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Laser Alignment and Swaybar

Rich

Rich

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I have just purchased a 2015 RTS SE6 which is my first journey into Spyderdom. It sounds like a laser alignment and sway bar should be high on my list of first mods and I have a couple questions First, where does one get a laser alignment performed? Second, is the sway bar a home garage project or one that should be done by the dealer?

BTW, seems like a great bunch here on the forum. Thanks for any input that you can provide.
 
Rich said:
I have just purchased a 2015 RTS SE6 which is my first journey into Spyderdom. It sounds like a laser alignment and sway bar should be high on my list of first mods and I have a couple questions First, where does one get a laser alignment performed? Second, is the sway bar a home garage project or one that should be done by the dealer?

BTW, seems like a great bunch here on the forum. Thanks for any input that you can provide.
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:welcome:

If you are good at wrenching, have all the tools, and the proper lift, you can install the sway bar yourself. An experienced mechanic can do it in an hour for $90-100.

As far as Laser Alignment..... IF you need it you can find a local dealer on the SpyderComfort website http://spydercomfort.com/dealers.htm

Squared Away in Las Vegas is one of the sponsors here, if you're anywhere near there. They do laser alignments AND install the sway bar.

Pam
 
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You can check with your dealer. Almost any dealer will install the sway bar & improved heim links that go with it. Many dealers are now equipped to do laser alignments. My dealer did both for me.

The link that Pam gave you above lists both Spyder dealers and after-market vendors for the lazer alignment.
 
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Pampurrs said:
:welcome:

If you are good at wrenching, have all the tools, and the proper lift, you can install the sway bar yourself. An experienced mechanic can do it in an hour for $90-100.

As far as Laser Alignment..... IF you need it you can find a local dealer on the SpyderComfort website http://spydercomfort.com/dealers.htm

Squared Away in Las Vegas is one of the sponsors here, if you're anywhere near there. They do laser alignments AND install the sway bar.

Pam
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Thanks for the link. I haven't yet thrown a leg over the bike and will see how it is before spending any $$. Just seems like everything that I have read about setting up a Spyder for 2 up touring has included those 2 items.

I'm a reasonable wrench but I think if I can get the sway bar installed professionally for $100 that will be my route. Thanks again!
 
Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

to both the spyder world and this informative site..congrats on your new ryde..:2thumbs: once you get it broke in and feel you need the swaybar it is a job you can do yourself with the proper tools (mostly a way to raise the unit). The alignment is a good idea as not all from the factory machines are still in alignment at delivery. Check your area, its done at most all spyder events or check with Squared Away (Ann and Joe) sponsors here for when they might be in your area...be safe and enjoy...:ohyea::ohyea:
 
robmorg said:
You can check with your dealer. Almost any dealer will install the sway bar & improved heim links that go with it. Many dealers are now equipped to do laser alignments. My dealer did both for me.

The link that Pam gave you above lists both Spyder dealers and after-market vendors for the lazer alignment.
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Was there a noticeable improvement?
 
Welcome, Rich. We are a long way from Georgia but we'd be happy to get you squared away! Check out the link that you were given and you should have no trouble finding someone to align your Spyder in your area. The feedback we generally get after aligning a Spyder is that it is smoother, lighter and just handles better. The combination of sway bar and alignment should be at the top of your list for handling improvements.
 
Baja Ron Swaybar install.

Don't forget about Swaybar links. Help the new bar do it's job by tossing the factory plastic links, and installing the billet links.

Changing the links and bar is REALLY simple. You don't need to get it 24" off the ground or anything really complex. Search this site and YouTube for the intructions for unbolting the lower portion of the frunk. With a floor jack and basic tools, I was able to change the bar and links in literally 30 minutes. Easy.

Welcome to Spyderdom! It's the most fun, ever.
 
The Governor said:
Don't forget about Swaybar links. Help the new bar do it's job by tossing the factory plastic links, and installing the billet links.

Changing the links and bar is REALLY simple. You don't need to get it 24" off the ground or anything really complex. Search this site and YouTube for the intructions for unbolting the lower portion of the frunk. With a floor jack and basic tools, I was able to change the bar and links in literally 30 minutes. Easy.

Welcome to Spyderdom! It's the most fun, ever.
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The Sway Bar for the 2014 and up RT's from Ron comes with the Billet links and the front has to be lifted up by at least 22 inches to get the sway bar out of the channel it is in.
 
robmorg said:
You can check with your dealer. Almost any dealer will install the sway bar & improved heim links that go with it. Many dealers are now equipped to do laser alignments. My dealer did both for me.

The link that Pam gave you above lists both Spyder dealers and after-market vendors for the laser alignment.
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Not all the areas (Northern Virginia) will do laser alignment. Also the two large dealers in my area, does not like laser alignment, they dont trust them (I am not sure why).
 
wengerda said:
Not all the areas (Northern Virginia) will do laser alignment. Also the two large dealers in my area, does not like laser alignment, they dont trust them (I am not sure why).
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It isn't that they don't trust them it is more likely that they don't want to buy the equipment. BRP trusts them so why wouldn't a dealer? We had an experience last weekend while we were doing alignments in California, one of our customers had had his Spyder aligned by someone who was dead against using lasers, he did a "frame alignment", not only was this Spyder toed way out but the tires were ruined too. Funny thing was that just a week before our trip the anti laser guy purchased the equipment and is now doing laser alignments.
 
SpyderAnn01 said:
It isn't that they don't trust them it is more likely that they don't want to buy the equipment. BRP trusts them so why wouldn't a dealer? We had an experience last weekend while we were doing alignments in California, one of our customers had had his Spyder aligned by someone who was dead against using lasers, he did a "frame alignment", not only was this Spyder toed way out but the tires were ruined too. Funny thing was that just a week before our trip the anti laser guy purchased the equipment and is now doing laser alignments.
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Could you please convince my two large dealers here in Northern VA to buy a laser alignment machine. :pray:
 
Thanks to everyone for the welcome and info. My dealer said the bike is in and I'll pick it up next week. Can't wait to try it out.

After reading all the posts it looks like there's one more item that I'm going to have to add to the list... Pam, where can I get the missile system?:thumbup:
 
wengerda said:
Not all the areas (Northern Virginia) will do laser alignment. Also the two large dealers in my area, does not like laser alignment, they dont trust them (I am not sure why).
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You_Can_t_Fix_Stupid.jpg
 
Rich said:
Thanks to everyone for the welcome and info. My dealer said the bike is in and I'll pick it up next week. Can't wait to try it out.

After reading all the posts it looks like there's one more item that I'm going to have to add to the list... Pam, where can I get the missile system?:thumbup:
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Sorry, it's one of a kind :roflblack:

Pam
 
Have them look it up!

BRP issued a service bulletin last year on the Rolo laser alignment system. Told the dealers to get the system; it is now the gold standard on alignment. Make them pull it up, and explain why they don't.
Or, come to Las Vegas! We can Square you Away!😄. Joe
 
For us newbies, what are we. Looking at for cost of the alignment and swaybar. I have a 13 RT se5. Thanks.

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