bansman76 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Hey guys. I have a set of works triple rates and a set of Elka stage 1's. plus 2 a arms,trail machine. Both could use a rebuild/revalve, my question is which one would you recommend having redone ? Works or Elka Thanks guys Quote
sheerider11 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Elkas have a 5/8 shaft I think not sure about the stage 1. And the works are 1/2. I'd go with the Elkas for that reason. But the works triple are good shocks too. You can't really go wrong fixing either and selling the other to fund the rebuild. Quote
bansman76 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Posted October 14, 2014 That's part of my plan is to sell one set to help fund the rebuild. Lol. Just not sure which set to rebuild. I like the thought of elkas but also like the triple rates too. That's why I asking for you'lls opinions Quote
hercalmighty Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 You do have the option of having elka change the shocks to what you want. I don't know what it cost to have them upgraded but I'm almost positive that is an option with the elkas Quote
sheerider11 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 You do have the option of having elka change the shocks to what you want. I don't know what it cost to have them upgraded but I'm almost positive that is an option with the elkaslike a trade in/upgrade program? Quote
hercalmighty Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Sort of. They can change them around and upgrade them. I'm pretty sure you can add rezzies, different adjustments, stuff like that. I'm sure it's not cheap but it's an option. Quote
bansman76 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Posted October 14, 2014 Hmmm. Might have to check into that Quote
hercalmighty Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Another option he has is to sell both sets and buy a brand new set from whoever he wants and have them setup exactly like he wants Edited October 14, 2014 by hercalmighty Quote
hercalmighty Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Wouldn't hurt to give them a call and see what it would cost Quote
trickedcarbine Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Does either set have reservoirs? And is it safe to assume both sets are set up for your weight? If it were me, I'd rebuild the Elkas. But only if you are willing to have the springs re configured to triple rate set up. At least dual rate. If the spring swap makes cost an issue, the works can just be gone through and are an awesome bang for your buck. Quote
bansman76 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Posted October 15, 2014 The works triple rates do have resi's but are not set up for my weight. Neither is the elkas but they are closer. Either way I go I'll have to have either set revalved and set up for my weight. The bike is nothing but a trail machine, maybe a friendly field drag race here and there. Thanks for the comments guys Quote
trickedcarbine Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Maybe sell both and put money toward something already tailored for a fella who shares the same stature as your self Quote
bansman76 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Posted October 20, 2014 Ok guys. Thanks for the ideas Quote
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