Testing BajaRon's new RT Anti-SwayBar...

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oh crap... :gaah:

 

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Sway Bar Testing

I had previously used an Evolucione Anti-swaybar on a 2010 RT, and on my 2012 RT Ltd. I have been using the oem bar for the last few months since the Evo bar was making very little difference in performance. So, I have changed/installed swaybars on RT's several times in the past. My 2012 RT has Elka Stage 1 shocks, and I have SpyderPops Bumpskid installed.

I learned through experience you can change out the bar on an RT without removing the front end (frunk), and I was able to install the prototype bar the same way. I was also able to do the change without removing the Bumpskid, but I think it might be a little easier to go ahead and remove it. The install took a little over an hour. I can go into detail about the install steps later if anyone is interested.

BajaRon's new Anti-Swaybar is definitely beefier and heavier than either the stock bar or an Evo bar, and comes with very nice adjustable collars for locking it in place to prevent lateral movement of the bar (see pic below). The prototype is black but I still have hopes to see some color on the final production bar.
It's an impressive piece of gear!

After I finished the install and got the RT off the stands, I had planned to start road testing but it was beginning to rain. Later I was able to do a short run just to check things but the streets were wet so I didnt have a chance to do any serious testing.
It was apparent from the start that the suspension had a tighter feel and the RT was riding flatter! Good signs to start with!

Today I plan to do some extensive riding on the twisty N. Ga backroads not far from my house, and tomorrow I will be riding down I75 to see my dealer, Extreme Propulsion, near Atlanta.
Details on performance, after these rides...

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Please run a test with TWO up!! That is my reason for wanting a beefier bar!!!:bowdown::bowdown:

 

[Sarge707]

Any further additional reports from testers as they have had them for quite some time Now?

 

[cjackg]

Any further additional reports from testers as they have had them for quite some time Now?

We just returned from a 10 day trip to Florida and did a lot of riding two-up while we were there. but, I was not able to do any testing worth talking about for 2 reasons, the main one is that I just dont ride aggressively with my sweet wife on the back who had major back surgery earler this year, and the other is the shortage of twisty roads in Florida. :roflblack:

Guess you will just have to get a bar from Ron and do your own testing. I really think you will be quite pleased.:thumbup:

 

[docdoru]

.... but, I was not able to do any testing worth talking about for 2 reasons, the main one is that...

...my Spyder was in the shop...:dontknow: :roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

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A bit of a come down from my Spyder and Suzuki M109R but when in Rome... It actually did much better than the 7hp would suggest.

Here is a fair representation of what it is like (not me but similar). The only thing I would say about this video is that the traffic was pretty light compared to most of what I experienced but similar. I probably rode down some of the roads in this video but I was so busy trying to keep from getting killed/run over, that I didn't have time to look around! :yikes: Though I think I do recognize some of it.

But the main reason for this post is to update the RT Sway Bar project. They were supposed to be finished and delivered to the Powder Coater before I returned. But I think that because I was out of country and not on their back they just put it off. They now promise me that they will deliver to the powder coater early next week. The powder coater says they will turn them around in 1 day (we'll see). So my latest estimate is that I will be shipping these RT sway bars the week of the 26th.

If you are not on the official RT Performance Sway Bar list you can email me at [email protected] and I'll add your name. As soon as these bars are ready to ship I will email everyone on that list individually and also post here on Spyderlovers.

The initial introductory price on the first run will be $199.00 delivered. Hopefully this will make up a bit for the long wait that I have perpetrated on the good people here.

 

[Bob Denman]

Holy CRAP! :yikes: Too much traffic for this country boy! :shocked:
Glad to hear that the "RonBars" are getting back on track! :2thumbs:

 

[BajaRon]

I am pretty confident that I will be able to ship these the week of the 26th. The manufacturer ASSURES me that they will ship to me Tuesday the 20th.

 

[bmwlarry]

YEAH!!!!!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:hyea::yes:hyea::yes:hyea::yes: :2thumbs:

 

[kinggeek]

Looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Been saving my pennies since the RT bar was announced. Chirstmas is coming early this year! :yes::yes::yes: Just waiting for the email they are ready. opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

So when do you think that Ron is gonna tackle the entire issue of all of those miserable OEM seats???? :shocked: :roflblack:

 

[cmar157]

I may have missed this but has the color been determined?????

 

[pickelhead]

I think someone said red and white like a barber pole

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[pickelhead]

So when do you think that Ron is gonna tackle the entire issue of all of those miserable OEM seats???? :shocked: :roflblack:

Don't distract him until he finishes the sway bar

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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oops! pps:

 

[northstarbrian]

Any word in the sway bars? :doorag:

I bought my wife a 2010 RT :spyder2:with 2k miles on it for mother’s day. I am very use to the two wheels and when I rode her new/used RT I did notice the side to side “slop” feeling as well as the body roll. I would love suggestions to tighten this up for her. I have been reading about the shocks upgrade and I know this will be in the future. I am currently really… I mean REALLY interested in the anti-sway bar systems. I have read on the forums that some cause stress to the bike. I love reading your posts and I am really digging this forum. Spyderlovers has a lot of experience out there.

 

[SpyderDen]

Definitely do the Baja Ron sway bar and at least upgrade shocks to OEM '11 RT or better yet Elka's.

 

[2 Cruysyn]

Any word in the sway bars?

Do it!

Alright, that's two but you got my point I'm sure. I installed BajaRon's bar a couple months ago. Hadn't left the driveway yet before I knew I had something. Even with the OEM shocks. Hadn't planned on it but I had Elkas Stage 1+ installed at Spyderfest. Had to tweak the preload a bit but once that was done the combination of Ron's bar and the Elkas made for a much more stable ride.