Keithp
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Hi all currently have a 1200 gsa , am thinking of swopping it in , possably a 800GS , as the 1200 is only used for commuting into london. I could do with something with a similar riding position , but Lighter , so started looking about and it only realy leaves the ktm 990 and the 800GS.
Had a short test ride and to be quite honest i was very surprised after reading some reports it was down on power i thought it went very well, infact for my use it would be spot on with a far better gearbox than the gsa far more suited to my use in london traffic.
The only downside for me was and things I would need sorted would be lower pegs , higher seat to give more leg room , the front forks seem very soft , or it may be i'm a fat git , sorted the rear shox by adding preload but the front seemed very soft.
Has any one any info or experance on tweeking these aspects , i have done quite a bit on the web last night but did not find too much info , one thing i did find on the adv forum was mention of a high seat available from BMW in the us.
So any help would be appricaiated.
Keith
Had a short test ride and to be quite honest i was very surprised after reading some reports it was down on power i thought it went very well, infact for my use it would be spot on with a far better gearbox than the gsa far more suited to my use in london traffic.
The only downside for me was and things I would need sorted would be lower pegs , higher seat to give more leg room , the front forks seem very soft , or it may be i'm a fat git , sorted the rear shox by adding preload but the front seemed very soft.
Has any one any info or experance on tweeking these aspects , i have done quite a bit on the web last night but did not find too much info , one thing i did find on the adv forum was mention of a high seat available from BMW in the us.
So any help would be appricaiated.
Keith