Lowering the F650 twin

[katyotter]

I'm looking for an F650 gs twin but I need the factory lowered version being only 5'4" - I had one before and desperately regret selling it. As they seem hard to find I'm also considering the F700. Can anyone tell me how difficult/possible/costly it is to an after factory lowering? That way I could look at standard height second-hand bikes as well with a view to getting them lowered.
I'd be grateful for comments.

 

[Fordy]

Hyperpro -45mm kit is c£200 click here, I was quoted 3 hrs labour by my local bike shop so budget £100 to £150 to fit.

 

[Sharik]

I am surprised that at 5'4" you require a lowered suspension model; have you had the opportunity to try a standard model with a the lowered seat? Having the suspension lowered not only reduces ground clearance, increases the cost and also results in there being no option of a centre stand.

 

[katyotter]

Hyperpro -45mm kit is c£200 click here, I was quoted 3 hrs labour by my local bike shop so budget £100 to £150 to fit.

thanks Fordy, I'll check that out.

 

[katyotter]

I am surprised that at 5'4" you require a lowered suspension model; have you had the opportunity to try a standard model with a the lowered seat? Having the suspension lowered not only reduces ground clearance, increases the cost and also results in there being no option of a centre stand.

I has an F650 single ages ago with a low seat but it was way too high on certain cambers. I also had a 650 twin bought in 2008 with a lowered suspension and it seemed absolutely fine. I don't go off road as I do that on my Serow and I don't have centre stands anyway to avoid the weight. I haven" t tried the 650 twin with a low seat - it would certainly be worth trying if my local dealers can oblige.
Thanks.

 

[moody]

I has an F650 single ages ago with a low seat but it was way too high on certain cambers. I also had a 650 twin bought in 2008 with a lowered suspension and it seemed absolutely fine. I don't go off road as I do that on my Serow and I don't have centre stands anyway to avoid the weight. I haven" t tried the 650 twin with a low seat - it would certainly be worth trying if my local dealers can oblige.
Thanks.

Hi katy
I would try the twin with a lower seat.
I am 5'4" and I started with a factory lowered single F650GS and moved on to a standard twin with a lower seat. and it is fine for me (in fact I have just changed to a standard bike with a standard seat but I can see that might be too much of a jump.)
If you need to buy a lowered seat I will have one for sale in a couple of weeks.
Anne