Lowering 2013 BMW R1200 GS (Advice)

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Hi Guys n Gals, can you give me any advice on lowering my 2013 R1200 GS LC. At the age of 70 Plus I appear to be shrinking and I am now down to 5′ 3″ . I have my seat on the minimum setting, sculptured out and a gel pad inserted. On the ‘soft’ setting I can just about touch the floor so 1 inch lower would be great. I even load the top box with as much weight as I can and wear the thickest sole boots I can buy. Really don’t won’t to go into great expense or it may push me to swap it . Hope you can help.


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    Hyperpro combi lowering kits… with or without ESA, lower by either 20mm or 25mm. Have them at Motorworks…

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    Seat Lowering Cams
    cymarcbikeparts.co.uk/seat-lowering-cams-150-p.asp

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    Is it set for solo rider no luggage on the spring setting?

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    Also Daytona boots do a thick sole boot gives you about 20 mile ish an look normal

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    Ian Biddle, can you help.

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    When I bought my new GSA LC I also bought it as a low frame a good 3 inches less and a standard frame you could always trade yours in and get a low frame one yourself

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    If the Motorworks/Hyperpro/self-install or finding someone to install for you option doesn’t work, contact John or Nick at Revs Racing in Halesowen; they are the UK agent for Wilbers suspension.\nGoogle Wilbers & BMW or GS and you’ll see the reputation for their shocks.\nI had mine done last year, took 35mm out of the seat height; although I do use the standard GS seat for the extra padding/comfort, I also use the seat on the high setting for more seat to footpeg room.\nI’m 5ft 5 and with the above set-up i can the balls of both feet on the floor or one foot flat with leg bend to spare.\nMain stand functionality is compromised, but that’ll be the case regardless.

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    Take the tyres off ????

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    Daytona boots \nSold loads to lots of poeple in same predicament \nProblem solved \nwww.motoscot.co .uk

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    Inside leg stretches help a lot.

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    There is a knack of moving you’re bum sideways a little then extending your leg. It does take practice. I’m quite tall and have a Sargent saddle fitted to my RT1200 and that took a while getting used too.

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    I recently fitted hyperpro lowering springs on a 1200rt…huge difference!!!

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    I’ve only had my RT for 6 months and I’m still reluctant to carry a pillion or is this just me?

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    I took my lady on mine 2 weeks ago (i usually ride solo) and with the suspension adjusted correctly I hardly knew she was there

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    Platform boots lad

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    Give u a swap for a GS 1150 not as high

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    Serious question\n\nwhy do short people buy tall bikes???\n\nI just don’t get it any more than a tall bloke one low rider cruiser with his knees in his armpits\n\njust why????

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    They are not just tall they are big and very powerfull.

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    It boils down to what you want to do. Pop up to the shop and buy a loaf or tour long distance. I bought mine to tour Wales. The RT is designed for that and that is what I do.

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    Hey guys I love off roading..I did 15 years of national level enduro but i just don’t get \

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    wilbers do lowering suspension springs for many bikes, they have a catalogue online. I agree , as I get older bigger bikes just get more difficult and this is something that manufacturers need to reflect in the bikes they offer.

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    When my son was only 6 years old, I bought him a kx60 motocross bike that was too tall for him. I made an L shaped bracket that I bolted in to drop the bike using the mono shock top mount. It worked an absolute treat for l year until he was tall enough for me to take it off. If you know someone with engineering skills that can manufacture you a bracket to do the same thing. The bracket was simply bolted in place, I didn’t have to cut or weld anything on the bike itself. I know it’s a different and bigger bike, but the principle is the same.

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    Wunderlicht low seat

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    Ask your local dealer if it can be upgraded to the latest software. The ride height lowers below a certain speed.

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    I am afraid age catches up on us all. With my gs it’s not so much getting on or feet down but getting off because of the high back end. I have now largely solved this by turning the bars to full right hand lock, this allows me to lean further forward and lift my right hand leg over the rest. I have no physical leg problems, just advanced age

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    Daytona MTX boots with heel insert

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    Have you considering nailing a couple of wooden blocks to the bottom of your boots?

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    Yes but opted for stick on platforms

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