P500 2017 Pioneer 500, is shock upgrade worth it?

[jwit777]

I just purchased a 2017 Pioneer 500. I’m looking at upgrading shocks to Elka. I know they upgraded shocks in 2017 model. Will aftermarket shocks make big improvements over stock?

I just purchased headlock rims and STI black diamonds xtr tires 27x9 r12. I plan on running them 3psi.

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 3748]

The Elkas are a little pricey. The WE are pricey to me, and they're cheaper than the Elkas. This guy did a full review of the WE shocks. Very nicely done too.

P500 - Walker Evans Shock Review:Fronts Only

 

[jwit777]

The Elkas are a little pricey. The WE are pricey to me, and they're cheaper than the Elkas. This guy did a full review of the WE shocks. Very nicely done too.

P500 - Walker Evans Shock Review:Fronts Only

Thanks for the link

 

[rocmar]

The short...travel of shocks
..on p5..sucks..
5.9"...my grandson. .
has more travel..on his Tricycle. ....
hahahaha

 

[jwit777]

The short...travel of shocks
..on p5..sucks..
5.9"...my grandson. .
has more travel..on his Tricycle. ....
hahahaha

I know there were some suspension changes on the 2017 vs 2015 but travel isn’t different. Will new shocks remedy that?

 

[rocmar]

I know there were some suspension changes on the 2017 vs 2015 but travel isn’t different. Will new shocks remedy that?

video..showed they were
half..better than stock...
but spendy...I'm still holding out

 

[Derail]

I put a set of Walker Evans on my 2015. Hated spending $1200 on a set of shocks but it was a big improvement and I have no buyers remorse.

 

[trccflyer]

I put a set of Walker Evans on my 2015. Hated spending $1200 on a set of shocks but it was a big improvement and I have no buyers remorse.

I know there were some suspension changes on the 2017 vs 2015 but travel isn’t different. Will new shocks remedy that?

I also was hesitant to spend $1200 on WE shocks for my 2015 500, but am amazed at how much they improved the ride. I ride my 500 hard on the trails, they really help with absorb the big stuff. Well worth the $ and easy to install.

 

[Idahotruckman]

I also was hesitant to spend $1200 on WE shocks for my 2015 500, but am amazed at how much they improved the ride. I ride my 500 hard on the trails, they really help with absorb the big stuff. Well worth the $ and easy to install.

I totally agree with trccflyer! For the aggressive trail riding I sometimes indulge in, the upgrade in shocks makes a noticeable difference. If you mostly go slow and easy they may not be necessary. I bought the front ones first. My wife noticed a positive difference the first ride down our long mountain lane . She told me "Go ahead and buy the back shocks." As cost conscience as she is, her statement about the shocks was a excellent testimonial in itself.

 

[Dave41]

I run mostly slow rocky trails and just put a set of four Elka stage 1s on. Money well spent. In addition to the shocks, I have recently upgraded to 26 inch Bear Claws and 2 inch spacers. The difference in ride is amazing. I thought I needed to upgrade the padding in the seats before these changes - that's not the case - its the stock Honda spring/shock combo that is way too stiff. See my thread in the tire section....

Dave

 

[Avi8or]

I put a set of 4 Walker Evans on mine. It was worth every penny. The ride is many times better than stock.

 

[hondabob64]

Ovomit paid for my Walker Evans shocks! Stimulus check & AMR15 discount code for 15% off a full set. Next to power steering the best mod so far! I can ride at full throttle with little or no harsh ride.