Absolutely Amazing after Installing BajaRon sway bar!

[johnlawson]

I have an 2016 F3 limited and it has a sway bar. Did they come stock? Or might this be an add-on?
JL

 

[RayBJ]

The Baja Ron sway bar is thicker and stiffer than the OEM sway bar. If you find the lean in the corners to be too much or the spyder 'wanders' on the straights, time to upgrade.

 

[rjinaz86323]

Ordered mine yesterday. Can't wait to install and feel the difference. I ride with 2 wheelers so need to be able to stay up with them when we do long trips

 

[BajaRon]

I have an 2016 F3 limited and it has a sway bar. Did they come stock? Or might this be an add-on?
JL

All Spyders come with a sway bar from the factory. If you want to know why. Try riding one without the sway bar. Turns the Spyder into an amusement ride! :yikes:

What people are talking about is replacing the OEM sway bar with an upgraded sway bar (and links).

 

[fredgal]

got my bar yesterday from bajaron, fast service, should have it on this weekend..

 

[nycgordonf]

I am glad you like the bar. But I am afraid this is an unsafe install. As pointed out already, the long bolt goes on the bottom.

Swapped out the bolts yesterday. I was waiting to lift the spyder to do it. I installed the LaMonster exhaust pipe that got rid of the bulky 20+ pound resonator/catalytic converter, and swapped out the OEM exhaust with Akrapovic. As others have said, there's no substitute for the V-twin rumble. The spyder sounds more like a high-revving Honda Civid with a cherrybomb exhaust, but at least I can hear myself going through gears.

Moving on - Even with the sway bar upgrade - the Spyder still feels "soft" on the front. It doesn't stay planted on the road as much as I'd like it to. Do the FOX shocks on my F3-S allow for ride-height adjustment, or shock stiffness adjustment? Still looking for ways to stiffen her up a bit.

 

[AZCanAm]

Swapped out the bolts yesterday. I was waiting to lift the spyder to do it. I installed the LaMonster exhaust pipe that got rid of the bulky 20+ pound resonator/catalytic converter, and swapped out the OEM exhaust with Akrapovic. As others have said, there's no substitute for the V-twin rumble. The spyder sounds more like a high-revving Honda Civid with a cherrybomb exhaust, but at least I can hear myself going through gears.

Moving on - Even with the sway bar upgrade - the Spyder still feels "soft" on the front. It doesn't stay planted on the road as much as I'd like it to. Do the FOX shocks on my F3-S allow for ride-height adjustment, or shock stiffness adjustment? Still looking for ways to stiffen her up a bit.

Are you riding on stock OEM Kenda tires? If so, that may be the issue.

 

[RayBJ]

Are you riding on stock OEM Kenda tires? If so, that may be the issue.

The Trifecta for control is the sway bar, tires, & shocks up front. As mentioned keep front pressures equal +-.5psi.

 

[BajaRon]

Swapped out the bolts yesterday. I was waiting to lift the spyder to do it. I installed the LaMonster exhaust pipe that got rid of the bulky 20+ pound resonator/catalytic converter, and swapped out the OEM exhaust with Akrapovic. As others have said, there's no substitute for the V-twin rumble. The spyder sounds more like a high-revving Honda Civid with a cherrybomb exhaust, but at least I can hear myself going through gears.

Moving on - Even with the sway bar upgrade - the Spyder still feels "soft" on the front. It doesn't stay planted on the road as much as I'd like it to. Do the FOX shocks on my F3-S allow for ride-height adjustment, or shock stiffness adjustment? Still looking for ways to stiffen her up a bit.

Sorry if it sounded like I was hounding you about the sway bar end link bolts. I just feel it's important for a safe and reliable installation.

If you have the Fox Podium shocks, then yes, they are pre-load adjustable. Try setting them a little stiffer. Also, tire pressures make a difference in handling. And better tires with stiffer sidewall will also improve stability and handling. Do 1 thing at a time so that you get a good feel for what does what. That way you can more easily pinpoint which components are giving you the most of what you're looking for.

 

[fredgal]

hey Ron, got my bar pretty much installed,, question on the 2 longer bolts you supply. before i install those . are they stainless steel. as they are not powered coated. tks..

 

[BajaRon]

hey Ron, got my bar pretty much installed,, question on the 2 longer bolts you supply. before i install those . are they stainless steel. as they are not powered coated. tks..

They are Zink treated, grade 8 steel. Stainless is pretty soft for this application. The 2 long supplied bolts connect the lower end link to the sway bar.

 

[fredgal]

They are Zink treated, grade 8 steel. Stainless is pretty soft for this application. The 2 long supplied bolts connect the lower end link to the sway bar.

ok thanks, think ill paint them flat black before i install them.. really had to get the spyder off the ground to get the oem bar out and BajaRon bar in.. but the hard part is over..

will give feedback this weekend after a ride,

 

[BajaRon]

ok thanks, think ill paint them flat black before i install them.. really had to get the spyder off the ground to get the oem bar out and BajaRon bar in.. but the hard part is over..

will give feedback this weekend after a ride,

Yes, they can be painted, of course. I recommend using an etching primer. It will help the paint adhere to the Zink coating.

This is what I use.


Hope you love the bar!

 

[fredgal]

i have to say im impressed with the new swaybar, made a noticable improvement in the way it handled today, i am pleased, also installed a 19 in. tinted freedom windshield, it was some ride today, almost 70 degrees.. this thing just keeps getting better,,, it was worth the money for the bar, only wish the 2 supplied bolts were black like the OEM bolts, but its a well worth upgrade, glad i did it. thanks RON . whats next,,hummm,

 

[carsong]

If I run the front wheels up a set of ramps to the back of my pickup bed, will that be high enough to do the install? I figure there would be height and angle. Yes?

 

[Snoking1127]

If I run the front wheels up a set of ramps to the back of my pickup bed, will that be high enough to do the install? I figure there would be height and angle. Yes?

Be sure to strap down the ramps. My friends pinned into the hauler bed.

 

[BajaRon]

If I run the front wheels up a set of ramps to the back of my pickup bed, will that be high enough to do the install? I figure there would be height and angle. Yes?

Yes, this method works very well and many use it. Just remember to strap the ramps to the truck, as mentioned. And I also recommend chalking or blocking the rear wheel. Overkill doesn't hurt.

 

[carsong]

Be sure to strap down the ramps. My friends pinned into the hauler bed.

Do you mean the ramps rocked in, instead of staying flat?

 

[14hog]

What kind of jack are you using and ramps I’m looking for something decent but not too pricey?

 

[carsong]

I just bought a set of used ramps, to do the job. I don't plan to lift the rear.