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  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvB25t3dGCU

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvB25t3dGCU
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    They do not stiffen the spring, they add...

    They do not stiffen the spring, they add additional preload to to oem spring. You can adjust the amount of extra preload you desire. This devise increases the topend capacity of the oem spring to...
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    Hi cprems, You are right to focus on the...

    Hi cprems,

    You are right to focus on the suspension to make sure the bike will be a good ride for both of you. With your weight, you will need at a minimum new springs all around (3). Do you...
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    You can swap just the spring. You need to know...

    You can swap just the spring. You need to know the ID, free length of the oem spring, and spring rating (lb/in). I do not know what the F3 spring rate is; for my 2012 RTS and 2013 ST, I found a 800...
  5. There will be a lag in their return because the...

    There will be a lag in their return because the low prolonged gas prices drove them under. Investment to get them back on line will be faced with the reality you cite, so that will keep the...
  6. The decision will take a few years to be "done". ...

    The decision will take a few years to be "done".

    What I find interesting is what if... gas goes over $5 or $6/gal? Then, the smaller cars would sell in bigger numbers. The medium and large...
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    Jim, I think you would be surprised at the...

    Jim,

    I think you would be surprised at the ride quality improvement if you just swap the springs in front and rear. You didn't post your combined weight, but based on my experience with the 2012...
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    ops, was thinking of my 12 RTS on the windscreen;...

    ops, was thinking of my 12 RTS on the windscreen; now corrected to say adjustable. So I'm batting .500

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    2013 ST Limited FS (MD/VA)

    $11,500. White with less than 5,000 miles. This is a babied ride that shares the stable with 7 other bikes - so it doesn't get ridden very much. Stored indoors, it stays out of the elements.

    I...
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    The spring compressor from the auto store is for...

    The spring compressor from the auto store is for larger diameter coil springs and do not work well with the smaller diameter springs. I tried those first. They scratched the shock and always left...
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    David - Remind everyone what you spent to solve...

    David - Remind everyone what you spent to solve your rear suspension challenge. If everyone offering options would put that suggested cost, this will reach closure quickly.

    Jerry
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    To see the pics: If you're using Google...

    To see the pics:

    If you're using Google Chrome, go to the three dots on the right side of the screen and click them. A drop down should appear. Hover your mouse over "More Tools," and when the...
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    Just change the spring on the shock to gain more...

    Just change the spring on the shock to gain more capacity. The damping of the shock may not be optimal but is acceptable. A quality spring can be had for less than $100.

    Jerry
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    DGoebel, Go look under the front of your bike...

    DGoebel,

    Go look under the front of your bike and tell me what you see. This will help guide my advice to you.
  15. Rocketgirl, When you say you would like better...

    Rocketgirl,

    When you say you would like better shocks, can you be more specific on what you are looking for; do you need increased spring rates and/or are you looking for better damping? I have a...
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    Depending on where you place them in a coil...

    Depending on where you place them in a coil spring; these devices isolate some spring coils (on the short end) and in effect make the spring rate higher. In the pic from the link above, the lower 2...
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    BitSlayer, Sorry you are going through all of...

    BitSlayer,

    Sorry you are going through all of this. Since you ride mostly 2 up, I would suggest you consider a spring change, the oem spring is not stout enough. If your combined weight is...
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    Jim, Follow these instructions, you should be...

    Jim,

    Follow these instructions, you should be able to see the pics. Let me know if you still have problems, and I will email them to you if you pm me with your email address. I sealed the hole,...
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    Here you go ...

    Here you go

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?87269-Top-Case-Options-for-the-ST-Limited
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    Tell us what year bike you have. Have there been...

    Tell us what year bike you have. Have there been any mods? What do you weight. These all matter before anyone can give you any good responses. I ride a 13 ST limited, but don't know what to tell...
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    I had a 2012 RTS, rode mostly solo weighing in at...

    I had a 2012 RTS, rode mostly solo weighing in at 195 or so. I swapped to a 800 lb/in rate spring and found I didn't need the airbag anymore. I know another rider went with a 1,150 spring but rode...
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    Shorter spring tested

    David sent the spring up; got it in the mail on Sat.

    Putting it in the spring tester, and checking it through a little over 1.6" compression I find a linear fits okay and indicates the spring...
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    Another wrap option

    If the wrap option turns out to be too big a pain, here is another option:
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?82216-2013-ST-My-heat-solution&p=992949#post992949

    Post back on your...
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    What I did for my 2013 STL

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?87269-Top-Case-Options-for-the-ST-Limited

    Post back what you do.
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    10 oz? - which is still a lot.

    10 oz? - which is still a lot.
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    Taller is the more stout spring Shorter is the...

    Taller is the more stout spring

    Shorter is the solo rate spring

    Understand the desire to go with 1 spring, I did also. Your challenge will be to find a spring length to fit in the space you...
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    The 2 spring setup works fine. I think BRP...

    The 2 spring setup works fine. I think BRP changed springs because they found they could get a single spring (but made to be a 2 rate spring) cheaper than staying with 2 springs and the spacer.

    I...
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    David, You are about 15 lbs heavier than me,...

    David,

    You are about 15 lbs heavier than me, so I would look for a 900 lb/in spring. So something from Eibach 0400.225.0900. But you need to measure the length of the shorter spring in there now...
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    David - what do you weigh? That determines the...

    David - what do you weigh? That determines the rate of the shorter spring.

    BTW, the pic I posted is of a 2008 GS model, so I'm guessing yours is the same.
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    A pic of the shock (hopefully it comes through)....

    A pic of the shock (hopefully it comes through).

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    There are 2 springs. The short one is the lower rate spring, the longer spring is the more stout spring. You could replace both springs...
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