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 Baja Ron Sway Bar on My 2014
Well decided to install the new sway bar last night, easy job and took about 45 mins to complete. I took her our for a round the block and wow, the difference was felt the second I made my first turn. Less than 1/2 the body roll and felt much more comfortable. It works so well my traction control was lighting up like a Christmas tree every turn I made a turn, lol... of course I was doubling my normal cornering speed for the test run lol. I am very critical of most upgrades, for the most part they never deliver what they promise but if you buy just one thing this year for the 14, buy his sway bar. I promise you won't look back its that great. I can hardly wait to take the roundabouts on the highway near my home, they are rated at 15mph, before I could do a comfortable 30 before this so it will be a good comparison.
How's that Ron, was it worth the $500 bucks you promised me for a glowing report? lol... Kidding of course  . Thanks again Ron, you shipped it on Friday and it arrived Monday!
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Sway bar..!!
It took me a long time to decide to make the change. I thought it could not make that much of a difference. I saw and now you do as well. Did the hiem joint when he first put them out because the composite ones don't inspire confidence with the faster speeds in the hills and twisties you achive with the new bar. Congrats..!! good to know it is a easy job and it makes your ryde more fun than it akready is... 
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Do it Bob.. do it lol...
Funny, the last bar I installed on my 2011 was not even that notable but I had some heavy duty springs on my Elka's so I think that disguised the improvement. However, that made the ride way to stiff and I felt every pebble on the road. This works great as the smooth ride remains but the corners flatten out. I tried some quick maneuvers as if swerving to miss something on the road and wow... hang on as she responds instantly.
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Baja Ron's Bar
Hi,
Got my swaybar on my 2013 RT Ltd. yesterday. Rode the Chuckanut Hiway for a test ryde and Wowsers! Huge huge difference. Thanks Ron
Jerry
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No elkas on the 2014 correct? i noticed a big difference on my 2011 for handling, but it also made the ride stiff and mirrors jumpy. Adjusted shocks to make it better and have the best of both wheels. Thanks for the report.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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No Elka's on my 2014, don't believe I will need them as the new shock geometry and manufacturer work great.
My first wife controlled the purse strings and spent every dime so I learned what not to do in my second marriage. We both work but I have my own account (she has access but never cares to look) and she transfers a set amount each payday to here own account. Sort of a don't ask, don't tell policy This has worked great for 25 years so she frowns some times when she sees something new but I do not volunteer information, lol. She knows she can have anything she wants but she never wants anything, lol..Got to love that wife of mine
I am really looking forward to riding the Chuckanut!
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The BajaRon sway bar was the best improvement for my 2012 RT and the wife loved it. She would not ride the spider because of body roll and always chose the GoldWing when we rode.... then came Ron and it's a 50/50 split now. BTW, what's a purse string? My wife doesn't have any strings on her purse...
JT
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 Originally Posted by bluestratos
No Elka's on my 2014, don't believe I will need them as the new shock geometry and manufacturer work great.
My first wife controlled the purse strings and spent every dime so I learned what not to do in my second marriage. We both work but I have my own account (she has access but never cares to look) and she transfers a set amount each payday to here own account. Sort of a don't ask, don't tell policy This has worked great for 25 years so she frowns some times when she sees something new but I do not volunteer information, lol. She knows she can have anything she wants but she never wants anything, lol..Got to love that wife of mine
 Does she have a sister??
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Yup, two of them but they both control the purse, lol.....Guess I got the pick of the litter, lol. hmmmm that came out wrong, I got the best of the bunch? lol...
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Installation of new sway bar
I also received my sway bars from Ron on Monday. What or how did you raise the front end of your
Spyder to provide the necessary clearance to remove the old sway bar?
Originally Posted by bluestratos
Well decided to install the new sway bar last night, easy job and took about 45 mins to complete. I took her our for a round the block and wow, the difference was felt the second I made my first turn. Less than 1/2 the body roll and felt much more comfortable. It works so well my traction control was lighting up like a Christmas tree every turn I made a turn, lol... of course I was doubling my normal cornering speed for the test run lol. I am very critical of most upgrades, for the most part they never deliver what they promise but if you buy just one thing this year for the 14, buy his sway bar. I promise you won't look back its that great. I can hardly wait to take the roundabouts on the highway near my home, they are rated at 15mph, before I could do a comfortable 30 before this so it will be a good comparison.
How's that Ron, was it worth the $500 bucks you promised me for a glowing report? lol... Kidding of course . Thanks again Ron, you shipped it on Friday and it arrived Monday!
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I used my motorcycle jack to get it part way up, then put a car ramp under the back tire and let it down on jack stands in the front then added some 4x 4 blocks and 2 x 6 blocks to keep raising it and readjusting the jack stands until I had 24" under the front end. Next time I plant to try something different, put ramps up onto the tail gate of my truck and drive it up to get the clearance.
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Originally Posted by bluestratos
I used my motorcycle jack to get it part way up, then put a car ramp under the back tire and let it down on jack stands in the front then added some 4x 4 blocks and 2 x 6 blocks to keep raising it and readjusting the jack stands until I had 24" under the front end. Next time I plant to try something different, put ramps up onto the tail gate of my truck and drive it up to get the clearance.
I was thinking of the ramps and tailgate scenerio but will the tailgate support the weight? Maybe take it off and use the truck bed
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