Low Chassis

[Alan R]

They do fit if you get an ESA specific hugger. Also 2010 onwards, the final drive breather has to be taken into account: earlier huggers ie 2008 - 09 will not fit.
Alan R

 

[drinkingparrot]

Let me get this right 'cos at the mo I don't get it and probably need to 'go do one'!

You're not getting any younger and so looked at a change of bike , mainly due to seat height 'cos you are a 'short arse'. You then asked for opinions relating to the low chassis, were impressed by it and then after convincing yourself it was the way to go you ended up buying the taller bike?

I am pleased you have overcome this obstacle and may you continue to get younger year by year.

Well just got back from jefferies and dissapeared up the road on their low chassis demo, loved the bike, it is just a different animal to my old GS, but I suppose that was to be expected, the new engine has had 4 updates since I picked mine up in 2004. It accellerates smoother, and obviously has more power. The bike also handled a lot better, in fact I cant think of anything that wasn't an improvement, I suppose the most impressing point was the rideing position has altered slightly which I suppose is down to the risers, the bars now sit slighty back from where I'm used too which tucks the elbows in slightly. I took the bike with the standard seat fitted, which aparently I'd have to buy if I ordered a new bike, as they come with the low seat as standard. Although 20mm closer to the tarmac I didn't feel it made that much difference to me to consider buying one, and to confirm my thoughts on the low chassis option I had a sit on a standard machine which seemed a lot easier/manageable than my machine. On reflection it may well be because of the new handlebar position that makes the standard machine seem more manageable for my height, and probably because I'm not leaning as far forward ? maybe. And now for the bad news, I fell in love with the rallye special. Wish me luck and lets hope I come to my senses before the salesman calls me first thing Monday morning, might have to turn my phone off

Think you may of missed this post in between the first post your quoting and the third post. Which I wrote after visiting Jefferies for a test ride , which I booked after seeking advice on the subject here, Which if you read gives a conclusion to MY original query ? are you easily confused ?

 

[JayC]

are you easily confused ?

Only on Mondays.

 

[drinkingparrot]

Only on Mondays.

Don't worry !
It' an age thing, that won't get any better, and will soon spread to the rest of the week

 

[JayC]

Don't worry !
It' an age thing, that won't get any better, and will soon spread to the rest of the week

What day is it today?

 

[drinkingparrot]

What day is it today?

Not sure, but as I said dont worry about it, it;l soon be Friday and you can get out on yur bike, thats if you can remember where you left it.