banshee04le Posted March 5, 2004 Report Posted March 5, 2004 I got my elka's today but I am still waiting for my +2 arms to arrive. It could be another couple of weeks before they get here . Would the elkas ride ok with my stock arms, even though they are setup +2. I would like to put them on now, but I don't want my first ride experience with them to be disappointing. What do you guys think, put them on now or wait until my arms get here? Quote
ledofthezep Posted March 5, 2004 Report Posted March 5, 2004 It shouldn't hurt them. They may seem a bit stiff, but you shouldn't have any problems. I'm sure they'll be better than stock...try it & see what you think. You won't hurt them. Quote
MotulMonsta Posted March 5, 2004 Report Posted March 5, 2004 Are they long travel? If they are you might not get them to fit. Don't bother trying to dial the shocks in. They are going to feel bouncy and stiff until you get your A-arms on. Me, I'd run them just to make shure they work..but then you have to be careful, I belive Elka offers a program to have your socks dialed in for free for the first 60 days or so. Just mail them back with your setting changes. I know custom axis will do this. Quote
DUNEDEMON Posted March 5, 2004 Report Posted March 5, 2004 It will not do any damage to the shocks themselves. If they are valved / sprung for +2 arms they will be stiff while riding with stock arms. Quote
2001SSTBanshee Posted March 5, 2004 Report Posted March 5, 2004 If they are piggyback shocks, make sure the can clears the upper a arm when pressed down. I just saw it happen with some roll arms and, OUCH. That nice new Elke ressy smashing into the upper a arm when landing wasn't pretty. Quote
Rescuejeff Posted March 8, 2004 Report Posted March 8, 2004 Which Elka's did you end up buying and what type of riding do you do, since I'm in the market for some new shocks for my 89. Quote
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