Replacing OEM Shocks With Elka Shocks On 2015 RT-S SE6

[rcantrell52]

Which Elka Shocks are owners of 2015 RT-S SE6 replacing the OEM shocks? Any body using different brand of shock then ELKA? I have the Elka Stage 5 on my RT-S SE5 and really like them. Thanks in advance.

Reese

[PMK]

Installed the FOX / BRP optional front shocks. About the only thing I would have preferred would be Ohlins.

Found them new for under $400 shipped and no tax. Huge difference in how the machine corners and feels more planted to the road.

PK

[Mike Ard]

Another option for the Rt's that don't have shock adjusters on the front might be the Baja Ron front shock adjuster kit. I think the kit is about 189.00.

[manxman]

Installed the FOX / BRP optional front shocks. About the only thing I would have preferred would be Ohlins.

Found them new for under $400 shipped and no tax. Huge difference in how the machine corners and feels more planted to the road.

PK

Could you tell me where you purchased these ? to fit 2014 rt ?..Thank you......

[PW2013STL]

Could you tell me where you purchased these ? to fit 2014 rt ?..Thank you......

This is the lowest price I found.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAN-AM-SPYDE...lUy~l~&vxp=mtr

[PW2013STL]

Installed the FOX / BRP optional front shocks. About the only thing I would have preferred would be Ohlins.

Found them new for under $400 shipped and no tax. Huge difference in how the machine corners and feels more planted to the road.

PK

This is what is going onto mine. I was going to put on Elka's, but since they did not respond to my email I looked at the Fox shock. In checking around I found that the Fox doesn't have the leaking issues that members are reporting having with the Elka.

If my stock shocks had low mileage I would have tried Ron's adjusters.

[pegasus1300]

For those of us who have the adjustable shocks (2012) what shock are seems to work best?Are there other choices besides Fox and Elka?

[SpyderAnn01]

Another option for the Rt's that don't have shock adjusters on the front might be the Baja Ron front shock adjuster kit. I think the kit is about 189.00.

I agree, I have them with the BajaRon sway bar and I don't see any need to upgrade any further.

[PMK]

This is the lowest price I found.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAN-AM-SPYDE...lUy~l~&vxp=mtr

I got ours off Ebay, however I thought they were $366 shipped. Maybe they are now all sold, but they were NIB, and arrived 2 days after the order was placed.

PK

[rcantrell52]

Shock Adjusters? Can additional information be provided? Thanks

Reese

[Deanna777]

On the 2014 RTS'SE6 spyders at what mileage are people replacing the OEM shock's?

Deanna

[PMK]

Installed the FOX / BRP optional front shocks. About the only thing I would have preferred would be Ohlins.

Found them new for under $400 shipped and no tax. Huge difference in how the machine corners and feels more planted to the road.

PK

Wanted to post an update. I checked EBay where I got our Fox Shox for less than $400, same seller has them now at just over $500.

Still nice, but better when they were less money.

PK

[robmorg]

Shock Adjusters? Can additional information be provided? Thanks

Reese

Information from BajaRon

Pictures of them on my RT

I added these on a set of new shocks that BRP sent me under warranty. I can't recommend them enough.

[manxman]

What is the difference between 2012-13 and 2014-15 front shocks ? are they the same length / different springs ?........

[robmorg]

I believe they are the same length, but the springs on the 2014/15 shocks are slightly wider than the 2013 model. I don't know if there is any actual difference in the shocks themselves between "improved" 2013 shocks and later ones.

The original batch of 2013 shocks were defective and BRP corrected that half way through the model year. Same size, though. Also they kept the same part number for some reason. Part number on the 2014 and later shocks are different.

[bigsmoke]

Installed the FOX / BRP optional front shocks. About the only thing I would have preferred would be Ohlins.

Found them new for under $400 shipped and no tax. Huge difference in how the machine corners and feels more planted to the road.

PK

Nice, where did you purchase these new shocks, I need to change mine, find Elka's too pricey.

[Bob Denman]

On the 2014 RTS'SE6 spyders at what mileage are people replacing the OEM shock's?

Deanna

That's a good question, Dee!
You might want to check with Ann about hers; she's got the most mileage on a 2014 so far...

[rcantrell52]

Rob,
Thanks for the information about the springs and shocks.

Reese

[BajaRon]

Shock Adjusters? Can additional information be provided? Thanks

Reese

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[BajaRon]

What is the difference between 2012-13 and 2014-15 front shocks ? are they the same length / different springs ?........

The 2012 shocks are different. The 2013's got a redesigned chasis and shocks. The 2014-16 front shocks are of higher quality than the 2013's. You can actually upgrade your 2013 with 2014/16 front shocks.