Do I need to replace shocks??

[SNOOPY]

YOu don't get "shock adjustments"l becuase the new front suspensins are more sensitive to ride height changes...

Hmm...so what happens if I decide to buy Elkas?

Worthless change?

 

[SNOOPY]

Dan,
As you know we both bought our RT-S a couple months apart. I am currently at 6200 +/- miles (not bad since I am not retired), so I will go outside and check mine. Okay, I just went out and did the push test on my Spyder, and the shocks seem just fine. On a side note, I have mine set at the high (5) setting. I would be very skeptical of this mechanic, and did he know you have the Bajaron sway bar installed?

Im thinking I would go down this mechanics throat w a word or two!

 

[Bob Denman]

Hmm...so what happens if I decide to buy Elkas?

Worthless change?

Not at all!
But put BajaRon's Anti-SwayBar on first... :thumbup:

 

[SNOOPY]

Not at all!
But put BajaRon's Anti-SwayBar on first... :thumbup:

Thanks

been trying, but he's been sold out.


There is is a company on eBay that sells lots of Spyder sway bars, maybe he stocks them?

 

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: ONLY put a RonBar under the snout of your ST! nojoke
It'll be worth the wait...

 

[SNOOPY]

I'm not very patient. lol

 

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: Careful; Your Missus might mistake impatience for boredom... Then she'll break out the job jar to cure it...:yikes:

 

[SNOOPY]

At the moment she's totally pissed over a certain company sending me the wrong HID kit after spending 3.5 hours working on it, so I'm not mentioning ANY mods! lol

 

[BajaRon]

Thanks

been trying, but he's been sold out.


There is is a company on eBay that sells lots of Spyder sway bars, maybe he stocks them?

I have had a continuous stock of sway bars for every Spyder model all summer. Not sure why you think I'm 'Sold Out' of them. I can ship one out to you tomorrow.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Dan,
Are you going to the meeting Saturday? If so, you can compare mine to yours since ours are so close in mileage.

We can't go this Sat--a cruise ship has berths waiting for us! I plan on the Oct 20th meet though.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

First I have to ask, what were the syptoms that made you ask your tech for his opinion...or did he just volunteer it? If he just volunteered it, remember that scheme is one of the oldest phony money makers in the automotive business. Few owners know how to check, and they panic at a planted drop of oil, a squeak, a scrape, or even just the mechanic's word. If you don't realize it is broken, you sure don't need to fix it! If this is the case, I'd find another dealer and turn this one in to BRP and the BBB.

If you are having problems, describe them and maybe we can suggest solutions. Your shocks are on a pretty low setting, and there is performance to be gained from the sounds of it. BTW, the old test of shocks is still the same...push down hard and see if it rebounds repeatedly or makes clanking noises. There are just fewer places to push on a Spyder, so you may need to be creative. If you are just worried, I'd suggest you wait until you notice performance degrading.

Thanks! There are apparently no issues with my shocks, but issues with the mechanic! Thank you for helping me out on this. I did the test like some suggested, and my shocks are just fine.

 

[Blue Star]

We can't go this Sat--a cruise ship has berths waiting for us! I plan on the Oct 20th meet though.

I'll tell you what. I will take your place on the cruise ship, and you can compare the bikes. I am sure Dee won't mind. Oh wait, then I wont be there. Have fun on your cruise.

 

[WhiteFang]

shocks

whats your warranty on the OEM shocks?

 

[SNOOPY]

I have had a continuous stock of sway bars for every Spyder model all summer. Not sure why you think I'm 'Sold Out' of them. I can ship one out to you tomorrow.

Speaking of the heim joints, I have the ones they say are bad. You told me you have been sold out. Been waiting to order both together ? :dontknow:

 

[BajaRon]

Thanks! There are apparently no issues with my shocks, but issues with the mechanic! Thank you for helping me out on this. I did the test like some suggested, and my shocks are just fine.

I would say Spyderlovers has saved owners a lot of money on unnecessary stuff, and cost them a lot of money for stuff you just gotta have! hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that you're 100% correct... :shocked:

 

[BajaRon]

Speaking of the heim joints, I have the ones they say are bad. You told me you have been sold out. Been waiting to order both together ? :dontknow:

I am sold out of the Heim Joint Links. I cleaned out the supplier for the components and I cannot find anyone else that carries the same or comparable quality units. I could get lesser quality parts and they would probably work ok. But I just hate doing business that way.

The Heim Joint Links are extremely easy to install at any time. You remove Bolt #3 and Nut #4 (2 on each side), remove the old HJL (#38), insert the new HJL, replace the 2 nuts/bolts and you're done. You will have to raise the front of the Spyder enough to get under it.

I understand you're wanting to install the HJL's at the same time as the bar goes in. That makes sense. But it may be a few more weeks before I can get the links in stock.

If you have the recalled OEM composite plastic links (#4 with no paint dot) BRP will replace them at no charge. Those have been breaking with the stock sway bar.