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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Thanks for this update on the installation and initial ride review!
(Still waiting for mine to arrive... )
Your welcome Bob. You will really like them, plenty of bang for the buck. I think of them as poor mans elka's, Lol
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Thanks for your insight on the adjusters.
Got them on my wish list.
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They also look AMAZING!!
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Bob, are you folks talking about changing out the sway bar, heim joints and shocks? I don't know if you have done this or plan to do all of it. If others have done these mods, your comments please. I put Ron's sway bar on my 2011, but Mr. Cognac is stock....so far. Bob, as you know, money for upgrades and farckels is no problem now since the wife was promoted to second shift supervisor of saw maintenance at the sawmill. She did get a little testy when I got her a nice job stocking at Wal Mart on the first shift.....she just had enough time to come home, cook my supper, change clothes and get to the mill so I could trade for Mr. Cognac. Life is good.
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My wife will only go to the garage to get her car out, so when I wrench it's a lonely job. I removed/replaced the springs using a motorcycle lift, and when it came time to install the bottom shock bolts I let the Spyder down with the opposite wheel on a 2x4 until it just touched, then place my car scissor jack under the front suspension and raised it up to line up the bolt holes. Worked like a charm and it's a one man/woman job.
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What exactly do the shock extensions do to improve the ride and sway? I'm always looking to improve the ride and handling but like to know why and how before writing the check. Secondly how long does this job take. How ever long it takes it will take me twice as long so I'm just wondering what to expect.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cognac
Bob, are you folks talking about changing out the sway bar, heim joints and shocks? I don't know if you have done this or plan to do all of it. If others have done these mods, your comments please. I put Ron's sway bar on my 2011, but Mr. Cognac is stock....so far. Bob, as you know, money for upgrades and farckels is no problem now since the wife was promoted to second shift supervisor of saw maintenance at the sawmill. She did get a little testy when I got her a nice job stocking at Wal Mart on the first shift.....she just had enough time to come home, cook my supper, change clothes and get to the mill so I could trade for Mr. Cognac. Life is good.
Hi George,
I am SOOOO glad to hear that your lovely Bride is still keeping you in the manner to which you've become accustomed....
I have NOT added Ron's Anti-Sway-Bar yet. (Just the Heim links!) I had changed my 2010 RT over completely with his bar, and a set of Elkas. In my opinion; the 2014 handles about 90% as well, with a much plusher ride. I'm going to try these adjuster first, and then decide about the bar.
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Bob, I may leave Mr. Cognac stock for a while. He seems to be pretty good as is. I upped the pressure in the front tires which gives me a nice ride. The wife got a little upset when I suggested she tap her 401k so I could get a new truck to haul the new fishing boat I got her for Christmas. She said I should buy her a riding mower and forget the truck. I said "we only have seven acres of lawn and if you would sharpen the blade on your push mower more often, we would not need a rider..." Bob, I have had the old girl around over 56 years so you would think she would be a little more kind to me in my elder years.
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Three Products, Same Result??????
For the uninitated, do we now have 3 ways to achieve the same results with varying costs???????????
1. BRP Quad Spring Spacers cut into 1" pieces
2. DOC Humphries Spring Stiffeners
3. Baja Ron's Shock Adjusters
I'll apologize up front if this is a stupid question asked by a Spyder dummy.
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Originally Posted by MikeT
For the uninitated, do we now have 3 ways to achieve the same results with varying costs???????????
1. BRP Quad Spring Spacers cut into 1" pieces
2. DOC Humphries Spring Stiffeners
3. Baja Ron's Shock Adjusters
I'll apologize up front if this is a stupid question asked by a Spyder dummy.
Well, if you want to easily tune the front suspension, Ron's shock adjusters got the others beat. Ron supplies a tool and you just snap it into the hole in the adjuster and turn. You do not even have to jack the Spyder up to adjust them. If you know exactly what tension you need the other products will probably work fine.
