Mixing Different End Links...

[Bob Denman]

Soooo... What if I only had enough time tonight to replace one of the OEM links with one of Ron's? :shocked: :opps:
Can I finish the job on Thursday; or could there be damage?

[reverendg]

I don't see what the harm could be. Even if they are slightly different in overall center to center length all that would do is load the bar slightly, attempting to induce a slight lean. Couldn't be enough to be noticed at all. From what I could see, the length was the same anyways.

[BajaRon]

I don't recommend it. My links are a bit longer than stock. Uneven links will pre-load the sway bar. I don't think it will necessarily hurt anything. But then I haven't tested it either.

http://junkcarnation.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/crashDummy.jpg

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I don't recommend it. My links are a bit longer than stock. Uneven links will pre-load the sway bar. I don't think it will necessarily hurt anything. But then I haven't tested it either.

http://junkcarnation.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/crashDummy.jpg Ron some people here have reported driving around with a completely broken link ....never mind just short....and they said they barely noticed it ..................????????....Mike

[Chupaca]

for a few days you will be fine..unless your planning a hair raising ryde on a week day.!!...:roflblack::roflblack:

[SpyderAnn01]

for a few days you will be fine..unless your planning a hair raising ryde on a week day.!!...:roflblack::roflblack:

He did upset the apple cart over the weekend.

[BajaRon]

Ron some people here have reported driving around with a completely broken link ....never mind just short....and they said they barely noticed it ..................????????....Mike

I find that hard to believe but I've seen those posts. I've ridden my GS without a sway bar and it's pretty noticeable. Not really dangerous as long as you take it easy. But no fun either. I was glad I didn't have to go very far that way.

[Magdave]

Seriously Bob? It takes what..5 min on a ramp to change it. Go out and get it done :thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

Remember; we're tlaking about MY meager mechanical skills here... :opps: It took me an hour to do the first one... :opps::opps::opps::opps:
The Missus will be out and about on Thursday evening, and it's raining today, so I think that this is going to work out okay! :ohyea::yes: http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_33_15.gif

[Cruzr Joe]

Bob

Is the trailer ready??

(Sometime when Bob does repairs, a trailer gets involved)

Just askin!!

Cruzr Joe


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[Lamonster]

Hey Bob, you could have changed out that other link in the time it took to post and reply to this. Step away from the keyboard and grab a wrench. :doorag:

[Cruzr Joe]

Hey Bob, you could have changed out that other link in the time it took to post and reply to this. Step away from the keyboard and grab a wrench. :doorag:

Lamont

That would not be a natural act for Bob.

Cruzr Joe


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[Bob Denman]

That's actually not even close to being true...
Getting the A-arm cover off was a major trial and error effort... I finally found an 8mm socket that I could use with an adapter on a very short 3/8 drive extension...
Getting eyes on the upper link mount was another issue...
This seriously DOES stretch my meager abilities.:opps:

However; I do have to say that after seeing how those parts are knit together; the 2013s have a MAJOR advantage in strength! They're supported on both sides, and the bracketry bridges the gap on the A-arms; making them stronger. Our older bikes just kind of have the mount tacked onto the front strut of the arm... :shocked:

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

That's actually not even close to being true...
Getting the A-arm cover off was a major trial and error effort... I finally found an 8mm socket that I could use with an adapter on a very short 3/8 drive extension...
Getting eyes on the upper link mount was another issue...
This seriously DOES stretch my meager abilities.:opps:

However; I do have to say that after seeing how those parts are knit together; the 2013s have a MAJOR advantage in strength! They're supported on both sides, and the bracketr bridges the gap on the A-arms; making them stronger. Our older bikes just kind of have the mount tacked onto the front strut of the arm... :shocked:

Oh Bob you are getting me Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo, I don't know exactly what with all that technical JARGON :yikes::roflblack::roflblack:.....Mike

[Bob Denman]

No joke... :shocked: Even I can see how much stronger the 2013 A-arms are going to be! nojoke

[Magdave]

That's actually not even close to being true...
Getting the A-arm cover off was a major trial and error effort... This seriously DOES stretch my meager abilities.:opps:

:shocked:

:hun: Mistake one you don't need to take the cover off. You do however need to get it up on ramps to get it from underneath or the ability to be REALLY good under the sheets :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

From what I could tell with my paws; it seemed that popping those covers was the easiest way to have enough access to them...
I need lots of ifghting room around "Ground Zero", when I go in for the kill! :thumbup:

[BajaRon]

If only Bob could install Farkles with a keyboard....

