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My sway bar was delivered yeterday. Its really nice. Im waiting for my new front & rear shocks to be delivered next week. Then have everything installed and tuned at one time...then go to the track.
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Originally Posted by ThreeWheels
My calibrated ass with the first 150 miles tells me that the 2020 RTL suspension out of the box handles as well as my 2014 did with the RonBar.
Out of my 150 miles, I have 100 miles single and 50 miles two up. I'm still breaking the engine in, so I'm not riding very aggressively.
Right now, I'm inclined to leave things alone for another 1000 miles or so to make a more accurate determination.
I'll definitely upgrade the links.
The jury is out on upgrading the bar.
Here's some new information.
At about 900 miles (I couldn't wait) I had the RonBar installed.
I've got about 2500 miles on the Spyder now.
The 2020 Spyder Spyder handles best of the three I've had, 2010, 2014 and now 2020.
The RonBar takes a very good handling Spyder and makes it more very good handling.
The increased stiffness is somewhat perceptible to me.
It's only a few hundred dollars. I'm not sorry I made the investment, but it's not greatly necessary.
Replacing the crappy plastic links with Ron's excellent metal ones is certainly worthwhile.
Th' Th' Th' That's All Folks !
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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Originally Posted by japs
Hi..Did you use the 8 spacers came with the bar? Thanks.
Why in the world would you leave out those spacers ??
They help in reducing the side-to-side slop and contributes to tighter handling and quicker response.
Sure they're a pain to install (well the upper ones anyway), but have patience and put them on. Otherwise, you'll have issues later.
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2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers
2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Peacekeeper6
Why in the world would you leave out those spacers ??
They help in reducing the side-to-side slop and contributes to tighter handling and quicker response.
Sure they're a pain to install (well the upper ones anyway), but have patience and put them on. Otherwise, you'll have issues later.
Actually, if you do not install the spacers properly. You'll probably have issues right away, though you may not notice them immediately. The spacers are not optional.
I am working on a solution to make installing the spacers easier. Though super glue works really well.
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Spacers/ washers???
Older anti-swaybar kits didn't need spacers???????
I just don't remember them on my 2014 bar.
Lew L
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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Originally Posted by Lew L
Older anti-swaybar kits didn't need spacers???????
I just don't remember them on my 2014 bar.
Lew L
You are correct. I went to a new, upgraded link set early last year (about February of 2019). The previous links had trunnion bearings (which simply means the spacers are machined as one piece with the ball). Trunnion bearings are rare and usually custom made to specs. This makes them relatively expensive. My previous link sets with these trunnion bearings work great for about 98% of riders. But if you ride in a salt laden environment (salted roads, etc.) they could rust and cause issues. Upgrading the bearings in a trunnion configuration would have added about $24.00 (my cost) to each link set. Prohibitive, in my opinion. So, I took the money it cost to have trunnion bearings custom made, and applied it towards a high grade Rod end. The end result is a better, though still slightly more expensive, end link.
The new configuration needs the same spacing as the trunnion bearings provided, hence the spacers. Spacers are high quality, machined (tapered) stainless steel.
The new links are not functionally any better than the previous links. But they will stand up to any environment encountered, and should last the life of the vehicle. I've also, just recently, added Blue to the link set color options. Black is also available (Not Pictured). But you have to go through Lamonster Garage to get that link color.
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Last edited by BajaRon; 07-14-2020 at 07:08 AM.
Shop Ph: 423-609-7588 (M-F, 8-5, Eastern Time)
Only SLOW people have to leave on time...
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Thanks for the speedy reply Ron. First the virus now --" The Trunnions!!!"
Lew L
Last edited by Lew L; 07-13-2020 at 12:59 PM.
Reason: Trunnions!!!
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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AdmiralS, nice garage. And, thanks for the pics.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
Yes. Same bar kit. Different install steps (much less work - Less to take off and put back on). But don't tell anyone! It's hard on sales!
You will be impressed!
I think it's AWESOME of you to reveal such information. That shows you have a lot of integrity, and I certainly wouldn't hesitate purchasing any of the items you sell.
Strong work !!
Last edited by Peacekeeper6; 06-24-2022 at 12:39 PM.
SIGNATURE PIC CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers
2002 BMW 325i - his
1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers
2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20)
2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop
2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's
1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
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Originally Posted by Lew L
Older anti-swaybar kits didn't need spacers???????
I just don't remember them on my 2014 bar.
Lew L
Yes, they're necessary on the 2014 RTL. I just now got them on. This is his 3-piece bar, though, so might be different20220623_175746.jpg
Last edited by UtahPete; 06-24-2022 at 01:48 PM.
2014 RTL Platinum
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I had the new 3 piece baja ron sway bar installed on my 2021 F3s yesterday, and the difference is amazing!!!!! next upgrade will be elka shocks.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
Actually, if you do not install the spacers properly. You'll probably have issues right away, though you may not notice them immediately. The spacers are not optional.
I am working on a solution to make installing the spacers easier. Though super glue works really well.
Hah! I was going to chime in and say that I used superglue after spending about 30 minutes fighting with the spacers. I tried a bunch of cob-job ideas, but the superglue was the kicker.
2021 RT Base - Petrol Blue
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I just installed a BajaRon bar on my 22 RTL. I could feel a different right off the rip. Now she turns without hesitation.
22 RTL Hyper Silver. BajaRon sway bar, Lamonster bar riser, belt tensioner and big brake pedal…more to come.
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Originally Posted by Quickdraw
Hah! I was going to chime in and say that I used superglue after spending about 30 minutes fighting with the spacers. I tried a bunch of cob-job ideas, but the superglue was the kicker.
BajaRon's dowel idea worked for me. 3/4" of 1/4" rod slips right up inside the u-bracket while holding the spacers in place. Then just push the bolt on through.
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-25-2022 at 04:25 PM.
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2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
BajaRon's dowel idea worked for me. 3/4" of 1/4" rod slips right up inside the u-bracket while holding the spacers in place. Then just push the bolt on through.
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Ahhhhhh. Clever…..thanks Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
BajaRon's dowel idea worked for me. 3/4" of 1/4" rod slips right up inside the u-bracket while holding the spacers in place. Then just push the bolt on through.
20220624_134214.jpg
I didn't have a 1/4"dowel handy so I just broke off a piece of a pencil that was laying around.
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Originally Posted by K80Shooter
I didn't have a 1/4"dowel handy so I just broke off a piece of a pencil that was laying around.
Brilliant! I should have done that.
2014 RTL Platinum
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