[Shorty53]

I might do it to my bike, it seems to high even for me and I'm not going off road anyways. Would you tell me where you got the Eibach spring from? Would I need to do anything extra after the spring swap?

Nothing else, but if you lower the bike the centerstand won't work anymore, so be aware of that. Also, when it's on the diagnostic computer the suspension throws a code after the lowering is done, but you can ignore it.

 

[ad78]

You might wanna try these

for BMW R1250GS / Adventure 2019 2020 2021 2022 R1250 GS ADV 19-22 R1250RT R1200GS LC R1200RT K1600GT R 1200 GS LC S1000XR K1600 GT/Bagger/Grand America Motorcycle Seat Height Lowering Kits https://a.co/d/3H04E8L

 

[omasou]

F900XR and motorcycle boots. Boots (not track boots w/thin soles) add ~ 1/2.

Low suspensions deletes Dynamic ESA.

 

[GaryCulb18]

There are just a few options when lowering the Gen 2 XR.

The first is from HyperPro. You replace the rear shock spring (https://www.pureperformancecycles.com/hyperpro-lowering-spring-kit-bmw-s-1000-xr-2020-2022.html ) & the rear of the bike is lowered 20mm. The front forks can be loosened from the triple tree clamp and the front end is lowered 20mm (0.79 inches). This is the least expensive mechanical option.

The second comes from TracTive (S1000XR ('20-On): Ted Porter's BeemerShop ). The total drop is 30mm (1.18 inches). Exchange/modification of the bikes rear shock is required. The TracTive rear shock exchange/mod is $1,595. Then, the front fork cartridges are replaced ($2,195). This can be the most accurate method to adjust the supension of your Gen 2 XR when lowering the bike.

Nothing else, but if you lower the bike the centerstand won't work anymore, so be aware of that. Also, when it's on the diagnostic computer the suspension throws a code after the lowering is done, but you can ignore it.

If you lower the Gen 2 XR by 30 mm there is a shorter center stand that can be purchased from the mother ship (46 52 8404580).

The easiest method to determine if this lowering would be of assistance is to use two pieces of wood that are the same thickness of the lowering height you are considering. Place them on either side of the XR, get on the bike, carefully place your feet on the wood & see if this would make a significat difference.

The third option is to sell your Regular Height Gen XR & purchase the OEM lowered model.

Best,

Doc

 

[snotty54]

Of course, the 3rd method, and least expensive, or close to it, is to purchase the adjustable lowering link from Soupy's Performance, along with shorter, adjustable side stand. The balls of my feet are solid on the bike with a 27.5" inseam. It is a bit harder to get the bike up on the stock center stand but the bike is so light it isn't that hard. One has to be careful if having the link adjusted to the max like I do, with sleeping policemen, because the catalytic converter can scrape the top of the hump if you're going too fast. If you look closely, you can see the fork tubes are choked up about 35mm.

Scotty

 

[GaryCulb18]

Of course, the 3rd method, and least expensive, or close to it, is to purchase the adjustable lowering link from Soupy's Performance, along with shorter, adjustable side stand. The balls of my feet are solid on the bike with a 27.5" inseam. It is a bit harder to get the bike up on the stock center stand but the bike is so light it isn't that hard. One has to be careful if having the link adjusted to the max like I do, with sleeping policemen, because the catalytic converter can scrape the top of the hump if you're going too fast. If you look closely, you can see the fork tubes are choked up about 35mm.

Scotty

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Thanks But, The Adjustable Lowering Link from Soupy's Performance DOES NOT FIT ON THE GEN 2 BMW S1000XR...

Best,

Doc

 

[snotty54]

Oh yeah, missed that, its on my Gen1, my bad. I've got the Hyper Pro on my F850GS, and it does work. The side stand is a bit too tall and I've been meaning to get a welder to cut it back a bit but haven't done it yet. The center stand is a bit tall, I use a 2 X 6' with another .5" ply plate on top, and roll the F850 backwards on to it, and then use the center stand to get the bike up. Otherwise the electronic suspension works great!

 

[Krazyjohnny]

Sometimes you can trim the seat foam where your inner thighs cut across it and it allows you the extra bit you need to get you feet to a comfortable place. It costs you some staples and some sanding.

 

[s1000RR8my$]

I installed a Brocks lowering link on my XR - very simple to install, you can adjust ride height to your desired level. I only went down about 3/8" and lowered front forks in clamps accordingly so bike remains level. Rides great, no issues in 26k miles.

 

[Zar_S1000XR]

I installed a Brocks lowering link on my XR - very simple to install, you can adjust ride height to your desired level. I only went down about 3/8" and lowered front forks in clamps accordingly so bike remains level. Rides great, no issues in 26k miles.

It probably looks better too. Give us some pictures. I wonder if lean angle is smaller now.

 

[GaryCulb18]

I installed a Brocks lowering link on my XR - very simple to install, you can adjust ride height to your desired level. I only went down about 3/8" and lowered front forks in clamps accordingly so bike remains level. Rides great, no issues in 26k miles.

Brocks Lowering links are for the Gen 1 BMW XR (Shop By - BMW - S 1000 XR - 2019 - Page 1 - Brock's Performance ). They do not fit on the Gen 2 XR's (Shop By - BMW - S 1000 XR - 2021 - Brock's Performance ).

Best,

Doc

 

[s1000RR8my$]

It probably looks better too. Give us some pictures. I wonder if lean angle is smaller now.

Lean angle has never been an issue even when I take the tires all the way to the edge. If anything, the lower bike will tip in quicker because the mass isn't as tall - but 3/8" is so negligible it doesn't really matter. The Dymag forged wheels do matter though, anyone can feel the immediate difference those made over stock - the handling is so much quicker.

 

[s1000RR8my$]

It probably looks better too. Give us some pictures. I wonder if lean angle is smaller now.

Pic

 

[s1000RR8my$]

Brocks Lowering links are for the Gen 1 BMW XR (Shop By - BMW - S 1000 XR - 2019 - Page 1 - Brock's Performance ). They do not fit on the Gen 2 XR's (Shop By - BMW - S 1000 XR - 2021 - Brock's Performance ).

Best,

Doc

Ah I wondered about that. Because my XR is so setup already, and resale isn't great, I kept it for my son to ride on long trips with me, but went with a '22 Duc Pikes Peak instead of the redesigned XR. I haven't had to modify that bike at all, it's epic out of the box.

 

[Wellcraft]

Ah I wondered about that. Because my XR is so setup already, and resale isn't great, I kept it for my son to ride on long trips with me, but went with a '22 Duc Pikes Peak instead of the redesigned XR. I haven't had to modify that bike at all, it's epic out of the box.

I'd love to add a 2022 Pikes Peak to my garage but the 30k price tag was to rich for my budget so I had to settle for a 2022 XR.

 

[s1000RR8my$]

I'd love to add a 2022 Pikes Peak to my garage but the 30k price tag was to rich for my budget so I had to settle for a 2022 XR.

It's true the price is a little ridiculous, and they even strip off heated grips and center stand that come standard on regular Multis...but the Pikes Peak is the apex bike, it's very good.