so does anyone know anything about ars-fx like do they make a swingarm or steering stem
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The only thing I know about them is you must use Custom Axis shocks. They will not work with any other shock!!!!
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that because ars-fx is made by axis
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I just heard that ars-fx is cancelling there contract with axis. Has anyone heard this to?
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A-arms simply provide a force on the shock over a certain distance. The only thing that differs is lower shock mount placement, and the length of the lever Arm. there is no Reason that Elka PEP or Works for that matter couldnt make shocks for these A-arms. I have taken 3 years of marketing, and this smells like a marketing tactic. I dont think Axis can legally reserve the right to use Custom Axis specifically. once they are in your posession anyhow.
Does Custom axis have more R&D time with that front end? Probly
Are they good A-arms? From what I have seen Yes. They seem to be up there.
Does this have any Relevance to your post? Not really
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but I thought I would share my thoughts on the ARS-FX setup
You can probly find some cost effecient alternatives to these though.
Does Custom axis have more R&D time with that front end? Probly
Are they good A-arms? From what I have seen Yes. They seem to be up there.
Does this have any Relevance to your post? Not really
You can probly find some cost effecient alternatives to these though.
I'd rather have Elka's!
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I had Elka's and basically got tired of haveing to revalve them, send them back or even trying to get them dialed in.Originally posted by Rico'450R@Aug 18 2004, 09:30 AM
I'd rather have Elka's!![]()
Yes Elka's may cost a few bucks cheaper. I switched to Custon Axis and will never go back to Elka shocks. Some may want to argue, but I don't really care. I have the best shocks right know.
I also have ARS-FX a-arms and love them for the ground clearance, ease of maintaince not having to press or grease bearings like others.
Mike Hallock started Custom Axis and sold it to Penske and stayed on board as the chief designer and owns ARX/FX and has turned over the marketing and sales over to some one else.
Is it just me or does ARS -FX sound like a sci-fi movie with a lot of AS* in it
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j/k
j/k
About 2 hours of riding on them. Some get lucky with Elka's others not.
Just got fed up with the performance of Elka's LT shock and spent the extra $200.00 for Custom Axis.
And have been happy as a puppy with a new peter.
I'm having the same issues with Elka. If your not constantly tweaking and making them right, they are a bear at low speeds. Sometimes you can't go fast and then the Elkas make you pay by hitting you with a large jolt.
I'm keeping mine since I got a good deal already, but Elkas aren't all they are cracked up to be...good customer service though.
I had Axis shocks on my 400EX and they were rough riding too. TCS not enough quality for me (had some too). Works, please (had some as well).h34r:
I'm keeping mine since I got a good deal already, but Elkas aren't all they are cracked up to be...good customer service though.
I had Axis shocks on my 400EX and they were rough riding too. TCS not enough quality for me (had some too). Works, please (had some as well).
h34r:I was told that the TCS shocks were derived from Elka components!
I really like my Elka's though. But I had them setup for a pro, so I set mine up at one full turn (these shocks have 4 full turns on them) on the compression and they work realy well for me.(Save me a couple of times)! Very happy with them!!!
I really like my Elka's though. But I had them setup for a pro, so I set mine up at one full turn (these shocks have 4 full turns on them) on the compression and they work realy well for me.(Save me a couple of times)! Very happy with them!!!
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