Wkincaid Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I had lowered HyperPro front and rear shocks installed on my '07 R1200RT and while it lowered me enough that I can just about flat-foot the RT the ride quality has gone in the toilet. When I'm riding and hit the slightest bump, or small hole, the front end feels like I'm riding in a buckboard wagon! There is no compression, or "absorbing" from the shock at all, extremely uncomfortable. Any suggestion or help would be appreciated. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The best advice you can receive here is to call your HyperPro dealer. The dampers you installed are unique to you and were set up for you by your supplier. That really is your best resource for resolution. Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Don't they have both compression and rebound damping adjustments. Read the manual that came with them and see if you can sort out the issue. There may be a mfg defect, too much oil, wrong spring. Contact the point of sale as Tony suggested. Link to comment
lvnvbiker Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Trade them in on some Ohlins? Link to comment
Don_Eilenberger Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'd suggest reading: http://www.eilenberger.net/Suspension/suspension.htm And make certain the preload is set correctly. Once that's right - you can attack the damping adjustments. Link to comment
Wkincaid Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks all for the tips & advice. I've talked to HyperPro and the dealer. I'll be at the dealer tomorrow and they're coming off, to be shipped back to the manufacturer for rebuild. Link to comment
Wkincaid Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Don, I visited the web site about suspension - good stuff, thanks alot. Link to comment
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