Lowering a 1150?

[Torsen]

Is this a good solution?
https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... 9&spPage=2

[Soliton]

I would want to know how this affected

• - the side and centre stand
  - the steering geometry of the bike.

I have hyperpro shocks fore and aft and they are great. I could have had them lower the bike when I had the shocks made, but I had the standard BMW "low" seat rebuilt by a custom upholster who made it lower again and slightly less wide. This helped. I'm only 5.7"

Perhaps if you email Hyperpro they may be able to answer some Q's for you.

[sweatmark]

There's an R1150R Roadster in our region that was lowered to accommodate rider of not-quite 5ft height, using combination of custom shocks/springs and seat. The seat thickness was minimized and saddle area narrowed considerably. First saw the bike about ten years ago at local rally, where the original rider reported good handling and comfort. Bike has new owner and still shows up at local events.

[Hottech]

I bought a pair of Wilber Shocks lowered 1 inch and discovered that the side stand did not lean enough and the center stand was impossible to lift. Bought a used side stand and center stand off of E-Bay and had them both cut down. After 12 years of riding my 1150R and fearing stop lights and stop signs I am now riding more confident. My rides are much more enjoyable. The cost was not outrageous maybe a $100 for parts and $100 for the cutting and welding and installing by the motorcycle pro shop I used. The shocks were around $1400 and installing the shocks was another $400. So for just under $2000 I have a bike that is custom made for riding height, hope that helps you out.

[Torsen]

Thanks!
I am not worried about the stands. A friend do weldings.

[sjbmw]

Klaus at EPM built my hyper pros 6 years ago, after my OEM's had it. I had my bike lowered 3/4 of an inch, as I am inseam challenged, and my Sargent seat's width took some foot reach away. I have great footing now! After 7 years on OEM's, and 6 on Hyper Pro's, Hyper Pro's win. Not even a contest.

I have not touched the kickstand, and one issue I have is when I park I have to watch out for right leaning gradients, and not let the bike sit too upright. I know I should get some kickstand cut off, just never got around to it. I would not go over 1 inch on lowering, (stick to 1/2 or 3/4 inch if you can) even with a kickstand/centerstand mod, as you might bottom out on steep inclined driveways. You will learn to get on the pegs a lot more and take it easy to pull into gas stations or diners that have steep parking access aprons against lower streets. I have bottomed out before when not taking care. Quickly, you will acquire new geometry skills to climb these at a angle, after a hit or 2 on the undercarriage. I ride long distances with a lot of camping gear weight, and up to a few years ago, 2-up, that is when the issue is most prevalent. I am no lightweight physically either.


I will never forget the day I picked up the bike though, these shocks are the bees knees. A brand new bike.
I spoke to Klaus at the MOA national (EPM is about 60 miles from me) and this winter I will be taking the plunge and getting both shocks rebuilt. They might not officially need it yet, but I am going for it. Klaus does good work.

I officially endorse Hyper Pro's, a fine product. I recommend filling out the questionnaire on their site, and having new shocks built to your personal specifications, riding style, weight loads, etc, including the lowering, and they will ship to worldwide mechanics for installation. The price is more than new OEM's, but they were worth every dime.

http://epmperf.com/hyperpro-motorcycle-shocks.htm

[Torsen]

Thanks sjbmw;-)