STIFFENED FRONT SUSPENSION ON 2011 RT-S / MUCH BETTER!

[CapNCrunch]

I just stiffened the front shocks from the next to last notch ...... to the LAST NOTCH. The improvement in handling is AMAZING! Just that one 'click' made all the difference. My 2011 RT-S is much easier to control in turns, and more predictable. No more 'wallow', and much more precise steering. The ride is a little stiffer, too, but it's still very comfortable, and compliant over the bumps and road irregularities. Glad I did it!
Ride easy,
CapNCrunch

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: Glad to hear that a simple and inexpensive adjustment made a difference for you! :thumbup:

 

[cougar]

Get yourself a set of Elkas and you will be real amazed.

 

[cjackg]

I have been thru this on 2 RTs, 2010 oem shocks tightened down, 2011 oem shocks on 2010, 2012 oem shocks tightened down, etc.

When I finally switched to Elkas, I was able to get back to a softer ride but with the best control ever. There's just no comparison.

 

[TasmanianDevil]

It's been years since I have ridden bikes. My Tas is new and I had my shocks stiffened to 5. I feel more ALERT to how it handles the different road conditions with the shocks stiffer. Sarah

 

[lookerjdc]

thanks for that info - I am going to try it and see how it feels

I am not in a position to spend $800+ on a new front shock so.......

 

[spyder stryder]

stiffened front suspension

I just stiffened the front shocks from the next to last notch ...... to the LAST NOTCH. The improvement in handling is AMAZING! Just that one 'click' made all the difference. My 2011 RT-S is much easier to control in turns, and more predictable. No more 'wallow', and much more precise steering. The ride is a little stiffer, too, but it's still very comfortable, and compliant over the bumps and road irregularities. Glad I did it!
Ride easy,
CapNCrunch

CapNcrunch
If you want to better the handeling over what you have now get in
touch with BajaRon about his swaybar you will love the handeling
performance.

spyder stryder

 

[spyder stryder]

stiffened front suspension

thanks for that info - I am going to try it and see how it feels

I am not in a position to spend $800+ on a new front shock so.......

jdc
Check my reply to capNcrunch about the sway bar.
These bars do work & you don't have to spend a lot
to get one.

spyder stryder

 

[Sarge707]

The Evolution sway bar did wonders for my GS and Its a Must have for my New Rt (When I get It and when Rons sway bar is available)!nojoke

 

[lookerjdc]

jdc
Check my reply to capNcrunch about the sway bar.
These bars do work & you don't have to spend a lot
to get one.

spyder stryder

I am on his list