BAJARON Shock Spring Adjusters

[CanAmMick]

Received my shock spring adjusters tonight. Took me about 2/1/2 hours to get the shocks removed, adjuster installed and everything back on the Spyder. Starting height was 6 3/16 inches without the adjusters installed. After installation, two test rides, and 3 complete turns the height now is 7 1/2 inches.

It sure make a big difference in the way it handles going into turns. After riding more this weekend, I'll probably go with one or maybe two more turns if needed.

My hats off to Ron! Great service, and a wonderful product.

 

[Chupaca]

Good to Hear.....

He does make good products. Looks like you made a quick job of installing them and a bit of fun adjusting them...:clap::clap:you will get there...:thumbup:

 

[Jetfixer]

Did that throw your headlight alignment off?

 

[irvin48]

wouldnt it also throw wheel alignment off with different static height ?
--irv

 

[spacetiger]

Received my shock spring adjusters tonight. Took me about 2/1/2 hours to get the shocks removed, adjuster installed and everything back on the Spyder. Starting height was 6 3/16 inches without the adjusters installed. After installation, two test rides, and 3 complete turns the height now is 7 1/2 inches.

It sure make a big difference in the way it handles going into turns. After riding more this weekend, I'll probably go with one or maybe two more turns if needed.

My hats off to Ron! Great service, and a wonderful product.

So the difference is 7.5" - 6.19" = 1.31" with 3 complete turns; or 0.44" per turn. The springs on the 2012 RTS is something like 350 lbs/in. If the same rate applies to the 2015, the 3 turns for 2 springs is 2 x 1.31 x 350 = 918.3 lbs extra capacity from 2 shocks you have gained. Which only underscores how weak the front oem springs are...

Have you checked bike sag yet? It is possible with 3 turns you have fully extended the front shocks and 2 more turns will not raise the bike any more. It might be more useful to measure for rider sag so if you add 2 more turns you can measure the change to rider sag.

Jerry

 

[CanAmMick]

Did that throw your headlight alignment off?

Just a little, but I thought they were low to start with.

 

[CanAmMick]

wouldnt it also throw wheel alignment off with different static height ?
--irv

Not necessarily, but I will find out for sure when I have it alighned in a few weeks!

 

[CanAmMick]

So the difference is 7.5" - 6.19" = 1.31" with 3 complete turns; or 0.44" per turn. The springs on the 2012 RTS is something like 350 lbs/in. If the same rate applies to the 2015, the 3 turns for 2 springs is 2 x 1.31 x 350 = 918.3 lbs extra capacity from 2 shocks you have gained. Which only underscores how weak the front oem springs are...

Have you checked bike sag yet? It is possible with 3 turns you have fully extended the front shocks and 2 more turns will not raise the bike any more. It might be more useful to measure for rider sag so if you add 2 more turns you can measure the change to rider sag.

Jerry

Not really sure, but I've talked with 2 others that installed them and I they went 5 complete turns. Mine rides great now, and handled much better in the turns.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Not necessarily, but I will find out for sure when I have it alighned in a few weeks!

If you are going to have your bike Laser aligned ................. i would find the shock adjusters sweet spot first and then have it aligned, more than 2 or three turns will require a realignment.

Cruzr Joe

 

[CanAmMick]

If you are going to have your bike Laser aligned ................. i would find the shock adjusters sweet spot first and then have it aligned, more than 2 or three turns will require a realignment.

Cruzr Joe

I put close to 300 hundred miles on it last weekend. Pretty happy with the way it handles. I have two more weeks before I can get it aligned so by then it should be adjusted the way I want.:thumbup:

 

[spacetiger]

Not really sure, but I've talked with 2 others that installed them and I they went 5 complete turns. Mine rides great now, and handled much better in the turns.

The amount of preload you should run is based on your weight so don't just go on what others have done unless you know what they weigh. If they are much heavier riders, they may have needed 5 turns. BTW, what do you weigh?

You raised up the front end a lot that I think you may not be able to get a good rider sag. A post that might help you: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?76070-Dialing-in-your-front-shocks-lots-of-pics

Jerry

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

adjuster - fix

Many of these machines need firmer springs for the riders weight. The Can Am average rider is about 200 pounds plus gear.

All the preload until coil bind will not overcome incorrect spring rates.

:agree::agree::agree: ............ That's why I designed a BRACKET to change the Angle ( increase it ) of the front shocks ( with PMK's help ). My ride height is essentially the same, the OEM spring length is the same, and my suspension ended much FIRMER, but not at all HARSH..... This on a 2014 RT.........................Mike :thumbup:

 

[irvin48]

pics ? info ?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MY BRACKET

pics ? info ?

If you are coming to SPYDERQUEST 2016 in Lake George NY in Sept. you can see it in person and a copy of the original Bracket........ I might even let take it for a spin ......:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:..................Mike :yes:

 

[spacetiger]

Many of these machines need firmer springs for the riders weight. YES! The Can Am average rider is about 200 pounds plus gear.

All the preload until coil bind will not overcome incorrect spring rates.YES, better to change springs to gain capacity vs increase preload IMHO.

Mw thoughts in blue above