My RT front shocks are set at the # 3 position and the back shock is whatever it was set at, at the dealer. I seem to be okay on right hand curves but left hand curves require me to slow way down to avoid oversteer. Would changing the suspension settings help with handling?:spyder2:
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Bob Denman
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Hi Cindi, If both of your front shocks are set in the middle position (#3), then the direction of the turn really shouldn't matter.. I don't know how many miles you've logged on your bike; it simply may be that some more familiarity is needed for you to gain comfort with turning to the left... And I want to apologize if I've misunderstood what it is that your are looking for... 
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Plyrod38
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Hi Cindi,
I had the dealership set my front shocks to 5 before ever taking delivery. The handling at this level was almost acceptable, still sloppy in the turns.
I installed the BajaRon Sway bar and it now handles fantastic and predictable, now I realize it wasn't even close before.
If you want performance handling, you won't get it by going softer on the shocks.
It's ok to experiment to find the find the handling characteristics that you are looking for.
Take Care and Good Luck,
Bill
I had the dealership set my front shocks to 5 before ever taking delivery. The handling at this level was almost acceptable, still sloppy in the turns.
I installed the BajaRon Sway bar and it now handles fantastic and predictable, now I realize it wasn't even close before.
If you want performance handling, you won't get it by going softer on the shocks.
It's ok to experiment to find the find the handling characteristics that you are looking for.
Take Care and Good Luck,
Bill
BajaRon
Well-known member
People are right handed or left handed. When you start riding a vehicle like the Spyder that takes a bit of practice to get the most out of it you may find you're naturally better at turning one direction than you are at turning the other direction. The dynamics of a right hand turn (both visual and physical) are different than a left hand turn. You may be apexing at the wrong time or you may be making other beginner mistakes like starting the turn near center-line.
But it is also possible that your front shocks are not set the same. I've seen this more than once where 1 shock is one or more clicks different than the other. This will definitely affect cornering. And as mentioned before, setting the shocks softer isn't going to help cornering at all.
Make sure both shocks are set the same and then go 1 click stiffer. Be sure to lift the front wheels off the ground first to make this process easier. Give this setting a try for awhile and then try the next click. Experiment until you get the best results possible with the system you have.
As with most things there is a compromise. Setting the shocks stiffer will help cornering but it will make for a harsher ride and can (in more severe cases) affect front end alignment because it changes ride height.
Typically, if you install a stiffer sway bar you can back your shock setting off a notch or two.
But it is also possible that your front shocks are not set the same. I've seen this more than once where 1 shock is one or more clicks different than the other. This will definitely affect cornering. And as mentioned before, setting the shocks softer isn't going to help cornering at all.
Make sure both shocks are set the same and then go 1 click stiffer. Be sure to lift the front wheels off the ground first to make this process easier. Give this setting a try for awhile and then try the next click. Experiment until you get the best results possible with the system you have.
As with most things there is a compromise. Setting the shocks stiffer will help cornering but it will make for a harsher ride and can (in more severe cases) affect front end alignment because it changes ride height.
Typically, if you install a stiffer sway bar you can back your shock setting off a notch or two.
Bob Denman
New member
Cindi, Since you're already in Missouri; are you coming to the big party in Ozark in about three weeks? :thumbup:
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