tfaith08 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 You cannot buy legacy series stage 4 new anymore. The best legacy shock is the stage 3 with rebound option. If you want high/low and rebound the new stage 5 is your only option.Didn’t know that. The stage 5s are noticeably better than the 4s.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97Screamer Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, tfaith08 said: Didn’t know that. The stage 5s are noticeably better than the 4s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Meaning the new stage 4 and 5? I haven't ridden on either of those, only the new stage 3 and old stage 3,4,... It was my understanding the new 5's are the same as the old 4's except slightly lighter due to the aluminum bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted January 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Thanks guys, lot's to consider and I'll do some digging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfaith08 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Meaning the new stage 4 and 5? I haven't ridden on either of those, only the new stage 3 and old stage 3,4,... It was my understanding the new 5's are the same as the old 4's except slightly lighter due to the aluminum bodies. They have better oil flow from what I understand. Supposed closer to how Axis performSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted January 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 For anyone else who may be looking - Works can do a front set without the res, but cannot do rear until June possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well boys, I bit the bullet and ordered a set of Elka's - Legacy Series "Plus" which gives me rebound control on the fronts. I'll let you know how I make out. If nothing else, they should look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrockMoto Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxHunter Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 How’s the bike riding with new shocks?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Hi Guys. Reporting back finally. - I received and installed the Elka legacy series shocks. They looked beauty and the quality seemed really high. - The front shocks did not fit if I had the shock protectors on though. I paid extra for the protectors and was told that they should be installed. - The rear shock looked as though it was flat and that bike sank in the rear end. Clearly a problem. I had friends take a look to ensure I wasn't wrong. - The tech support I received from Elka was very poor. I learned through an email sig. that the tech support I received was from a sales guy. While trying to convey the issues, I was made to feel like I was in a courtroom defending myself, despite my best efforts to clearly convey the issues I was experiencing. I even had a good friend, who is quite familiar with aftermarket suspension setups, call and this tech support fella would not even give him the the pressure that the reservoir was supposed to be at for the rear. The hope was that we could check it and, if needed, send it back and have it "pumped up" or just do it ourselves. - So, I never used the shocks at all. I felt that if this is how I was being treated before I even had the suspension setup and install correctly, imagine how I'd be treated if I had a problem in the future. Not what I expected when blowing $1700CDN on aftermarket suspension. - I took the suspension off the bike, packed it all back up and returned it. I'm glad to be out of it. I reinstalled my factory suspension and was just out for a rip yesterday. The weather here in Ontario, Canada is still pretty cold. I hope that this saves someone some time. I may work up the courage to try this again with another company someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) What a bunch of knobs go buy some Stadiums and fuck Elka Edited June 12, 2019 by gusto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxHunter Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 My stage 5 Elkas up front can’t use the protectors either. I figured it was the LSR dc-pro a arms. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialblend07 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Elka = Made in Canada. Enough said. Buy American, go enjoy your ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfaith08 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 I’ve warned people against this for years.Sucks that it turned out that way. PM me if you need any help and I’ll get you sorted out.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxHunter Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Inch to millimeter conversion can be confusing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride.race.live Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 15 hours ago, doug said: Hi Guys. Reporting back finally. - I received and installed the Elka legacy series shocks. They looked beauty and the quality seemed really high. - The front shocks did not fit if I had the shock protectors on though. I paid extra for the protectors and was told that they should be installed. - The rear shock looked as though it was flat and that bike sank in the rear end. Clearly a problem. I had friends take a look to ensure I wasn't wrong. - The tech support I received from Elka was very poor. I learned through an email sig. that the tech support I received was from a sales guy. While trying to convey the issues, I was made to feel like I was in a courtroom defending myself, despite my best efforts to clearly convey the issues I was experiencing. I even had a good friend, who is quite familiar with aftermarket suspension setups, call and this tech support fella would not even give him the the pressure that the reservoir was supposed to be at for the rear. The hope was that we could check it and, if needed, send it back and have it "pumped up" or just do it ourselves. - So, I never used the shocks at all. I felt that if this is how I was being treated before I even had the suspension setup and install correctly, imagine how I'd be treated if I had a problem in the future. Not what I expected when blowing $1700CDN on aftermarket suspension. - I took the suspension off the bike, packed it all back up and returned it. I'm glad to be out of it. I reinstalled my factory suspension and was just out for a rip yesterday. The weather here in Ontario, Canada is still pretty cold. I hope that this saves someone some time. I may work up the courage to try this again with another company someday. thats odd.. the customer support ive gotten with them has always been solid but then again its been a solid 5+ years since ive dealt.. prob some new shit heads running the place now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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