Testing BajaRon's new RT Anti-SwayBar...

[cjackg]

Just received BajaRon's (2nd) prototype anti-sway bar for the RT. Yes, I am the mystery 2nd prototype tester! How did I get this honor?

Well, back in July, I contacted Ron and he was looking for an RT owner to help with the specs, development, and testing of his new bar since he did not own an RT. Since I actually have long experience with these type of bars and on 2 RT's, we agreed to proceed. I am a non-paid tester and doing this all purely for fun !
My experience is based on analyzing, changing out & testing anti-sway bars on Motorhomes, Samurai's, Jeeps, etc over many years, and, 2 Spyder RT's. Plus, I regularly ride some of the toughest roads anywhere a spyder would normally go, and then some!

After many emails, pm's, and Tel calls since July, Ron now has a prototype bar ready for testing. I received the new bar today and immediately started setup, installation, and testing.

Stay tuned for results of early testing Ron's new anti-swaybar for the Spyder RT !

Jack
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[quickster47]

We have read Ron's report but anxiously await your unbiased review of how well they perform.

Carl

[cjackg]

I had previously used an Evolucione Anti-swaybar on a 2010 RT, and on my 2012 RT Ltd. I have been using the oem bar for the last few months since the Evo bar was making very little difference in performance. So, I have changed/installed swaybars on RT's several times in the past. My 2012 RT has Elka Stage 1 shocks, and I have SpyderPops Bumpskid installed.

I learned through experience you can change out the bar on an RT without removing the front end (frunk), and I was able to install the prototype bar the same way. I was also able to do the change without removing the Bumpskid, but I think it might be a little easier to go ahead and remove it. The install took a little over an hour. I can go into detail about the install steps later if anyone is interested.

BajaRon's new Anti-Swaybar is definitely beefier and heavier than either the stock bar or an Evo bar, and comes with very nice adjustable collars for locking it in place to prevent lateral movement of the bar (see pic below). The prototype is black but I still have hopes to see some color on the final production bar.
It's an impressive piece of gear!

After I finished the install and got the RT off the stands, I had planned to start road testing but it was beginning to rain. Later I was able to do a short run just to check things but the streets were wet so I didnt have a chance to do any serious testing.
It was apparent from the start that the suspension had a tighter feel and the RT was riding flatter! Good signs to start with!

Today I plan to do some extensive riding on the twisty N. Ga backroads not far from my house, and tomorrow I will be riding down I75 to see my dealer, Extreme Propulsion, near Atlanta. Details on performance, after these rides...

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[lookerjdc]

looking forward to your test results

I will be out on a group ride today so looking forward to seeing it when I get home later today

[Bob Denman]

Oh... :shocked: We are all so envious of you! ;) :bowdown: :thumbup:

[bruiser]

:popcorn:

[Bob Denman]

I'll see your popcorn... and raise you a BBQ! :bbq: :roflblack:

[Sarge707]

How should people interested (That don,t have Elka,s ) Read the results?

[cjackg]

How should people interested (That don,t have Elka,s ) Read the results?

In general, an RT with oem shocks is likely to show much more dramatic improvement in cornering with a better Anti-Swaybar than an RT with upgraded shocks. This was my experience with a 2010 RT. I will try to expand on this some in the test results.

[cjackg]

Today I rode a little over 80 miles testing Ron's new bar on N.Ga, 2-lane backroads. These roads are not as extreme as the Dragon or the Snake but there are plenty of twisty, hilly curves, plus surprise dips, bad pavement, off-banked corners, you name it. I did not do any testing on Interstate Hwys or riding 2-up today.

Right up front, I will tell you this bar performed like an all out Champ in every situation! There were no vague or bad results whatsoever.

Note that my RT is configured as follows:
2012 RT Ltd SE5 with Elka Stage 1 shocks that are set slightly tighter than many riders prefer. I use about 20 psi in the front tires.

