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Spyder RT Rear Shock Replacement
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trikermutha
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M2 has been another top choice for some.
Just throwing it out there, but recently there've been a few threads/posts here about Elka's along the lines of 'why the **** didn't you lot warn me before I fitted those ******* Elka's' :gaah: And there's been some discussion on 'better alternatives' too, with more than just a few suggesting Elka's aren't quite the #1 choice some seem to believe....
Never run them myself, so don't really want to say much else; except that if you haven't yet seen the threads & posts from those who aren't quite so impressed, then maybe you should look a little deeper before making up your mind?! Could be a game changer.... or might just cement your choice.... :dontknow:
Just sayin' :thumbup:
KX5062
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IIRC, since you (the OP) have a first generation Spyder there were a couple of other companies that experimented with shocks, but never developed them further. So you might dig around to see if you can find anything. As far as I know you can only currently buy either the Elka, M2, or Fox shocks as an aftermarket choice for any corner of the bike. The rear being the hardest, since I think only M2 and Elka make an alternative.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
My question is what do you mean by "blew a shock". ? Is it leaking oil? Did it break? Or is it not dampening as it used to? Worn out? It may be that the air bag a seperate piece has lost the ability to retain air and you only need a new one.
Mikey
Well-known member
Is the air bag still in good shape? Do you want to rebuild the shock, you can still get just the shock and break it down and put the old spring and what not back on there? I was looking up the parts from Cheap Cycle parts https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/
Are you handy at wrenching on your bike? It will be a tug, I can't remember if the back wheel has to be removed to get the top bolt out or not, but once you get it out of the bike Swamping the shock out shouldn't be that big of a deal, be careful getting the spring compressed to get the lock ring off and on! Course if you are going with a aftermarket shock, it sounds like the few choices you have have a bit of a lag time in production because or the covort 19! Good luck let us know what you do and how you made out!!! P.S you tube had a good clip of the job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O0Xf9eVpTc
Are you handy at wrenching on your bike? It will be a tug, I can't remember if the back wheel has to be removed to get the top bolt out or not, but once you get it out of the bike Swamping the shock out shouldn't be that big of a deal, be careful getting the spring compressed to get the lock ring off and on! Course if you are going with a aftermarket shock, it sounds like the few choices you have have a bit of a lag time in production because or the covort 19! Good luck let us know what you do and how you made out!!! P.S you tube had a good clip of the job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O0Xf9eVpTc
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
Try Worx Shocks, use to be Works Performance. If you do a search here, they know there stuff for a 2011
PMK
Active member
How is Worx doing as a company, any idea. Last time I spoke with them about some vintage motocross shocks there was a lot of uncertainty if they would remain after Gil passed away. They do build some nice stuff for dirt bikes. Never tried or seen in person their Spyder shocks.
PMK
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Years ago while attending an industry motorcycle show, Wilburs was attending and had a display. The shocks were impressive to see and I would expect performed well.
Unfortunately, Wilburs has not truly entered the USA market, or if they have, it is a well kept secret.
KX5062
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Yes, Wilbers for Spyders are not available in the US and the Worx/Works Performance shocks were never available for the newer models. Like I said earlier they were never developed. I contacted them years ago about a shock for my 2014 and they said they stopped development because they determined the market was too small and therefore not profitable.
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