R1250GS Rallye - Lowering ESA Suspension

[Jakeyt]

I assume this has been asked before but please bear with me, how difficult is it to fit Hyperpro -25mm lowering springs to ESA equipped bikes. Ive done it many times on bikes with 'normal' non electronic suspension but I'm a bit wary of the ESA rear. The bike is a 2022 R1250GS Rallye. Any advice would be welcome
Cheers
Mark

 

[Tony T]

If you're just fitting the spring, bear in mind it lowers the bike based on SAG, when you add preload it can still extend to the original height (just when you need it lower for a passenger or luggage)
I fitted the Touratech Evo -40mm ESA suspension to my 2016 1200GS LC, which has a shortened shock. Very straight forward job, but the instructions are limited! I hunted through various Touratech websites to find exactly where the electronics tube fitted on the rear frame, finally found a photo on a USA site.
You'll need a GS911 (or equivalent) to calibrate the suspension when it's fitted.
Apart from being able to reach the ground, the ride was amazingly better than standard ESA suspension!