GSA + regular ohlins + 5'7 height = anyone here?

[amonteirox]

I own a R1200GS '08 that use without problems, if I put regular ohlins shocks (BM436+BM437) in the GSA the height of the GSA will be equal to the GS?

some have experienced?

 

[Shep]

I've never measured it, but the standard GSA seat feels to have a thicker padding than the GS, from new, the low gs seat fitted to a GSA makes the gsa the same height if not a little lower than the 'budget' GS.

If you can try and keep the standard GSA shocks fitted, it allows a much plusher ride quality whist maintaining cornering clearance IMO

Shep

 

[Ropey]

I'm a shortie (5' 9") albiet a widey at almost (19st)

I've a standard GS with standard seat and like yourself no issue with height with my 29" instep... I'm just back from Spain where I rented a 12GSA with low Touratech seat and was lower than my GS.. after 1500kms over 4days I felt a little too low and could have done maybe with GSA seat on low setting???

hope this helps...

 

[AndyR34]

I own a R1200GS '08 that use without problems, if I put regular ohlins shocks (BM436+BM437) in the GSA the height of the GSA will be equal to the GS?

some have experienced?

Mine is a 2006 GSA but I have the Ohlins units you quote fitted, along with a lowered Sargent seat and it suits my 5' 8" frame well (and is very comfy).

I still find myself adopting a motocross-style foot on peg at junctions etc but more of a throw-back to when I had to, rather than having to now.

Do it, fit them now and you won't look back!!!

Andy

 

[fishbird]

I own a R1200GS '08 that use without problems, if I put regular ohlins shocks (BM436+BM437) in the GSA the height of the GSA will be equal to the GS?

some have experienced?

Yep similar problem, with a 29" inside seam.

Riding Adventure with TT LDC seat on it's lowest setting and a set of Daytona M Star Boots, bike on a standard settings. Plus the suspension will probably 'settle' with a few more miles.

Cheaper solution than a set of Ohlins.

Hope that helps.

 

[amonteirox]

Andy,

Can you post or send me ([email protected]) some photos of the bike?

You feel any loss about road clearance compared to the OEM suspension of the GSA?

Thanks.

 

[Mick_rw]

Is this......

.......the 'budget' GS......
Shep

the cheap mans version of a GSA......get a 1150.....thats a bike......

 

[Yellow Peril]

06 GSA 5'7" with low sargent seat and no problems at all, cheaper than ohlins and you get higher comfort level than the standard seat.