Originally Posted by
BajaRon
Of course this subject is of great interest to me. And I hope I am not wearing this out. But in the video clip (Post #9 at the 1:27 mark), the BRP rep. describes changes to the 2020 RT for Spyder dealership employees this way; 'So, again. Big change in handling. There's going to be the heavy duty sway bar under it'. Then, a bit later he says; "I know a lot of you guys, consumers, have upgraded to the BajaRon sway bar on it. Basically the same thing. All we've done is...(and he mentions 'BajaRon') again. Unfortunately, with the background noise, etc., I cannot quite make out the rest of that statement.
I get your statement, and I think you are correct as far as BRP's literature, (which does not mention a different sway bar). And their feeling that the upgrades they have made to the shocks combined with the lower center of gravity effectively give you the same result as installing a BajaRon sway bar on an earlier model RT.
Still, I think he did make it clear that there was a 'Heavy Duty' sway bar which he definitely represented different from previous RT sway bars and 'Basically the same thing' as the BajaRon sway bar.
I want to be completely candid about this. I am not upset. It is not my intention to point fingers or in any way cast dispersions or a negative aspect to any of this. This is just 1 BRP rep. in an obviously un-choreographed, casual show & tell session. I have found BRP to be as honest about their products as any power sport manufacturer. You always have to factor in exuberance, loyalty, and marking into the equation. You don't send someone out to represent your product unless they have these 3 qualities. But I also find it interesting to compare product statements to product performance. And I would guess this, to some degree, is everyone's feeling.
Without what BRP does with the Spyder, I would not be able to do what I do. Ideally, it is a semi-symbiotic relationship between manufacture and aftermarket. In truth. I am humbled by the fact that a BRP rep. mentioned me by name. Of course, I have you, the Spyder owners of the world to thank for that. I certainly didn't get here without your support.
Ride Safe and Stay Healthy! Life is good when we treat it with the respect it deserves.