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Spyderdale
10-02-2015, 06:38 PM
Anybody have any idea how long Elkas should last on an RT mile wise before needing to be rebuilt. Thanks in advance for any input.
Spyderdale
jthornton
10-03-2015, 05:49 AM
I'd bet they outlast the engine.

JT
jcthorne
10-03-2015, 06:02 AM
The ones on my 13 had close to 10k on them when I sold the bike. No sign of wear.
2 Cruysyn
10-03-2015, 07:40 AM
Check the Elka warranty. I believe they require a yearly rebuild for Elka to honor it should one fail. Had 'em on my 2011. Glad they didn't fail.
memphisdan
10-03-2015, 08:34 AM
I have over 40,000 miles on mine and no leaks or problems. John looked at them during the last Spyderfest and suggested not doing anything yet. The annual rebuilding is aimed at off road tag racing, which I think has been their primary market.
Copperman
10-03-2015, 09:50 AM
Anybody have any idea how long Elkas should last on an RT mile wise before needing to be rebuilt. Thanks in advance for any input.
Spyderdale


This year at Spyderfest I had a pair installed. John, from Elka, said I'd get about 70,000 miles before they'd need service. He did mention the yearly service was aimed at those who go off road.
Chupaca
10-03-2015, 09:57 AM
like anything (moving parts) its gonna depends on the variables. Roads, weather, loads, proper setup, etc. I have ryders who have had no problems and others failing under 10,000 miles. Granted there are always the few that slip by quality control. But they are the most often mentioned when talking shocks along with Race Tech. :thumbup:
Roadster Renovations
10-03-2015, 02:07 PM
Check the Elka warranty. I believe they require a yearly rebuild for Elka to honor it should one fail. Had 'em on my 2011. Glad they didn't fail.

That is what I was going to say.... If they are not rebuilt yearly they will not warranty them against leaks
finless
10-04-2015, 09:32 AM
I know 3 people locally that had them leak after a year. They did not know they needed to be serviced yearly!
They were not too happy when they tried to get them fixed and found they were out of warranty.

Bob
Tango
10-04-2015, 09:42 PM
I know 3 people locally that had them leak after a year. They did not know they needed to be serviced yearly!
They were not too happy when they tried to get them fixed and found they were out of warranty.

Bob

Bob, they had a batch of bad seals. Contact Elka, speak to John. :thumbup: Tom :spyder: