Long story short. I went to an MC rally yesterday and bumped into several Spyder owners who love the BajaRon sway bar on their F3s. I just got off the phone with Ron and ordered his sway bar. After I have it installed I will test ride it and post an honest review. My thoughts.
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RT Sway Bar?
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BajaRon Sway bar installed.
As I stated previously and after much thought I went to the dark side and ordered the BajaRon sway bar with metal links. My dealer installed everything and off to hit the twisties I went. I made both mental and written notes of both my speed and the force necessary to pull/push the handlebar. I really was wishing to hate the "upgraded" sway bar but I was not, Ron understood my hesitation. I noticed the force necessary to push/pull the handlebar has been considerably reduced. I also noticed a reduced lean from the body of my beast and is probably the reason she is more controllable and easier in turns. This increased controllability made me want to go faster but maintaining my speed made my beast even more fun.
FYI...I had 5,600 miles on the OEM bar and I only purchased my beast new this February. I did 300 miles at 15.5 PSI and 200 miles at 17 PSI in the front tires so I could write an experienced opinion, BajaRon suggests 18-20 PSI. The Bar/links delivered ran me $288.00 and my dealer charged me $110.00 to install. I would recommend the BajaRon sway bar/links to anyone wanting easier steering and a more controllable ryde. My thoughts.
My beast is a 2016 F3s SE6 Special
As I stated previously and after much thought I went to the dark side and ordered the BajaRon sway bar with metal links. My dealer installed everything and off to hit the twisties I went. I made both mental and written notes of both my speed and the force necessary to pull/push the handlebar. I really was wishing to hate the "upgraded" sway bar but I was not, Ron understood my hesitation. I noticed the force necessary to push/pull the handlebar has been considerably reduced. I also noticed a reduced lean from the body of my beast and is probably the reason she is more controllable and easier in turns. This increased controllability made me want to go faster but maintaining my speed made my beast even more fun.
FYI...I had 5,600 miles on the OEM bar and I only purchased my beast new this February. I did 300 miles at 15.5 PSI and 200 miles at 17 PSI in the front tires so I could write an experienced opinion, BajaRon suggests 18-20 PSI. The Bar/links delivered ran me $288.00 and my dealer charged me $110.00 to install. I would recommend the BajaRon sway bar/links to anyone wanting easier steering and a more controllable ryde. My thoughts.
My beast is a 2016 F3s SE6 Special
Highwayman2013
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HOLY CRAP!
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This may sound silly
I am good! And I hope everyone else is good as well! There is too much in life that is actually important to get all hot and bothered about whether or not to install a few feet of steel bar on your Spyder. I don't see why we can't all end the day friends. Even friends don't always agree. But friends should always agree to be friends! :thumbup:
OK, guaranteed to sound silly. I recently (end of August) bought a used Spyder - 2011 RT Limited SE5. I do not feel much sway in the curves. The previous owner had installed quite a few safety and convenience add ons, and I wonder - how can I tell if the sway bar has been upgraded? What and where do I need to look?
I am good! And I hope everyone else is good as well! There is too much in life that is actually important to get all hot and bothered about whether or not to install a few feet of steel bar on your Spyder. I don't see why we can't all end the day friends. Even friends don't always agree. But friends should always agree to be friends! :thumbup:
OK, guaranteed to sound silly. I recently (end of August) bought a used Spyder - 2011 RT Limited SE5. I do not feel much sway in the curves. The previous owner had installed quite a few safety and convenience add ons, and I wonder - how can I tell if the sway bar has been upgraded? What and where do I need to look?
BajaRon
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mikeytheb;1306001OK said:
Not silly at all. A reasonable question.
Here is the easiest way to determine if you have a stock or aftermarket sway bar on an RT (will not work for any other model Spyder).
Using a 5/8" open end wrench, attempt to slide it over any straight portion of the sway bar. If it goes on over the bar it is stock. If it will not go on over the bar it is aftermarket.
Good Luck!
Ron (bajaron)
Spydela
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Sway bar input
I have recently traded in my F3 S (2015) for a 2016 F3 T. The S had a sway bar installed and laser alignment before I got it. That byke rode smooth as glass from day 1. My new byke is a joy, but adding a sway bar is on my list of upgrades. There is a noticeable wobbly sensation, especially on uneven surfaces. I’ll report back once I do the upgrade to see if it actually makes a difference, or whether it is the switch in models. Most of the folks we ride with install the RonBar on their Spyders.
I have recently traded in my F3 S (2015) for a 2016 F3 T. The S had a sway bar installed and laser alignment before I got it. That byke rode smooth as glass from day 1. My new byke is a joy, but adding a sway bar is on my list of upgrades. There is a noticeable wobbly sensation, especially on uneven surfaces. I’ll report back once I do the upgrade to see if it actually makes a difference, or whether it is the switch in models. Most of the folks we ride with install the RonBar on their Spyders.
greybeard
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sway bar
My first spyder was a 2013 STS and the front end would dive and then rebound when in the curves. Added a Ron swaybar which stopped that also much better in crosswind and around semi's. My next spyder was a 2014 RTS with a Ron swaybar already installed, rode the dragon several times with it and have 26000 miles so not a 500 ml. highway rider. I think the springs are too soft on these rides. The Elke factory tec. told me that Ron's swaybar takes all control from the factory suspension. so I kind of know what I'm talking about. I now have a F3T and I personally like the way it handles stock, don't think I need anything differently with my suspension. Not knocking Ron ,think he is one of the good guys on here. Too bad a couple of vendors on here are fear mongers and give them all a bad name. To each his own spend your money on what you want and no reason too fight about it
Paul
My first spyder was a 2013 STS and the front end would dive and then rebound when in the curves. Added a Ron swaybar which stopped that also much better in crosswind and around semi's. My next spyder was a 2014 RTS with a Ron swaybar already installed, rode the dragon several times with it and have 26000 miles so not a 500 ml. highway rider. I think the springs are too soft on these rides. The Elke factory tec. told me that Ron's swaybar takes all control from the factory suspension. so I kind of know what I'm talking about. I now have a F3T and I personally like the way it handles stock, don't think I need anything differently with my suspension. Not knocking Ron ,think he is one of the good guys on here. Too bad a couple of vendors on here are fear mongers and give them all a bad name. To each his own spend your money on what you want and no reason too fight about it
Paul
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