The roads I was riding are all rural areas, mostly with 35 to 55 mph limits, but I did manage to get one test at 90+ !

I tried to push the cornering performance in a variety of situations and speeds to see how this bar handles vs the stock bar (and an Evo bar I previously used on this same RT).

I did several test swerves, such as you might be forced to do in an emergency situation. Most of these were done at 35-50 mph but I also did a couple of mild swerves at 80mph. In every case, the feeling of control was noticeably better and leaning was less than with the oem bar. Almost any kind of quick and unexpected maneuver seemed to be much safer. Testing on the Interstate Hwys for lane changes to be done later should look good based on what I saw today.

I concentrated on pushing the RT on the curves and even some poorly banked and off-camber corners. I regularly ride these same roads and today I was able to push the speeds higher in many corners. In fact, I found that the longer I rode, the more confident I felt in pushing the limits and even in the most extreme cases, the RT was much more flat and level in the corners than I had seen before on these same roads.

One of the best tests I did was going down a hill that had an unbanked lefthand curve at the bottom and a surprise dip that has always given me trouble. I rode this section several times today and was able to increase the speed a little every time.

I also found there was noticeable reduction in leaning & handling at lower speeds as Ron mentioned from the earlier tests of this bar. But, I can say emphatically that the harder you push it, the better this bar performs. I expect that a more agressive rider than me could really wring out one of these!

I will try to edit and expand this report as I recall more details and get more test results, but for now, here are some conclusions based on what I have seen so far:

- A reasonably agressive rider will see significant improvement in cornering with this bar on almost any RT. An RT that had oem bar & shocks is likely to see dramatic results. An RT with Elkas will also see significant improvement but moreso in extreme cornering.

- This bar is significantly better than the oem bar, but it is also stiffer than the discontinued Evo bar (which was the same diameter as the oem bar). If you change from either of them to this bar, I think you will quickly agree.

- The thought that hit me several times today was, the performance of the RT with this bar approaches the feeling of riding a GoCart!

Do I have any concerns at all ? None at all with the performance, but I have always felt the oem SwayBar connector links seemed pretty lightweight considering the amount of stress they are subjected to. There were some vague reports in the past of these links developing cracks or failing. Now, with a much larger and stronger bar, I have to wonder if there is even more need for better links. Seems I heard that someone was developing improved aftermarket links and I hope that materializes.

It will be interesting to see how the new 2013 RT suspension feels, but I have trouble believing it could be much better than an RT with this bar coupled with Elka shocks.

As a disclaimer, Let me emphasize, I am not a paid or professional tester and did this evaluation only as a fun project. Some aggressive riders with a lot more miles of Spyder experience could likely do a better test & report, but I am confident they would be just as impressed as I was.

I am not an engineer or in any way associated or employed by any vendor, sponsor or mfg of these products, and in no way vouch for or endorse the design, specs, compatibility, safety, or otherwise of this product, including the color!

Questions regarding this new Anti-Swaybar should be referred to BajaRon!

Jack (Chattanooga TN)

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Edited 10/1/2012 to add:
Today I rode the RT 70 mi on I-75 from Chattanooga to my dealer near Atlanta, wet & raining all the way. This was the first time using the new bar on Interstate Hwys. It was way to risky today to mess around much but during lane changes and encounters with semis & wind buffeting the RT seemed even more rock steady than before. Everyone that has upgraded to Elkas knows just how much more steady and safe the spyder is on Interstates but it seemed to feel even better today. I am getting really attached to this bar!

[Bob Denman]

:firstplace: Thanks for a very complete and thorough review! :clap::clap::clap::clap: :2thumbs:
So... is Ron letting you keep the bar now?

[cjackg]

:firstplace: Thanks for a very complete and thorough review! :clap::clap::clap::clap: :2thumbs:
So... is Ron letting you keep the bar now? No! it is a prototype, all black and I want one with color! :thumbup:

[quickster47]

Jack, thanks very much for your detailed and honest review. The biggest thing you've done is to fill us with anticipation and hunger for the new sway bar. Hopefully Ron is only waiting on a few parts and corrections before he unleashes it on us.

