Seat air shock

[Tin Can]

2011 Spyder RT. Has a back rest and Rider Beads front and back. Air shock is just able to hold the seat up. Would like to put a higher LB shock on the spyder. Question is does anyone know what the original shock is as far as lb's. Or has anyone replaced with a better shock???? Thanks in advance.

 

[SpyRyd]

2011 Spyder RT. Has a back rest and Rider Beads front and back. Air shock is just able to hold the seat up. Would like to put a higher LB shock on the spyder. Question is does anyone know what the original shock is as far as lb's. Or has anyone replaced with a better shock???? Thanks in advance.

Replaced mine with one a tad shorter in length from Pep Boys...works great. Just make sure the replacement is no longer than the original or your seat won't close all the way down.

 

[Bob Denman]

Question: How "fussy" is the Spyder about the type of ends that are on the replacement strut? Is there a particular configuration that we should look for?

 

[SpyRyd]

Question: How "fussy" is the Spyder about the type of ends that are on the replacement strut? Is there a particular configuration that we should look for?

I took my OEM strut with me to the auto parts store and ensured the ends matched with the replacement. If I remember correctly most of the struts in the store had the same type ends as the OEM strut.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:
Good idea... It's not a tough piece to carry right in with you!

 

[Tin Can]

Thanks guys I will try the auto stores.

 

[tamijacobs1963]

Shock lbs

2011 Spyder RT. Has a back rest and Rider Beads front and back. Air shock is just able to hold the seat up. Would like to put a higher LB shock on the spyder. Question is does anyone know what the original shock is as far as lb's. Or has anyone replaced with a better shock???? Thanks in advance.

23lbs. I have a backrest and gel pad on mine and it wasn't enough to hold up when I was refilling the tank so I bought a 35lbs one and it's works great, I can even put my helmet on the seat now and it stays up. Love it.

I bought 18.5" 35# RV Trailer Bus Door Gas Strut Spring Lift Arm Shock Prop Rod 18" 35lb from "Strut-your-stuff-here" on ebay, it cost 13$ but you can go to any RV place and get them, I tried the auto stores but the ones they carried weren't the right length or lbs. This one works great.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's great to know that there are other options out there! hyea::thumbup:

 

[tamijacobs1963]

It's great to know that there are other options out there! hyea::thumbup:

Sure thing. O and I've seen some questions on the ends, just ask for Composite ends. They are what you will need.

 

[Tin Can]

tamijacobs1963
Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again

 

[SpydherLuv]

23lbs. I have a backrest and gel pad on mine and it wasn't enough to hold up when I was refilling the tank so I bought a 35lbs one and it's works great, I can even put my helmet on the seat now and it stays up. Love it.

I bought 18.5" 35# RV Trailer Bus Door Gas Strut Spring Lift Arm Shock Prop Rod 18" 35lb from "Strut-your-stuff-here" on ebay, it cost 13$ but you can go to any RV place and get them, I tried the auto stores but the ones they carried weren't the right length or lbs. This one works great.

I never thought about changing out the seat strut, D'oh! :shocked: Is this the strut you purchased?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-35-Mid-C...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5653b4ae01

 

[Spydr in KS]

Nice tip. My Utopia should arrive tomorrow

 

[Bob Denman]

BMWLarry has a thread about this in the General Discussion area... He went with a 30lb unit from AutoZone. He said that it has no trouble holding up the seat, the Airhawks, and the backrest... :thumbup:

 

[tamijacobs1963]

I never thought about changing out the seat strut, D'oh! :shocked: Is this the strut you purchased?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-35-Mid-C...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5653b4ae01

close this is the one i bought. Length is key.
18.5" 35# RV Trailer Bus Door Gas Strut Spring Lift Arm Shock Prop Rod 18" 35lb...

 

[bmwlarry]

here ya go

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-on-bike-and-seat-wont-stay-up-for-refueling

 

[DougB]

I bought a strut that was the same brand as stock but 1/2" shorter and about 10 pounds more pressure from a place that sells truck caps. $18.00