Elkas question

[warp10]

Do Elka shocks raise the new 2014 RT the way they did on earlier years?

[Bob Denman]

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[warp10]

I win :yes: I finally asked a question that Bob does not know the answer to. :yikes:

I need to mark this on the calendar, 37,000 + :(posts and he is finally postless. :roflblack::roflblack:

[Trooper]

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

[warp10]

Nuts, the 2014 sits lower than the old 2012 and with the bumpskid you have to be careful going over dips. Don't suppose you could make one a little longer? And not mess up handling. :pray:

[Trooper]

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 will be able to save your bumpskid no problem. ;)

[fastfraser]

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 will be able to save your bumpskid no problem. ;)

So does this mean the 2014 RT with the Elkas will have a firmer ride now ? Is there going to be any discount on the Elkas at Spyderfest ?

[gonker]

Thanks for the info. I am on my way to getting elkas right now. My 2014 sits 1-1/2 inch higher than my 2010 right now so i am happy with that. The bumpskid I had on the 2010 only kissed a few times in 20,000 miles so i am sure the new one will hit less. But that is what it was made to do, right?

[Trooper]

The will be specials on Elka's at Spyderfest and yours truly will be there doing FREE installs and tuning for all.

[ulflyer]

The will be specials on Elka's at Spyderfest and yours truly will be there doing FREE installs and tuning for all.

Sounds good, I'm interesed.....If I can find room to haul the old ones home! :D

[Highwayman2013]

You could always ship them.

[Bob Denman]

I win :yes: I finally asked a question that Bob does not know the answer to. :yikes:

I need to mark this on the calendar, 37,000 + :(posts and he is finally postless. :roflblack::roflblack:


:shocked: That WAS a post... ;)
I was just waiting to see what the correct answer was; that's all! :D

My mind still isn't made-up about the 2014 front end... it's way better than the older bikes; I just can't decide if it needs shocks and a bar, or not... :shocked:

[warp10]

I agree the ride and handling is far superior, I was just looking for a little more height for bumpskid clearance and hoping that I could get the same 1" rise on the 2014.

Yes that was a post, just no answer. :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: :D

If you "drop the tail" of your bike; it will raise the front up a little bit... :2thumbs:
Try running with the rear suspension, set a bit softer...

[ulflyer]

You could always ship them.

Or maybe find someone with a trailer going my way. Last time I shipped a pair off my '11 the cost was about $50. Sorta negates any savings.

[Trooper]

:shocked: That WAS a post... ;)
I was just waiting to see what the correct answer was; that's all! :D

My mind still isn't made-up about the 2014 front end... it's way better than the older bikes; I just can't decide if it needs shocks and a bar, or not... :shocked:

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 Elka shocks, come back and see me. I will take them off, put back on your stock ones, and give you your money back, no questions asked.

We will have an Elka road course on the fairgrounds where you will get to try them out, or take them out on the road for a spin. Your choice. ;)

[ulflyer]

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 Elka shocks, come back and see me. I will take them off, put back on your stock ones, and give you your money back, no questions asked.

We will have an Elka road course on the fairgrounds where you will get to try them out, or take them out on the road for a spin. Your choice. ;)

Trooper: Installation at Pitbull shop, or in vendor area?

[Trooper]

Trooper: Installation at Pitbull shop, or in vendor area?

In vendor area for front only. If you need to have a rear shock installed, it would be at Pitbull Powersports.

[Bob Denman]

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 Elka shocks, come back and see me. I will take them off, put back on your stock ones, and give you your money back, no questions asked.

We will have an Elka road course on the fairgrounds where you will get to try them out, or take them out on the road for a spin. Your choice. ;)

:shocked: You make it too tempting... :D

Thanks! :2thumbs:

[gonker]

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

I ordered stage 1+r through my dealer. I have a 2014 rts. After removing the stock shocks I noticed the elkas are shorter by 1-3/4 inches. Is this correct? After installing them the ride height has dropped about the same.Do I have the wrong shocks by mistake?
My friend has the identical shocks on his 2013. We checked the preload adjustment ring and they were the same.

[Trooper]

I ordered stage 1+r through my dealer. I have a 2014 rts. After removing the stock shocks I noticed the elkas are shorter by 1-3/4 inches. Is this correct? After installing them the ride height has dropped about the same.Do I have the wrong shocks by mistake?
My friend has the identical shocks on his 2013. We checked the preload adjustment ring and they were the same.

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.

[garb55]

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.

All I find on the web site is older model RT shocks

where are the shocks listed for the 2014 RT

Thanks

Don

[gonker]

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.

The stock number on the box is Can-Am Spyder RT/R T-S STOCK E36R. There is a number stamped on the head, HP31946 and HP31947. These are serial numbers? The spring is F5.8x254 (same as my friend's 2013 RT.

[Jdsd1]

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 will be able to save your bumpskid no problem. ;)

I have Bajaron sway bar do the shocks complement the bar? I have read that if you have the bar you don't need to upgrade shocks.

[spyder-dude]

Having both is a great combination! As I had them on my 2011 RSS and hope to soon add the Elka's on my 2014 RT with my existing Baja Ron sway bar. :thumbup:

[NancysToy]

I have Bajaron sway bar do the shocks complement the bar? I have read that if you have the bar you don't need to upgrade shocks.
I recommend only making one modification at a time. If you feel you need more after the bar, you can add it later, or vice versa.

[Nils888]

I have both the sway bar and shocks. I installed the sway bar first and rode for a couple weeks. The sway bar improved the handling on road
in gusty winds and behind Semi trucks. There was less body roll passing trucks and in corners. But the was still a fare amount of body roll
and dive in the front end in corners. The I installed the Elka stage 1+r shocks. There was a big improvement in handling. All the dive in the
corners is gone. I find that I can take corners 15 to 20 MPH faster than before the shock change. The ride is just a little bit stiffer than stock.
I would say do both sway bar and shocks. I am glad I did.

[lascar]

Hi guys !!!!!!!!

I have a simple question :
I have a 2011 RT equiped with ELKA shock absorber stage 1 .I will soon change my Spyder for a 2014 RTS and I want to know if my shock absorber can goes on the new Spyder ??

[SteveMac]

Hi guys !!!!!!!!

I have a simple question :
I have a 2011 RT equiped with ELKA shock absorber stage 1 .I will soon change my Spyder for a 2014 RTS and I want to know if my shock absorber can goes on the new Spyder ??



See Post 21 above......:popcorn: