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Mike Peers
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Yes it can be done, I had mine adjusted on my '05 12GS at the 600mile service.
can someone help me i have a r1200gs and have found when i stand up, my brake pedal is way to low. can you adjust the pedal or do you have to buy a new fitting????
Just a thought, If you have the newer 06-on model you should be able to change the brake pedal for the ADV one which has a flip down part for when standing.
dlevett
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I think that, from '06 onwards, the brake pedal is different to the one from '04's and '05's.
The White Rabbit
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If you haven't done it already it is somewhat improved by removing the rubber pads from the footpegs!
Still spending the kids inheritance!
Still spending the kids inheritance!
Phil Clarke
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Its not always necessarry to spend a wedge of cash everytime you want to change something on a GS guys...
There is a small adjuster stop screw which for the price of a small spanner can be adjusted to set the pedal higher or lower.
There is a small adjuster stop screw which for the price of a small spanner can be adjusted to set the pedal higher or lower.
The White Rabbit
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I'm not certain its as simple as that (well I dodnt try but was advised it wasnt straightforward), that screw is the brake switch actuation adjuster isnt it?
PhilBolton
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Mine's an '07 model and I've just been into the garage to look at it - there is a screw and locknut adjuster between the master cylinder and brake lever that looks as though it would work.
But it's independant of the switch operation, so check that the switch operates OK if you adjust.
Phil
But it's independant of the switch operation, so check that the switch operates OK if you adjust.
Phil
Two 10mm and one 8mm will do the trick
It's as simple as that
Except that there are two screws to adjust. I just did this to my 1200gs today (only been meaning to do it for the last two years).
Very straight forward, screw the front one down and the rear one up.
Be carful not to over adjust the rear one, as it will mean the pads will be rubbing on the disk. The front screw needs to be adjusted so it realeses the servo/brakelight switch almost as soon as your foot touches it.
Finaly three important things:
Recheck the rear pad clearance after about 50-100 miles.
Don't forget to tighten the locking nuts.
If your not sure what your doing DON'T do it 'seek help'
Returning to the reason for the thread in the first place.
Even having done this little mod, it's unlikely to bring the brake peddle up high enough for ease of use off road
As has been suggested already, fitting some kind of raised platform will prove to be more of an advantage. (an esily removable one,even more so)
Val.
The White Rabbit
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Sirs and lady, I stand very much corrected. 
Ok, so once youve done that the WUnderlich extender for about £15 will finish it off nicely
Ok, so once youve done that the WUnderlich extender for about £15 will finish it off nicely
dlevett
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I haven't looked at mine, but was told that , from '06 onwards, they are different and not adjustable - anyone confirm? or was it just the dealer trying to sell me an Aventure lever?
andyclift
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What's the problem. I have had my GS for 18 months and can't remember the last time I used the rear brake pedal as the front does both anyway
st247
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The back brake can be better for low speed control around town, or adjusting lines through a corner. Though as the question was about standing up and using the back brake i assume he's riding off road, so not always a good idea to use loads of front brake.
I did a search and found this thread - I've the same problem i.e. when standing on the pegs the rear brake pedal is too low. Is buying the wunderlich enlarger and adding spacers still the best way to go as I notice that Val says that the mod adjusting the two screws doesn't make enough of a difference?
The White Rabbit
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I dont really know it is a bit of a bodge but it seems to ahve gone off my radar during riding this year so I guess it doent trouble me anymore.
st247
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You might be able to do a straight swap for an ADV brake pedal depending on the year of your bike. I managed to find one on e-bay for £15. Because mines an 05 i'm going to have to mod it a bit. I think the 06 on bikes had the brake switch in the same place adv or std, but you'd have to check. At the mo i just pull the rubbers out of the pegs, not ideal but a bit better.
Mine is a '05. Let me know if you manage to mod the ADV lever successfully. Cheers.
andyclift
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When I was new to a GS I also, as taught, used rear only for slow speed and corners - but was getting through rear pads at a horrendous rate. Now use the linked front all the time. When used properly there is no problem with low speed stops or corners - and I can get from service to service without changing the rear pads - just.
The front does NOT do both on non ABS/servo bikes.
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