Sputhe rear stabilizer install
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: utah
Thanks gadianton3. And thank you 07bohber that's exactly what I was looking for. Did you do the install on your sputhe? I couldn't get the top 3" bolts to line up right. I don't want to force the new bolts in the because there's no nuts on the other side anymore, they thread directly into the bracket. Looks like if everything doesn't line up right it will be easy to cross thread. I put my stock bolts back in it, think I'm gonna wait til I can get it on a lift
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Road Warrior
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From: Bay area, CA
yes you could cross thread them so be careful. That is where having two people helps. I did mine on a the jiffy stand, with a buddy. He had already done his so it was actually pretty easy. It did take a while to make everything line up perfectly. Are you doing the front also?
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From: utah
Sorry I'm not more help. Mine went together pretty easily. We did have to raise and lower the jack to get the bolts to line up. Maybe you have something bent? It might be worth it to take the rear wheel off?
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Road Warrior
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From: Bay area, CA
Yes sir! Didn't realize I never updated, sorry man. Lots of fighting and cursing but I got it all together, was much easier on my new lift. I could tell the difference as soon as I hit the freeway, tightened the bike up even more then it was after the suspension upgrades. I'd post pics but it's pretty hard to even see what your looking at cuz it's really tucked into the frame and hidden
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From: Indiana
Did you take the rear wheel off or were you able to get in there?? I've read in the past it's a B&%ch!! Once I move in July and have snowy winters again I plan on doing the VT front mount and the Spruthe rear.
What was the difference you felt? Was it just lighter in the bars turn/weaving or just more one with the road??
What was the difference you felt? Was it just lighter in the bars turn/weaving or just more one with the road??
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Road Warrior
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From: Bay area, CA
Did you take the rear wheel off or were you able to get in there?? I've read in the past it's a B&%ch!! Once I move in July and have snowy winters again I plan on doing the VT front mount and the Spruthe rear.
What was the difference you felt? Was it just lighter in the bars turn/weaving or just more one with the road??
What was the difference you felt? Was it just lighter in the bars turn/weaving or just more one with the road??
The front suspension, I would say, made the bars feel lighter. I would explain that rear stabilizer as making the bike tighter and more planted with the road. No more wobble at high speeds and sharp left/ right turns quicker. If I could keep my damn pipe off the ground I'd be in business. The vt mount seems to be of really great quality, we'll see if it stands the test of time to really make it worth the money. Another great thing about the vt mount is the integrated stabilizer link that is hidden behind it so you don't have it hanging out front like some of the other front stabilizer links, which honestly I kinda like the look of that kind of stuff so it wouldn't bother me even if it was hanging out
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From: Indiana
Cool!! You validated my assumptions. I have that wobble and it would be nice when it's all gone. I had a tank slapper once, but that was because of a crap rear tire. Went back to a stock Dunlop and it was gone, but have that very slight jiggle if I force it or hit a bump in a hot turn. I think once I do the VT, sputhe and the matching Avon rear I'll be very happy. Thank for the info!!