Hi Two-Wheeled friends!
I am 5'10" but with a 29" inseam, a new rider and the V-strom ain't as narrow in the waist as some, so I have already purchased the low seat (20mm lower), but it still isn't enough and after 18 months (at last) a lowering kit is available, which is the better option of a 25mm lowering progressive spring instead of just e.g. dog bones.
HyperPro are apparently well respected, so I went for their progressive spring. Black rear spring SUZUKI V-STROM 800 (SE/RE) - Hyperpro
I got it fitted at 1.5 hours labour and they additionally lowered the front by 5mm only after trying a couple of options and riding it. They advised that lowering by much more was difficult due to clearance and could adversely affect the handling by making the bike more twitchy on corners, but to see how it went and maybe we could get another 5mm if I didn't like it.
I went on a 20 mile journey around the country roads and to be frank, didn't notice anything much different cornering, but boy is it a good outcome when stopping - I can almost flat foot it.
It feels noticeably better than the OE spring with bumps (unavoidable drain covers, change of gradient, bridges etc). I went on some bumpier roads I know well and for sure there is less jarring up the back & smoother overall. I didn't expect that. I dialled up the pre-load +2 clicks vs stock 12 clicks as well after trying a couple of options for my 90kg weight.
It also enables me to paddle it more easily into the garage from the drive which is on a slope.
Another plus, it also fits the OE side stand, but we had to remove my Puig side stand foot plate to get enough lean for safety.
Overall, this has really improved my confidence when stopping on a camber and allows for easier manoeuvring.
I am 5'10" but with a 29" inseam, a new rider and the V-strom ain't as narrow in the waist as some, so I have already purchased the low seat (20mm lower), but it still isn't enough and after 18 months (at last) a lowering kit is available, which is the better option of a 25mm lowering progressive spring instead of just e.g. dog bones.
HyperPro are apparently well respected, so I went for their progressive spring. Black rear spring SUZUKI V-STROM 800 (SE/RE) - Hyperpro
I got it fitted at 1.5 hours labour and they additionally lowered the front by 5mm only after trying a couple of options and riding it. They advised that lowering by much more was difficult due to clearance and could adversely affect the handling by making the bike more twitchy on corners, but to see how it went and maybe we could get another 5mm if I didn't like it.
I went on a 20 mile journey around the country roads and to be frank, didn't notice anything much different cornering, but boy is it a good outcome when stopping - I can almost flat foot it.
It feels noticeably better than the OE spring with bumps (unavoidable drain covers, change of gradient, bridges etc). I went on some bumpier roads I know well and for sure there is less jarring up the back & smoother overall. I didn't expect that. I dialled up the pre-load +2 clicks vs stock 12 clicks as well after trying a couple of options for my 90kg weight.
It also enables me to paddle it more easily into the garage from the drive which is on a slope.
Another plus, it also fits the OE side stand, but we had to remove my Puig side stand foot plate to get enough lean for safety.
Overall, this has really improved my confidence when stopping on a camber and allows for easier manoeuvring.
