P1000 I want new shocks for my Pioneer 1000-5 deluxe

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I want better shocks right now. I've been convinced that Elka stage 2 are as good or better shock than the foxes.

I would buy a set of fox takeoffs. Or any of them lightly used as long as it's a deal.

I can get new elka stage 2 shocks for around 1300. I don't need reservoirs or a ton of adjustments. I just want a more comfortable ride, a front end that wont bottom out every day, and a little more height. I'm not doing high speed desert runs or any type of racing.

I know i'm going to be told to get 814's. If the price hadn't gone up, i probably would consider it. I think they are close to 1600 now. And I don't want to play with all the settings.
 
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I want better shocks right now. I've been convinced that Elka stage 2 are as good or better shock than the foxes.

I would buy a set of fox takeoffs. Or any of them lightly used as long as it's a deal.

I can get new elka stage 2 shocks for around 1300. I don't need reservoirs or a ton of adjustments. I just want a more comfortable ride, a front end that wont bottom out every day, and a little more height. I'm not doing high speed desert runs or any type of racing.

I know i'm going to be told to get 814's. If the price hadn't gone up, i probably would consider it. I think they are close to 1600 now. And I don't want to play with all the settings.
Fox on Amazon for 1400 all 4
 
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I messaged this seller and I got them for 1300 shipped. Dramatically better ride than stock and simple install and operation
 
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Are you sure 814 prices went up? The Dominator series is around 1600 but pretry sure trail series is same low price. But I've been wrong before (once lol)
 
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I want better shocks right now. I've been convinced that Elka stage 2 are as good or better shock than the foxes.

I would buy a set of fox takeoffs. Or any of them lightly used as long as it's a deal.

I can get new elka stage 2 shocks for around 1300. I don't need reservoirs or a ton of adjustments. I just want a more comfortable ride, a front end that wont bottom out every day, and a little more height. I'm not doing high speed desert runs or any type of racing.

I know i'm going to be told to get 814's. If the price hadn't gone up, i probably would consider it. I think they are close to 1600 now. And I don't want to play with all the settings.
Really??? Dang, $300 is a big jump!
 
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last night there were a couple sets of foxes on ebay for 1400, plus tax

and the 814's did go up quite a bit. I know they used to be a bit cheaper than the fox, but now I think they are more
 
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I messaged this seller and I got them for 1300 shipped. Dramatically better ride than stock and simple install and operation

Just yesterday I messaged this seller and also got them shipped to my door for 1300. Responded immediately, and they are on the way.
 
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Just yesterday I messaged this seller and also got them shipped to my door for 1300. Responded immediately, and they are on the way.
NICE! Thanks for the info!

Did you have to pay tax?
 
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Just yesterday I messaged this seller and also got them shipped to my door for 1300. Responded immediately, and they are on the way.
Dang, I just noticed it says "out of stock" now.... Maybe I will send them a message
 
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I didn’t pay tax. It was $1300 shipped to me. When I bought mine it said last one in stock and I’ve told several people about it and they all got the same deal
 
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I bought mine and it said "last one" as well. We did not go through eBay though. He invoiced me straight to my PayPal. I did not pay tax. $1300 to my door.
 
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Just like what @BWAF Said Amazon set of 4 $1,399.00 free shipping. That’s where I got mine and paid the same 4 yrs ago. The price hasn’t changed since then and fox makes them as “Genuine Honda parts” My brother in law owns a marina and gets recreation parts at cost like a bike shop. That said, there wasn’t much of a mark up on the foxes. (I had mine by then) So If you can get the special on eBay like the others got, consider yourself lucky. Here’s the amazon link
PS, you can also easily change springs for your riding style yourself with the foxes. There’s a few threads on it.
New Fox QS3 Adjustable Shocks (Front & Rear) 2016-2017 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SXS 1000 5 Seat Amazon.com: New Fox QS3 Adjustable Shocks (Front & Rear) 2016-2017 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SXS 1000 5 Seat: Automotive
 
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I sent the seller a message yesterday and never got a response.
 
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I want better shocks right now. I've been convinced that Elka stage 2 are as good or better shock than the foxes.

I would buy a set of fox takeoffs. Or any of them lightly used as long as it's a deal.

I can get new elka stage 2 shocks for around 1300. I don't need reservoirs or a ton of adjustments. I just want a more comfortable ride, a front end that wont bottom out every day, and a little more height. I'm not doing high speed desert runs or any type of racing.

I know i'm going to be told to get 814's. If the price hadn't gone up, i probably would consider it. I think they are close to 1600 now. And I don't want to play with all the settings.
Have you looked at the bandit 46 series?
 
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That's what i have i don't have many miles on them yet but I'm pretty pleased with them so far can i ask why people said to stay away just wondering because like you said i couldn't find much out about them so i just decided to be the guinea pig and try a set
 
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