Elka shock maintenance. Yamaha Grizzly and Kodiak.

Рет қаралды 5,893

KC ATV

2 жыл бұрын

On this episode I go over how to lube the shock mount bearings on Elka or Fox shocks.
Thanks for watching!

Пікірлер: 68

@ManzanoManATVAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love these how to videos for maintenance and diagnostics. You did a great job explaining the process. Have a great day buddy.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Buddy yeah hopefully that will help somebody out at some point. Thanks for checking out the video my friend! Have a good one!

@DirtObseXXion 2 жыл бұрын

Nice KC! You do such a great job with the how-too's.. Super jelly of that shop!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Super jelly of the shop.. hahahahaha You crack me up every time I read one of your comments. Thanks for that buddy.

@phillipgroom9187 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, liked the repair video, nice shop. Thanks for sharing!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Phillip thanks a lot, appreciate you checking out the video!

@codyroberts8593 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I really like the idea of the dry lube on the crossovers.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the dry lube works really well it doesn’t collect dust and dirt. I was using a wet oil type of lubricant and all it would do is collect dirt and dust and it was like sandpaper not a good idea. Thanks for checking out the video much appreciated!

@johngroenwoldt4392 2 жыл бұрын

I just learned something new, thanks for the info. Great video as usual.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, glad you picked up something new out of the video. I think that’s where KZfaq shines is putting out information. I pick up stuff from other folks videos as well. Thanks for checking out the video!

@dangrather1280 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even think about those possibly being the mysterious squeak I’ve had for a while now. I have stage 3 Elkas that are about 4 years old. I’ll be checking them for sure. Thanks for the video.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Yup check those bearing out. they could be the issue? Thanks for watching !

@quadbilly2106 2 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation and execution. Alway enjoy the videos! I switched up editing so I hopefully will have the AK trip video out around Christmas

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Buddy! Hope everything is going well. Yeah I think it’s good to share tips and tricks on KZfaq. Looking forward to the videos have a good one my friend

@NattsluffyGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from Belgium!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate you watching!

@SCOTIAN_ 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative info right here, I have the elkas ( no squeaking yet ) but this is good to know for when it does. I might pull them this winter just to give them some oil . Thanks for the info….merry Christmas to you and the the wife and crew !

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotland Just got done watching Q’s latest video. Yeah these didn’t squeak till after the first year I believe maybe the second year I don’t remember. Lol Anyway it sure helps them by getting some fresh lube on those bearings. Merry Christmas to you guys as well, hope you all have a good one!

@SCOTIAN_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 it was a good video , and Q is right the taco cat needs some new tires . The video was a bit cleaner then the last one , that one guy Scotian I think his name is ….has a dirty mind all day long haha

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

@@SCOTIAN_ LOL😂😂👍

@normsatv 2 жыл бұрын

Toys they allmost as much work as our play time 😳 great video kc will help many ppl out who have same prob . 👍

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Norm Yup Working on em is part of the fun eh?.. Thanks for checking out the video buddy!

@charlieplanb8513 Жыл бұрын

OMG Iv tried everything to find that squeak,(.I have the same stage 3s) just happened to come across this by watching your other videos.Will be pulling mine to clean it up ASAP

@kcatv9556 Жыл бұрын

Hope helps ya out. Thanks for watching !

@randymelancon2162 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy..

@cj7fun579 Жыл бұрын

The next time that the shocks are pulled off for maintenance, might consider installing zerk fittings using a light weight synthetic grease. I have found that mobil grease works very well. Graphite grease might last longer.

@kcatv9556 Жыл бұрын

Yeah the mobil grease or the graphite might last longer. Thanks for checking out the video.

@IIIIHOLYSMOKESIIII 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy! I'm not the slightest mechanically inclined so I don't have much to say about the video. Other than your garage is super clean haha. We just got back from our 2nd adventure. Couldn't tell you how many times I referenced you haha. Gonna have to get you guys up to ohio sometime. Wayne national forest is a pretty cool place to ride. You guys would enjoy it!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Wayne national Forest... That sounds pretty cool glad to hear you guys have been out for a couple of adventures! Thanks for checking out the video buddy always appreciate it!

@FrankiesChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks KC. One of the things I also need to do is replace all our shock bearings. Sorry maybe I missed it in the video. Where did you order the bearings from. Elka? I also have the fox shocks to do too and not sure where to get those bearings.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

OMG Frankie the man the myth the legend! Good to hear from you buddy! You didn’t miss it I actually have not bought the bearings yet. I plan on just ordering them straight from Elka. I’ve bought parts from them before new spring spacers slides they had them in stock and sent them right out. Really easy folks to deal with. That’s where I plan on getting the bearings as well. As far as the fox shocks I assume you will have to get them directly from fox. Hope everything is going well for you have a great Christmas!

@pitbullriders2044 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks! We got elkas on hubbys brute, so this is good to know up keep. Hey, what kind of air compressor do you have, its so quiet! Looking to get hubby a new one for shop.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pitbull Riders. The compressor is an older Campbell Hausfield 5 hp. It’s really not all that quiet it was just located on the other side of the shop, maybe the trailer was blocking the noise. Yeah if you’re running Elka’s I’m sure you’ll need to do that procedure at some point. Hope that helps you out thanks for checking out the video!

@ROCKINRODNEY 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea the o rings would be different. That dry lube is a good tip also. I hadn't thought of doing that. Great video! Looking forward to when you do the replacement video. Curious where you're going to get your replacement parts from.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron.. I know you run the Elka’s too, so you don’t put any dry lube on your spring spacer slides? Yeah I haven’t bought the new bearings yet I plan on calling Elka and ordering straight from them. Thanks for checking out the video my friend!

@ROCKINRODNEY 2 жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 you know, I'm going to have to go look at mine. I have shock covers on all of mine. I hadn't thought about needing to get in there to lube them. But looking at yours, I'm going to have to look at them as I don't remember having progressive springs on mine, lol. For some reason I thought I only had the single spring. I don't remember how old my shocks are. It's possible they changed how they set them up. I feel like mine are around 7 or 8 years old.

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

@@ROCKINRODNEY I see, yeah it’s possible they just have the one spring.

@TODDATVOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I've had Elka's for almost a year now. I better get out the Elka maintenance guide..lol

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Year 2022 will be 6 years running them and still love em! Thanks for checking out the video!

@factionfx 2 жыл бұрын

KC, have you considered using marine grease and a grease needle? I would imagine the oil doesn't stay in there very long. I'm a little disappointed the bearings/bushings in expensive racing shocks are not more durable. (surely racers aren't removing their shocks to oil the bushings every 5 races?)

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Marine grease might actually work really well, if I can get a needle small enough to not damage the seal while injecting the grease. I imagine racers service there shocks way more often than I do. Thanks for checking out the video much appreciated!

@isaacwhite767 2 жыл бұрын

First like bro nice ride's

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate you watching!

@dougcoleburn1579 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info! I have Elka stage 4 on my 2016 Grizzly 700. Also have a 2016 Renegade1000xxc with Fox shocks. Amazing how nice the Elkas ride! I can take my grizzly down the trails covered in rocks and just go wide open. Renegade beats you up. Have you had your Elka shocks rebuilt yet or planning on it? Im at 5 years. Also any luck with getting the Renegade suspension quiet? I grease all the fittings with Mobil1 red grease - but no luck. Still makes a crunch sound when suspension goes up and down. Thanks

@kcatv9556 Жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, I have not had the Elka’s’s rebuilt yet, but a couple of them are starting to leak oil on the shaft. I need to look into getting some seal kits or send them in to Elka for a rebuild. I lube the bearings on the fox shocks, the same as I do the Elkus. The suspension is quiet on the renegade after making sure the fox shocks are lubed well. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate you dropping a comment!

@dougcoleburn1579 Жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 thank you! I will check the shocks. I do love my Grizzly over the Renegade. Renegade is fast but the Grizzly does everything so nice and comfy.