Carl

[pickelhead]

Hmmm, I've got a couple cans of Krylon...

[NancysToy]

No! it is a prototype, all black and I want one with color! :thumbup:
:roflblack: ...and I want a sneaker that's as black as OEM. I guess poor Ron just can't please everybody, no matter how hard he tries.

[hrbeta]

Well done Jack 👍👍👍


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[cougar]

Will raw bars be available for chroming?? Like in black chrome.

[NancysToy]

Will raw bars be available for chroming?? Like in black chrome.
Why chrome something you can't see and you can't clean? Just curious.

[CyncySpyder]

:popcorn::dontknow::bbq:

[Bob Denman]

No! it is a prototype, all black and I want one with color! :thumbup:

Well if you REALLY need to get rid of it... :shocked:

[cougar]

Why chrome something you can't see and you can't clean? Just curious.




If you can't see it, why all the talk about the color??

[Sarge707]

Why chrome something you can't see and you can't clean? Just curious.

:agree: If you can,t even see it why not just give $ to you favorite charity or Food Bank?

[Rar]

Thanks for the excellent review. I was undecided whether to purchase the Elkas or the sway bar first. For my riding, your review convinced me I need the sway bar first. Guess I'll have to win that. :pray:

[cougar]

Thanks for the excellent review. I was undecided whether to purchase the Elkas or the sway bar first. For my riding, your review convinced me I need the sway bar first. Guess I'll have to win that. :pray:



I respectfully disagree. After having two RT's and Elkas on both, the Elkas win out over the crap OEM shocks. They make a huge difference. Once you put on the Elkas, you may well decide that they are enough by themselves. If not, then add a sway bar.

[NancysToy]

If you can't see it, why all the talk about the color??

Perhaps I should have said "...you can only see a small portion of." I just don't want it to scream out when someone does look in the right direction, and I don't want it to draw the attention of my tech. :)

[BajaRon]

:roflblack: ...and I want a sneaker that's as black as OEM. I guess poor Ron just can't please everybody, no matter how hard he tries.

I'm looking into a rainbow striped bar... Maybe that will keep everyone happy!


Will raw bars be available for chroming??Like in black chrome.

I am not sure which way I will go on this one. I'm not sure what the demand would be and I believe that you can simply remove the powder coating and chrome away to your hearts content.


Why chrome something you can't see and you can't clean? Just curious.

It has been pointed out to me that you can see a portion of the sway bar if you get just the right angle. I notice that you did correct your post Scotty and now I am correcting those posts to the contrary that I I have made as well.

It isn't easy to see but I suppose if it were Flamingo Pink (and who could possibly want that color? :D) it might jump out at you more.

There are at least 2 schools of thought here. Some want to hide the fact that they've bolted up a performance advantage, and some want to flaunt the fact that the've spent some money on something that produces more than just bling.

I've already stated my feelings and reasons. I don't disagree with anyone's requests. It's just that I will have to pick a color and whatever it is, there will be those who are happy, and those who are dissappointed. And I hate to dissappoint anyone! :banghead:

[Rando]

"I'm looking into a rainbow striped bar... Maybe that will keep everyone happy!"

Ron, I think you should call up one of the unemployed replacement NFL Officials and let them make the color call. That way we can blame them if we are unhappy with their choice of color! :roflblack:

[BajaRon]

I respectfully disagree. After having two RT's and Elkas on both, the Elkas win out over the crap OEM shocks. They make a huge difference. Once you put on the Elkas, you may well decide that they are enough by themselves. If not, then add a sway bar.

You're right about the Elka's being a much superior product, though I wouldn't necessarily call the OEM shocks 'crap'. Just as a BMW or Ferrari are going to be much better than a Ford Escort, both vehicles serve a purpose and the Ford is going to cost you a lot less. You should be getting a much better product when you spend that much more for it.

