Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
With so many stages of Elka shocks, how does one decide which to purchase? Is the decision money driven? How is one "stage" better than another.
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Elka Stages, which one is right? How much one can afford?
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Eraser
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Well,you're doing what I did..which is ask questions.Trooper at Elka helped me decide what was best for me and my budget.Hopefully Trooper will field this or maybe Matt at KewlMetal might be able to help you answer your question.
They both might be headed for Durango, so be patient.
currin20fan
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Elkas
Plus Len at Cowtown is a big help.
Plus Len at Cowtown is a big help.
Feel free to give me a call at the office if you would like so I can steer you in the right direction. 1-800-557-0552 ext. 257.
Regards,
John @ Elka
ps: I would gladly answer in this thread but I have one arm in a sling, and considering how long the answer may be, it would be really long to type it.
:gaah:
Regards,
John @ Elka
ps: I would gladly answer in this thread but I have one arm in a sling, and considering how long the answer may be, it would be really long to type it.
:gaah:
flybuddy
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I've read dozens of threads on Elkas and the VAST majority seem to love them. Most times the stages aren't mentioned but, on several, stage 1s are specifically mentioned generally with glowing reviews as to how much better they are than stock. if that's the case, what would be the need to get Rs, 2s, 4s or 5s?
In other words, if you put the stage 1s on and there are still issues did you waste your money?
Question to those with the stage 1s, are you happy with them or do you wish you got a higher end product?? thx Tom
In other words, if you put the stage 1s on and there are still issues did you waste your money?
Question to those with the stage 1s, are you happy with them or do you wish you got a higher end product?? thx Tom
Eraser
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I've installed Stage1s or entry level,on both my RT and my RS(which I've sold since)...beautiful and IMO my most important mod.:thumbup:
Bob Denman
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:shocked: I hope that everything is (or will be) okay... :shocked:
heal quickly! :thumbup:
Macca
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Arr MiHardies
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I play the bass too. I'll play a little extra for you this week.
Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Just called and left a voice mail for John...........will post after I speak with him. Thanks guys!!! ya'll are always there for me and my questions!!!
Thanks for the well wishes. I ran wide in a curb trying to avoid one of those damn tar snakes on my motorcycle and dumped her in the grass. Was going about 40 mph at the time and ended up with a broken shoulder blade, bruised ribs, various scrapes and bruises, and a bruised ego. Thank the lord for full face helmets, as from the looks of it, god knows what kind of condition my head would be in right now.
Other than that, I am just fine.
flybuddy
New member
Am I correct in that you have a 2010 RT?? Would there be that much gain in a 2012?
Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Just ordered Elkas!
Just had a very very nice conversation with John aka Trooper at Elka Shocks. After hearing about my riding style and letting me ask question after question, he suggested Elka Stage 1+.........apparently 95% of the RT owners that buy Elka's, use these particular shocks. He graciously let me drone on about my RTS vs Texas wind gusts and riding aggressively in the twisties with an endless line of two wheelers. He explained the difference in all of the stages that Elka offers and said he would find the post he wrote a while back and do a copy/paste for us to see. He also suggested I call Len at Cowtown to get the Spyder Lovers members' discount. The heads up John gave me for the dealership was that these shocks mount upside down compared to the OEM shocks......basically "right reading of the word Elka".
Len at Cowtown was most helpful and I have ordered the Elka Stage 1+. Installation should be no more than 15 minutes, which means my dealership will probably charge me for 2 hours........OYE! Len offers a 100% guarantee including shipping with these shocks!
I will get back to you with more info when I receive the shocks and have them mounted.........! I can't wait!!!
Just had a very very nice conversation with John aka Trooper at Elka Shocks. After hearing about my riding style and letting me ask question after question, he suggested Elka Stage 1+.........apparently 95% of the RT owners that buy Elka's, use these particular shocks. He graciously let me drone on about my RTS vs Texas wind gusts and riding aggressively in the twisties with an endless line of two wheelers. He explained the difference in all of the stages that Elka offers and said he would find the post he wrote a while back and do a copy/paste for us to see. He also suggested I call Len at Cowtown to get the Spyder Lovers members' discount. The heads up John gave me for the dealership was that these shocks mount upside down compared to the OEM shocks......basically "right reading of the word Elka".
Len at Cowtown was most helpful and I have ordered the Elka Stage 1+. Installation should be no more than 15 minutes, which means my dealership will probably charge me for 2 hours........OYE! Len offers a 100% guarantee including shipping with these shocks!
I will get back to you with more info when I receive the shocks and have them mounted.........! I can't wait!!!
GLHRN
New member
I have the Elka 1+, and I drive very aggressively in the twisties in Tennessee and absolutely love my Elkas! The twisties are not jerky like with the stock shocks, the Elkas are so smooth and I can keep up with the two wheelers and actually get upset because they go too slow thru the twisties for me now! Enjoy!!!!
SPYDER Mike
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Elka Stage 1 +R
I have a 2012 RT-S SE-5.
I've been riding with the stocks shocks set at (Five) since the second day.
Installed the Elka's on Saturday, Have not been able to take the smile off my face since:yes: It's like getting a new Spyder all over again
hyea: Turns, you bet, better than ever, so smooth. You don't really notice how much better it is until you look at the speedo (10-20 mph faster than before :shocked
Wind, from trucks, what trucks, now the Spyder stays straight as an arrow and now the wind moves you in the seat, instead of chasing the Spyder all over the road.
Just can't say enough..... By the Way did I Mention I Have A On My Face......
I have a 2012 RT-S SE-5.
I've been riding with the stocks shocks set at (Five) since the second day.
Installed the Elka's on Saturday, Have not been able to take the smile off my face since:yes: It's like getting a new Spyder all over again
hyea: Turns, you bet, better than ever, so smooth. You don't really notice how much better it is until you look at the speedo (10-20 mph faster than before :shocked Wind, from trucks, what trucks, now the Spyder stays straight as an arrow and now the wind moves you in the seat, instead of chasing the Spyder all over the road.Just can't say enough..... By the Way did I Mention I Have A
On My Face......
SPYDER Mike
New member
Just the front here. Like you said, "Given the air suspension I'm assuming the rear is not as big a deal".
Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
rear shocks
According to John at Elka, the OEM rear shock can "die" around 12,000 to 15,000 miles. He said we will know it when it happens. That would be the time to consider the Elka rear shock.
John also said that the Elka Stage 1+ front shocks raises the "A" arms (Articulating arms) about 1-1 1/2" so it is more parallel to the ground like the RS.
According to John at Elka, the OEM rear shock can "die" around 12,000 to 15,000 miles. He said we will know it when it happens. That would be the time to consider the Elka rear shock.
John also said that the Elka Stage 1+ front shocks raises the "A" arms (Articulating arms) about 1-1 1/2" so it is more parallel to the ground like the RS.
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