@quaddingsous 2 жыл бұрын

This was super informative! Thanx for doing this video. The shocks on my black Rubi started squeaking around the 3,000 mile mark and I just sprayed them with some silicone spray, which worked temporarily, but this is a way better fix. 0:18 - Eeeeee Errrrrr, Eeeee Errrrr, Eeeee Errrrr, "that's annoying as hell" - BAHAHAHA!!!! Not sure why that was so funny, but I pretty much spit my coffee out when you said it🤣🤣🤣 - - - 5:38 - WHAT!? No camera crew!??? WTH! A big ass important channel like KC ATV doesn't have a camera crew? I'm in shock! KZfaq must've told you the same thing they told me when I asked for a camera crew - lol - - - I'm surprised those bearings are worn out already considering what a fella pays for those Elka's. How many miles would you say are on them? - - - Couple of questions for you: Are those bushings or bearings? 1) I've been calling them bushings, but you're a mechanic so I feel like I missed the boat there🙄 and 2) Would that heavy red bearing grease work for lubing those or is that stuff too thick to get inside? - - - 11:20 - "at a bit of an aaaaaaannnngle" - lol - - - Excellent video buddy! Thanx again!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy on lunch break now finally got some time to respond to the comments. Lol I think it was close to 3000 miles on them. The first time I lube them I believe was the second year riding with them they started squeaking. I’m really not surprised that bearing worn out in five years even though they’re Elka’s. Really no way to make that last forever. The reason why I would call that a bearing is because the inter-pivot is round like a ball. If the inner pivot was like a tube with a flat surface then I would call it a bushing. I think it could go either way since they both serve the same purpose. Hope you’re having a great day buddy appreciate you watching and commenting as always!

@quaddingsous 2 жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 . . . Ahhhhhh yes, makes more sense to call it a bearing if it's round. Thanx buddy, have a great day!

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

@@quaddingsous Big ass important channel like KC ATV hahahahaha LMAO at that one! 🤣🤣. Hey I forgot to give you an answer about putting grease in the bearings rather than oil. Yes I think Grace would work really well but would be harder to get it down inside the bearing. With oil it runs down all through the bearing and then I put grease on the seals to hold it in. But yes grease would work good just be harder to get it inside the bearing. Yeehaw!!!

@quaddingsous 2 жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 . . . Thanx buddy!

@chevyboiroger85 2 жыл бұрын

What type of tires are you running or can you recommend for mud and trail riding on my 2017 Grizzly with aggressive mud tires it shakes and wobbles on the top end around 50mph thank you ahead of time awesome job on all your videos

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

We run the Maxxis 2.0 tires on both of our machines and like them really well. No wobble or vibration at high-speed’s. They’re a good trail tire but if you’re looking for a mud tire I’ll be honest with you I really cannot give you a recommendation on that. Hope that helps you out appreciate you checking out the video!

@chevyboiroger85 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you most probably have 2 sets thank you much appreciated

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

@@chevyboiroger85 I wasn’t very clear on which Maxxis we are running? it’s the Maxixis Big Horn 2.0’s. Actually have 3.0 big horns on the front. Of the wife’s machine.

@sehtwilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at putting a set of these on my 19 grizzly. How did they change the riding and handling of your atv? I love my grizzly but it’s super tippy and wobbly in tight technical trails. I was hoping a set of these would stiffen it up a little

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

For us the Elka’s really proved the ride and handling. It didn’t stiffen it up any. When you order the shocks you tell them what type of riding you’re going to do and they can set them up to your liking. What I noticed is the factory shocks have very little rebound control front and rear, so the handling is horribly. The Elka’s have much more rebound which makes the machine more stable. Thats what I noticed. Hope that helps you out thanks for checking out the video!

@sehtwilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the response!

@toddbrimer5672 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

@cjgascratcher38 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber, and somewhat new to the atv seen, I got a atv with some friends back in June, by chance do you know any good trails to visit around the Georgia besides Durhamtown, we checked out indian mountain 2 weeks back, and it was a blast, I like those trails a lot better then Durhamtown trails

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

Right on there bud thanks for subscribing! I have never ridden any trails in Georgia so I wouldn’t be much help giving any recommendations around there. Most of our trail riding is down in Arkansas occasionally we do take a long distance trip though. Thanks for checking out the video!

@cjgascratcher38 2 жыл бұрын

@@kcatv9556 it's my pleasure brotha, my friends and I are thinking of visiting windrock sometime in 2022, which is how I came across your channel, it looks like a fun place to ride

@kcatv9556 2 жыл бұрын

@@cjgascratcher38 Windrock is a fun place! Definitely worth the trip if you haven’t been there before.

@charlieplanb8513 10 ай бұрын

Summer time is maintenance time for me, so Im finally getting around to service the squeaky stage 3 bearing's.I have found the bearing needs replacing but have not figured out how to remove the bearing itself? Do you have any guidance you can share?

@charlieplanb8513 10 ай бұрын

I was looking at it wrong (duh) then I figured it out.15 mm, socket and vice did it.

@kcatv9556 10 ай бұрын

Hello Charlie, glad you figured out how to remove the bearing. Yup the Elka’s shocks are great but they do require some maintenance. Thanks for checking out the video.