GS seat height?

[Deleted account 200502001]

Im looking to buy a used GS/GSA and having sat on them both I found the GS to be a little low for me (I'm 6'2"). Before I discount the GS, are there any options to make it higher, perhaps fitting a different seat, or adjusting the suspension? If not, I'll concentrate on finding a GSA.

Thanks.

 

[SteveM]

Did you have the GS seat adjusted to the high position?

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

No, I didn't realise it was adjustable. Maybe the dealer didn't tell me so I'd buy the more expensive GSA

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Can the GS seat be raised to the same height as the GSA seat?

 

[Bear]

I'm 6'6" and find the standard seat on a 2006 GS (not GSA) about right. There is a high seat option although I've never seen one and it's possible that a GSA seat will fit to give a little more height. As an alternative to adjusting the seat height, think about fitting lower footpegs. Seat height matters when you stop at traffic lights and seat to footpeg distance matters the rest of the time.

 

[King Key]

Add a cushion.

To raise the seat is a toddle, unlock it with the key, move 2 metal rollers with your fingers to the high position, put seat back on.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Thanks. On the GS I had my feet flat on the floor, on the GSA (Adventure) I was on my tip toes but comfortable. I'll have to go back to the dealers and try the GS again with the seat in the high position.

As a newcomer to bikes, which foot position is ideal - flat or tip toes? Or is it personal preference?

 

[Wilsdorf]

I wouldn't have thought anyone 6'2" would find the GS too small for leg room

I can sit with both feet flat with the suspension set for rider or rider and luggage, but set up for a passenger it is raised a little too high for having both feet completely flat. I have approx. a 33" inside leg.

I would have thought having less height would be of more benefit - unless you truly are uncomfortable.

Oh, i have the front of my seat set to the high position, as other wise I feel like I am being forced into the tank.

 

[King Key]

Thanks. On the GS I had my feet flat on the floor, on the GSA (Adventure) I was on my tip toes but comfortable. I'll have to go back to the dealers and try the GS again with the seat in the high position.

As a newcomer to bikes, which foot position is ideal - flat or tip toes? Or is it personal preference?

For me I'm about on tippy toes, however on the move it's just about right to the foot pegs.

 

[Bendy toy]

I cant get both feet flat but its never been an issue. One foot flat with the other on its footpeg is stable. If 220kg to 250kg of bike starts to fall its going down anyway so no point in getting too fussed about feet down flat. Just keep moving and they'll both be happily on the footrests.

The GSAdv seat is 20mm higher than the GS seat. Its also firmer so feels more than that. TBH I found the Adv seat too high but I'm only 5ft 8ins with 31.5 inside leg.

Regarding which bike do you really want -
Imagine you get the GS and sitting at the traffic lights when a GSA pulls alongside. DO you -

1 - Feel second best and secretly wish you had got a proper adventure tourer that can go to Capetown non-stop.
2 - Think "Why does that plonker need all that bling for a simple trip to Tesco".

If you have the leg length get the ADV with all the bells and whistles. If not, get the GS and spend the savings on that flight to Capetown.

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

I'm just under 6', inside leg 34" & recently swapped from an RT that I could get both feet flat on the floor on, to a GSA that I can only get 1 foot flat on the floor on, and only then if the camber is okay. I am seriously struggling & it has so far ruined any enjoyment having a new bike should bring & has also completely destroyed my confidence.

 

[Bendy toy]

I found the height an issue for the first few rides but it no longer bothers me. I now sometimes ride on the highest off road setting just to see better over the cars.

As said my inside leg is 31.5. I do find the standard GSA seat is a bit too much even on low. The plain GS seat was better but made my bum ache so I now have a Kahedo standard height which suits me fine.

My previous bike (250kg of Diversion 900) was a similar weight to the GSA and allowed me to get both feet flat but my knees were always scrunched up. I soon adapted to having only one foot down and have never missed the sore knees. The road camber does help but its really not a big deal.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Regarding which bike do you really want -
Imagine you get the GS and sitting at the traffic lights when a GSA pulls alongside. DO you -

1 - Feel second best and secretly wish you had got a proper adventure tourer that can go to Capetown non-stop.
2 - Think "Why does that plonker need all that bling for a simple trip to Tesco".

If you have the leg length get the ADV with all the bells and whistles. If not, get the GS and spend the savings on that flight to Capetown.

Thats a good way of looking at it

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

I'm just under 6', inside leg 34" & recently swapped from an RT that I could get both feet flat on the floor on, to a GSA that I can only get 1 foot flat on the floor on, and only then if the camber is okay. I am seriously struggling & it has so far ruined any enjoyment having a new bike should bring & has also completely destroyed my confidence.

Fancy selling it to me?

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Fancy selling it to me?

Lol. Tell you what, if you can find a nearly new twin cam RT, fully loaded, with less than 1,000 miles on the clock, in brand new condition, I'll do you a straight swap.

I have been told that the Sargeant seat lowers the seat height a little & one of the lovely chaps from another forum who lives locally to me has offered to let me try his Sargeant seat out. I'm hoping that will help.

 

[Neil W]

buy a secondhand gsa seat and put it on its heighest setting

 

[Bendy toy]

I found the standard height Sargent seat too wide when trying to reach the floor but the bum pan too low so my my knees were crimped while riding.
For me the Kahedo standard was a better bet. Comfortably lower than standard GSA seat. It's harder so in use feels slightly taller than standard GS but being well shaped it didn't restrict leg reach to floor like the Sargent.


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