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Originally Posted by SpyderCruiser
George,
If you don't mind me asking, what tire pressure are you running? I am running about a pound higher in the front and rear then the sticker under the seat says. I noticed from a photo we took the front tire does seem to squat quite a bit. I ride 2 up all the time so the bar and adjuster made a difference for us.
Well, I have some catching up to do, been married for 35. She might not be working right now, but She LOVES to help work on the Spyder!
I ride solo. My wife no longer rides so I put 25 in the front and 30 in the rear. Some will argue, but you do what is best for you. Try 25, ride a few miles and let out 1-2 pounds until you fine YOUR sweet spot....riding two up, your weights, etc will effect the handling of your scoot. I ride the hill country in southwest Texas and these pressures suit my riding style.....some of my younger (65-75) retired military friends say I ride a little too fast for an old guy....I say, you die quicker at 70 than you do at 60.....
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Hi George,
I am SOOOO glad to hear that your lovely Bride is still keeping you in the manner to which you've become accustomed....
I have NOT added Ron's Anti-Sway-Bar yet. (Just the Heim links!) I had changed my 2010 RT over completely with his bar, and a set of Elkas. In my opinion; the 2014 handles about 90% as well, with a much plusher ride. I'm going to try these adjuster first, and then decide about the bar.
Hey Bob...when do you think you will be putting the adjusters on??? I would like to hear from someone who has just put the adjusters on and not the sway bar...e.g. on a 2014-15
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[QUOTE=Utah Geezer;958882]What exactly do the shock extensions do to improve the ride and sway? I'm always looking to improve the ride and handling but like to know why and how before writing the check. Secondly how long does this job take. How ever long it takes it will take me twice as long so I'm just wondering what to expect.[/QU Hello: Utah Old Geezer The elka shocks help a lot in cornnering, also they stop a lot of wandering in the wind, over all the make for a lot more enjoyable ride. What year and model do you have? I have a set of elka stage 1+3 I Kept off my 2012 RT, when I traded for a new 2014. They have 6000 miles on them, like new. Cost 799.00 I would sell for 600.00 Shipped anywhere in U.S. My Phone # is 636 357 6423 Thanks PS. I am 78years young, It took me less than 30 min. to take them off. Very easy Job, By the way I am selling because they will not work on 2014, one inch too short.
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That sounded good but I'm screwed too. I just bought a new 2014 RTL also. Thanks for thinking of me though. Are you going to put Elka's on the new machine?
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Originally Posted by Utah Geezer
What exactly do the shock extensions do to improve the ride and sway? I'm always looking to improve the ride and handling but like to know why and how before writing the check. Secondly how long does this job take. How ever long it takes it will take me twice as long so I'm just wondering what to expect.[/QU Hello: Utah Old Geezer The elka shocks help a lot in cornnering, also they stop a lot of wandering in the wind, over all the make for a lot more enjoyable ride. What year and model do you have? I have a set of elka stage 1+3 I Kept off my 2012 RT, when I traded for a new 2014. They have 6000 miles on them, like new. Cost 799.00 I would sell for 600.00 Shipped anywhere in U.S. My Phone # is 636 357 6423 Thanks PS. I am 78years young, It took me less than 30 min. to take them off. Very easy Job, By the way I am selling because they will not work on 2014, one inch too short.
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Hi all. Just finished installing suspension units. Noticed mentioned in earlier posts assistance was needed lifting wheel so button of shock could be refitted. I found by removing the wheel life all the sudden became so much easier. More room to move around and was a simple task refitting bottom fixing bolt.
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What does it take to install Ron's adjusters? I've never taken the springs off before.
Floor jack, I assume? Any Tupperware removal? How difficult a job?
Any advice for us non-technical DIY'ers?
Last edited by sjcpanther; 07-19-2015 at 09:14 AM.
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Next Mod????
Shock adjusters are the next mod. Not sure which one of the three choices I'll go with. Could there be much difference once dialed in???
Kaos
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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