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    Sway bar arrived today, installed it (a three beer job). Now to wipe it down and get ready for a test ride tomorrow.

    Thanks Bajaron.

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    You'll notice a huge difference. Did mine last year

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    My Baja Ron Sway Bar arrived about a week ago, but haven't had time to install it yet. Can't wait for the difference in cornering!
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    how can you wait..?? I would check it out right after snugging up the last nut.. and knowing how good it is..without a doubt. Now you'll be like a kid before christmas...
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    Had mine installed earlier this week! The 500 miles since then have been a blast! Now I reach for the gas instead of the brake when I see a curve!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockwall View Post
    My Baja Ron Sway Bar arrived about a week ago, but haven't had time to install it yet. Can't wait for the difference in cornering!
    Before long you will think that the bar hasn't changed things at all! Nanny will still keep kicking in, and you will still be leaning toward the outside of the curve. Then WHAMO! You realize all these things you experienced before, and are experiencing again, are happening at something like 20% to 30% greater speed!

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    The dealer installed mine today and I noticed a HUGE difference a couples of miles into the ride. The Spyder tracked true and no centrifugal force pulling me to the outside of the turn was felt while negotiating the "Cloverleaf" exchange from one interstate to another. The bike also didnt wobble in the headwind and crosswinds either. Completely satisfied, THANKS BAJA RON!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WasWinger View Post
    Before long you will think that the bar hasn't changed things at all! Nanny will still keep kicking in, and you will still be leaning toward the outside of the curve. Then WHAMO! You realize all these things you experienced before, and are experiencing again, are happening at something like 20% to 30% greater speed!
    Agree. How quickly we adjust. The new bar is great. Rides are definitely better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnsusie View Post
    Agree. How quickly we adjust. The new bar is great. Rides are definitely better.
    Guess yours doing more for your Spyder, our 2014 still a little mushy in the turns, will have Spyderpops check it out soon as he returns from Bikeweek in Orlando.
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    Default Sway Bar

    Installed mine last year you will still have to lean some but not as slow. It does work great.
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    Thumbs up Big difference

    I put mine on the first of the week and was very impressed with the first test ride. Yesterday we took it out for 160 mile ride on Oregon back roads and it was a different handling spyder. Much smother cornering and stable feeling. Thank you Ron.

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    Hi copilot

    Re: installed it (a three beer job).

    Reminds me of a local guy back in the late '50's. He had a '32 Ford 3-window & wanted to replace the flathead with a Chevy V-8.

    So he called up all of his friends to help out, bought a keg of beer and waited for Sat morning.

    Guess what got taken care of and what did not get installed?

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    Default You"ll like it!!

    Installed my bar a few days ago---and with proper tire pressure--- the Spyder handles MUCH better.

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    I am going to look these up and get me a pair.


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    Quote Originally Posted by suenmikez View Post
    Guess yours doing more for your Spyder, our 2014 still a little mushy in the turns, will have Spyderpops check it out soon as he returns from Bikeweek in Orlando.
    For your consideration, think about the Fox shocks. These are offered by BRB and made a world of difference on my RT when combined with the Baha Ron sway bar. I think they are about $400.00 and worth every dollar of it in improved handling.

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    Enjoy, the sway bar is great.
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    You're going to love it. Turned Cherohala Skyway, The Dragon, The Devil's Traingle, and similar roads a blast instead of a white-knuckler! (Although riding the Devils Triangle still gets the "nanny" a lot of exercise, but in a good way!).

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    Default How about tire wear

    For those of you that had the sway bars for awhile, did you see any improvement in tire wear? My 1st set of front OEM tires gave me 22,000 miles. I have 12,000 on this pair - left side shows little wear across the entire tire. The right side shows a LOT of inside wear only. Regardless, sounds like I should invest in the sway bar. Is it a difficult job. Thx
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    Talking My Sway Bar

    I also received my Bajaron swaybar for my 2015 RTS. Waiting for a nice to have it installed. Instead of a dealer, I found a "mechanic in heart" that have the tools/lift to help me installed it on my new bike. I had a Bajaron sway bar on my old 2011 RT Limited and I did see the difference of ride. I expect the same results on my new Spyder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aracnid View Post
    For those of you that had the sway bars for awhile, did you see any improvement in tire wear? My 1st set of front OEM tires gave me 22,000 miles. I have 12,000 on this pair - left side shows little wear across the entire tire. The right side shows a LOT of inside wear only. Regardless, sounds like I should invest in the sway bar. Is it a difficult job. Thx
    Definitely invest the sway bar and it isn't a hard job. I took off the frunk and installed. No special tools were needed besides a simple mechanics toolkit from walmart and possibly a torque wench (but not necessary).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aracnid View Post
    For those of you that had the sway bars for awhile, did you see any improvement in tire wear? My 1st set of front OEM tires gave me 22,000 miles. I have 12,000 on this pair - left side shows little wear across the entire tire. The right side shows a LOT of inside wear only. Regardless, sounds like I should invest in the sway bar. Is it a difficult job. Thx
    Sounds like you need s laser alignment
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    Hi Aracnid

    Re: Is it a difficult job.

    Take a look here: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...pdated-Version

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    My wife and I finally got to really test out our new BajaRon sway bar on some curvy roads and windy conditions over the weekend. What a difference it makes! I now see what everyone else that has one was raving about. It makes for a much better riding experience. My wife and I give it an A+ and . Thank you BajaRon!

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    Quote Originally Posted by vrider View Post
    I am going to look these up and get me a pair.


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