The stock shocks are adequate for most riders and that is what BRP is shooting for. And to be fair, BRP has improved their stock shocks somewhat.

To put an Elka class shock on every production Spyder would not be a smart decision on BRP's part. The added cost would not be justifed.

Because the shocks and the sway bar accomplish 2 separate tasks and because they work together at the same time, it may be hard to quantify how much each contributes unless a person were to ride 2 identical RT's, one with just the sway bar mod and one with just the Elka mod.

I have certainly not done this and to date, I don't think anyone has.

Many people have been very happy with the Elka only upgrade. I feel confident that there will be many who are just as happy with the sway bar only upgrade. Which is better will have to wait for more feedback. But there is not doubt that to get the maximum beneifit, both systems must be improved.

[BajaRon]

"I'm looking into a rainbow striped bar... Maybe that will keep everyone happy!"

Ron, I think you should call up one of the unemployed replacement NFL Officials and let them make the color call. That way we can blame them if we are unhappy with their choice of color! :roflblack:

Now here is a man with a fertile mind! I love it! :thumbup: But you realize we'd end up with black and white stipes. Now should they be vertical or horizontal?

Decisions, decisions!

[IWN2RYD]

Embarrassing moment. I posted in the incorrect thread... :yikes::opps:

[BajaRon]

Edited 10/1/2012 to add:
Today I rode the RT 70 mi on I-75 from Chattanooga to my dealer near Atlanta, wet & rainy all the way. This was the first time using the new bar riding on an Interstate Hwy. It was way to risky today to mess around much but during lane changes and encounters with semis & wind buffeting the RT seemed even more rock steady than before. Everyone that has upgraded to Elkas knows just how much more steady and safe the spyder is on Interstates but it seemed to feel even better today. I am getting really attached to this bar!

You're supposed to be finding things wrong with the bar! :joke:

Though I'm glad you're having a hard time in that respect...nojoke

[Bob Denman]

He sure is causing problems for me in my house! :shocked:

[NancysToy]

I'll be happy with whatever color, although I will be happier with either the black, or a color/shade that dosen't clash with my Viper Red. I think that with so many colors of Spyders, the black is safer. JMHO

I am more interested in the performance than the color, and Jack's review sure makes me eager to get my hands on one. (Many thanks, Jack!) I really want to see how it does with my OEM shocks. I'd like to dial them back a notch or two on the preload. Cue Carly Simon's Anticipation...

[CyncySpyder]

Embarrassing moment. I posted in the incorrect thread... :yikes::opps:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54572&d=1349113964http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54613&d=1349122043

[Netminder]

I'll be happy with whatever color, although I will be happier with either the black, or a color/shade that dosen't clash with my Viper Red. I think that with so many colors of Spyders, the black is safer. JMHO

I am more interested in the performance than the color, and Jack's review sure makes me eager to get my hands on one. (Many thanks, Jack!) I really want to see how it does with my OEM shocks. I'd like to dial them back a notch or two on the preload. Cue Carly Simon's Anticipation...
:agree:Can't go wrong with black, performance increase is more important.

[Bob Denman]

Let's take a run at this from the other direction...
:shocked: I DON'T like:
Pink
light green

Maybe we can sort all of this out through the process of elimination! :thumbup:

[cougar]

Black anodized. No paint to chip.

[NancysToy]

Black anodized. No paint to chip.
You don't anodize steel?

[FrankPa]

I would expect that this will flatten out the ride when 2-up... correct?

Also, Ron, if you need to get rid of that crappy old used development sway bar that was just tested... I could take it off your hands, cheap...

[cjackg]

Also, Ron, if you need to get rid of that crappy old used development sway bar that was just tested... I could take it off your hands, cheap...

I really think we should take the prototype bar I tested and mount it on a plaque for Ron if his production bar is as good !:roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

"RonBar001"?? We ought to run an auction, with the proceeds going to a good charity...

