Tag: Suspension

Dear ATVC: Just built up a 2008 Can-Am DS450 for trail riding and maybe some enduro racing. I’m a little intimidated by suspension set up though. What exactly is the importance of proper sag, how do I measure it and what am I aiming for? Thanks. D.Avello272 Don’t let sag intimidate you- at its simplest […] More »

Dear ATVC: While I was at the dunes I rode a friend’s Kawasaki KFX450R and an other friend’s Banshee. The Banshee’s suspension (which is stock) was way smoother than the KFX. I was thinking of getting a Banshee but I really want a four stroke. So my question is what are some 4 stroke quads […] More »

Imagine it, you and your high-dollar side-by-side are blasting through the dunes. You air it out after having spent thousands on custom valved and aftermarket sprung suspension only to land and experience the same old harsh bottoming as when the machine was bone stock. What’s going on? According to Desertcraft, you’re likely bottoming out the […] More »

Elka Suspension is currently running a giveaway on their website to win a free pair of front Elka Stage 5 ATV shocks. The Elka Suspension Stage 5 ATV shocks are the latest evolution of their high-performance racing platform. It is designed around 3 key performance factors: high hydraulic flow, lightweight components and low-friction internal and […] More »

This is your last chance to get your hands on the classic Elka Suspenion Legacy Steel Series shocks. They only have a limited quantity of parts to build them so this offer won’t last! The Elka Suspension Stage 3 and Stage 4 shocks have been Elka’s best-selling models for several years. Many, many races were […] More »

Elka Suspension Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their new 2.5” Stage 5 platform for UTVs. This new product has been in development for more than 2 years and is now becoming available on the market in limited quantities for the Polaris RZR 1000XP and Can-Am Maverick DS. More applications are currently under […] More »

Dear ATVC: Concerning the difference between front and rear suspension travel numbers, does it matter if the rear travels more than the front, or vice versa? Would too great a difference create an imbalance? FindTheBest Interesting question and the short answer is absolutely. When we head to our local dealership sales-floors or browse the product […] More »