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    Thanks you for the kind comments !

    Thanks you for the kind comments !
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    This is not the case. Feel free to see my...

    This is not the case. Feel free to see my explanation in the above mentioned post.

    Regards,

    John
    Elka Suspension
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    Susie, Normally all Spyder product situations...

    Susie,

    Normally all Spyder product situations are forwarded to me however I am currenty at Spyderfest since the 28th which would explain my inability to respond to you earlier. I will make sure...
  4. Thread: ELKA problem

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    In order to service them, you need the following:...

    In order to service them, you need the following:

    - vacuum machine ( not a hoover or shopvac) to bleed the air out of the shock
    - access to nitrogen
    - replacement seal head
    - high quality shock...
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    Hello, Like all suspension, the oil inside the...

    Hello,

    Like all suspension, the oil inside the shocks have a lifespan which is influenced by many factors:

    - mileage
    - type of mileage or use
    - quality of the oil
    - quality of the internal...
  6. Thread: ELKA problem

    by Trooper
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    Hello all, Thank you your feedback, both...

    Hello all,

    Thank you your feedback, both positive and negative.

    I will attempt to clear up alot of the misconceptions about our products, and about suspension in general. I apologise if I have...
  7. Thread: compressor?

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    The rear shock and air bag are indeed two...

    The rear shock and air bag are indeed two completely separate units.

    The role of the airbag is to maintain the proper geometry of the Spyder when adding rear weight. The role of the shock...
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    I usually answer . "no, your butt makes the pants...

    I usually answer . "no, your butt makes the pants look small...."


    Then you run.... :helpsmilie:
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    We were in such a huger rush to get the shocks...

    We were in such a huger rush to get the shocks out to you I was unable to make it in time to put the guards in the box.

    I will send them out to you today.
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    You are incorrect. All manufacturers mentioned...

    You are incorrect. All manufacturers mentioned above use Linear springs in the front. There is not enough stroke available on the Spyder shocks to allow us to use progressive springs, or a dual...
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    Indeed we were....and the results were as I hoped...

    Indeed we were....and the results were as I hoped or we would never hear the end of it.
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    From what I understand, there have been...

    From what I understand, there have been negotiations in the past with Can Am which I was not privy to, however I believe that at the end of the day it came down to cost. Our competitor was able to...
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    Correct. We will have an entire team allocated to...

    Correct. We will have an entire team allocated to OEM assembly, and another team allocated to custom applications, special order assembly.

    All of our shocks are indeed run on a dyno for testing...
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    Yes, all of our shocks are vacuum bled, and is...

    Yes, all of our shocks are vacuum bled, and is probably the MOST important step in the manufacturing process. Once they are bled and sealed, they must sit for 12 hours to moniter and ensure a...
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    Hello folks, Thank you for the great comments,...

    Hello folks,

    Thank you for the great comments, and I will gladly address some questions concerning the build time delays.

    Here at Elka, we build shocks for a multitude of product segments...
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    Yes, the 2013 do share the same lengtyh shock as...

    Yes, the 2013 do share the same lengtyh shock as the 2013, however a spring rate may be necessary due to the extra weight.
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    Not really hiding, just kinda swamped here at the...

    Not really hiding, just kinda swamped here at the office for the upcoming season....and for Spyderfest of course. ;)



    We have quite a few at Pitbull powersports as we speak. Hope to see you...
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    An Elka Stage 1+R is $549. Just an FYI...

    An Elka Stage 1+R is $549.

    Just an FYI...
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    You could very well lose some fingers if you are...

    You could very well lose some fingers if you are not very careful. I say this from experience, as we had a guy at the spring station here at Elka lose a digit or two when a spring slipped out of the...
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    Be very, very, very, very careful when...

    Be very, very, very, very careful when compressing a spring to install it on the shock. In fact, I strongly suggest you bring it to a professional to install it if you want to have all your fingers...
  21. Thread: Elkas question

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    The 2013 and 2014 shocks are the same length. It...

    The 2013 and 2014 shocks are the same length. It sounds like you may have a set of 2010-2012 Spyder shocks, which are 1 full inch shorter.
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    Thank you all for the very kind, humbling...

    Thank you all for the very kind, humbling comments. I dont own the company, but I try to represent it as if I did, and try my best to make sure that everyone is well served to the best of my...
  23. Thread: Elkas question

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    In vendor area for front only. If you need to...

    In vendor area for front only. If you need to have a rear shock installed, it would be at Pitbull Powersports.
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    Well, you can try the Elka shocks Spyderfest !...

    Well, you can try the Elka shocks Spyderfest ! Part of the deal we have going on with Pitbull powersports is " Buy em, try em, like em, keep em" . If you are not satisfied with the performance of the...
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    The will be specials on Elka's at Spyderfest and...

    The will be specials on Elka's at Spyderfest and yours truly will be there doing FREE installs and tuning for all.
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    Well, the front stock shocks are sprung very very...

    Well, the front stock shocks are sprung very very weak, so we use stiffer springs with less preload which ensures that the shock does not use its available travel after the slightest bump....so you...
  27. Thread: Elkas question

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    The answer to that question is No. They maintains...

    The answer to that question is No. They maintains the same static ride height as the stock, unlike the 2010-2012 shocks.
  28. Thread: Elka Shocks

    by Trooper
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    The shocks on the 2013-14 are approximately 1...

    The shocks on the 2013-14 are approximately 1 inch longer than 2010-12, therefore they are not interchangeable.

    There wll be some great deals going on at Spyderfest if you plan to attend, but if...
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    On the rear of your Spyder, you have 2 suspension...

    On the rear of your Spyder, you have 2 suspension devices....a shock absorber and an airbag which you control from your control panel. The switch on your control panel allows you to activate a...
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    Nancy`s Toy is correct. Insufficient compression...

    Nancy`s Toy is correct. Insufficient compression and rebound damping can certainly have an influence with body roll. This biggest problem (besides inadequate spring rates) with the stock Spyder...
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