Long leg mods.....

[BigCol]

Hi chaps,

I love my GSA and am gradually spending money modifiying it to keep up with the Jones's. However, my long (36") legs are giving me knees 'gip with all that there bendin' and I'd like a solution - preferably cheap

I've read the posts about buying new seats etc, but what's the best combo:

seat + pegs?
seat only?
pegs only?
other solutions (not involving leg shortening)?

Also I've got a bit of a 'boney' arse (read highly toned and muscular) so this may mean getting rid of the krap Deutcher seat altogether.

Anyhow, your suggestions would be much appreciated.

Kind regards

Colin

 

[Spanish Bob]

Well if you dont off road get peg lowerers from Touratech or verhofen or something.
Just got a Bill Meyer saddle - it is deffo higher - VERY VERY GOOD higher and comfy - he good do it higher for you too.

I would try the pegs (cheaper) if that doesn´t work get a higher saddle.

cheers

bob

 

[bakerlonglegs]

Hello - got the same problem as you, as you've probably guessed from the name!! I've got a standard GS, on highest seat setting, so can't advise on the GSA seat (although I do remember seeing a low seat GSA once - it's not one of those is it?)
Verholen peg lowering kit is great, got it from Motorworks, well worth it. Don't need further mods, comfort is fine now.
Mad Mountain Man is our height, I think with a GSA - ask him what he's done.
HTH
Andy

 

[BigCol]

Thanks Bob & Baker,

Bob, I thought you were going for the Corbin?

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...ge=16&highlight=seat spanish bob&pagenumber=2

What changed your mind?

I'll take both of your advice and get the lowering kit. It won't be majorly off road as I've got my BRP for that

Cheers chaps

Colin

P.S Is MMM around for an input?

 

[Spanish Bob]

Thanks Bob & Baker,

Bob, I thought you were going for the Corbin?

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...ge=16&highlight=seat spanish bob&pagenumber=2

What changed your mind?

I'll take both of your advice and get the lowering kit. It won't be majorly off road as I've got my BRP for that

Cheers chaps

Colin

P.S Is MMM around for an input?

Johnny Boxer had me sold on the Corbin. But there seemed a lot of people who had quality issues and some felt the saddle too hard. It seems very rare to hear criticism of Bill Meyer saddles so I got one of those. Also the Iron Butt riders mostly seem to use a Bill Mayer or a Russell. The Russell looks very very comfy but the style police could take you to Guantanamo Bay for such an offence. Also the Meyer saddles are very resaonably priced. My experience dealing with them was really positive - nice and normal people!

I saw that Ricky Meyer himself joined UKGSer a week or so ago.

will post more detils when I have them

 

[Fitzy]

AIRHAWK, solve both problems

Don`t fork out £3-£400 for a Corbin.You can solve the pain in the numb bum problem for £150 with an Airhawk cushion.Just inflate it to the desired cushioning and you`ll never be uncomfortable again on a bike.You can transfer it to any future bike aswell,so it`s a one time purchase. Also it increases the saddle height by about 1 - 2 inches subject to inflation amount ,solving your cramped legs problem aswell.
I`ve just ridden back from Slovenia in about three days with no aches and pains at all.Go for it !!

 

[Spanish Bob]

Re: AIRHAWK, solve both problems

Don`t fork out £3-£400 for a Corbin.You can solve the pain in the numb bum problem for £150 with an Airhawk cushion.Just inflate it to the desired cushioning and you`ll never be uncomfortable again on a bike.You can transfer it to any future bike aswell,so it`s a one time purchase. Also it increases the saddle height by about 1 - 2 inches subject to inflation amount ,solving your cramped legs problem aswell.
I`ve just ridden back from Slovenia in about three days with no aches and pains at all.Go for it !!

Will be going to Slovenia after doing the Stella Alpina - any routes you could recomend?

 

[Dave & Val]

Peg lowering kit

I lowered my pegs, it was so much better no more bad knees after an hour or so. They were £110 from Motoworks or was that Bins one of them.


Dave & Val
Plymouth

 

[BigCol]

Dear Bob, Fitzy and Dave & Val,

Thank you for all of your inputs. I think I'll get my GSA seat sent to and adjusted by Melvin, as I think it'll be more practical.

The Airhawk looks great, but i don't want to keep putting it on and off the seat., Melvins (and the lower pegs) seem a good compromise from what i've read on this site.

Thank you all once again

Colin

 

[Madmountainman]

Hi Colin, get the Verholens first and if you're still not happy, sort the seat out later. The pegs made a marked difference in cramp around my knees and lower back/posture problems. I've had zero troubles since fitting them.

 

[BigCol]

Thanks M3

I'm pestering Motorworks as we speak

Colin

 

[Stella]

Watch out for the Verholens....they ground out much quicker than the standard 'rests......I nearly ended up on my arse the first time........now I put up with standard pegs even though that makes my knees hit my ears from time to time

 

[Fanum]

...now I put up with standard pegs even though that makes my knees hit my ears from time to time

er.......

Nope, not going there....not even going to comment.

So there.

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

......my thoughts exactly

or similar, anyway

 

[Madmountainman]

Watch out for the Verholens....they ground out much quicker than the standard 'rests......I nearly ended up on my arse the first time........now I put up with standard pegs even though that makes my knees hit my ears from time to time

Just how long are those legs of yours?

Col, i've got Ohlins on my Adv and the rear rides a lot higher than the standard mbw crap and i don't have grounding problems... unless that is, you're right off the edge of the knobs.

 

[GSrider]

I would rather start lowering the pegs then raising the sadle.
Common math, if you raise the seat, the weightpoint goes up and the bike is less easy to tumble i curves.
The best way to explain this is taking a hammer and feel how it tumbles on your handpalm with the weight up or down.
I am 184 cm and keep the sadle in the lowest position.
Fitted the 35mm lowered extreme footpegs from TT to give the knees a better angle on longer rides.
This also loweres the weightpoint while standing up under offroad rides, if your into that.

 

[Shooter]

I got a set of these for my adventure, makes a fantastic difference, especially with the wunderlich adjustable pullback risers. Now I'm just after the taller seat.

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/R11GSpeg.htm

 

[JAY]

I've heard that the lowering kit can cause problems with the gearlever extension catching the cat. Anyone had problems with it?