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YPILOT
08-21-2010, 06:25 PM
I just installed the Elka suspension on the Spyder. Wow! The Spyder really does soak up the bumps now. Smoother ride front and back. Handles like a train on the tracks. I haven't really pushed it yet but I can already tell it just sails around corners flat as can be. I think it just may be the best mod I've done for comfort and performance. Check out the pic in "my mods album" Dennis

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=737
docdoru
08-21-2010, 07:08 PM
:2thumbs:
Raptor
08-21-2010, 07:09 PM
I just installed the Elka suspension on the Spyder. Wow! The Spyder really does soak up the bumps now. Smoother ride front and back. Handles like a train on the tracks. I haven't really pushed it yet but I can already tell it just sails around corners flat as can be. I think it just may be the best mod I've done for comfort and performance. Check out the pic in "my mods album" Dennis

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=737

Dude, that shock package is awsome!! Congratulations. :2thumbs: I bet she is like a whole new machine. I can't even imagine what you paid for those but I have some idea (I think!). That's why They are not on mine yet!! :roflblack: :roflblack: All I can say is well done, Sir! Enjoy those and happy riding.
canam9
08-21-2010, 08:13 PM
:ani29:
SpyderWolf
08-21-2010, 08:30 PM
:2thumbs:

You have some serious performance mods on your Spyder now.

:congrats:
Raptor
08-21-2010, 09:04 PM
Looked through your album and noticed that you have Brembo calibers. What can you tell us about that. I did a search of their site and could find nothing listed about the Spyder.

You know, I am not sure about this, but I believe Brembo makes our 4-piston calipers. Perhaps he just found a cover that matches? How is that for a reach? :roflblack:
canam9
08-21-2010, 09:15 PM
You know, I am not sure about this, but I believe Brembo makes our 4-piston calipers. Perhaps he just found a cover that matches? How is that for a reach? :roflblack:
I think so too. But it made you look.:roflblack: :thumbup: :ani29:
Raptor
08-21-2010, 09:20 PM
I think so too. But it made you look.:roflblack: :thumbup: :ani29:

It most certainly does!!
YPILOT
08-21-2010, 10:29 PM
Actually my calibers are powder coated, no covers. The brembo label was there when I bought #522 in march '08. This is an appearance mod and could be duplicated. The real brake mod is the ISCI handbrake, it really adds stopping power when used with the foot brake as well as safety when your feet are on the highway pegs. Dennis


Looked through your album and noticed that you have Brembo calibers. What can you tell us about that. I did a search of their site and could find nothing listed about the Spyder.
SpyderWolf
08-22-2010, 05:51 AM
Actually my calibers are powder coated, no covers. The brembo label was there when I bought #522 in march '08. This is an appearance mod and could be duplicated. The real brake mod is the ISCI handbrake, it really adds stopping power when used with the foot brake as well as safety when your feet are on the highway pegs. Dennis

Sometimes appearance is everything. :D It would be very cool to see a real set of Brembos for the Spyder though.
SilverSurfer
08-23-2010, 01:44 AM
Hi YPILOT ...

I've just had a successful install of Elkas on my RT-S. While there remains some exploratory tweaking; like you, I'm thrilled with the improved ride and handling.

Thread at:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22078

Photos

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1016

Again congratulations. Would appreciate your impressions or feed back with how Elka did with your preload settings.

Best,

Surfer