Differences he tc low and standard

[Stantman]

As the title says does anyone know the main differences between a low and standard GS LC.
It appears to be suspension height, stand length and saddle, have I missed anything?

 

[vRSG60]

I have the "seat height reduction" version, as BMW call it, and as far as I'm aware those are the differences.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Nope everything else is the same, Frame etc

 

[fred_jb]

As the title says does anyone know the main differences between a low and standard GS LC.
It appears to be suspension height, stand length and saddle, have I missed anything?

The low chassis version automatically comes from the factory with the low seat, but like me you may find that because of the reduced suspension height you can manage perfectly well with the standard seat, in which case your dealer would probably be prepared to swap the seats at no extra charge. This has the advantage that your knee bend will not be increased as it will with the low seat, and you will get the extra comfort afforded by the thicker padding in the standard seat.

 

[unicycler]

as fred said above, spot on!

 

[Stantman]

as fred said above, spot on!

Cheers bought second hand but not declared as a low.

Really good deal so not to worried, I will get a standard saddle as ironically I am 6'4" and am one of the last people that needs a low version.

 

[fred_jb]

Cheers bought second hand but not declared as a low.

Really good deal so not to worried, I will get a standard saddle as ironically I am 6'4" and am one of the last people that needs a low version.

I am sure you will be fine, and could maybe even get a high seat to unbend your legs a bit more. You get the benefit of a slightly lower centre of gravity on the low chassis bike, and only lose a small amount of ground clearance. I believe the 20mm difference in suspension strut length is when unloaded, and will reduce by about a third when the weight of bike and rider compresses the suspension, so only about 13mm difference in normal riding trim. The low chassis has a slightly stiffer spring to compensate for its reduced travel, and at maximum compression will be no lower than the standard bike.

 

[Matty589]

I got a standard height bike with a low seat. I actually find it more comfortable than the standard seat, plus if/when I do decide to change I think the standard chassis is more desirable, as is the extra suspension travel. If you need a low seat and have dodgy knees then the low chassis with regular or high seat is the way to go.

 

[Akulaking]

Cheers bought second hand but not declared as a low.

Really good deal so not to worried, I will get a standard saddle as ironically I am 6'4" and am one of the last people that needs a low version.

I was in exactly the same position a couple of weeks ago, I was offered a brilliant deal on a 2012 twin cam, low version, I’m 6’2” and thought it wouldn’t work for me. I test rode it with a standard seat on high setting and its fine, I also spoke to Tony Archer, the seat specialist, who told me he can increase the height by up to 2.5 inches. I think I’m going to go for this, with a two inch increase, although to be honest, thats just because I like the extra height, not because I need it.
If you look in your owners handbook all the specs regarding height, low and high, are in there.
You can also look up the parts involved in making factory low model on the internet. Just google X499A
This is it for the K25 standard suspension model.
Interestingly, the same parts kit for the K50 model lists the swinging arm too!

 

[Stantman]

Cheers for all the replies. Have bought the sergent standard height seat advertised on the forum I can always sell this on separately when I change bikes. Not worried about the ground clearance as except for the odd gravel lane I have no intention of taking it off road. Having checked the Vin tracker on the forum it appears to have had everything thrown at it with most of the pro items ticked. Quick look last night and the shift assist pro seems to be fitted (wasn't going to try this without a visual check) so I will be brave and give this a go tonight.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

If you do not ride to the limit, you could also get some lowered footrests, it will give your legs some room, they drop your legs a few cm,s more just be careful of clearance issues, as you are already on a low bike.

https://www.nippynormans.com/footpe...r-50mm-arms-r1200gs-lc-20171250gs-on-and-more

 

[iandavid]

Careful with the choice of low footpegs. The side stand pad hits the BMW ones as the side stand on the lowered bike is shorter. I ended up taking out a second mortgage to buy the TT lowered pegs but it was worth it as my knee ache disappeared.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Careful with the choice of low footpegs. The side stand pad hits the BMW ones as the side stand on the lowered bike is shorter. I ended up taking out a second mortgage to buy the TT lowered pegs but it was worth it as my knee ache disappeared.

Agree about the BMW one,s but the Wunderlich one,s are on a swivel, you have move them around 360 degrees.