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Stormbringer

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• Jun 3, 2009

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Hi guys and girls.I've got an f800s but after 7 dealer visits in 3.5 mths I thought its time to get a GS.Tried the 1200 and the 800 ,I found them both a bit to tall at 5'9" but overall liked the 1200 best .Not sure about a lowered seat due to high mileage comfort,not sure weather to go for a Adventurer or a standard gs, old or new ?

 

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• Jun 3, 2009

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Hi SB At 5`9" sounds like you need to go for the 12GSA with high seat + an Airhawk. In for a penny........

 

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• Jun 3, 2009

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Stormbringer said:

Hi guys and girls.I've got an f800s but after 7 dealer visits in 3.5 mths I thought its time to get a GS.Tried the 1200 and the 800 ,I found them both a bit to tall at 5'9" but overall liked the 1200 best .Not sure about a lowered seat due to high mileage comfort,not sure weather to go for a Adventurer or a standard gs, old or new ?

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Welcome, I'd go for the Adventure everytime, don't worry about the size, there's a little guy in here got one, can't remember his name, but I believe he enjoys it, or does he, hang on, ain't sure now, yes, yes, he does enjoy it...

 

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• Jun 3, 2009

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Im 5'9" as well, Std GS12 with Std seat on low setting, noprobs

You get used to the 'taller' position , getting on a 'sports' bike now feels like riding a minimoto!!

The adventurer has a taller seat height coz the suspensions different (longer travel) so you might need the low seat option but then your knees might get a bit cramped on longer runs, do you need the extra in the way of suspension? The fuel tank is also much bigger, are you goin to need 350mile range?

 

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• Jun 3, 2009

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Hey Stormbringer!

No question about it, get an F800GS (not that I'm biased in the slightest... )

I'm 5'10" and have no probs with the F800's tallness...just watch out for the camber, potholes etc when you stop...but I guess us laydees do have longer than legs than boys of the same height...

 

Stormbringer

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• Jun 3, 2009

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The thing that put me off the 800 was the seat.Made me sit to far forward like you are on a slight tilt,and not to comfy.
Other than that I really liked it.

 

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• Jun 3, 2009

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im 5'10 and have no problems with the 1150gs, seat is at it's highest too.
sometimes im on tip toe but generally its good.

 

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• Jun 4, 2009

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I'm 6'4" and have no problems with a GS on std seat settings. But I guess this is completely irrelevant. I have long fingers too.