[BajaRon]

Bushings came in yesterday. Installed them and they are Good To Go! :yes:

Now just waiting on production of the approved components. Time to put my money where my mouth has been (does that sound right?).

Anyway, it's all coming together folks!

I will be sending out emails as soon as I have everything ready to ship.

[Bob Denman]

So what about the color??

[cjackg]

:thumbup::beer::

[BajaRon]

So what about the color??

I knew that would come up again.... I have decided on the color but I don't want to say yet. I think I will just start shipping them out to customer who don't care what color they are and let it go at that. It can be a SURPRISE!

That way I'm not the one that has break the news.

For a guy that used to walk calmly into burning buildings for a living, I'm getting pretty wishy-washy!

I am still toying with the idea of a raw bar. But they aren't giving me much off on them so it won't save the customer much. Still, if you want to paint something that you can hardly see a certain color, that may be the way to go.

First things first, I need to get this train on the tracks. Then we'll talk about options.

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs:

[dave01]

Hey Ron, send me one and I can do the static test and let you know how it holds up under the weight of a stationary Spyder.

My spyder and I are fully qualified to perform this test and will be un-biased in our findings. :yes::yes::yes:

[NancysToy]

I knew that would come up again.... I have decided on the color but I don't want to say yet. I think I will just start shipping them out to customer who don't care what color they are and let it go at that. It can be a SURPRISE!

That way I'm not the one that has break the news......

:roflblack: Bob ought to qualify on that score. He voted for every color mentioned at least once...some twice.

The color will be what it will be. Just do us in order and take the flak. Only a few of us know where you live. ;)

[Bob Denman]

Strictly speaking; that's not true... :lecturef_smilie:
I didn't like Lime Green or Pink! :shocked: Rainbow wasn't sitting too high on the list either!
I actually had gravitated to a color that would make the bar stand out a bit... Red, yellow or even orange would be cool.
But it is more about the ride than the appearance! :thumbup:

[dave01]

If you make one in Lemon yellow, I would be interested....Just sayin

[Bob Denman]

Yellow would make the bike look faster if you're still running it through the static-testing! :shocked::hun:

Any word yet on your bike?

[bluestratos]

I dont care what color it is as long as it is black... lol... hmmmmmm. How soon and how much Ron....I want to get an order in.

Good job,

Randy

[BajaRon]

People are PM'ing me for updates to the RT Sway Bar and I completely understand. I haven't posted because there simply isn't much to say. I've pushed all the necessary buttons and the guy behind the curtain says he's got everything under control. As soon as the machines cough out the product I will be shouting with glee!

Everyone who has given their email address to me will will get a personal notice. I will also post it here.

Waiting is tought, I know. It's like watching the pot for the water to boil.

I've got water in the pot and it's sitting over the flame right now....

[BeachSpyder]

Ron, please add me to the list for a sway bar for the rt. my email is cohenlawgroup@gmail. com

[Cruzr Joe]

People are PM'ing me for updates to the RT Sway Bar and I completely understand. I haven't posted because there simply isn't much to say. I've pushed all the necessary buttons and the guy behind the curtain says he's got everything under control. As soon as the machines cough out the product I will be shouting with glee!

Everyone who has given their email address to me will will get a personal notice. I will also post it here.

Waiting is tought, I know. It's like watching the pot for the water to boil.

I've got water in the pot and it's sitting over the flame right now....

Please add my name to your list. Cruzr Joe
Jplouch@stephensgroup.com


Sent by morse code from a hidden bunker

[NancysToy]

Ron, please add me to the list for a sway bar for the rt. my email is cohenlawgroup@gmail. com
Ron would prefer it if you would email him.

[va2djd]

Put my name on the list va2djd@gmail.com

[BajaRon]

Everyone above this post has been added to the waiting list. I have not sent any email updates out yet because, frankly, until the bars are ready to go, why spam everyone with non-news.

