I would like to THANK Len at Cowtown for his help in setting up a pair of Elka shocks. He asked about our weight and riding habits, would we be towing a trailer or not. I mean he covered the bases and it shows, I took it for a ride and it handles SO much better. A corner that I would lean at 25 MPH now has allmost no lean at 40 and were having wind gusts of 40 MPH and I didn't feel them at all. Now I have a pair of 2011 RT shocks to hang on the wall. Thanks again. Rick
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Shock advice from Cowtown
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retiredsquid
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Rick, I had the exact same experience with Len back in July. We had ridden to San Antonio in terrible wind and I hated the way our 2011 RTS Limited handled in the front end. I called Len and he went through the same with me. He had the shocks shipped and sitting there waiting for us when we got home. Gary The Badger installed them for me and the Spyder became a different machine and a real joy to ryde. Len set the shocks up for us and gave us a very good price, too.
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pitbull
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Thanks guys for trusting me, I'm not sure I'm always right but try my best to do the best I can by folks. The whole system how it all works can be a bit overwhelming to learn and know how to set, but all in all it's a pretty easy to figur out. Again thanks guys for the postsmeans a lot to me.
This thread is most timely!! I took my 2011 RT in for its 600 mi service today. Going to the dealer (75 miles away) this AM was a good ride considering the roads were wet from the last few days rain. Got to the dealer OK but by the time it was ready this afternoon the winds were strong and gusting.
The :spyder2: was all over the road being pushed one way then another....especially when being passed....I spoke to a Harley's passenger that agreed it was hard to ride in these conditions. Light handed control helped to keep me from over correcting but the bike shifted all over the lane.
Are these Elka shocks really that good?
My :spyder2: is soooooo much better since I upped the front tires to 18 psi, rear to 29 psi and the suspension to 40 psi (the shocks are on 5). But even with these changes the wind scared the c*^p out of me. Do any of you really think they would help?
For now I'll avoid really windy days on 55+ mph roads....
Thanks Greg
The :spyder2: was all over the road being pushed one way then another....especially when being passed....I spoke to a Harley's passenger that agreed it was hard to ride in these conditions. Light handed control helped to keep me from over correcting but the bike shifted all over the lane.
Are these Elka shocks really that good?
My :spyder2: is soooooo much better since I upped the front tires to 18 psi, rear to 29 psi and the suspension to 40 psi (the shocks are on 5). But even with these changes the wind scared the c*^p out of me. Do any of you really think they would help?
For now I'll avoid really windy days on 55+ mph roads....
Thanks Greg
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arntufun
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I will be selling the shocks, but Monday I get 2 new knees so I'm going to be layed up for a while. If I put them up for sale now I couldn't ship them for maybe a month, so I thought I should wait. By the way they have 1200 miles on them so I guess you could say they were new. 2 new knees to go with my new hips of 2003 now do they make ankles ?
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pitbull
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In my eyes......... YES!!! Put them on every demo Spyder I set up! With out fail shocks are my first and without fail mod! I'll put my money where my heart is, you want to try them out. If you buy them and don't like them?!? Take them off and send them back and I'll give all your money back including the shipping booth ways sir.
rafiki2cu
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I will jump on that offer. Do I Place the order with you or anyone at Cowtown.:thumbup:
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pitbull
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The best is to call me tomorrow at the office and I'll make sure you get the deal we talked about and the Spyderlovers discount. The store number is 800-258-6898 ask for me... Aka LEN, I'll set them up for your weight, Spyder and style of riding. Or on my cell 314 623 4743
rafiki2cu
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pitbull
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99% of what we sell are the base line, stage 1 way plus, the higher end shocks are better but really best bang for the buck is the one way plus!
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pitbull
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But we can still be friends right??? :roflblack::roflblack: sorry bro wish we were closer for ya. O do know about the cats down there, we ocassional get inventory switched up from bro lol
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pitbull
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Lol the offers still good for ya too matt regardless of location in side the U.S bro.
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pitbull
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Honestly.... Not sure but I will double check in the morning and let ya know. :thumbup:
I will definitely keep your offer in mind. We've got family in St. Louis so I might need to make a trip up that way on my new Spyder. Taking it in for the 600 mile service tomorrow. Dealers here in DFW are nice enough but they don't seem to have the passion or knowledge of the Spyder that you guys in Cuba are renowned for. Just getting straight answers on accessory options has been difficult.
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pitbull
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Thanks Matt too kinda of you too say! Anything I can ever do for you let me know. Be great to meet ya. Double check your service cost before you drop your ryde off, I hear bad stories from time to time on over chargers, should run around 150.00 give or take a bit anything over that is just taking advantage of owners. :thumbup: thanks matt
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