Fly the flag?

[Mrs C]

This may appear to be a stupid post considering where I work but I need some advice from you GS experts. I've come to the conclusion I need to either add a new baby to the garage or replace my DRZ supermoto as much as I love it.

I am thinking of finally giving in and buying a Beemer - an R80GS in particular.
So apart from having a reasonably low seat, what is there to look out for when attempting to buy one?
I fancy the Basic because ... well, it looks basic but is this the right choice? Is there a better model I should be looking at?

I need a fairly low seat as I'm 5'2 with stumpy legs but is there a GS apart from the R80 that has a low seat height without removing all the padding from the seat?

What is the going rate for an average one? I don't need a minter as I'll happily tinker away and clean it up but I wouldn't want a dog either.

Any info welcome as I don't get to see many of the older GS's so it's all a little bit vague to me!

PS: Before it's suggested, I've considered the 650 but it doesn't tug the heart strings like the boxer.

Thanks in advance

 

[Fanum]

another convert

You'll probably be able to see (and sit on) lots of varients at the Hog Raost Sharon...they'll be easy to spot, just follow the trails of oil from the campsite entrance

 

[Mrs C]

Not a convert yet! ... well not fully ... more a lust thing.

Sat on a customers 80GS and it was a weeeee bit high but nothing I couldn't live with. Was the Basic though so I don't know what height the other models sit at.

Hograost? But I don't eat pets

 

[Fanum]

I'm sure Judge, Steptoe, Rob F or one of the other resident airheads will be along soon with some sensible comments on models for the, ahem, more petite rider

As for eating pets, the two Daves deserve to be eaten..they've been very naughty little piggies

 

[Mrs C]

Good point, the pig was my sister's pet anyway