Baha Ron's Sway bar installation

[Flamewinger]

It took lifting the Spyder 22 or more inches off the ground to get the old bar out and the new bar in. Not as easy as the install in an RT. Plus the fight to get the inserts in place didn't help. Worth it though.

Made a BIG difference in handling. No more fighting it around corners.




Susie - 2013 Spyder ST Limited
1983-2004 Goldwings. (5)
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[Topshotta]

Brave man

Looks dangerous.......but you got it done

 

[Tazzel]

Yes the ST is a bear to get the swaybar on. I should have taken a picture of how we did it on my friends ST. He wouldn’t let me because it was a complete redneck plan. It involved a floor jack and cylinder blocks. Crank Crank insert cylinder block, Switch sides. Crank Crank insert cylinder block, Switch sides, crank crank and so on. lol
Titter todder, Hold her level !!!!!!!!, Crank Crank, insert cylinder block.


Would not recommend redneck process but it was exciting.

 

[Trbayth]

What, you didn't balance it on a couple of basketballs and a propane tank?

Coward.

Trb--

 

[Chupaca]

Done..!!

yeah some are tougher that others. But you met the challenge and are enjoying the fruits of your labor..congrats..!! :2thumbs:

 

[BajaRon]

It took lifting the Spyder 22 or more inches off the ground to get the old bar out and the new bar in. Not as easy as the install in an RT. Plus the fight to get the inserts in place didn't help. Worth it though.

Made a BIG difference in handling. No more fighting it around corners.

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Susie - 2013 Spyder ST Limited
1983-2004 Goldwings. (5)
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Must have taken a lot longer than your onlookers thought it would. Looks like they were there for quite some time! :yikes:

 

[Flamewinger]

Rich used both lifts. One to get it up and the other just in case something slipped. I held the bike steady while he jiggled it. Made me nervous with it being so high. I helped some but he did most of the work.


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[dvandal]

I used car ramps to raise and install the swaybar when I did mine on a RT-S 2011 ... this has given me enough clearance to do the job easily. Total installation time was ~45 minutes.

 

[BajaRon]

I used car ramps to raise and install the swaybar when I did mine on a RT-S 2011 ... this has given me enough clearance to do the job easily. Total installation time was ~45 minutes.

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Apples and oranges.... Really BIG Apples and Oranges....

 

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Looks dangerous.......but you got it done

Brave Woman!

 

[golfsferr]

Does it have to be raised that high to remove and install a different sway bar? Is there an easier way?

 

[chuck gross]

only on the st

Does it have to be raised that high to remove and install a different sway bar? Is there an easier way?

the st needs to be raised high enough for the sway bar to go vertical in order to remove and install about 22 inches this is not necessary on the RT as the sway bar drops down in the horizontal position after you loosen and wedge the frunk about the thickness of the bar

 

[BajaRon]

Does it have to be raised that high to remove and install a different sway bar? Is there an easier way?

You need 18-20" of elevation on all 2013/14 Spyder models to remove and replace the sway bar. There really isn't any way around this other than the guy that had a stairwell doing down in his garage where he just parked his Spyder over the hole.

This amount of lift is not necessary on any pre-2013 model Spyder.

 

[chuck gross]

good to know Ron thanks for the info I have your Bar on my STL and my Wife's 2011 RT man what a difference!:yes:

 

[golfsferr]

You need 18-20" of elevation on all 2013/14 Spyder models to remove and replace the sway bar. There really isn't any way around this other than the guy that had a stairwell in his garage where he just parked his Spyder over the hole.

This amount of lift is not necessary on any pre-2013 model Spyder.

thanks for all the information. I really do want to put one of your bars on my STS. There's actually several things I want to do but until I find the new airflow side panels for my magnesium color STS and get them installed, I'm pausing. Plus now I need to find a good safe cheap lift system to get the 20".

 

[pwpalmbay]

Is it worth the money to install a sway bar on an ST?

 

[golfsferr]

thanks for all the information. I really do want to put one of your bars on my STS. There's actually several things I want to do but until I find the new airflow side panels for my magnesium color STS and get them installed, I'm pausing. Plus now I need to find a good safe cheap lift system to get the 20".

Ordered my new panels! So now can anyone recommend a good inexpensive lift system?

 

[BajaRon]

Is it worth the money to install a sway bar on an ST?

I sell them so you have to take that into account. But my feeling is the ST needs a sway bar more than any other Spyder model made. That is because the weight/leverage to sway bar spring rate for the ST appears to be the lowest of all.

The 'S' in ST is supposed to stand for 'Sport'. But the ST I rode leaned a great deal and the Nanny was a constant nuisance in the twisties. But then I tried to ride it like my 2008 GS with Sway Bar installed.

Hopefully, some ST owners will jump in and give us their thoughts.

 

[NM Wrench]

My 2 cents

I will chime in. I bought Ron's bar and links. Installed this past weekend and boy oh boy does it ride like a different Spyder! It was indeed a bear to do but worth every problem to do it. I lifted mine just enough to get all the blots out and the upper one's back on the billet links. Then I jacked it up just high enough to get the bar out and get the Ron bar in. Then lower back down and finished it. To me it was more of a pain to remove all the plastic and radiator cover etc. to get to the bar and links. Again kudos to you Ron for doing what the factory should have and should do to these Spyders! It took care of the wind buffering and side wind from the big rigs. Highly recommended for anyone with a Spyder that hasn't already done it. It is money well spent!

 

[pwpalmbay]

I sell them so you have to take that into account. But my feeling is the ST needs a sway bar more than any other Spyder model made. That is because the weight/leverage to sway bar spring rate for the ST appears to be the lowest of all.

The 'S' in ST is supposed to stand for 'Sport'. But the ST I rode leaned a great deal and the Nanny was a constant nuisance in the twisties. But then I tried to ride it like my 2008 GS with Sway Bar installed.

Hopefully, some ST owners will jump in and give us their thoughts.

send me the link, Ron, or direct me to where I can buy this when I'm ready. Sounds like the way to go.