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 Nov 4 2009, 06:50 AM
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So I'm debating on which, if any, shocks to get. I mostly ride dunes. I don't know if it would be worth it to by the Fox float R or the Elka no reservoir over stock.
Do you think I should just have my stock re valved and set up for me? Any opinions would be great. Here's links Elka Shock Fox Float R Oh and who does good work on stock shocks. This a a YFZ btw. thanks again |
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Nov 4 2009, 07:06 AM
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If you are not doing any kind of racing, I would suggest saving your money and just have your stock shocks re-built by TCS, Works, or another reputable company. They can work wonders on your stockers.
Don't get me wrong, having the Fox Floats would make a world of difference for your ride, but you don't need to spend all that money to get a good ride. |
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Nov 6 2009, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE (yzjorge @ Nov 4 2009, 09:50 AM)  So I'm debating on which, if any, shocks to get. I mostly ride dunes. I don't know if it would be worth it to by the Fox float R or the Elka no reservoir over stock. Do you think I should just have my stock re valved and set up for me? Any opinions would be great. Here's links Elka Shock Fox Float R Oh and who does good work on stock shocks. This a a YFZ btw. thanks again I would go with the Fox Float R out of your two choices. I think it's hard enough to dial in a elka with all the adjustment. I would feel really unconformable letting Elka pre-set all the adjustments. Yamaha YFZ450 Fox Float R 
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Nov 6 2009, 08:25 PM
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kb will you pm me the best price you can do on those fox floats r shipped to 31909 thanks
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Nov 6 2009, 09:09 PM
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i agree with James and save some pennies by gettin them re-valved. I heard GT Thunder does a very good re-valve as well.
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Nov 7 2009, 07:28 AM
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Well Works wants 610 to revalve and spring. That's why I was thinking the Float R's, but are my stockers better than those low class Fox and Elkas?
I'm really not saving money by redoing the stock shocks. That's why I started looking. I'm just not sure if those will be better, worse, same, etc. This post has been edited by yzjorge: Nov 7 2009, 07:30 AM |
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Nov 7 2009, 07:37 AM
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oh, i see.
I'd do a bit more research on re-valving companies. You'd be surprised what they can do with them stockers. And you have an '08 right? Making them even better. |
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Nov 7 2009, 10:13 AM
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gt thunder will respring revalve and complete service for 395 for the fronts
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Nov 8 2009, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE (YFZER359 @ Nov 7 2009, 12:09 AM) i agree with James and save some pennies by gettin them re-valved. I heard GT Thunder does a very good re-valve as well. In a lot of cases revalves aren't the best solution to the problem. Yes some people like revalve shocks but more then half of our customers tried re-valved shocks before buying aftermarket shocks and regret doing the revalves. Might as well do it right the first time around. |
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Nov 8 2009, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE (KB Motorsports @ Nov 8 2009, 08:29 PM) In a lot of cases revalves aren't the best solution to the problem. Yes some people like revalve shocks but more then half of our customers tried re-valved shocks before buying aftermarket shocks and regret doing the revalves. Might as well do it right the first time around. +1 |
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Nov 9 2009, 06:41 PM
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i love my elkas
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Nov 9 2009, 06:53 PM
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I would suggest buying used Aftermarkets...like Fox, axis, ohlins, or exits on Ebay, then have them re-valved and refreshed for you.
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Nov 10 2009, 02:15 PM
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I got my stockers rebuilt by TCS. Night and day difference in the dunes, but buying used aftermarket shocks could be the way to go too.
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Nov 10 2009, 02:44 PM
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definitely have your stock shocks rebuilt, plus dont ever buy a fox or elka shock without resorvoir its the biggest waiste of money
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