Modding a GS to a GSA (Insurance)

[Walowiz]

I now have nearly all the bits to do this, now before I start, has anyone got experience of how the Insurance companies treat the bike and the modifications, since they aren't really for performance enhancements.

Although I understand changing the colour from MPY to black will increase the performance slightly.

Before anyone suggests asking my insurance compeny, yes I have explained it to Carole Nash, and no they didn't really understand.

Otherwise it may be easier to sell my Standard-ish GS for a GSA, which I'm not that keen on doing.

Apologies if this is a hugely stupid question - it's just I'm sure there must be guys on the site who have already done this ????

Aaron

 

[Rob Farmer]

Is it just the tank, seat and screen you are swapping or the suspension as well. The GSA driveshaft has a different part number so there may be issues if you put the taller suspension on yours; I've no idea what the difference between the two shafts is though.

The larger tank is a option for all the 1150s so shouldn't be an issue if you tell them it's been swapped.

 

[Timolgra]

I've no idea what the difference between the two shafts is though.
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I thinks it's just that the ADV shaft has a master spline ensuring it goes back together the same way.

 

[Gas'd Off]

Which bits are you doing out of interest? I have got an 1150 that thinks it's an ADV

 

[Walowiz]

thanks guys for the replies

It is just the tank, seat, rear rack and luggage that I am replacing with the relevant GSA items. Just cosmetics really.

I already know I have to inform DVLA about the change of colour.

Reason I'm doing this and not just buying a GSA, is I've already had a little bit of engine work done the bike about 2 years ago, and don't fancy giving it up.

cheers
Aaron

 

[Welshman]

I thinks it's just that the ADV shaft has a master spline ensuring it goes back together the same way.

No the Adv one is a few mm longer toooooo, no issue though.

Welsh

 

[STUBBS]

a friend done this and didnt pay any extra, was totaly upfront with the insurance company

 

[Walowiz]

cheers Stubbs - just the info I was after.

Atkule
- would be interested in any pics of your bike ?
Did you encounter any problems whilst doing the conversion ?

thanks
Aaron

 

[Paul Young]

Mine's down with Carole Nash as being modified & the list of mods includes:

Adv tank & screen
alloy wheels
Powercommander
Y Piece & end can
Hyperpro suspension

Insurance isn't even loaded & both my bikes cost £301 on the one policy.

Just for fun, at renewal, I asked about what difference it would make if I fitted NOS..... The guy on the phone just said "You don't want to do that..."