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Testing the BajaRon 110 miles
I took the RTs for 110 miles on the very twisty route 33 and 47 in WV mainly to test out the new BajaRon anti-sway bar. Very little sway now. But there is still a tendency to "dart" back and forth". This is very minor and not a major concern...maybe just a characteristic of 3 wheelers. This may go away with more time in the saddle. We've only put 400 miles on her. I passed 4 other ( non Can Am ) trikes going the other way on todays ride.
BTW the left over bolts from the install are now back where they belong. Duh!
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Originally Posted by SailnDive
I took the RTs for 110 miles on the very twisty route 33 and 47 in WV mainly to test out the new BajaRon anti-sway bar. Very little sway now. But there is still a tendency to "dart" back and forth". This is very minor and not a major concern...maybe just a characteristic of 3 wheelers. This may go away with more time in the saddle. We've only put 400 miles on her. I passed 4 other ( non Can Am ) trikes going the other way on todays ride.
BTW the left over bolts from the install are now back where they belong. Duh!
The "darting" will go away in time, after you have gotten used to how sensitive the steering is. Just the slightest nudge on the handlebar one way or another will cause that. It took me awhle, but I finally learned to play the handlebar like a violin.
Pam
- 2015 RT-S Special Series / Red & Black
- Baja Ron Sway Bar
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- F4 Customs tall and wide vented windshield
- Stebel Super Loud Air Horn
- Baker Built Air Wings
- LaMonster Highway Pegs
- SpyderPops Exhaust Block Off Plate
- SpyderPops KOTT Grill
- SpyderPops Belt Guard
- Cat Bypass
- Laser Alignment by Squared Away
- TricLED Fender Lights
- General Altimax RT43 rear tire
- Dual flag holder
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Originally Posted by Pampurrs
The "darting" will go away in time, after you have gotten used to how sensitive the steering is. Just the slightest nudge on the handlebar one way or another will cause that. It took me awhle, but I finally learned to play the handlebar like a violin.
Pam
You hold it under your chin?!?
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- 2015 RT-S Special Series / Red & Black
- Baja Ron Sway Bar
- Utopia Backrest
- F4 Customs tall and wide vented windshield
- Stebel Super Loud Air Horn
- Baker Built Air Wings
- LaMonster Highway Pegs
- SpyderPops Exhaust Block Off Plate
- SpyderPops KOTT Grill
- SpyderPops Belt Guard
- Cat Bypass
- Laser Alignment by Squared Away
- TricLED Fender Lights
- General Altimax RT43 rear tire
- Dual flag holder
- Mud Flap
- A$$hole seeking missile system
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Great news..!!
We knew you would find the right place for those extras. The darting may also be your grip is still a bit tense. Your at about the average mileage to get really comfortable...
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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The sway brace did great for me. A laser front end alignment did really great. I had my done at the 3,000 mile check. No shake and much better in curves. Very happy with BajaRon set up.
Tom s
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For those that are contemplating replacing their sway bar, I can only speak well for The BajaRon kit. Excellent components and instructions. It did take nearly 4 hours from the time I started getting everything together until I started it up to go on a test ride. A lot of that time was spent reading instructions, gathering up tools and figuring out where everything was located. It would take half that time now that I know how to do it.
I don't know what percentage of Spyder owners are changing this bar but you would think that CanAm would consider making this an option. It sure made a noticeable difference.
Last edited by SailnDive; 07-18-2015 at 10:14 AM.
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Originally Posted by SailnDive
I took the RTs for 110 miles on the very twisty route 33 and 47 in WV mainly to test out the new BajaRon anti-sway bar. Very little sway now. But there is still a tendency to "dart" back and forth". This is very minor and not a major concern...maybe just a characteristic of 3 wheelers. This may go away with more time in the saddle. We've only put 400 miles on her. I passed 4 other ( non Can Am ) trikes going the other way on todays ride.
BTW the left over bolts from the install are now back where they belong. Duh!
Keep a very light touch on the handlebars. It takes a while to learn.
American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of GOD.
The Older I get the Better I Was.
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Originally Posted by SailnDive
I took the RTs for 110 miles on the very twisty route 33 and 47 in WV mainly to test out the new BajaRon anti-sway bar. Very little sway now. But there is still a tendency to "dart" back and forth". This is very minor and not a major concern...maybe just a characteristic of 3 wheelers.
As others have said, keep a loose grip. Keep in mind one tremendous difference between two wheels in front vs. one wheel is you have no gyroscopic effect to help keep the front wheel stable. On a two wheeler you would find it almost impossible to cause the bike to "dart" because the gyroscopic effect tends to prevent the wheel from turning side to side except by leaning. That's why you use counter steering on a two wheeler. With two wheels in front any quick push on the handlebar will cause the wheels to turn side to side.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Make absolutely certain your tire pressures are up. There can be a world of difference in the stability of the handling.
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