Low seat options
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I used the BMW extra low seat, while I got used to my GSA's height & weight, added advantage of keeping me well sheltered by the screen 
, comfortable enough.
Now use Sargent low seat, very comfortable & I haven't experienced any of the issues, with Sargent, that some others have.
, comfortable enough.Now use Sargent low seat, very comfortable & I haven't experienced any of the issues, with Sargent, that some others have.
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Get a used seat so you can sell it on. I found the bike easier at a stand still but terrible when moving. The bike felt heavy bars too high and legs scrunched like a sports bike.
If your are 5ft 8in 32 inseam, the bike is fine with one foot on foot rest and the other down flat or both sides on balls of feet. You won't be able to paddle it backwards but that's no big loss.
If your are 5ft 8in 32 inseam, the bike is fine with one foot on foot rest and the other down flat or both sides on balls of feet. You won't be able to paddle it backwards but that's no big loss.
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I knew I'd get comfortable with it & wanted the extra tank range, plus it was a good price and fully loaded with goodies
Image? Street cred? Nor feckin likely....... it's a BMW
Standard gs seat is fine on a gsa , reasonably comfortable and lower
Lot of people like me loved the standard 1150gs but also wanted the large tank option, it was a simple if expensive addition unless found secondhand.
When I bought the 1200, I would have been happy if bmw did the gs with the adventure tank or the adventure with standard height gs suspension BUT they were about the only two options the buggers wouldn't do.
Lot of people like me loved the standard 1150gs but also wanted the large tank option, it was a simple if expensive addition unless found secondhand.
When I bought the 1200, I would have been happy if bmw did the gs with the adventure tank or the adventure with standard height gs suspension BUT they were about the only two options the buggers wouldn't do.
Bendy toy
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I run a Kahedo standard height seat on my GSA because it's not got the lump in the seat pan that dig into my coccyx.
I'm not tall enough to run the GSA seat at full height but the GS seat on high is same as GSA on low and I get a 20mm lower option for when I'm doing more start stop.
Why do I have the GSA?
Because if I had bought a GS, and a GSA pulled alongside at the lights - for sure I'd have been envious.
I'm not tall enough to run the GSA seat at full height but the GS seat on high is same as GSA on low and I get a 20mm lower option for when I'm doing more start stop.
Why do I have the GSA?
Because if I had bought a GS, and a GSA pulled alongside at the lights - for sure I'd have been envious.
Bendy toy
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There is a low seat going cheap in the for sale section. Its a low cost way to try it for size and sell it on if its a compromise too far.
Thanks for all suggestions. I have bought a BMW low seat off Th'ebay, to see how that suits. The standard seat caused no problems until loaded for Tuscany, If I encountered any uneven ground I had no confidence in my footings.
As you say can be sold on if not the answer.
As you say can be sold on if not the answer.
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It cant be good to run the bike too low (risks more bottoming out the shock), but it's not *that* hard to tell if the bike is a bit too low (or high).
TBH, I use the ESA preload setting that feels right. Generally with a few days worth of luggage I use just the one hat. It has to be very loaded up to need the hat and luggage setting. I do use the two hats with a pillion and yes its a stretch until they have climbed on.
TBH, I use the ESA preload setting that feels right. Generally with a few days worth of luggage I use just the one hat. It has to be very loaded up to need the hat and luggage setting. I do use the two hats with a pillion and yes its a stretch until they have climbed on.
I tried a BMW low seat and found it uncomfortably hard on long journeys. If you find the same, you might want to try a Kahedo low; it's is slightly lower than the BMW version but very comfortable for all-day riding.
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I use a Kahedo standard. The Kahedo low was too low for my legs and made the bars feel like ape-hangers.
Yes, the bike was easier at a standstill but for at least 95% of the time I'm not at a standstill. If it needs to move backwards I put the side stand down, get off and push the bike with one hand on bar the other on box or carrier frame. Basically drive it forwards push it backwards.
TBH I do the same on any large bike. They are all too big to hold if they start to fall, so I improve my odds by never paddling backwards. Moving it as described much reduces the risks of it going over the far side and if it falls to the near side, the side stand is ready to catch it.
Yes, the bike was easier at a standstill but for at least 95% of the time I'm not at a standstill. If it needs to move backwards I put the side stand down, get off and push the bike with one hand on bar the other on box or carrier frame. Basically drive it forwards push it backwards.
TBH I do the same on any large bike. They are all too big to hold if they start to fall, so I improve my odds by never paddling backwards. Moving it as described much reduces the risks of it going over the far side and if it falls to the near side, the side stand is ready to catch it.
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