis

So in other words NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-20-2003, 02:06 PM

i wouldnt get elkas..ive heard too many bad things about em blowing :macho http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/nacsracer27/Mvc-004f.jpg

rowlrag

07-20-2003, 02:12 PM

I think if William Yokley and I pretty sure Doug Gust runs them, then they could'nt be that bad.

bmw500hp

07-20-2003, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by 300XFST4602
I was looking at buying some Elkas that were in good shape but a year old. I have seen some threads about elkas blowing and stuff out of nowhere. I was wondering if you guys think I shoudl get htem or not. Thanks Ryan

If the price is right, and they are valved real close, try em!

cdalejef

07-20-2003, 02:32 PM

I blew my rear Axis 3 years ago :( Now its nothing but Elka!:macho

300XFST4602

07-20-2003, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the comments guys

nacs400ex

07-21-2003, 02:54 AM

I got Elka on my 400ex, I am deciding to try something different on the R. I am gunna run the 400's Elkas until I have enough cash to get some Axis LT or PEP LT. Cause the motor on the R is done. LRD265:D

RiPPiNiTuP7

07-21-2003, 03:11 AM

I'd only run TCS, or PEP. Axis too, but with their pricing I don't see them in my future :scary:

QuadTrix6

07-21-2003, 06:28 AM

im not a big elka fan, and can't really see running anything but PEP :D

300XFST4602

07-22-2003, 07:14 AM

Bump

aroracer72

07-22-2003, 07:39 AM

people only blow elkas cause 1, they buy them used and dont get them valved for their weight 2 they use standard length shocks for hard core MX and they dont have enough travel 3 dont get them rebuilt when its needed, so they wear and blow, and 4 cause they bought a bad set, theres nothing wrong with elkas, i run TCS abd PEP, but im getting elka, and have had them before, and as for the guy that said if doug gust uses them they must be good, well yes, and he probably gets his shocks worked on after every race!!

TeamC&GRacer

07-22-2003, 08:18 AM

i use pep zps right now and their awesome, but if i had the money i could definitaly get custom axis shocks in the front, they are so smooth you dont have to preload with them, definitaly the best shocks made. BUT if i had to choose a rear i would have to say either TCS or Axis. TCS rebuilt rear shock is one of the best shocks otu their.. they handle so smooth and soak up everything