I purchased a Baja Ron swaybar for my 2012 RT and have seen a few threads about the height that is needed to replace...somewhere around 18 - 22 inches. Funny, the directions in the package say it only needs to be raised to gain access and that the weight does not have to be off the tires. Nothing about the 18 -22 inches. Any comments?
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Sway bar Baja Ron
- Thread starter rthomp32
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mrb
New member
The height issue relates to 2013 models only and yours is a 2012? The instructions would be right and its a simple job.
stallion143
New member
I drove my 2012 RT up on some car ramps and had plenty of room for the install.
I did not raise the rear of the RT....
Hope this helps!
SpyderAnn01
Active member
It is an easy do it yourself project on the older models and even though it is a little tougher on the 2013 it is totally worth the effort it takes. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
There's at least one advantage to living in tornado country!
I wish we could get away with that here in the land of basements. They frown on garage "pits" around here. Being slightly older than dirt, I grew up working out of a pit in a garage bay. We didn't know anything about confined space hazards back then. I wish I could put one in the new barn. Can't get away with it here without expensive improvements...even if it is intended as a storm shelter.
Bob Denman
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That's a great way to make lemonade out of "pure-Lemon" situation! :thumbup:There's at least one advantage to living in tornado country!
We're gonna want to hear about the results after your installation is complete; RTomp32
MMcc
New member
Sway bar and links
Finished my installation Thursday night. Just a short ryde after, as I had cataract surgery the day before and was told no driving for 3 days. Everything went well. Most difficult part was trying to get the upper link bolts into the frame hole with only one eye. Lifted the bike with a floor jack that has a 16" height range. Put two jack stands under the lower A frame near wheels and went to work. Ron did a great job with the product and directions. I did replace the original lower link bolts with the longer ones in the kit but wondered why as the original bolts seemed to be long enough to do the job. Thanks Ron, looking forward to a nice week-end ride.
Finished my installation Thursday night. Just a short ryde after, as I had cataract surgery the day before and was told no driving for 3 days. Everything went well. Most difficult part was trying to get the upper link bolts into the frame hole with only one eye. Lifted the bike with a floor jack that has a 16" height range. Put two jack stands under the lower A frame near wheels and went to work. Ron did a great job with the product and directions. I did replace the original lower link bolts with the longer ones in the kit but wondered why as the original bolts seemed to be long enough to do the job. Thanks Ron, looking forward to a nice week-end ride.
Sway bar install
Well the install is done and only took a couple hours but then Idid take my time and enjoyed. Directions are awesome! Although I did remove the wrong 2 bolts that attach the lower frunk but no worries, I figured it out and finally got it right. I did see a small difference around town but not a lot, except for one curve that nanny always complains about. No complaints this time. I'll reserve judgement until tomorrow when I take a longer ride, but right now I have to be honest...doesn't live up to the hype.
Well the install is done and only took a couple hours but then Idid take my time and enjoyed. Directions are awesome! Although I did remove the wrong 2 bolts that attach the lower frunk but no worries, I figured it out and finally got it right. I did see a small difference around town but not a lot, except for one curve that nanny always complains about. No complaints this time. I'll reserve judgement until tomorrow when I take a longer ride, but right now I have to be honest...doesn't live up to the hype.
Dan McNally
New member
There's at least one advantage to living in tornado country!
Wow . . . what a sweet setup!
I ordered mine today too.
My mechanic says the RonBar is a waste of money, and I would be better off with upgrading the shocks. I told him that may be true, but $200.00 for a RonBar, or $700.00+ for better shocks; the RonBar won. From what I have been told by those I know that have the RonBar I will like it.
2 Cruysyn
New member
Find another mechanic! I rode with the RonBar and the OEM shocks set to 4 for a while. The first turn out of my driveway after installing the bar told me I had something! Elka Stage 1+ is just icing on the cake although I could have lived without them.
Although mine weren't broken, yet, I installed the "RonLink" as a preventative measure. Would have done so at the same time I installed the bar if they had been available. You might consider it since your OEM links are going to be off anyway.
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