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+1 on the sway bar
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Congrats on the bar. I was sceptical myself but it proved itself.
Bob
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Totally agree. Huge difference.
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Ahhh..!!
another satisfied customer. Glad it came easy for you. Many fear the first step but once you commit it is not that bad...congrats..!! see you in the Redwoods....
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after the install
do you have to get an alignment after installing sway bar?
thanks
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You don't need an alignment after the sway bar. But if you haven't had a laser alignment I highly recommend it.
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ok gents for a stupid question......... I have heard everyone talking about how much improvement the sway bar does........ but what exactly does it improve..... cause I love riding spydy already........
how can it be better?
thx
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It reduces the amount of "lean" in the turns, and even helps the bike maintain it's line when crosswinds are encountered!
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See you there
Originally Posted by Santa & Mrs Claus
Installed the sway bar on 2011 RT SM5 today.
It was very easy to install even for someone like me that isn't mechanically inclined.
Then a ride of 200 kms, what a great improvement.
I would suggest that everyone should get a BajaRon Sway Bar.
It's big test will happen when we go to the Spyders in The Redwoods this year.
Santa, you will love tha Swaybar on your trip to SITR. It makes such a huge difference. See you there!
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Originally Posted by redneck diva
ok gents for a stupid question......... I have heard everyone talking about how much improvement the sway bar does........ but what exactly does it improve..... cause I love riding spydy already........
how can it be better?
thx
I have the bajaron sway bar and his special links...also had a laser alingment.....both really made a diff in ryding.....highly recomment all 3 items....
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Originally Posted by redneck diva
ok gents for a stupid question.........
The only stupid questions are the ones that you don't ask!
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
It reduces the amount of "lean" in the turns, and even helps the bike maintain it's line when crosswinds are encountered!
Is this bar as a significant an improvement on the 2014 bikes as on earlier ones? Thank you.
BTW, got my new RT Ltd today from Mountain Motorsports in Marietta, GA today.
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Originally Posted by Santa & Mrs Claus
Installed the sway bar on 2011 RT SM5 today.
It was very easy to install even for someone like me that isn't mechanically inclined.
Then a ride of 200 kms, what a great improvement.
I would suggest that everyone should get a BajaRon Sway Bar.
It's big test will happen when we go to the Spyders in The Redwoods this year.
Hi Santa + Mrs.,
Say... I am trying to get the nerve to try. Did you use a youtube video? If so... which one?
Oh, I have a Spyderpops bump/skid plate. Do I have to take that off? Don't want to do that for sure.
Joe
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Originally Posted by tplayer49
Hi Santa + Mrs.,
Say... I am trying to get the nerve to try. Did you use a youtube video? If so... which one?
Oh, I have a Spyderpops bump/skid plate. Do I have to take that off? Don't want to do that for sure.
Joe
Yes I used the YouTube video.
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Originally Posted by tplayer49
Hi Santa + Mrs.,
Say... I am trying to get the nerve to try. Did you use a youtube video? If so... which one?
Oh, I have a Spyderpops bump/skid plate. Do I have to take that off? Don't want to do that for sure.
Joe
Possibly mine since I don't know of any other install videos.
These are for the 2010-2012 RT.
Bob
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cool I just ordered the sway bar & billet holders for my 2014 spydy...... & rivco passenger armrest........ cant wait to get them installed & get some miles on her before the Bourbon Run in mid August.
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Originally Posted by redneck diva
cool I just ordered the sway bar & billet holders for my 2014 spydy...... & rivco passenger armrest........ cant wait to get them installed & get some miles on her before the Bourbon Run in mid August.
Be aware that the videos are for the 2010-2012. The 2013's and 2014's are different and this video wont apply for removal of the old and install of the new sway bar. On the 13/14 the bar is in a channel and you have to jack up the bike farther to get it out. The mounting bushings are also different. Only thing that will really apply is the heim link bolts.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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well off to a mechanic she will go then,,,,,,, not gonna take any chances in screwing up anything
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Originally Posted by finless
Be aware that the videos are for the 2010-2012. The 2013's and 2014's are different and this video wont apply for removal of the old and install of the new sway bar. On the 13/14 the bar is in a channel and you have to jack up the bike farther to get it out. The mounting bushings are also different. Only thing that will really apply is the heim link bolts.
Bob
True, there are 2 distinct install processes which have little in common. Be sure to get advise for the correct procedure for your Spyder.
1st Install Process
2008-2012 sway bar install.
Very similar for all Spyder models with minor differences.
2nd Install Process
2013-2014 sway bar install.
Everything changed with the re-engineered frame for the 2013 and 2014 models. All model installs being similar for the 2013/14's with the exception of the 2014 RT models. The difference in the 2014 install is due to changes in the Tupperware which simplified the install compared to the other 2013/14 models. Beyond the Tupperware differences, the 2014 RT bar install is identical to all other 2013/14 models.
Hopefully, if other Spyder models get the 1300 ACE motor in future years, these Tupperware improvements will also come to more models.
Though some model installs are easier than others, none are all that difficult. Many 'Mechanically Challenged' people have done this install with some time and patience. The biggest hurdle on the 2013/14 models being the amount of lift needed to get the old bar out and the new bar into the frame channel where it resides. There have been several inventive approaches to this posted here on Spyderlovers.
You don't have to ride hard in the twisties to appreciate an upgraded sway bar.
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