Install Hyperpro Lowering kit

[donlycan]

I've ordered the Hyperpro lowering kit. Are there any specific tools or suggestions anyone has for the fork spring install? TIA

 

[Deleted member 706]

Is this what you're getting, the front and rear kit?

Hyperpro | SP-IN12-SSC008 | Motorbike INDIAN FTR 1200 FTR 1200 2019-2020 - Lowering kit combi

Over ons

www.webshop-hyperpro.com

I'll be watching with interest.

 

[Max Kool]

I’d at least expect you need a fork spring compressor. 👍🏻 (Or a buddy to compress the spring while you take the caps off the damping rod)

 

[donlycan]

Is this what you're getting, the front and rear kit?

Hyperpro | SP-IN12-SSC008 | Motorbike INDIAN FTR 1200 FTR 1200 2019-2020 - Lowering kit combi

Over ons

www.webshop-hyperpro.com

I'll be watching with interest.

Yes

 

[EagleEye78]

Ratchet straps for the rear spring and a wrench for the fork springs.

 

[donlycan]

I've installed the rear spring and received the necessary tools for the fork springs. I weigh 220 lbs. and ride somewhat aggressively. The stock Indian settings for pre-load no longer apply. Any thoughts?

 

[Max Kool]

No set up guide included?

 

[ferraiolo1]

You lowered the bike AND ride aggressively?

and just set up the sag per your weight like any other bike. There are a few vids on YouTube that are good guides. Just takes two people

 

[Max Kool]

These lowering springs and have more sag than normal (they sacrificed suspension travel).

 

[donlycan]

There is a setting label specific to the FTR affixed to the Hyperpro Manual. It says that the rear pre-load should be 2mm. I’m not clear on that. I’m 71 and yes, I still ride somewhat aggressively. lol

 

[donlycan]

Also says rear static sag should be 60mm.

 

[Max Kool]

So you have all the info 👍🏻

 

[donlycan]

Nope! lol The factory guide was in English, this means learning a new language. I’ll have to get a buddy who is familiar with suspension set-up. I just thought I should be setting the pre-load before reinstalling the rear shock.

 

[kiwi dave]

Preload on a linear spring only changes the seat height. Seems this is what you are trying to change, then wind out the preload until the desired height is obtained or the spring is about to become "loose".

 

[Max Kool]

Being a Hyperpro lowing spring, I bet it’s progressive.

 

[kiwi dave]

Being a Hyperpro lowing spring, I bet it’s progressive.

Maybe it is, but still the minimum amount of preload will keep it low which is the reason for fitting.

 

[Max Kool]

At 220lbs you may actually need some preload to avoid bottoming out 😉 The manual should point in the right direction.

 

[donlycan]

K, thanks.

 

[kiwi dave]

At 220lbs you may actually need some preload to avoid bottoming out 😉 The manual should point in the right direction.

Good advice. Also too much preload means you can top out. But there's usually a lot of range in between.

 

[EagleEye78]

At 220lbs you will need more preload than 2mm.