UPDATE - Custom Performance Anti-Sway Bar for the RT

[bmwlarry]

So I have completed the install after a few calls to Ron. As stated above you need to loosen the screws holding the see panel. I did not loosen the top frunk screws at all. Also the bolts in the aluminum collar clamps are not metric, they are 5/32. I have included a ink to some photos below that may clarify some things. I am a picture guy!


Here is link to the install album
http://s808.photobucket.com/albums/zz6/lkniess/sway bar install/


Now as for the performance - I havnt had a chance to ride yet! Sorry

 

[Bob Denman]

:yes::yes: It's here!! :yes::yes:
Now... Does anybody want to take my Missus shopping for the day so that I can crawl up under the bike and figure all of this out? :shocked:

 

[gypsy_100]

So I have completed the install after a few calls to Ron. As stated above you need to loosen the screws holding the see panel. I did not loosen the top frunk screws at all. Also the bolts in the aluminum collar clamps are not metric, they are 5/32. I have included a ink to some photos below that may clarify some things. I am a picture guy!


Here is link to the install album
http://s808.photobucket.com/albums/zz6/lkniess/sway bar install/


Now as for the performance - I havnt had a chance to ride yet! Sorry

Great photo album -- makes it look like a piece of cake if they follow your procedure. Now I need to hear some evaluations from those that have Elka's installed to help me decide. ???

 

[bmwlarry]

I have Elkas and will evaluate soon. I am starting with 18/29 psi, rebound set at 22 clicks. It looks cold and maybe real wet today so I may not get out.

 

[kinggeek]

Arrived, installed and tested!

All I can at is OH MY FREAKIN' GAWD! THIS THING IS AWESOME, A MUST HAVE FOR ANY RT OWNER!

I noticed a difference from the first right hand turn in my neighborhood at 25MPH and it only got better in the twisties!

I took an unfortunately short ride in some of the twisties I am most familiar with and the difference is amazing! Turns that uses to put a little fear in me where smooth as glass at higher speeds than ever before.

I do see one downside for Ron though, he is probably going to be selling fewer brake pads as a result of this amazing performance enhancing product.

Well done!

 

[Sarge707]

I have Elkas and will evaluate soon. I am starting with 18/29 psi, rebound set at 22 clicks. It looks cold and maybe real wet today so I may not get out.

Just moved my Elka,s to the RT with same set up as yours- I,m interested in the difference you find!

 

[Bob Denman]

Hey Larry!
Did you ever get any of these decals made up??

If they were available in some lighter colors (to go with a BLUE bike), I'd sure like to get one...

 

[bmwlarry]

Bob

I have decided that making a set for me "probably" was OK but producing moore and making them available to others was probably not a good idea - from Ron's viewpoint. His name probably has some copyright restrictions actually making it unlawful! We gotta watch out for our vendors!

Larry

 

[Bob Denman]

Got it! Thanks! :thumbup:
Maybe we should twist HIS arm a bit to get some "RonVinyl" produced for us...

 

[BajaRon]

Bob

I have decided that making a set for me "probably" was OK but producing moore and making them available to others was probably not a good idea - from Ron's viewpoint. His name probably has some copyright restrictions actually making it unlawful! We gotta watch out for our vendors!

Larry

If there is enough interest in some BajaRon vinyl decals I am open to having some made. Right now I send a decal that matches my banner ad with every purchase. But may not be what people want to put on their Spyder.

I can be swayed by the masses. After all, you did get me to go Gloss Black for the RT bars. hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

That decal on the leading edge of the front wings just looks pretty dang cool! :2thumbs:
You make 'em and we'll buy 'em! :clap:
So now that we've got:
RonWires
RonPlugs
RonOil
RonFilters
and hopefully RonVinyl,

How about some RonSeats or RonWheels???

 

[bmwlarry]

What I was originally considering was these being the type that have the vinyl letter transfers that you transfer buy rubbing. That said, I hear that with them even being about 1 in. by 3 in., it would be about $13.00.


Sooooo, Ron, I would be interested if they looked something like I posted.. The logo on the sticker included with the purchase is too big and a bit too busy for my purpose. I wanted simple yet affective to reflect the hidden upgrade. Make sense?
Larry

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Larry's on to something here... :thumbup: :bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[BajaRon]

This batch went fast, just 1 bar left...

 

[flybuddy]

As good as they are you really can't "raise the bar" on the next batch

 

[Bob Denman]

Nice... :clap:

 

[Rotaxer]

This batch went fast, just 1 bar left...

What colour is the next batch??? :bdh: Just kidding mine is in transit should be here soon only problem is I won't be able to ride it for a while yet.

 

[BajaRon]

GONE!

Well, they are all gone and then some! I've got more RT bars coming and I hope to be able to ship around the middle of January. Again! Thanks goes to all of you dedicated Spyderlovers for helping this project to go so well.

If you're interested in getting a Sway Bar for your RT please send me an email at [email protected] and I will put you on the notification list. As soon as I am able to ship these bars I will send you an email.

Hopefully I can get enough of these made to stay ahead of orders.

How about a batch in Hot Pink! :yes: Yeah Baby!

 

[oheresy]

Got my bar in the mail a few days ago. Can't wait to install it.

 

[Bob Denman]

Ron,
I've been watching all of the hints, tips, suggestions and caveats for an easy installation...
My head is now spinning!

Is there any way that you could create some sort of a cheat sheet with what you now feel is the best process for installation?
I'm too dizzy and nervous! pps: