P700 Elka Shocks

[wataboy]

It's been said that wise money is spent on suspension before motor, Well, since there's not much in the way of power mods for the 700 anyway and I've heard good things about Elka's I decided to try some Stage 3's with the low-speed compression adjustments. I was pleased with the ordering process and shipping time. I got them in about a week. And they're already set up for my riding style and average load weight.(although I plan to play around with the setting just cause I've got to) When I opened the rears I found they were Stage 4's with the rebound adj. Come to find out they sent those at the same price as the 3's because they didn't have the rears in the 3 configuration at that time. So I put all them on & man, the difference! Talk about cadillac'n. They are smooth! I now wish I had gone with the 4's up front also just to have another setting to fiddle with but there's nothing bad about the 3's. Here's some pics.


So, If anyone wants to pay shipping on some low mileage stock shocks I'll send 'em to ya. Otherwise they're going in the trash.

 

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[Hondasxs]

Awsome. Shocks make a world of difference.
And that was super sweet upgrade they gave you. I hear you can send your 3's back in and they can upgrade them to 4's. Not sure on cost.
Also, we just picked up @ElkaSuspension as a club sponsor. They will be glad to hear you like them.
Look forward to more reviews once you get some ride time.

 

[sek-hunter]

I've been wondering how the Elka shocks compared to the Fox's, or If anyone had tried the Bandit shocks? I have a buddy who bought a set of Bandit for his Terex and likes them a lot.

I see your fronts are progressive sprung. Mine are not as my machine is a 2014. I wonder if the '15-up fronts would make a difference in the softness of ride at slow speeds say under 20 mph? Think it would be worth the swap? If so, I'd be interested in trying your old ones. PM me if you're interested in selling them.

Thanks


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[wataboy]

I read somewhere about the Fox shocks being stiffer overall & I've never heard of the Bandits.

Yeah the early models were prone to bottoming out hence the change to progressive springs. Not sure if they're any softer.

 

[Camphappyplace]

When you install the Elka shocks, do you get any lift versus the OEM shocks? If so, how much lift did you get.

Thank you.

 

[nbomar]

When you install the Elka shocks, do you get any lift versus the OEM shocks? If so, how much lift did you get.

Thank you.

Depends on the preload. My fronts sit my 1000-5 up about an inch over the factory shocks without any adjustment.


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[Camphappyplace]

Depends on the preload. My fronts sit my 1000-5 up about an inch over the factory shocks without any adjustment.


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Thk u for the quick response. I'm thinking of purchasing the Stage 2 Elka shocks for my 700-4. I'm a slow speed driver so they should be all I need.

 

[nbomar]

Thk u for the quick response. I'm thinking of purchasing the Stage 2 Elka shocks for my 700-4. I'm a slow speed driver so they should be all I need.

You can always adjust the preload however you want... higher or lower.


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[wataboy]

When you install the Elka shocks, do you get any lift versus the OEM shocks? If so, how much lift did you get.

Thank you.

Mine went down about 1/4" FR & RR. But I told them to set it for puttin' around.(<20mph)