Elka or Works shocks?

[tacoking]

I am in the market for some new shocks for my new 2+ arms. I don't want to spend a billion dollars on shocks so I will probably go with either the Works Steeler or Elks sport shocks. As far as performance goes who makes a better shock? A basic set Elkas with out resivors runs about $515. I can get a set of Steelers with resivors for around the same price. Are the Elkas that much better or is it just the name you are paying for. It would seem that for desert riding I would want resivors to prevent fade that most emulsion shocks are prone to. I guess my main questions is does anyone know if a basic Elka emulsion shock would preform as well or better than a Steeler with or without a resivor? Does anyone know the major differences between the two shocks? Any imput would be appreciated.

[locogato11283]

i wouldnt even bother with works. ive never heard anything good about them. save yourself the pain later and buy some elkas now. you will not be disappointed. i run the dual rates with piggyback rezzies on mine. they soak up anything and everything that gets in front of it.

[Mod Banshee]

Well I had a Set of works Triple Rate front shocks on my Shee and I did like them alot. But I wanted a better set of front Shocks so I want with Axis Front and I keeped my Works Ultracross rear shock. But The only other Shocks I like is PEP.

[SICK BOY]

I'd go with the Elka's.

[rebelbanshee2]

i dont know how much better the works with rezzies are, but my sport elkas are way better than my brothers works tripples on his 310r

[Blue Duece]

the elkas are by far a better shock, hands down

[fixitrod]

You can add a resivoir to the elka's later if you decide you need them. The "rezzies" are just there to keep the oil cool when beating the crap out of them like on a motocross track.

[23champ]

Go with the elkas. I got the works steelers, and wish I didn't. Don't make the same mistake.

[tacoking]

Cool I went with the majority and got the Elkas with some Procomp arms from alba. They got a killer deal going right now for arms, elka shocks and brake lines for $850.

[23champ]

That is a killer deal. I got my front end from them about a year ago, and spent about the same money for junk ass american star racing (which one of them has already been bent and replaced) and works. Wish they had that deal when I got mine, but I guess thats just how my luck goes... Shit... that pisses me off.