dunin Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 I have some Elka shocks on my bike and I ordered their shockwears to use. But when I go riding they bunch up and they get in between the smaller spring. What if I just take them off, would that be a bad idea? Anybody run with their shocks uncovered. I just want to know if they'll be aright. I ride 100% sand. Quote
Aussie Quad Racer Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 they are there to protect them from objects hitting the shaft and chipping the chrome. If you dont follow other riders where you can get hit with a roost then you dont need em, but i would suggest to use them. I have used regulare motorbike fork boots with success Quote
421stroker Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 I've never had a shock shaft get the chrome chipped off. I would imagine the biggest reason to use them would be to keep the dirt and water off of the seals so that they last longer. Quote
erbilabuc Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 they help all around, keep the dirt out of shock, keeps your shocks clean and newer looking. its dumb to spend big bucks on shocks and not protect them. its kinda like buying a Ferrari and putting rubbing diesel in the gas tank cus its cheaper. Quote
yamaha350 Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 i dont use shockwears. but then i use marvins. Quote
bpreuss Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 i use shockwears but mine are the neoprene ones so they dont bunch up, you can get them from PEP Quote
SANDSTAR Posted February 13, 2004 Report Posted February 13, 2004 If you are riding in sand, you better not use them unless you take them off and wash them after every ride. Sand and dust will work their way into the fabric/neoprene and will be like sand paper to your springs. As far as chipping the shaft chrome, if a rock comes flying hard enough to chip chrome, or paint for that matter, it will not be stopped by the shockwear. Most folks put them on and forget about cleaning them or inspecting their shock seals after every ride. If you are worried about roost, I have a simple solution, ride in front! Quote
Blue Duece Posted February 13, 2004 Report Posted February 13, 2004 i use my elka covers and thay dont bunch up....do you have them pulled down tight?.......they are the best thickest covers ive ever had, i wash them with my outerwares about every couple rides ...no problems yet, and i use the house washing machine.... Quote
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