Solid rear torque arm R1150GSA

[Stujw70]

Just picked a R1150GS up with this rear torque arm fitted.

Just wondering what the supposed benefits are if any?
I don't consider myself a good enough rider if it's meant to reduce flexing at the rear end etc to even notice the benefit.

I have a OE GS torque arm to go on in its place if needs be, as not into all the aftermarket bling that's slowly being removed.

Ta

 

[beemer pimp]

It's shortening wheel base and higher ground clearance .

 

[Stujw70]

It's shortening wheel base and higher ground clearance .

Only likely to be useful off road guess, but I assume if it's got a slightly shorter wheel base it changes the handling on road then.

 

[DrAlf]

Yep it's shorter to raise the rear end more which sharpens the handling. The R1150GS and R1100S Sport or BC have the shortest torque arms available as standard from BMW - yours could be even shorter. It does make a difference

 

[Stujw70]

Yep it's shorter to raise the rear end more which sharpens the handling. The R1150GS and R1100S Sport or BC have the shortest torque arms available as standard from BMW - yours could be even shorter. It does make a difference

Might whack the original on to see if I can notice any difference. (See above, don't think I'm good enough to even notice tbh)

 

[beemer pimp]

Only likely to be useful off road guess, but I assume if it's got a slightly shorter wheel base it changes the handling on road then.

Shorter wheel base you will have quicker steering , handy for slow speed manoeuvring but I think angel bit harder on shaft u - joint

 

[Stujw70]

Shorter wheel base you will have quicker steering , handy for slow speed manoeuvring but I think angel bit harder on shaft u - joint

Ok, ta