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Shock upgrade....is it really worth it?
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Bob Denman
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On my 2010 RT: I went with Elka shocks, and Ron's anti-swaybar. It transformed the bike's ability to bend into a turn... :2thumbs:
On my 2014: I only added Ron's preload adjusters, and was actaully about to buy a bar... but I traded it in!
Do they need some help? It completely depends upon how you like to ride. :thumbup:
On my 2014: I only added Ron's preload adjusters, and was actaully about to buy a bar... but I traded it in!
Do they need some help? It completely depends upon how you like to ride. :thumbup:
Kipawa
New member
Fox Upgrade
I had my dealer install the Fox adjustable shocks on my 2016 RT limited and it was like night and day, what a difference in reduced body roll and handling especially riding 2up.
I had my dealer install the Fox adjustable shocks on my 2016 RT limited and it was like night and day, what a difference in reduced body roll and handling especially riding 2up.
Chupaca
New member
Depends....
Mostly on your ryding style and how well it performs for you. Casual/normal ryding they are set up pretty well but for the more intense ryders they will lack/limit your handling in the backroad twisties. Get a good amount of ryding and miles and then see by changing parts progressively. Start with a good laser alignment, then the BajaRon sway bar and hiem joints and finally deal with the shocks be it stiffeners or replacement...:thumbup:
Mostly on your ryding style and how well it performs for you. Casual/normal ryding they are set up pretty well but for the more intense ryders they will lack/limit your handling in the backroad twisties. Get a good amount of ryding and miles and then see by changing parts progressively. Start with a good laser alignment, then the BajaRon sway bar and hiem joints and finally deal with the shocks be it stiffeners or replacement...:thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
SHOCK UPGRADE
IMHO, the most noticeable improvement in handling from stock will be a better SWAY BAR ie from Ron at BajaRon ..... this not to say that a premium Shock Spring set-up won't be an improvement ....but imho ( :lecturef_smilie
.... 90% of the people who get them don't have ability to set them up to achieve optimum value ...... and when you put a passenger on, do you want to start the testing process all over ...... best of luck on this ..... Mike :thumbup:
IMHO, the most noticeable improvement in handling from stock will be a better SWAY BAR ie from Ron at BajaRon ..... this not to say that a premium Shock Spring set-up won't be an improvement ....but imho ( :lecturef_smilie
.... 90% of the people who get them don't have ability to set them up to achieve optimum value ...... and when you put a passenger on, do you want to start the testing process all over ...... best of luck on this ..... Mike :thumbup:LisaLimited
New member
Elka for me
I rode the hills of Arkansas and decided there was too much front end dive in the curves, so went with the Elka shocks. I even adjusted them to a fairly hard level and see a great difference. I did not feel my bike needed laser alignment as it tracks true and straight. I also did not get the sway-bar and am very happy with the performance of my 2014 RT Limited.
I rode the hills of Arkansas and decided there was too much front end dive in the curves, so went with the Elka shocks. I even adjusted them to a fairly hard level and see a great difference. I did not feel my bike needed laser alignment as it tracks true and straight. I also did not get the sway-bar and am very happy with the performance of my 2014 RT Limited.
KX5062
Active member
On my 2008 GS the Baja bar was a dramatic improvement, but I never switched shocks. Then on my 2014 RT I got a Baja bar and felt it was a minor improvement. Then after long consultations with the guys at PitBull power I bought the Elka stage 2 shocks and that was a dramatic improvement in every way and under all riding conditions. Straights, sweepers, tight corners, everything. Huge difference and well worth the money. :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Definitely get a BajaRon bar then if you still feel you need more try his shock adjusters. You can save a ton of money that way.
Bob Denman
New member
:agree: :clap: :2thumbs:
This is certainly a good way to start!
This is certainly a good way to start!
trikermutha
New member
guess it depends what you are looking for in your ride.
I found the baja rons sway bar and the shock adjusters worked pretty well ,without spending 700 bucks on front shocks
I found the baja rons sway bar and the shock adjusters worked pretty well ,without spending 700 bucks on front shocks
HayRog
New member
I agree.
I already had BajaRon's swaybar installed, but before we made our recent big trip, I installed BajaRon's spring adjusters.
Put them to the test over 6,000 miles and they made all the difference we needed in improved handling.
Well worth the money IMHO
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I own both a 2011 and a 2014 RT. There is a noticeable difference in the plushness of the ride between the 14 and the 11. I have done nothing to upgrade the shocks on either machine. They work fine for our use. :yes:
tehrlich
New member
You have to upgrade the shocks. There is a major improvement in quality. Even the metal and manufacturing is better. Stock shocks look like they came off a go-cart. PLUS.... you can adjust the spring as you see fit.
I took some picture of my install here.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?84931-Fox-Shocks-Installed
I think they make a much bigger improvement than the anti sway bar, but it is necessary too!
I took some picture of my install here.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?84931-Fox-Shocks-Installed
I think they make a much bigger improvement than the anti sway bar, but it is necessary too!
lewisalice
New member
Absolutely worth it Elka all the way
ricford
New member
What he said!
Samson
New member
I agree that the stock shock should have been a bit more but I have a slightly different question.
Which shock Fox Podium OR Elka? I think I am leaning towards the Elka since they build the shock to your weight and riding style. However, There seems to be several who went with the Fox option and I am curious what swayed you to go this route? I believe the Fox shock is about $100 more. I am no shock expert but have had after market shocks on most all my bikes and cars. The best shock I had on a bike was a Penske Shock.
Thanks in advance
Which shock Fox Podium OR Elka? I think I am leaning towards the Elka since they build the shock to your weight and riding style. However, There seems to be several who went with the Fox option and I am curious what swayed you to go this route? I believe the Fox shock is about $100 more. I am no shock expert but have had after market shocks on most all my bikes and cars. The best shock I had on a bike was a Penske Shock.
Thanks in advance
BitSlayer
New member
:agree: I also upgraded to Elka Stage 2 front shocks. Made the front end more stable and did not dip as described above. Now the bike tracks through the curve instead of a dive, correct, dive, correct through the curve. May be my riding style, but I would recommend the upgrade if you are experiencing what Lisa and I are describing.
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