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Hi folks!

I recently bought a Transalp XL700 2010 and I'm just toke it for a 5000km ride in Europe and the bike is absolutely superb.

There is only one problem, with 2 up and luggages, the bike gets extremely low, from the central stand, It has only 5.5cm ground clearance, I need to find a way to make this bike a bit higher without compromising the suspension softness.

Is very common to find threads about how to lower your bike, but never to make it higher!

Anyone knows how to do it? If yes, please, let me know.

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You will need a better shock/suspension, there is noe easy fix to this. Suspension settings when going solo and 2 up and lot of luggage are very different and the original Rear suspension is quite frankly crap. If you want to use the shock you have you will need to remove the rear ahock ant tighten the spring as hard as possible to compensate for the extra 100 kg or so. But you will have a prett stiff Transalp when not loaded up.

My advice, invest in a new rear schock with an hydrulic preload adjuster and if you buy a Wilbers shock, as I have, you will be asked how you would like to have it setup initially. You can then specify that you want it setup for 2 up riding a lot of the time and use the adjuster to dial in the spring tenaion accorsing to your needs. And buy new, progressive springs to for a balanced setup. Tjis will transform your Transalp into a completwly new experience! no comparison.

Those who claim their 700 transalps are comfortable and that the setup works well should try one with proper suspension
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My tyres are Heidenau K60 in front & K60 Scout at the rear

I drive with the Transalp 700 always alone

Standard setting and no spring changes
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You will need a better shock/suspension, there is noe easy fix to this. Suspension settings when going solo and 2 up and lot of luggage are very different and the original Rear suspension is quite frankly crap. If you want to use the shock you have you will need to remove the rear ahock ant tighten the spring as hard as possible to compensate for the extra 100 kg or so. But you will have a prett stiff Transalp when not loaded up.

My advice, invest in a new rear schock with an hydrulic preload adjuster and if you buy a Wilbers shock, as I have, you will be asked how you would like to have it setup initially. You can then specify that you want it setup for 2 up riding a lot of the time and use the adjuster to dial in the spring tenaion accorsing to your needs. And buy new, progressive springs to for a balanced setup. Tjis will transform your Transalp into a completwly new experience! no comparison.

Those who claim their 700 transalps are comfortable and that the setup works well should try one with proper suspension
Here, here.
The suspension on most of the range of Honda bikes is very basic, by which I mean that it is mass produced stuff for those who ride a few thousand miles per year (at most) and change their bike every 2-3 years (or thereabouts).
The exceptions are the more expensive models of Honda - fireblades and the like.

Of course, the same goes for other Japanese manufacturers; you get what you pay for in this world.
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Not sure what the mileage is on your bike, but looking at the photo with the credit card underneath the sump I would say the rear shoch is in need of a service.

If your carrying pillion and luggage it would be well worth getting a stronger spring fitted at the same time the shock is serviced.

I have used Firefox Racing | Workshop Services many times and they do a 1st class job and at ££££ less than aftermarket shocks.

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