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Dottrz
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 07:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I tried to search the forums for information, however I'm getting some crazy error message, so please forgive me for starting what might be a redundant thread.

None the less, I'm going to ask: anyone have any experience with the Hyperpro lowering kit for the Uly? I have an 06 Uly that thus far I have replaced the stock seat with a later model, lowering me about an inch or so at this point. Having a mere 29" inseam, the seat height is still a bit high for my liking. The information I have on the kit, part #SP-BU12-SSC013 with a retail cost of $319, is that it will further lower my seat height another 25mm, or about an inch.

Input I'm looking for on this includes ease of installation (I have a shop installing the kit, should I go ahead with this, but I'd like to be able to give them a heads up for any potential complications); input on the performance upsides, and any downsides (durability, reliability, etc.); information on a new length on the sidestand (I picked up a much shorter than stock stand, measured at about 11.5", and that one looks pretty short, but if anyone has any information I'd be happy to hear it!).

Anything else I missed, please feel free to chime in! Thanks, and ride safe!
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Pontlee77
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And what about the front end? i think lowering the bike should be equal at front and rear to keep the bike balanced.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can lower the front end by installing 1" handlebar risers from Precision Engineering and then dropping the triple clamps on the front forks by a similar amount.
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Dottrz
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 01:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The kit does include new front springs as well as a coil over for the rear shock. I believe it does lower both front and rear in that regard....
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Hyperpro kit includes shorter front and rear springs to lower each end an equal amount
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Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Interesting. Dottrz, have you found a source for the kit in the US?
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 04:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

FWIW, If I remember correctly, the Hyperpro springs lower the bike by 30mm front and rear.

WP also do a set of lower springs, 50mm, but you will need to buy a shock to go with them.

Check out this site for a spring seat for the rear shock to lower the bike with a standard spring.

http://www.solobuell.com/inter/
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Dottrz
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A cut and paste of an email I received in response to a request from Hyperpro. Includes contact and source information...

"Klaus Huenecke" <info@epmperf.com>
Hi Don,

Thank you for your interest in the Hyperpro products.
Your email to Annitori Distributing was forwarded to us at EPM Performance
Imports as the exclusive importer and distributor for Hyperpro shocks and
springs.

Yes, we do have spring lowering kit ( fork springs and replacement spring
for the OEM shock) that will lower the bike 25 mm or 1"
The price for the kit is $ 319.00.
I do not have it in stock, but if you place your order with on Friday this
week, it will be at our place by Wednesday next week to be shipped to you.

The part number is SP-BU12-SSC013

Please call us with your order at 732-786-9777
We are in NJ and open from 9 am to 5 pm

Regards
Klaus Huenecke
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407guy
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hmmm, this is interesting....

Do you have a Hyperpro link?

Thanks.
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Unibear12r
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Keep posting on how it goes.
I may want to do this before too long.
Thanks.
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