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spacetiger
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A 2009 isn't worth too much, you have to weigh that into the equation.
Elka's are great... but they come at a price. If you have mechanical abilities, then I would suggest you take a shock off the bike and disassemble a shock (take the spring off) and check if the damping functionality is still good. If they are, I would just swap the springs out at ~$85 a spring. If the damping is shot, look for a set of oem used shocks with low miles. There are plenty of guys who bought Elka's that would sell the oem shocks for not a lot; then change the springs on the new shocks.
You have a RS, so a spring with a 400 lbs/in for the front and 750 lbs/in should be good to include 2 up riding.
my 2 cents.
Jerry
Elka's are great... but they come at a price. If you have mechanical abilities, then I would suggest you take a shock off the bike and disassemble a shock (take the spring off) and check if the damping functionality is still good. If they are, I would just swap the springs out at ~$85 a spring. If the damping is shot, look for a set of oem used shocks with low miles. There are plenty of guys who bought Elka's that would sell the oem shocks for not a lot; then change the springs on the new shocks.
You have a RS, so a spring with a 400 lbs/in for the front and 750 lbs/in should be good to include 2 up riding.
my 2 cents.
Jerry
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Hi, I have a set of from my 2015 RT Limited with 2500 miles on them. I upgraded to Fox shocks.
Would sell them for 250.00 + shipping if your interested let me know...
Hi, I have a set of from my 2015 RT Limited with 2500 miles on them. I upgraded to Fox shocks.
Would sell them for 250.00 + shipping if your interested let me know...
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
2015 RT shocks
. :lecturef_smilie:....That probably is a good price, but I don't think the size ( length ) is correct for Him........Mike :thumbup:
Are you looking to upgrade or just replace worn out OEM?
IMHO- Elkas would be at the top of the list, then either Fox or OEM 11'-12' RT shocks, then 10' RT shocks or just RS OEM replacements. 13'+ RT, RS, ST are going to be a bit shorter and super soft, not an upgrade.
If you can still find them 11'-12' RT shocks are the best bang for buck. They typically go for $100-$150 for very low mileage shocks.
Good luck!
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IMHO- Elkas would be at the top of the list, then either Fox or OEM 11'-12' RT shocks, then 10' RT shocks or just RS OEM replacements. 13'+ RT, RS, ST are going to be a bit shorter and super soft, not an upgrade.
If you can still find them 11'-12' RT shocks are the best bang for buck. They typically go for $100-$150 for very low mileage shocks.
Good luck!
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Yes they do. And they are talked about quite a bit on other applications, especially Harley.Progressive makes a very good shock. Not Elkas, but quite good.
Know anyone running them on a Spyder?
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kep-up
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When I spoke with Progressive last summer, they had discontinued shocks for the Spyder. I installed Spyder Fox units. A bit stiff, but I'm still working on that. When the snow and mud are gone from my lawn, I might get back at that.
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