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/BajaRon/Other/Farkles_zps7857bd41.jpg

[Bob Denman]

If only Bob could install Farkles with a keyboard....

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/BajaRon/Other/Farkles_zps7857bd41.jpg
:shocked: I'm in love... :shocked:

[Magdave]

If only Bob could install Farkles with a keyboard....

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/BajaRon/Other/Farkles_zps7857bd41.jpg

OMG but where is the speedometer... I guess you don't need one with the GPS and a Radar detector :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

I don't see a microwave in there... :gaah:
Are we supposed to eat COLD hot dogs? :shocked:

[reverendg]

Hey Bob, you could have changed out that other link in the time it took to post and reply to this. Step away from the keyboard and grab a wrench. :doorag:
He needs two wrenches, or a wrench and a socket....both in 13mm. An 8 mm socket or nut driver would be helpful too, to pull off the plastic a-arm cover.

[Bob Denman]

I actually dug out the proper tools
13mm shorty wrench
13mm 1/4" drive socket with an adapter; hanging off of a 3/8" drive ratchet...
8mm socket... this one got to be fun...
first I tried a 1/4" drive ratchet: too tought to manipulate up under there... I couldn't keep it in place!
Then I tried a socket driver: too long for up under the bike...
Finally; the socket, a 3/8" drive adapter, and a stubby 3/8" extension gave me enough leverage to use it like a screwdriver, yet have fighting room around it.
Finding the tools was an early part of the process that slowed me down a bit... :shocked:
The USING of them was the other ugly part of this game... :yikes:

[BajaRon]

OMG but where is the speedometer... I guess you don't need one with the GPS and a Radar detector :roflblack:

You don't have to worry about your Spyder throwing codes with this setup. You'll never see them!

[bullant12]

If only Bob could install Farkles with a keyboard....

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/BajaRon/Other/Farkles_zps7857bd41.jpg

This is Doc Doru's bike (before he consolidaded most of these to a tablet)...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[bruiser]

I thought it was Spark's bike. :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

I discovered Bob's mechanical skills problem.

To many moving parts when it gets greater than ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:agree: Particularly when they have to be put together with a bolt, a washer, and a nut! :gaah: Someday I'll keep track of how many times I drop parts during an install; it would horrify you all! :shocked:

[Bob Denman]

Well I got link #2 in place last evening! :yes::2excited:
The first one took me an hour... :opps:
But I must have been paying attention; this one took half as long! :2thumbs:
They sure look like the nicest "hidden farkle" that I've ever added to the bike!
It's a shame that they just can't be seen...

[flamingobabe]

My links are different...one is a 4 with no orange dot...replace and the other is a 2 with no orange dot...do not replace.....I'll replace both thru Baja Ron http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73866&d=1376673658 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73866&d=1376673658) http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73867&d=1376673700 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73867&d=1376673700)

[Bob Denman]

So which is the one that supposedly came out of the "bad batch"?
:agree: BajaRon's are a great upgrade! :thumbup:
(And after having spent some time up underneath mine; I can see the improvements in the design of the new A-arms! :2thumbs:)

[flamingobabe]

So which is the one that supposedly came out of the "bad batch"?
:agree: BajaRon's are a great upgrade! :thumbup:
(And after having spent some time up underneath mine; I can see the improvements in the design of the new A-arms! :2thumbs:) CCV! 4 with no orange dot

[Bob Denman]

Well now that you've found the rascal... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/14/14_6_5.gif :D