Deadskin
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GSAdvMelbourne said:
Lowering a 12GSA, help required.
- Thread starter Timpo
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Garfieldus
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Gauloises said:
Give it some..
...time then and I'll see how I get on.
Both balls of my feet are down when stationery and a small shift across the seat will put one foot flat on the floor.
I wasn't after cutting 6' off the seat height, just an 1' to 1.5' max.
I've never thought I was 'short' but of average height and if I ever bought a bike, it certainly hasn't stayed in the garage because it's been too tall for me.
All the enduro bikes I've had have been of similar seat height, but they weren't as prone to expensive damage if I miss a dab for the floor.
Maybe I have been too premature because of a little paranoia due to the larger and far more expensive machine. It's getting more and more comfortable as the miles are clocking up.
A lovely ride in to work at 0500 this morning, I love it.
Thanks for some of the tips folks.
Regards.
Timpo.
...time then and I'll see how I get on.
Both balls of my feet are down when stationery and a small shift across the seat will put one foot flat on the floor.
I wasn't after cutting 6' off the seat height, just an 1' to 1.5' max.
I've never thought I was 'short' but of average height and if I ever bought a bike, it certainly hasn't stayed in the garage because it's been too tall for me.
All the enduro bikes I've had have been of similar seat height, but they weren't as prone to expensive damage if I miss a dab for the floor.
Maybe I have been too premature because of a little paranoia due to the larger and far more expensive machine. It's getting more and more comfortable as the miles are clocking up.
A lovely ride in to work at 0500 this morning, I love it.
Thanks for some of the tips folks.
Regards.
Timpo.
Timpo said:...time then and I'll see how I get on.
Both balls of my feet are down when stationery and a small shift across the seat will put one foot flat on the floor.
I wasn't after cutting 6' off the seat height, just an 1' to 1.5' max.
I've never thought I was 'short' but of average height and if I ever bought a bike, it certainly hasn't stayed in the garage because it's been too tall for me.
All the enduro bikes I've had have been of similar seat height, but they weren't as prone to expensive damage if I miss a dab for the floor.
Maybe I have been too premature because of a little paranoia due to the larger and far more expensive machine. It's getting more and more comfortable as the miles are clocking up.
A lovely ride in to work at 0500 this morning, I love it.
Thanks for some of the tips folks.
Regards.
Timpo.
Paranoia has nothing to do with it, it's common sense. Most peeps I see riding Adventures are 4inches taller than me........ and about 4 stone heavier
. That makes a big, big diference in the "getting the foot down" department.As for reasons to buy an Adventure and lower it............. becuase I want to. There's nothing that looks as stupid as some twat who thinks it matters what I (or anyone else, for that matter) ride. And if you want a technical justification, try this: All the agile handling charicteristics of a 1200GS, that has lost any of the skitishness that can make your heart stop in corners, but that is so perfectly balanced that you only notice the extra weight by the planted feel or when you have to pick it up. And if you still don't get it then fine, I'll look stupid on my lowered Adventure when I take it offroad while those of you who are concerned by appearences polish your whatever
Mouse
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Even if the sidestand does end up being a bit too long, it shouldn't be a big deal to chop a bit out of it and weld it back together.
GSAdvMelbourne
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Gauloises said:
Fair enough Napoleon...
Having...
...been called a 'top chopper' in the past, this task won't be a problem.
Putting some fresh paint on the weld will be the biggest challenge for me.
Ask her-in-doors
T.
Mouse said:
...been called a 'top chopper' in the past, this task won't be a problem.
Putting some fresh paint on the weld will be the biggest challenge for me.
Ask her-in-doors
T.
Deadskin
Registered user
Wizard said:As for reasons to buy an Adventure and lower it............. becuase I want to. There's nothing that looks as stupid as some twat who thinks it matters what I (or anyone else, for that matter) ride. And if you want a technical justification, try this: All the agile handling charicteristics of a 1200GS, that has lost any of the skitishness that can make your heart stop in corners, but that is so perfectly balanced that you only notice the extra weight by the planted feel or when you have to pick it up. And if you still don't get it then fine, I'll look stupid on my lowered Adventure when I take it offroad while those of you who are concerned by appearences polish your whatever
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