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Author Message   Rbuck53 Posted on Friday, September 06, 2013 - 09:07 am:        After considering all of the options available to economically lower my XT about 1-1.5" I have concluded that going the shorter, stiffer spring route is best for me (I'm light, travel light and always ride solo). After researching aftermarket springs I found that HyperPro/Progressive offers a nice selection of springs for various Buell models. The question is which spring in their offering will do what I am looking for. Has anyone installed one of these shorter/stiffer springs on their stock XT shock yet? What spring was used? Otherwise, if anyone has the # rating of the stock XT spring and it's OAL, I can then call Hyperpro/Progressive to determine which spring might do the job. Thanks for your feedback. Rich   Schwara Posted on Friday, September 06, 2013 - 09:36 am:        I haven't changed out the spring, but you can shoot Jasonb a PM and he might be able to help you get part of the way there: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/boar d-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=jasonb-u sers I'll send you a PM in just a minute.   Arry Posted on Friday, September 06, 2013 - 02:02 pm:        Do you know about the low seat for Ulys? Most Ulys have the standard height (except '06), but there is an optional tall seat and low seat. this might be better than compromising your suspension.   Rbuck53 Posted on Sunday, September 08, 2013 - 09:51 am:        Arry, I think the 08 XT already has the lowest profile seat Buell offered for the Ulysses model. At least that is what I have read...or am I wrong? Thanks. Rich   Beached Posted on Sunday, September 08, 2013 - 12:45 pm:        I used Hyperpro progressive springs in the forks and rear shock to lower my '07 Ulysses an inch. Very pleased with results. Bike seems to handle a bit better. Probably have ridden about 40,000 miles since the switch and still pleased   Rbuck53 Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 01:31 pm:        Yes, I saw that kit for sale on their website but only for the X and not the XT. I was just considering a lowering spring for my XT rear as I have room to slidethe front tubes up the trees 1". Is there anyone in the USA that retails the rear XT lowering springs? Thanks.   Cvc Posted on Monday, September 16, 2013 - 11:09 am:        Rbuck check specs on 06 XB12SS rear shock, in 07 and later the ss and xt used the the same shock and spring the 06 is is supposed to lower you by +- one inch. how is it working to slip the fork tubes?   Froggy Posted on Monday, September 16, 2013 - 01:32 pm:        quote: , in 07 and later the ss and xt used the the same shock and spring Nope. The XT never shared the shock or spring with any other model. You may be confusing the SS and STT, after the STT was discontinued the SS switched to the STT components (2009-2010 models).

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