Hard turns in the twisties.

[Capt John]

I'm looking for your input.

I took a long winding curve at 70+ with me leaning like usual. I noticed I was getting a back and forth swaying motion. I'm running my front shocks and the next to stiffest setting. 20lbs in front tires and 30lbs in rear. I have had the front tires off the ground a few times in some hard turns and nanny kicked in just like the book says.

Do I need to put more force into my leans and get more aggressive lateral movement across the seat? I'm thinking about putting on an Evoluzione performance sway bar. I read some good things about it.

Thanks in advance

 

[ataDude]

I'm looking for your input.

I took a long winding curve at 70+ with me leaning like usual. I noticed I was getting a back and forth swaying motion. I'm running my front shocks and the next to stiffest setting. 20lbs in front tires and 30lbs in rear. I have had the front tires off the ground a few times in some hard turns and nanny kicked in just like the book says.

Do I need to put more force into my leans and get more aggressive lateral movement across the seat? I'm thinking about putting on an Evoluzione performance sway bar. I read some good things about it.

Thanks in advance

The sway bar will help... but so will some butt shifting to the inside of the turn. I run the sway bar and would not do without it.

Leaning... lean inside and forward... try to "kiss" the inside hand grip... but sometimes (really aggressive cornering), the butt shift is the added plus.

The only other thing I can tell you... and this is my opinion and you should do what feels right to you... I never let off on the throttle in a curve. I set up ahead of time and just go for it. The few times I've entered "hotter" than expected, I just turn, lean and shift more. I learned in the first month or so that letting off of the throttle... or braking... in a curve TO ME is just an invitation to disaster... the roadster becomes a little "unglued" at that stage. I've never asked the Spyder for "more" without getting more... while doing my part.

Again, that's just my opinion and you should ride to the degree with which you are comfortable and... within your own skill set.
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[Dragonrider]

High speed corners on an ATV or snowmobile require serious movement into the curve - slide way over and put your weight on the inside leg/foot. The difference is truly amazing.

 

[sabunim5]

They are correct Randy. On this vehicle, getting your weight forward and to the inside of the turn is the thing to do. That includes sliding your butt, not just leaning. :2thumbs:

 

[FANG]

They are correct Randy. On this vehicle, getting your weight forward and to the inside of the turn is the thing to do. That includes sliding your butt, not just leaning. :2thumbs:

:2thumbs: :agree: Move the butt and lean hard

 

[Tripod]

I'm looking for your input.

I took a long winding curve at 70+ with me leaning like usual. I noticed I was getting a back and forth swaying motion. I'm running my front shocks and the next to stiffest setting. 20lbs in front tires and 30lbs in rear. I have had the front tires off the ground a few times in some hard turns and nanny kicked in just like the book says.

Do I need to put more force into my leans and get more aggressive lateral movement across the seat? I'm thinking about putting on an Evoluzione performance sway bar. I read some good things about it.

Thanks in advance

I've noticed the same thing. I too set the springs and upped the tire pressures. Also added Ken Z's sway bar. These things helped a bunch. I was still getting that, what I call "sawing" , in the corners. With a little more seat time I realized that the problem was the stock seat and handlebars. For me, they pitched me forward causing too much steering input because I was also supporting myself with my arms instead of my butt. A new Comfort Seat and risers are on the way. I hope that helps...good luck.

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[Bersquack]

I also run the sway bar and it helps a lot. As ataDude said I try not to decelerate in a turn, but also try not to take them too fast either.

 

[Twodog185]

I tried something other than buying $1300 shocks.

$70 Spring rubbers.

http://www.acrotechinc.com/high_performance_urethane.htm#

 

[ataDude]

I tried something other than buying $1300 shocks.

$70 Spring rubbers.

http://www.acrotechinc.com/high_performance_urethane.htm#

What size did you use?

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[Twodog185]

What size did you use?

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Atadude...I used the "black" K-600A 500-2464.

 

[ataDude]

Atadude...I used the "black" K-600A 500-2464.

Thanks!
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[DynamoBT]

How many each side??