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08 spyder may need shocks
what is the best brand of shocks for the front of my spyder.
74k and i just replaced the rear bearing so the shocks are next
thanks
clay
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Very Active Member
You might consider a good used set taken off when folks replaced them with Elka's. Check the WTS ads. I'm told that RT shocks fit RS as well.
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Originally Posted by hecoon
what is the best brand of shocks for the front of my spyder.
74k and i just replaced the rear bearing so the shocks are next
thanks
clay
I have a set of 2012 RT shocks on my 2010 RS, and for my ryding style I like them. If you have no trouble spending the $$ Elka's seem to be the favorite on this site. Site sponsor too.
I have a stock set of RS shocks from a 2010 (10,000 miles) that if you want them you can have. Just pay me for shipping.
Originally Posted by ulflyer
You might consider a good used set taken off when folks replaced them with Elka's. Check the WTS ads. I'm told that RT shocks fit RS as well.
Yes they will fit. From what I have read on this site do not get a set of 2010 RT shocks, as they were improved in 2011.
Just read this post after posting this. I paid $149.00 for my 2012's.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...2011-RT-Shocks
Last edited by Blue Star; 09-09-2012 at 09:47 AM.
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Blue Star
.....From what I have read on this site do not get a set of 2010 RT shocks, as they were improved in 2011.
The 2010 RT shocks are a good improvement for the GS/RS. The 201/112 RT shocks are a damped a bit to much for the liking of some RS owners. Others find them to be perfect. I think you would be pleases with ether version. I like the 2010s best...although they are pitiful for the RT.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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thanks
i cant afford the elkas
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Motorbike Professor
There are a lot of take-off 2010 and 2011/2012 RT shocks out there...as well as a number of the RS OEM shocks. They show up here on the "For Sale" board, or Cowtown may be able to help you snag a pair.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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