will be picking up a Ryker Ace in the next week and having owned other spyders in the past will want to upgrade the shocks. I could go with the Can Am offered Fox or get a stage 3 Elka shocks and save about 25%. For those of you who have installed the Elka's have you been happy with the change from the stock shocks. Anyone happen to ride on both options?
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Elka vs Fox Can Am Shocks
- Thread starter Gcclubs
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SportsterDoc
New member
For a 180 # rider, one-up, the softest setting on the rear is suitable.
The front is a bit harsh on rough roads...I would not want firmer.
The front is a bit harsh on rough roads...I would not want firmer.
thanks. I was leaning to the elka’s only because I am in Canada and more affordable than the m2’s. I will do some research on the leaking issue. I can buy the elka’s cheaper than the us $ price ignoring shipping on the m2’s so after factoring in the terrible exchange to us$ I am way ahead with the elks’s
canamjhb
Well-known member
I had Elkas on my 2014 RTL. Both front shocks leaked with less than 10K miles. Had them rebuilt and no additional problems for the next 30K miles when I sold the bike. If I had to do it again, I would go with Fox or M2s. The additional initial investment may be your least expensive option..... Jim
Purple Guy
New member
I've had Elka Stage 2 shocks front & rear for 4 years / 40,000+ miles and have no problems with them.
Great improvement over the oem shocks!
Great improvement over the oem shocks!
KID Ryker
Member
I have the M2's on my Ryker and are GREAT
Tslepebull
Active member
How much ground clearance do you have under the radiator with the M2's. I know when you came to visit on the way back from getting them installed you had more clearance than my Rally but what is the actual measurement with the M2's?
