UPDATE - Custom Performance Anti-Sway Bar for the RT

[BajaRon]

Ron,
I've been watching all of the hints, tips, suggestions and caveats for an easy installation...
My head is now spinning!

Is there any way that you could create some sort of a cheat sheet with what you now feel is the best process for installation?
I'm too dizzy and nervous! pps:

The current written instructions that you received with the bar are my best thoughts on this install. I have been asking for feedback on both the bar and the instructions and the response has been positive on both counts. I have incorporated a few very good ideas into the instruction sheet.

Some have made a custom piece of wood to block the Frunk away from the frame, most just use a knee, a properly sized piece of 'Somethingorother' that is laying around, or a helper to hold the Frunk away from the frame.

Once you get into it with the step by step instructions it will become very clear what needs to happen. The visual of having your Spyder in front of you will make things much easier. Most are actually surprised that the install is not nearly as difficult as they expected.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! I was just wondering if you had seen anything posted by new RonBar converts that might have made better sense...
Make another copy of the instructions...
Read, re-read, re-re-read,
repeat 469 more times
Once it is firmly embedded into my feeble mind; only THEN will I go throw up once last time, and head for the garage! :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Thanks! I was just wondering if you had seen anything posted by new RonBar converts that might have made better sense...
Make another copy of the instructions...
Read, re-read, re-re-read,
repeat 469 more times
Once it is firmly embedded into my feeble mind; only THEN will I go throw up once last time, and head for the garage! :thumbup:

You are WAY over thinking this. When you're done you'll realize how much emotional energy you wasted when you could have been riding and enjoying life. hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

It's just the "800 pound anal-retentive gorilla" that lives on my back... :shocked:

 

[eddieshep999]

BOLT SIZES FOR THE SWAYBAR

Ron is due to ship my Swaybar soon and just to get ready for the Install - I want to check the size of the 6 bolts used because I want to
replace them with Stainless Steel ones -

I have checked the BRP Parts section for my 2010 Spyder RT-S SE5 Models and it lists the following bolt sizes

4 x M8 x 20 - Bolts to hold the brackets -Bushing clamp bolts - No 24
2 X M8 x 40 - Bolts for the Heim joint link to swaybar bolts - No 27

I know Ron's bar is slightly larger in diameter but will the above bolts be the correct size - I intend to use Locknuts on them so I want to
be sure the bolts comes pass the locknut insert to give the correct fitting

Thanks

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

 

[BajaRon]

Ron is due to ship my Swaybar soon and just to get ready for the Install - I want to check the size of the 6 bolts used because I want to
replace them with Stainless Steel ones -

I have checked the BRP Parts section for my 2010 Spyder RT-S SE5 Models and it lists the following bolt sizes

4 x M8 x 20 - Bolts to hold the brackets -Bushing clamp bolts - No 24
2 X M8 x 40 - Bolts for the Heim joint link to swaybar bolts - No 27

I know Ron's bar is slightly larger in diameter but will the above bolts be the correct size - I intend to use Locknuts on them so I want to
be sure the bolts comes pass the locknut insert to give the correct fitting

Thanks
Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK

Stock bolt sizes are fine. Be sure to get shouldered bolts for the Heim Joint Links. Nothing wrong with getting SS bolts, but it really is not necessary.

 

[brodyson]

Just installed new sway bar and I can defintely feel the improved handling. Even with Elkas already added, it is a great mod.This is a must have!!!

I lined up the old sway bar with the Ron's bar.I put the metal collars in the exact location of the the collars located on the stock bar so I didn't have to do any measuring to center the bar.

 

[oheresy]

I should have asked before, but is there a specific torque spec I need to torque these bolts to?

 

[bmwlarry]

I did not torque mine. I just "tightened" them. They are nylok so the nuts will not loosen easily.

 

[spyderpoop]

custom sway bar

whats the difference in the sway bar you produce now and this new custom one your comming out with just color or is it stronger ?? thanks

 

[BajaRon]

whats the difference in the sway bar you produce now and this new custom one your comming out with just color or is it stronger ?? thanks

You may be confusing the RS bar with the RT bar.

I am now producing a stiffer bar for the RS (it is Red). The RT bar (Black) is the same.

 

[FaranH]

I am now producing a stiffer bar for the RS (it is Red). The RT bar (Black) is the same.

Will you have any of the new RS sway bars at Spyderfest? Not that I've ever wished to take the curves faster or anything...

 

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: Pants on fire, Faran... :roflblack: :joke:

 

[Trickie Dick]

Will you have any of the new RS sway bars at Spyderfest? Not that I've ever wished to take the curves faster or anything... View attachment 60185

I know all about you fast Arkansas women.:yikes:

 

[ABQAndy]

Black will go with about any other color, as another stated it is more universal.

 

[FaranH]

I know all about you fast Arkansas women.:yikes:

TMI, Trickie Dick. TMI! :joke:

 

[CyncySpyder]

If only I knew then what I know now

Folks, all I can say is don't let this be one of those regrets in your lyfe. After installing one of these and going for a nice twisty ryde, you'll be kicking yourself and saying, "Why didn't I listen to everything I read, and got one of these BajaRon Anti-Sway-Bars sooner."

:firstplace:YES, Its THAT GOOD:firstplace:

& YES, you WILL notice the difference right away.

:doorag: Teddy tested & Teddy approved :yes:

Thank You Ron for another outstanding product:bowdown::bowdown:

 

[TexasSpyder]

Just finished the install. All went well not difficult at all about 1 1/2 hrs. Took a short ride after, I can't rave about it yet as it was a very short ride, but I could tell a difference. Can't wait to put it thru a good test ride.

J. D.

 

[BajaRon]

Will you have any of the new RS sway bars at Spyderfest? Not that I've ever wished to take the curves faster or anything... View attachment 60185

The plan I'm working on is for SpyderPops (Harvey) to carry and install my sway bars at Spyderfest. That way I can just kick back and take a break while he works! hyea: I suggest contacting him for details if you are interested in having a sway bar for your RT, RT-S, RS, GS or RS-S installed at Spyderfest.

I do get this comment from time to time and it is a logical one. 'I don't really want to go through the curves any faster, I'm going as fast as I want now.' But it's not really like that.

What happens is you find the you can go though the twisties faster and it not only feels safer and more fun, but it really gives you a whole new dimension of satisfaction with your Spyder. The experience is impossible to explain but obvious when you ride.

It isn't just the twisties (though that is where the lion's share of appreciation is noticed). But also cross winds, dealing with passing large trucks and any evasive maneuver you might need to take where increased stability is helpful.

 

[FaranH]

The plan I'm working on is for SpyderPops (Harvey) to carry and install my sway bars at Spyderfest. That way I can just kick back and take a break while he works!

Good plan, Ron! I'm hearing a lot of good things about this sway bar. Can't wait to get it installed!:doorag: