Seat on higher position...

[Dreamer]

In over 3yrs on my GS I'd always assumed that the 'high' seat position would be too high for me... but now thinking of getting a GSA, I tried it and it's great! I don't have any probs with putting foot down and it feels... well, just better. I can't say exacly why (maybe a change is as good as...), but it definately feels like an improved ride. Wish I'd done it years ago.

If you've never tried it - try it!

 

[ts2]

I concur

You don't say how tall you are, but I can say that when I got my GSA I put the seat on the lower position out of a fear of dropping the bike. As I got used to it/braver I put it back to standard/high, and I've never looked back. It did feel better some how, but I put it down to having more room to fit my lanky legs in. I'm 6'1" (186cm in new money).

Should add I have the touratech footpegs that are set back a bit to give me more room around the gear lever. Not sure if this affects things, but they are sold as "long distance footpegs" (or some such).

 

[Max]

The 08 GSA with the electronic suspension seems quite a bit lower than the old GSA but I was probably riding around with the suspension set too high/hard for 12k miles!

 

[Brian ROSEN]

Size does matter

"....I'm 6'1"...." - well that does help quite a lot! I would only suggest that once you have decided on the best height LEAVE IT THERE and get used to it - or you will get caught out at the lights or on an awkward camber.