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    RT Weight distribution

    The beat goes on - LOL I will check out the links. Thanks for the info. Here is where I am at and a bit at a loss. The shocks and springs on the Spyder are thin - might say they are 'Spyder legs' LOL I don't have the exact measurements in front of me but the OD of the oem springs is about...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Most excellent info - thanks Dan - Thanks for the insight. I agree about spring rate and ride comfort. A lot of people on the forums do not understand that stiffer springs make bumps bumpier! ;) From the suspension gurus in the books(s) softer springs make for better handling/wheel to...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Been there done that i used to fly check flights after maintenance. had an F-4 set up that way by hydraulic team. missed it on preflight somehow. you know 'stick right' left aileron up (or is it down lol) yada yada I agree it is a handful to do everything backwards :yikes::yikes: If I...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Discussion if the maker of advancement Frank - No offense taken. I enjoy give and take on issues. Always learn something or see something a bit different before it bites you. :gaah: I have a lot of respect for Elka. they have lots of experience and expensive equipment which makes their...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Good stuff to know Thanks Jerry - at least I have someone else who thinks I am marginally sane. LOL Elka tested the springs and there is a post in their development thread that says they test at around 210#. I did the calculations based on spring measurements and got around 350# as the...
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    RT Weight distribution

    With enough power LOL I flew F-4 Phantoms which proved the hypothesis that with enough power you can make anything fly. :ohyea: not sure if I can get a GE J-79-10 mounted on the Spyder. Though it might be worth a try. ;)
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    RT Weight distribution

    Weight distribution It is important - for suspension tuning Mike - I love people who are curious - I am very curious - good thing I am not a cat. LOL It is true that you cannot change the F/R very easily - I presume it has a front bias. To make it more neutral you could add more weight to...
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    Ultimate Seat - Duct Tape Tip -- Rear Seat Bolts

    I installed the Ultimate seat on my 2013 RTS yesterday, The Ultimate instructions on YouTube are excellent. I did use one 'trick' when removing the main seat bolts the clearance is very tight on the outboard side where the nuts are. The square nuts are in a channel and are very hard to...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Thanks - but not the whole story Thanks - I looked but it only has as far as I can see the dry weight which is okay as far as it goes but doesn't give me the info I want. Unless someone has done it already I guess I will have to get the scales out and get the data that way. I love the Spyder...
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    RT Weight distribution

    Hi all - I have googled to death and searched the forums. I cannot find a single post / article on the front/rear weight distribution of any Spyder. Has anyone put their Spyder (preferably RT-S) on scales to get weight / front to rear numbers at curb weight configuration? Any know the CG...
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    Elka Stage 1+R

    Link to Adjustment Process This is a follow on post to the one I made yesterday concerning suspension and suspension tuning. It is very well written and explains all the parameters in the suspension and how to set them up. It is motorcycle focused as well...
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    Elka Stage 1+R

    Harder is harder :) The purpose of suspension is to allow the wheel(s) to move up and down over bumps without transmitting the movement to the chassis. Soft springs ==> smooth ride, increasing stiffness ==> more 'bump' transmitted to the frame/rider. Suspension 'tuning' is a lot of tradeoffs...
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    Question for 2013 RT ONLY

    Absolutely correct Agree with everyone for the most part. When I got my 2013 RT-S it was abominable in the handling department. It wanted to dart everywhere and had zero dynamic stability. I got a proper alignment done and it is a totally different bike. I agree with NancysToy that you...
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    2014 RT-S Suspension - fitment on 2013 - VSS upgrade??

    Shocks should work on 2013 - late availability I have a great dealer - I just finished talking to them. They believe that the 2014's will fit the 2013. I had planned to reuse the springs but apparently both the shock and the coil springs are different. I have on order two shocks and two...
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    Carbon Black Paint Code??

    Might be a winner Just saw a post in the mods forum where the guy did one helluva job with the dinoc carbon fiber. just beautiful not sure if I have the talent or patience to pull it off though. if you have not seen it the post is'tired of black trim' very enticing idea :thumbup:
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    2014 RT-S Suspension - fitment on 2013 - VSS upgrade??

    You can presumably order them from BRP I checked the BRP store and they show up with a different part number from 2013's @ $79 a piece. So they are available ?? or at least you can order them. The BRP spin is that they have heavier pistons and more dampening which was one of the...
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    2014 RT-S Suspension - fitment on 2013 - VSS upgrade??

    Hi guys - A couple of questions for those of you who have been Spydering for a while. I was looking at the 2014 RT which does not have enough of a jump up to merit trading in my 2013 but it did trigger some questions. I am very reluctant to dole out $500 - 800 for a set of Elkas. That is not...
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    Carbon Black Paint Code??

    Thanks! Just the ticket Snoopy - thanks much!! Just what I needed - I talked to Touch Up Direct when I ordered my yellow touch up but they did not have any idea or info. I bought some chrome accents but I think they will look out of place in the yellow / carbon black scheme so break out the...
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    Carbon Black Paint Code??

    Hi everyone - I want to put some trim pieces on my new (well almost) 2013 RT-S in Circuit Yellow. I want to paint them carbon black to match the rest of the trim/wheels. Does anyone know where to find 'touch up' paint, have a paint code that can be used, or had the paint 'machine read' by a...
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    Intalled my new BajaRon sway bar today

    Excellent job - nice creativity with the big lumber!. Looks a lot more stable than my 'jenga' blocks LOL. Enjoy!
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