I am pretty confident that I will be shipping these out the week of November 12th. I know this isn't the best news around. I'd get them out sooner if I could, believe me.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Ron!
This wait it'll just be an early Christmas present! :ohyea::ohyea: http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_2_83v.gif

[pickelhead]

Thanks Ron!
This wait it'll just be an early Christmas present! :ohyea::ohyea: http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_2_83v.gif

Only if you have been a good boy this year! :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oh crap... :gaah:

[sidetrack]

I had previously used an Evolucione Anti-swaybar on a 2010 RT, and on my 2012 RT Ltd. I have been using the oem bar for the last few months since the Evo bar was making very little difference in performance. So, I have changed/installed swaybars on RT's several times in the past. My 2012 RT has Elka Stage 1 shocks, and I have SpyderPops Bumpskid installed.

I learned through experience you can change out the bar on an RT without removing the front end (frunk), and I was able to install the prototype bar the same way. I was also able to do the change without removing the Bumpskid, but I think it might be a little easier to go ahead and remove it. The install took a little over an hour. I can go into detail about the install steps later if anyone is interested.

BajaRon's new Anti-Swaybar is definitely beefier and heavier than either the stock bar or an Evo bar, and comes with very nice adjustable collars for locking it in place to prevent lateral movement of the bar (see pic below). The prototype is black but I still have hopes to see some color on the final production bar.
It's an impressive piece of gear!

After I finished the install and got the RT off the stands, I had planned to start road testing but it was beginning to rain. Later I was able to do a short run just to check things but the streets were wet so I didnt have a chance to do any serious testing.
It was apparent from the start that the suspension had a tighter feel and the RT was riding flatter! Good signs to start with!

Today I plan to do some extensive riding on the twisty N. Ga backroads not far from my house, and tomorrow I will be riding down I75 to see my dealer, Extreme Propulsion, near Atlanta.
Details on performance, after these rides...

54461

Please run a test with TWO up!! That is my reason for wanting a beefier bar!!!:bowdown::bowdown:

[Sarge707]

Any further additional reports from testers as they have had them for quite some time Now?

[cjackg]

Any further additional reports from testers as they have had them for quite some time Now?

We just returned from a 10 day trip to Florida and did a lot of riding two-up while we were there. but, I was not able to do any testing worth talking about for 2 reasons, the main one is that I just dont ride aggressively with my sweet wife on the back who had major back surgery earler this year, and the other is the shortage of twisty roads in Florida. :roflblack:

Guess you will just have to get a bar from Ron and do your own testing. I really think you will be quite pleased.:thumbup:

[docdoru]

.... but, I was not able to do any testing worth talking about for 2 reasons, the main one is that...
...my Spyder was in the shop...:dontknow: :roflblack:

[BajaRon]

I'm back from my trip to Kathmandu, Nepal. Riding a motorcycle there is a very interesting proposition. I rode every day for 9 days on a Hero Honda Pleasure 102cc, 7 hp scooter just like the one below. Here is what the advertisement says about this fine machine.

“Why should boys have all the fun" the Hero Honda Pleasure scooter-ette has been unveiled targeting the young lady riders.

Looks and Styling
Flashy colors and a host of trendy contours in Pleasure appeal to teenaged girls.
http://www.motorstown.com/images/hero-honda-pleasure-08.jpg



Engine

Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke single cylinder OHC



Bore x Stroke

50.0 x 52. mm



Displacement

102 cc



Compression Ratio

9.0:1



Max Power

5.22 kw (7 bhp) @ 7000 rpm



Max Torque

7.85 Nm @ 5000 rpm



Max Speed

77 kmph



Clutch

Dry, Automatic Centrifugal Clutch





A bit of a come down from my Spyder and Suzuki M109R but when in Rome... It actually did much better than the 7hp would suggest.

