BajaRon Sway Bar

[jthornton]

I finished up installing the BajaRon sway bar this morning on my 2012 RT-S SE5. All I can say is WOW what a difference I noticed on the way to town. It was even more impressive on the way home when I could use both hands to drive with.

Oversteer in the corners is gone!

Rocking and rolling of the bike is reduced to the point that I'm not concerned about entering into a corner a tad faster than normal.

The bike tracks much better in gusty wind (couldn't find an 18 wheeler to get behind) and it is gusty today.

The only think I can nit pick is the split collar screws are imperial when the rest of the bike is metric.

During installation I cut a 1 15/16" long 2x4 and used that between the frunk and the frame. It provided just enough clearance to get the OEM bar out and Ron's back in. It could have been 2"...

Over all I give Ron two thumbs up for his sway bar and his service :thumbup::thumbup:

I only wish I had sorted this out before I took my wife on her first ride.

John

 

[Chupaca]

Great..!!

And yet another happy smiling ear to ear customer..:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

...Told Ya! :2thumbs:
Now... Here's to hoping that your "Best-Half" is equally impressed! :cheers: :thumbup:

 

[jthornton]

I'm sure she will come around especially if I can get her on the front.

I forgot to mention the instructions are spot on and you don't need a video to put this on.

Now if I can find the screw I dropped into the bowels of the GW I'd be all set...

John

 

[Bob Denman]

Are saving all of those found nuts, screws, bolts and washers?
(The ones that show themselves when you sweep up)
Someday, you'll be able to build an entirely new bike with them! :roflblack:

 

[bluestratos]

I have been using it for a while now but really did not notice any real difference, maybe because I have the Elka shocks. Two weeks ago I took my eye off the road for a second and when I looked back the traffic had come to an abrupt stop. I hit the brake but no way I could stop so I scanned my left mirror and cranked it hard. She responded instantly, clearing the left corner of the car ahead of me by fractions of an inch. This was a center to lock on the handle bar at about 25 mph. I am convinced the sway bar made the difference that time, it kept the bike flat with no lag in steering response.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thank goodness that it didn't get any uglier than that! :thumbup:

 

[jthornton]

I have been using it for a while now but really did not notice any real difference, maybe because I have the Elka shocks. Two weeks ago I took my eye off the road for a second and when I looked back the traffic had come to an abrupt stop. I hit the brake but no way I could stop so I scanned my left mirror and cranked it hard. She responded instantly, clearing the left corner of the car ahead of me by fractions of an inch. This was a center to lock on the handle bar at about 25 mph. I am convinced the sway bar made the difference that time, it kept the bike flat with no lag in steering response.

I did a few quick lane changes today at city speed and I agree 100% the sway bar made the difference in quick controllable lane changes. I don't have Elka shocks... yet.

John

 

[Bob Denman]

I went with Elka Stage 1+R shocks, and Ron's Anti-SwayBar... :2thumbs: hyea:hyea: :thumbup:
It's a firmer ride; but it's not at all harsh.

 

[jthornton]

I went with Elka Stage 1+R shocks, and Ron's Anti-SwayBar... :2thumbs: hyea:hyea: :thumbup:
It's a firmer ride; but it's not at all harsh.

I'll have to take yours for a test ride at SpyderFest to see the difference :yikes:

John

 

[mcaccamise]

Sounds like every one is happy happy with the new found responce an firm cotrol im up next to get one cant waite.
Mike

 

[Netminder]

I have Elka stage 1+R and I am waiting for my BajaRon sway bar to arrive.:thumbup: And of course for all this snow to disappear!:yikes:

 

[jthornton]

Sounds like every one is happy happy with the new found responce an firm cotrol im up next to get one cant waite.
Mike

Mike it is like night and day the difference. Firm smooth control in the corners and much less swaying in the gusts. Best $200 I ever spent on a bike mod!

John

 

[jthornton]

I have Elka stage 1+R and I am waiting for my BajaRon sway bar to arrive.:thumbup: And of course for all this snow to disappear!:yikes:

I'd be interested to hear how the sway bar changed the handling after you rode on the Elka's for a while without the BajaRon sway bar.

John

 

[mcaccamise]

Thanks John thats what i was wanting to hear mine is a 2012 RSS Sm5 with the podium shocks so im hoping the new bar will improve the seat of the pants feel through the twisties without being tossed off when im a little to agressive in the curves.

 

[jthornton]

Glad I could help...

John

 

[Netminder]

I'd be interested to hear how the sway bar changed the handling after you rode on the Elka's for a while without the BajaRon sway bar.

John

Well they Elkas changed the ride completely for the better, so like you I am anxious to see what the bar will add to that! I will definitely post once I take a good ride!

 

[Gary1951]

BajaRon Sway Bar Installed .....New Front Shock Adjustment from 5 to 4.

I also installed the Sway bar about 2 weeks ago, and we love it. I was able to change the front shock pre-load from #5 to #4. Handles great, and it definitely has a smoother ride, especially when ryding 2 up....

Don't feel that we need the Elka's, although I'll probably get them later on when $ is looser.

Gary

 

[Bob Denman]

so John; I bet that it took a LOT less than five hours... We'll swap rides next month so that you can test the Elkas... :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

When I first got my 2010 RT in July of 2010 steering around a curve was downright scary. You had to walk it around a curve making left right adjustments all the way. Then came the DPS recall and it was a helluva lot better but still a bit of a challenge. I upgraded to 2011 RT shocks and that helped again but there was still a lot of roll.

Now with the BajaRon swaybar it is like having a new RT. A night and day change in handling from what the RT was and what it is now. 56,000 + miles and loving it.