Installing Pit Bull Shock Relocator

[flybuddy]

The Elka adjustments dont have any effect on this clearance problem... it is solely related to the angle & position of the shock near the edge of the panel. Not really a big problem but it could wear on the A-arm panel after a while so I did some trimming and cleared it up on my RT. Only hitch was I had to remove both shocks to get room to do the trimming...

I had pitbull install mine during Spyderfest. Been noticing a clicking sound and traced it to both shocks springs hitting the plastic cover on the A-frame arm. Really no big deal as it's just rubbing on plastic but best to grind a little off concentrically for stress relief to avoid cracking.
Dr. Buck--on price, my understanding was that Pitbull did free installs, the initial price I heard was $199 for just the relocators. They are VERY well made and IMO, they are worth the price and not that tough to install.

[cjackg]

I had pitbull install mine during Spyderfest. Been noticing a clicking sound and traced it to both shocks springs hitting the plastic cover on the A-frame arm. Really no big deal as it's just rubbing on plastic but best to grind a little off concentrically for stress relief to avoid cracking.

I had the same problem with clearance of the Elka shock springs after changing the angle of the shocks with the relocator brackets, as shown below. Solved it with a little trimming of the plastic.

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[DR Buck]

.................................................. ....................... Dr. Buck--on price, my understanding was that Pitbull did free installs, the initial price I heard was $199 for just the relocators. They are VERY well made and IMO, they are worth the price and not that tough to install.

I called and ordered a set. $189. I also ordered a set of Elkas. So much for being done spending money on farkles.

[flybuddy]

Jacked mine up today to remove lower shock bolts and grind some plastic away. Quick and easy..Good thing too as I noticed that the right shock bolts nut was only on about a quarter turn and never tightened. Good part was that the even though there was about a full inch between the nut and the shock bushing, the bolt was all the way in and never moved due to the weight/tension on it.

[flybuddy]

Even though I now have clearance with the plastic I'm still getting a clicking sound. Got someone underneath with light while I moved it back and forth, turned bars and rocked it. Actually sounds like it's coming from the plastic just below the instrument cluster when turning the handlebars. Started noticing it right after installing the shock relocators BUT it seems unrelated. Anyone else having this problem?? thx

[GRIPMAN]

I installed the Pit Bull Shock Relocator kit this morning and I thought I'd share the experience in case anyone else is installing them. First thing I have to say is the machining is excellent on the parts. Just as some background on me I design and build automation equipment and own a CNC machine shop and fab shop so I know a tiny bit about making things.
JT.
what tufferware must be removed to do the install?, could not access pitbull's install video, thanks for the aid.

This is one of the adapters with the supplied fasteners.



Installation

1. Jack up the bike so the front wheels are off the ground.
2. Remove the bolts that hold the shock on and remove the shock.
3. Install the adapter and insert the M10 Hex Head Cap Screw but leave it loose.
4. Left side only, partially insert the M10 SHCS into the inner hole where the original shock mount is to locate where to cut the air horn and using cutting pliers cut two notches one on either side of the screw.
5. Using pliers bend down the tab on the air horn and install the screw and nut but do not tighten the nut all the way.
6. Install the shock and insert the screws then tighten all the nuts.

Edit: it helps to lower the bike till the front wheels just touch the ground to get the shock bolts out, then jack it back up and remove the shock.

JT

what tufferware has to be removed for the install, could not access pitbull's video, thanks

[jthornton]

Nothing has to be removed except the shocks.

JT

[cjackg]

Nothing has to be removed except the shocks.

JT

.... and, you will likely have to trim some plastic from the A-arm cover to avoid the Shock Springs rubbing...
Best to do it while the shocks are off.

[jthornton]

.... and, you will likely have to trim some plastic from the A-arm cover to avoid the Shock Springs rubbing...
Best to do it while the shocks are off.

I didn't have to trim anything with the stock shocks or the Elka's but if there is some variation in how the plastic parts are trimmed then some might have to.

JT

[bzbaeren]

I put the set I ordered last weekend and what a difference I feel wind buffeting to my body but the spyder just rydes like it is on rails and sits right on the line I put it on when going through the corner....love it.

[blambert]

Will these make a difference on my 2011 RS? I Have already install Baja ron sway bar and upgrade to stock rt front shocks.

[Bob Denman]

Even though I now have clearance with the plastic I'm still getting a clicking sound. Got someone underneath with light while I moved it back and forth, turned bars and rocked it. Actually sounds like it's coming from the plastic just below the instrument cluster when turning the handlebars. Started noticing it right after installing the shock relocators BUT it seems unrelated. Anyone else having this problem?? thx

I had an upper end link connection that loosened up...

Pop up the lower a-arm cover if you need to get to it!

[jthornton]

Will these make a difference on my 2011 RS? I Have already install Baja ron sway bar and upgrade to stock rt front shocks.

I have a RT and noticed a difference when I installed the re-locators after installing the BajaRon sway bar. The difference was noticed on the hwy with cross winds and behind trucks IIRC.

JT

[TexasSpyder]

Is there a video showing the install of the relocators? I am kind of a see it person, Just got the relocators in today and need to install.

J. D.

[SpyderDen]

I had an upper end link connection that loosened up...

Pop up the lower a-arm cover if you need to get to it!

Same for me Bob. SpyderPop cured mine when they installed my RonBar at SpyderFest 13. Had two dealers fail to diagnose the noise before that. Thanks Harvey.

[jthornton]

Is there a video showing the install of the relocators? I am kind of a see it person, Just got the relocators in today and need to install.

J. D.

The first post on this thread has a step by step but no video...

JT

[jthornton]

Will these make a difference on my 2011 RS? I Have already install Baja ron sway bar and upgrade to stock rt front shocks.

Dunno about the RS but installing them after the BajaRon sway bar on my 2012 RT made a positive difference in stability. I noticed it mostly on the highway.

JT

[joet82]

Is there a video showing the install of the relocators? I am kind of a see it person, Just got the relocators in today and need to install.

J. D.

Len posted a couple weeks ago, a video on the PitBullPowersports youtube channel on how to install the relocators

[Bob Denman]

Can you grab us a link to them?

[frank3]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6XYpOP1Wc
Well, that didn't work.
Try Googling "Pitbull Powersports, youtube" comes up

[bzbaeren]

I installed them on my 2011 RTs and the difference was immeadiately apparent, much less buffeting felt by the bike even when I feel it.

[Bob Denman]

Try Googling "Pitbull Powersports, youtube" comes up

Thanks!


Let's see if it works now...

[robertv]

Can someone please give me the website where these are available?

[kyspyder]

Here you go !!!

http://www.pitbullpowersportsinc.com/

Your welcome!

KYSPYDER

[pro10is]

Here you go !!!

http://www.pitbullpowersportsinc.com/

Your welcome!

KYSPYDER

Great web site, but I can't find a listing for the shock relocators. Anyone know how to order?