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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Anyone out there install these on a 750 Brute Force,was wondering if the ride and handling change was worth the $$$,also where did you guys purchase them?Thanks in advance
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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there is a guy on Nyroc's site that has 'em on a BF840. there are pics of this atv on Kissofdeath's page, but i believe he sold this machine to Reno. the atv seems to sit lower than stock. they must work good as this BF must be very fast but no wreck damage.

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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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if i was to race the brute i would get them. but i dont race, ride alot of slower, rougher, rocky trails. i snow plow with it and other utility stuff. i even contacted elka and you can purchase them directly from elka. but i decided it didnt make sense for me. if you like to ride really fast, maybe race and have the money to play with then perhaps these are the shocks you want. i'm sure they are great but man they are expensive.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Elkas will cost you allot. I looked into them before I went with the WORKS Steeler ATs.
Either the G-Series or Steeler ATs are a great buy but still not cheap at the $790 to $1000 range for all 4.
I ordered my WORKS directly thru "WORKS".
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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How much of a differince did you notice on ride & handling?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Was wondering that myself!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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If it's worth a comparison one of our guys with a Grizz put them on the rear,IMO it totally changed the way the quad handled.Compared to one with the stock shocks it does sit lower but the cornering was VERY VERY improved.You give up some ride but to me the trade off is worth it.I believe he spent about $700.00 just for the two rear shocks but man it really changed the way that thing corners.I could only imagine what it would be like with them on the front also.Just my .02.
I also remember Elka called him wanting to know how much he weighed and if he normally carried anything on the rear rack so the could set it to that.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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I Had my WORKS set up by my Weight, having the Warn winch up front and having a loaded rear hard case on the rear rack.
Results:
The difference in Ride comfort, cornering and fast speed handling was well worth the investment.
No more nose diving either if I get on the brakes in a panic stop and/or if I hit a deeper ditch at a faster clip than I intended to, the WORKS take it all w/o it getting to my body, in the arms or shoulders.
The WORKS Steeeler AT's can be had for $780 w/shipping for all 4 but that is just Dual-rate springing, No-res'es,No preloads but built to your needs.
Both the Res'es and Preloads can be added at any time at a later date, also if the $$$ is tight, then these two other Items can be added when the monies come available. The G-Series already come with the Pre-loads but they also cost more too.
Either the Elka's or WORKS G-series or the Steeler AT's are well worth the investment, IMO..
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Check out my WEBSHOT page under the "Special Edition BF750 Album" for the PICS of the WORKS installed.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Is that the kawasaki storage canister you have on the rear right side?Great looking machine!!!!
 
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