The Can Am shocks will ride better and give two inches of lift. A friend of mine did it and broke axles regularly I assume due to the increased angle. I would think an Elka stage 2 would help tremendously. I wouldn’t spend much because you don’t have that much travel. I used to have a 700 and it was a very good machine.
My wife and I are not young anymore and the property where the machine will primarily be used has some rough and rocky roads. I don't really care about lifting it, just want a plusher ride. I absolutely don't want to shorten the life of other components.
I personally would prefer Elka. They build them according to the information you give them not one size fits all
Tag Honda tech they should be the same but he can confirm
I looked at those too...seem to have some good reviews.
I don't see a resevoir model on their page?
Yea I see that. When I had mine built they were the first ones they had built for the 700. They built them to my specs and needs. On our machines if looking for the most performance for the money reservoirs is not needed. They really only help with cavitation of the oil over long periods of time. I would rather have compression and rebound adjustment over reservoirs if I had to choose in this situation. Absolutely nothing wrong with the Elka's but for me I would want their stage 3 or better. Depends on what is important to you and what your expectations are. Not going to be hard to do better than stock.
Check a parts blow-up. See if the mounting bolts are the same size between the two years. My guess that might be the only change, if they beefed up the mounting tabs.
Both the same spec on rears BOLT, FLANGE (12X60) (NA USE ALT:90173-SM4-000)
Looked at parts diagram and the actual shock s fit all years, so maybe they changed spring rate on the whole assembly.
OK, Cushion as the OEM diagram calls them..the assembly. Are they the same fitment for 2023/2024 as previous years? As mentioned, looking to see if aftermarket ones will fit. Fox says yes, Elka does not answer clearly.
I meant maybe the part number may be different because they changed spring rates on 2023. Not saying they did . The parts diagram from Honda parts warehouse indicates they fit all years
My 2014 was waaaaay too soft in the front end. Honestly, the 2020 is a bit with a winch.
