BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi, I've now purchased my 2009 R1200 Rt. I need to lower it. I can purchase a kit by Hyperpro that lowers by 30mm front and rear from Motorworks along with a fitting tool. Will I still be able to use the centre stand, or will it require modifying? The sidestand needs a bolt welding near the foot , so that I can push it down. I hate having little legs lol
Many Thanks in advance.
Jethro

How about getting a piece of timber 30mm thick, placing it under the centre stand & giving it a go.

My guess is, you would struggle to get the Bike on the centre stand.

Ground clearance might be a consideration too.

DaygloDavid wrote: My guess is, you would struggle to get the Bike on the centre stand.

+1 I think you my struggle getting it on the centre stand.

Thanks for the input guys. I will have a chat with the suppliers tomorrow if they know of any issues. I believe they also manufacture a 25mm reduction spring.

Both stands will need to be shortened or its nearly impossible to get them on the centre one and it will be nearly upright on the side stand.  I suppose you have gone down the lower seat option.  I only have a 29 in inside leg and managed OK with the lower seat.

The 2009 RT has two seat options, Standard & Low, with the Low seat, the lowest seat height is 30.7", giving a Rider's inside leg arc, heel to heel of 70.9".

The RT LC has three seat options, Low, Standard & High, with the Low seat, the lowest seat height is 29.9", giving a Rider's inside leg arc, heel to heel of 68.5".

The Motorcycle Ergonomics Simulator, http://cycle-ergo.com/, might be a useful tool, you can customize the options to include, Seat rise -/+, Put feet on ground & Rider Inseam.

I've ordered the low seat. I've also purchased some 8mm think steel plate to make an enlarged foot for the sidestand, and going to weld some steel rod to form a loop to push down with my boot.

Hey Jethro, did you go ahead with the shorter Hyperpro springs. I`m considering going the same route with my 2009 ESA model, but I`m concerned about the ESA not working after the fitting.
Any advice please ?

Hi, I used the hyperpro springs, although my bike didn't have ESA. I then replaced units with Wilbers units, which were a higher quality shock than standard.

Ok thanks. Could you point me towards the supplier of Wilbers. They might be able to offer advice on the ESA function.

Go retro with some 70's platform shoes as save cash, easier to re sell too!