Suspension set up

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How you going to compress the spring to change it?

Also do you know the range of 'weights' they offer for front and back on GS.

Believe it or not, the last time I changed a spring on my RGV500 I had a mate sit on the bike to compress the spring and used tie wraps to hold it at that length, took the shock off and the locking ring was loose, hey presto the old spring off. I compressed the new one by lowering my bike lift onto it and zip tied it short and put it on, put the collars in place and cut the ties. Not the most technical way but it worked for me!!

Re the weights, Hyperpro are a progressive spring so they are a generic fit, one spring for all weights. Wilbers do weight specific springs but I went for the Hyperpro ones as they should suit the bike whether I am on my own, two up or touring two up with luggage. Seemed to be the best comprimise for most situations although I am sure others might disaggree with the 'wisdom' of that.

Graham

 

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Believe it or not, the last time I changed a spring on my RGV500 I had a mate sit on the bike to compress the spring and used tie wraps to hold it at that length, took the shock off and the locking ring was loose, hey presto the old spring off. I compressed the new one by lowering my bike lift onto it and zip tied it short and put it on, put the collars in place and cut the ties. Not the most technical way but it worked for me!!

Re the weights, Hyperpro are a progressive spring so they are a generic fit, one spring for all weights. Wilbers do weight specific springs but I went for the Hyperpro ones as they should suit the bike whether I am on my own, two up or touring two up with luggage. Seemed to be the best comprimise for most situations although I am sure others might disaggree with the 'wisdom' of that.

Graham

Hi Graham,

Please give us an update when you get the spring fitted as I am thinking of going down that route aswell.

Thanks
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Just fitted the Hyperpro's with the use of the following novel toolkit as I didn't have access to spring compressors:

Vice/ratchet straps (as spring compressor!)
zip ties/bike lift (also as spring compressor!)

Look good and going for a ride tomorrow to check it out before I head off on Friday, also testing new Wunderlich touring screen and winglets!! Wish me luck

Graham

 

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UPDATE

Just got back from a great trip through the alps (culminating in German GP) with the Hyper pro's fitted.

Two up, fully (read 'over' with 45kg of baggage and pillion!) loaded, and riding faily hard on the passes and the Hyper pros were superb. Excellent ground clearance, gave the damping the chance to work and made for a superb trip with some fairly spirited riding. Highly recommended and very much worth the money. Will post links of video taken by the missus on the Stelvio, San gottardo and Grimsell passes.

Front on position 7 of 9, might have benefitted from increasing to 9 of 9 but never got round to it.

Rear 1 1/2 turns from max on rebound and the following for the preload
rider only mid setting, rider/pillion 1 1/2 bars showing, rider/pillion/panniers max preload.

Anyone having issues with susension who loads the bike with more than a rider should consider the spring kit as a value for money alternative to reshocking the machine if the stock units are still serviceable.

Thanks to all who gave advice in this thread.

Graham

PS really blue now I'm back but already planning the next one to Mugello next year!!

 

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Graham,

Thanks for the update.

Could you please tell us where you found the best price for the bike and what units they were.

I see NN sell them but only the lowering kits.

thanks

 

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Got them from www.calsport.co.uk for £144 delivered. I didn't go for the lowering kit, although I do only have a 29" inside leg, becuase I wanted the ground clearance. The fitting guide on the 1200gs part of the forum under useful links was helpful as I did the job myself and was struggling to drop the front shock out until I read the guide. Top tip, remove the alternator belt cover to give you more room and I did the job withour having to reomve the tank.

Hope this helps, Graham

 

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Got them from www.calsport.co.uk for £144 delivered. I didn't go for the lowering kit, although I do only have a 29" inside leg, becuase I wanted the ground clearance. The fitting guide on the 1200gs part of the forum under useful links was helpful as I did the job myself and was struggling to drop the front shock out until I read the guide. Top tip, remove the alternator belt cover to give you more room and I did the job withour having to reomve the tank.

Hope this helps, Graham

Great info mate, thank you