Elka shock explanation

[JimH]

I see Lamonster and others sell Elka Shocks, stage 1 through 5. What is the difference between the stages besides the price. I tried to search the forum and the Internet but did not find any useful and I know the SpiderFolks here know their stuff. Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

[rotax07]

I see Lamonster and others sell Elka Shocks, stage 1 through 5. What is the difference between the stages besides the price. I tried to search the forum and the Internet but did not find any useful and I know the SpiderFolks here know their stuff. Thanks in advance.

Jim

The manufacture is always a good source. https://www.elkasuspension.com/?c=72e1ba2726d6

 

[Mikey]

The difference is in adjustability mostly! Most people will never need more than a stage 2, unless you are a racer. I watch a video on Lamonster when he was starting in selling the line, and of coarse he is going to try the best, even he admitted that the Stage 2 was the most bang for the buck, for most riders! I put a set on the front of mine this year and are VERY pleased with them, and if the air bag ever blows up, the rear will get one also!!

 

[Rednaxs60]

Have talked to Elka about shocks for my 2014 RT LE. Only stage 2 available for this model.

 

[RayBJ]

IMHO The biggest difference between the Stage 2 (rebound adj) and the higher stages is the addition of compression adj. Stage 3 and up require tuning skills most of us do not have so the extra cost will likely not produce better results without a 3rd party tuner.