Here is a fair representation of what it is like (not me but similar). The only thing I would say about this video is that the traffic was pretty light compared to most of what I experienced but similar. I probably rode down some of the roads in this video but I was so busy trying to keep from getting killed/run over, that I didn't have time to look around! :yikes: Though I think I do recognize some of it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4engdB5mcM

But the main reason for this post is to update the RT Sway Bar project. They were supposed to be finished and delivered to the Powder Coater before I returned. But I think that because I was out of country and not on their back they just put it off. They now promise me that they will deliver to the powder coater early next week. The powder coater says they will turn them around in 1 day (we'll see). So my latest estimate is that I will be shipping these RT sway bars the week of the 26th.

If you are not on the official RT Performance Sway Bar list you can email me at fyredad@hotmail.com and I'll add your name. As soon as these bars are ready to ship I will email everyone on that list individually and also post here on Spyderlovers.

The initial introductory price on the first run will be $199.00 delivered. Hopefully this will make up a bit for the long wait that I have perpetrated on the good people here.

[Bob Denman]

Holy CRAP! :yikes: Too much traffic for this country boy! :shocked:
Glad to hear that the "RonBars" are getting back on track! :2thumbs:

[BajaRon]

I am pretty confident that I will be able to ship these the week of the 26th. The manufacturer ASSURES me that they will ship to me Tuesday the 20th.

[bmwlarry]

YEAH!!!!!!!!

[Bob Denman]

:agree::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea::yes: :2thumbs:

[kinggeek]

Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.

[JJW SpyderRider]

Been saving my pennies since the RT bar was announced. Chirstmas is coming early this year! :yes::yes::yes: Just waiting for the email they are ready. :popcorn:

[Bob Denman]

So when do you think that Ron is gonna tackle the entire issue of all of those miserable OEM seats???? :shocked: :roflblack:

[cmar157]

I may have missed this but has the color been determined?????

[pickelhead]

I think someone said red and white like a barber pole

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[pickelhead]

So when do you think that Ron is gonna tackle the entire issue of all of those miserable OEM seats???? :shocked: :roflblack:

Don't distract him until he finishes the sway bar :eek:

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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oops! :opps: ;)

[northstarbrian]

Any word in the sway bars? :doorag:

I bought my wife a 2010 RT :spyder2:with 2k miles on it for mother’s day. I am very use to the two wheels and when I rode her new/used RT I did notice the side to side “slop” feeling as well as the body roll. I would love suggestions to tighten this up for her. I have been reading about the shocks upgrade and I know this will be in the future. I am currently really… I mean REALLY interested in the anti-sway bar systems. I have read on the forums that some cause stress to the bike. I love reading your posts and I am really digging this forum. Spyderlovers has a lot of experience out there.

[SpyderDen]

Definitely do the Baja Ron sway bar and at least upgrade shocks to OEM '11 RT or better yet Elka's.

[2 Cruysyn]

Any word in the sway bars?

Do it!

Alright, that's two but you got my point I'm sure. I installed BajaRon's bar a couple months ago. Hadn't left the driveway yet before I knew I had something. Even with the OEM shocks. Hadn't planned on it but I had Elkas Stage 1+ installed at Spyderfest. Had to tweak the preload a bit but once that was done the combination of Ron's bar and the Elkas made for a much more stable ride.

[northstarbrian]

Do it!

Alright, that's two but you got my point I'm sure. I installed BajaRon's bar a couple months ago. Hadn't left the driveway yet before I knew I had something. Even with the OEM shocks. Hadn't planned on it but I had Elkas Stage 1+ installed at Spyderfest. Had to tweak the preload a bit but once that was done the combination of Ron's bar and the Elkas made for a much more stable ride.

Very nice! will do.

[northstarbrian]

Definitely do the Baja Ron sway bar and at least upgrade shocks to OEM '11 RT or better yet Elka's.

Bought a BajaRon swaybar for her RT. On its way today! BajaRon rocks! :thumbup: