• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

08 spyder may need shocks

hecoon

New member
what is the best brand of shocks for the front of my spyder.

74k and i just replaced the rear bearing so the shocks are next

thanks
clay
 
You might consider a good used set taken off when folks replaced them with Elka's. Check the WTS ads. I'm told that RT shocks fit RS as well.
 
what is the best brand of shocks for the front of my spyder.

74k and i just replaced the rear bearing so the shocks are next

thanks
clay

I have a set of 2012 RT shocks on my 2010 RS, and for my ryding style I like them. If you have no trouble spending the $$ Elka's seem to be the favorite on this site. Site sponsor too.


I have a stock set of RS shocks from a 2010 (10,000 miles) that if you want them you can have. Just pay me for shipping.


You might consider a good used set taken off when folks replaced them with Elka's. Check the WTS ads. I'm told that RT shocks fit RS as well.

Yes they will fit. From what I have read on this site do not get a set of 2010 RT shocks, as they were improved in 2011.


Just read this post after posting this. I paid $149.00 for my 2012's.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?44062-2011-RT-Shocks
 
Last edited:
.....From what I have read on this site do not get a set of 2010 RT shocks, as they were improved in 2011.

The 2010 RT shocks are a good improvement for the GS/RS. The 201/112 RT shocks are a damped a bit to much for the liking of some RS owners. Others find them to be perfect. I think you would be pleases with ether version. I like the 2010s best...although they are pitiful for the RT.
 
There are a lot of take-off 2010 and 2011/2012 RT shocks out there...as well as a number of the RS OEM shocks. They show up here on the "For Sale" board, or Cowtown may be able to help you snag a pair.
 
74k miles ???????? :bowdown: If you have had no complaints in 74k miles why switch now ??? You can pick up a used RS set with low miles for dirt cheap from people that have switched to RT shocks or above. :thumbup:
 
Back
Top