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#1 | Lowered Suspension datum

Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:08 pm

Wanted to share my experience with a recently lowered ESA suspension for anyone else interested (2016 R1200RS). Sent my original rear shock and front forks to Klaus at EPM Performance Imports in NJ. He installed new Wilbers shock(ESA conversion) and did the front fork adjustment. I am thrilled with the result and would highly recommend Klaus to those interested!

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#2 | RE: Lowered Suspension datum

Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:48 pm (Last edited: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:49 pm)

How much did you lower it and what have you done with the side and center stands? I have a friend who might be interested.

Frank

2017 R1200RS- 12,000 mi. 9 mos.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200
1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 33 yrs.
2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone)
2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it.
1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone)

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#3 | RE: Lowered Suspension datum

Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:34 pm

Lowered 1.25", have to grind off front knob at top of kickstand, center stand just little harder to use, but no adjustment

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#4 | RE: Lowered Suspension datum

Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:51 pm

Have you ever touched the peg with the lower ride height?

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#5 | RE: Lowered Suspension datum

Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:24 pm

MSMOTO, can you provide a little bit of info.

Curious of height/inseam that may have contributed to lowering your '16. I also have a '16, am female, and have a vertically challenged inseam at 30." Being only 5'7" I have lowered a few bikes but they started out much taller than the RS (Vstrom and Tiger 800). Buying my RS used, I was slightly nervous of the seat height, which was a OEM high seat. Fortunately, I traded for a low Sargent seat and the height has been perfect for me. I also find the COG to be low enough that the balance of the bike always seems stable to me.

Just curious as what was the driving factor to lower it.

Also, WELCOME aboard!

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

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#6 | RE: Lowered Suspension datum

Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:27 pm

Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #5
MSMOTO, can you provide a little bit of info.

Curious of height/inseam that may have contributed to lowering your '16. I also have a '16, am female, and have a vertically challenged inseam at 30." Being only 5'7" I have lowered a few bikes but they started out much taller than the RS (Vstrom and Tiger 800). Buying my RS used, I was slightly nervous of the seat height, which was a OEM high seat. Fortunately, I traded for a low Sargent seat and the height has been perfect for me. I also find the COG to be low enough that the balance of the bike always seems stable to me.

Just curious as what was the driving factor to lower it.

Also, WELCOME aboard!

Hello there

Have you exhausted all the seat options? I've a 29.5" inseam (5'10" and weird) and bought my late 2015 RS with the extra low seat. It was a little too low and I went up one to the standard low seat and I'm still able to flat foot both sides. Now totally pleased with my bike in every respect.

I'd surprised if either of those seats didn't work for you.

Peter

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