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mgentz · January 30th, 2013, 05:45 AM

The last time I used an Elka was back in 2005-2007. Back then, there was not much support for Elka as they were mostly known for their ATV work. thus, I could get little to no support for the shock and setup. I would check around you locally to see if tuners there know Elka and how to tune/rebuild it. Check with other riders (like you are doing) and get their opinions. Finally, make the choice to upgrade or not.

In the end, the stock shock is fine, but it has very limited setup capabilities. If you are bottoming the spring, this is a big issue, but don't worry too much about "proper" sag on a 250.

I have much too expensive a shock, but I'm building a "250" superbike in my spare time.

I like small bikes.

January 30th, 2013, 05:45 AM	#23
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	The last time I used an Elka was back in 2005-2007. Back then, there was not much support for Elka as they were mostly known for their ATV work. thus, I could get little to no support for the shock and setup. I would check around you locally to see if tuners there know Elka and how to tune/rebuild it. Check with other riders (like you are doing) and get their opinions. Finally, make the choice to upgrade or not. In the end, the stock shock is fine, but it has very limited setup capabilities. If you are bottoming the spring, this is a big issue, but don't worry too much about "proper" sag on a 250. I have much too expensive a shock, but I'm building a "250" superbike in my spare time. I like small bikes.