elkas , 450's, or ohlins

[bebetekbanshee358]

im in the m arket for some shocks. i was wondering is elkas $1200 front shocks are worth it

or if i shpould just go with some 450's i only ride on the week ends maybe 3 times a month

has anyone ran the fox floats ive been eyeing those shocks for a while any input would be great. i have stock a arms but gonna order some 2 1 arms soon

[locogato11283]

if youre not really pounding on the shocks hard you could go with the 450 shocks, but you need to have a +2 or +3 arm to make them work right.

 

ive had my elkas for a long time now, but i beat on my bike pretty hard.

[bbcmudtruck]

If money isn't a concern, go with the elkas and never look back. However if you are on a budget, the 450 shocks are absolutely the best bang for the buck. Although +2 arms are ideal, my buddy has been ridin the 450 shocks on stock arms for two seasons now.

[bebetekbanshee358]

if i hit 6 biog jumps a session its alot. mostly trails sand slinging... but i need a suspension set for alot of dips..

back to back dips..like inverted humps dips..

[bebetekbanshee358]

if i hit 6 biog jumps a session its alot. mostly trails sand slinging... but i need a suspension set for alot of dips..

back to back dips..like inverted humps dips..

[ECshee]

Do back to back, upside down humps mean whoops? ive been looking at the same deal. i want new front shocks, but i cant afford new arms and shit. so i need something thats compatible with stock arms

[GrMeyer]

Get your self some Elka Dune Edition shock. They are money but they have everything you could want in a shock. I have had mine for 3+ years now and never looked back. Had Works...What a shit show that was.

[3lue by u]

I am in the same boat. I am looking for cheap used elkas but I know elkas are never cheap. 450's sound great for what I want but I also dont probably have the budget for arms.

[3lue by u]

I mostly ride trails and fire access roads and woods so I dont really know what setup I actually should look to run.

Edited February 14, 2010 by 3lue by u

[locogato11283]

there is a set of excellent shape used elkas in the for sale section..

[Canadarider]

I got elka's and love them , i had work, pep's and the 450 shock elka bfar the best , u can get the elka rec's for 550 cnd brand new

[madjimmax]

For what your doing I'd go with the 450 shocks. Elka is for sure a better shock but you dont need to spend that kinda money. To get an elka with remote rezzi your looking at about $1000, And you can pick up a pair of brand new take off 450 shocks for $200. You could get a set of used arms and 450 shocks for the price of just some elkas. So if I was you I'd be on the look out for some +2 arms and 450 shocks. I personally run 2009 yfz 450r shocks and a buddy of mine has elkas and I cant tell the difference by riding it, But I'm not hitting giant jumps either but in the trails whoops and all that they're awsome.

[locogato11283]

i agree with jim. it doesnt sound like you really need the elkas and i doubt you will ever be able to tell the difference between them and the 450 shocks for what youre doing. you can save yourself some money by going with the used 450 shocks and a +2 arm.

[GrMeyer]

I could see if you are riding the dunes or mx track to get some elkas. But like said above, just buy some take off 450 shocks and you will have preload, compression and rebound adj. And if you want to revalve them and new springs later on, there are alot of channels out there that make after market parts for those shocks. I have them on my banshee with +2 arms for 2 dunes seasons and they have been great.

[peterlocal22]

im in the m arket for some shocks. i was wondering is elkas $1200 front shocks are worth it

or if i shpould just go with some 450's i only ride on the week ends maybe 3 times a month

has anyone ran the fox floats ive been eyeing those shocks for a while any input would be great. i have stock a arms but gonna order some 2 1 arms soon

 

buy a cheaper elka or look on ebay for another ftermarcket shock for cheaper