cexualcensations Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Im in the process of building a banshee from frame up and need some opions on shocks.I was looking at the comp and rebound adjustable works pro series shocks or the elka piggyback comp and rebound adjustable shocks. Ive always heard good things about elka but have never ridden a quad with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shee-Male Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Elka's are hella cool, and very high quality! Read through their web site, very informative! If you have the budget go Elka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee17Racing Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I'm not sure on the exact price differences between the two shocks you mentioned, but I would be willing to bet the quality of Elka's are worth the extra dough if you have it. To sum it up....get the best shocks you can afford. Click here for a little more knowledge on suspension.... ---->Basic Suspension Theory<----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Contact Elka for information and they'll send you a whole package of stuff on their shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I've ridden the older style basic works, several styles of Elkas, and TCS. Personally I'd pick TCS over Elkas, and Elkas over works. Granted the newer works are a whole different shock but still... TCS makes an awesome shock and if you can afford the $850 (fronts only, $450 to rebuild the rear) price tag, they're worth it! The rebuilt rear is nice, but not as nice as a whole new rear shock, but then it doesn't have the price of a new rear shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee223 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 has any one tried the ishock, they sound pretty good from there web sit, ishock.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeryder_69 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 ELKAS Top of the line stuff, if I had the dough i would go with elka all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 id evaluate my riding style, then pick a shock and have it built for that, you could get an aggressive shock that will kick your ass like you have no shocks at all, at low speeds yet soak up a seventy footer like it was a curb, your riding style should determine your suspension needs, the dual rate elkas are real nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Any decent shock manufacturer will ask you some specifics about your riding style, weight, A arm/swingarm length, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 As popular as Elka is, I can't believe they won't even consider custom colored shocks/springs for their customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 As popular as Elka is, I can't believe they won't even consider custom colored shocks/springs for their customers. 461154[/snapback] Picky picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Picky picky. 461158[/snapback] It honestly sucks to be that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawarriorman Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 As popular as Elka is, I can't believe they won't even consider custom colored shocks/springs for their customers. 461154[/snapback] Greater success brings worse customer service (not always). They sell so much now, its not worth the inconvenience of helping out a single customer on a single order. You say your going to order 20 pairs, and I bet they would change their tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 if red and black doesnt do it for you, maybe eric at elka would consider pink and baby blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee17Racing Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 if red and black doesnt do it for you, maybe eric at elka would consider pink and baby blue? 461467[/snapback] Actually this color would have matched my BLUE shee a 'lil better... I would have definately thought twice about going to Elka rather than TCS if they would have been able to get me that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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