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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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After tires, what are some of your best recommendations to help thread the 600 lbs p650 thru the trees.

Looking for feed back on the progressive springs which I have heard a little bit about and the elka's which I know exist but I never hear anyone talk about on this forum.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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Do a search, you will find tons of info on the front springs. I have the Progressive's which work good, but would now spend the extra money and buy the dual rate Elka's.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Thanks. I did the search and saw a couple of guys are real happy with the elka's. I think I will go with those on the front and leave the rear shock stock.

As sporty as the p650 is for a utility quad, it sure is a handful compared to my z400 to fly through the corners.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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I have the ELKAs and I wish that I had put them on as soon as I got my quad. You can't imagine what a difference it makes.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Did the ELKA's help lift the front any for some more ground clearence ? Or just a better ride ?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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how much are the the elka,s springs and where do you get them
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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Mikem700- If you adjust the preload you can change the amount of lift. But the ride and performance is what is so incredible.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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mudmagnet, could you elaborate on the difference in ride and handling compared to stock?

Also pricing and difficulty of installation?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I put the Progressive springs on my P700, and love them! $110 delivered and 2hrs of work, totally changed how the P700 handles. Even at the lowest setting, it doesn't nose-dive anymore, and still rides smooth. Also noticed it doesn't bottomout as before. I run mine a couple of turns from bottom, and I keep up or pass all the sport quads through the trails. And that's still on the stock Dun-crap tires!! I'm gettin g the 26" ATRs on C5 wheels soon!!

 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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Interesting vengeance. I didn't know they made 26" atr's. Cool [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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