Hi, I've now purchased my 2009 R1200 Rt. I need to lower it. I can purchase a kit by Hyperpro that lowers by 30mm front and rear from Motorworks along with a fitting tool. Will I still be able to use the centre stand, or will it require modifying? The sidestand needs a bolt welding near the foot , so that I can push it down. I hate having little legs lol
Many Thanks in advance.
Jethro
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How about getting a piece of timber 30mm thick, placing it under the centre stand & giving it a go.
My guess is, you would struggle to get the Bike on the centre stand.
Ground clearance might be a consideration too.
My guess is, you would struggle to get the Bike on the centre stand.
Ground clearance might be a consideration too.
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+1 I think you my struggle getting it on the centre stand.DaygloDavid wrote: My guess is, you would struggle to get the Bike on the centre stand.
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Thanks for the input guys. I will have a chat with the suppliers tomorrow if they know of any issues. I believe they also manufacture a 25mm reduction spring.
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Both stands will need to be shortened or its nearly impossible to get them on the centre one and it will be nearly upright on the side stand. I suppose you have gone down the lower seat option. I only have a 29 in inside leg and managed OK with the lower seat.
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Re: Lowering suspension question
The 2009 RT has two seat options, Standard & Low, with the Low seat, the lowest seat height is 30.7", giving a Rider's inside leg arc, heel to heel of 70.9".
The RT LC has three seat options, Low, Standard & High, with the Low seat, the lowest seat height is 29.9", giving a Rider's inside leg arc, heel to heel of 68.5".
The Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator, http://cycle-ergo.com/, might be a useful tool, you can customize the options to include, Seat rise -/+, Put feet on ground & Rider Inseam.
The RT LC has three seat options, Low, Standard & High, with the Low seat, the lowest seat height is 29.9", giving a Rider's inside leg arc, heel to heel of 68.5".
The Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator, http://cycle-ergo.com/, might be a useful tool, you can customize the options to include, Seat rise -/+, Put feet on ground & Rider Inseam.
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I've ordered the low seat. I've also purchased some 8mm think steel plate to make an enlarged foot for the sidestand, and going to weld some steel rod to form a loop to push down with my boot.
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Hey Jethro, did you go ahead with the shorter Hyperpro springs. I`m considering going the same route with my 2009 ESA model, but I`m concerned about the ESA not working after the fitting.
Any advice please ?
Any advice please ?
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Hi, I used the hyperpro springs, although my bike didn't have ESA. I then replaced units with Wilbers units, which were a higher quality shock than standard.
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Ok thanks. Could you point me towards the supplier of Wilbers. They might be able to offer advice on the ESA function.
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Go retro with some 70's platform shoes as save cash, easier to re sell too!
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