The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[BMWST?]

I will be doing an order to motobins tonight...anyone need parts??

[BMWST?]

order made......

[Padmei]

Those awaiting adaptors - i have posted my findings with the new adaptor & calliper here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...5#post14017375

Are any of you guys around 6ft? I'm finding the sitting postion of the BM quite constricted & was wondering if it is nature of the riding postion of these bikes - or if mine has been lowered - or if my undies are too tight
i know my KLR is tall but ...

[Phreaky Phil]

A lot of people fit lower pegs to get a more leg room and also help with standing up. I'm 5.10 and mines just OK. Knees can get a bit sore and need a stetch on long trips

[Eddieb]

I'm 5'8 and I found mine cramped in the leg dept. I fitted slighty lower pegs (Pivot Pegz) but that brings it's own set of issues with lever access that then has to be dealt with unless you buy a full kit.

[Box'a'bits]

Are any of you guys around 6ft? I'm finding the sitting postion of the BM quite constricted & was wondering if it is nature of the riding postion of these bikes - or if mine has been lowered

I'm 6'1". I can stand it for a day ride. But I'm going to increase the seat height. Probably quite cost effective, and will aid the transition to standing. I've got to modify the seat anyway, given the tank.

[BMWST?]

i am 6 3 and although i am concious of the legs being quite bent it doesnt cause me any greif.However most of my extra height is in body length so leg length wise i am only 6 ft ,so when i am standing i really do need bar risers

[NordieBoy]

I'm 6'2" and on the DR I've lowered the foot pegs 2.5cm, moved them back 2.5cm raised the seat 5cm, higher bars, bar risers.

A bit lower on the foot pegs and fractionally higher on the bars and all would be well with the world.

[barrie]

I'm 5'9" and mine feels on the cramped side. Cheers.

[Aslan]

current discussion of lowered pegs - cramped knees etc resonnates with me - I'm among the older riders (read inflexible due to ageing and lack of stretching regime) and despite lowered Touratech pegs and seat on high setting I get pain in the knees when riding greater than 100KM - consequently I stand a great deal

[Waihou Thumper]

current discussion of lowered pegs - cramped knees etc resonnates with me - I'm among the older riders (read inflexible due to ageing and lack of stretching regime) and despite lowered Touratech pegs and seat on high setting I get pain in the knees when riding greater than 100KM - consequently I stand a great deal

And I thought it was for the camera...Geez....

[Aslan]

And I thought it was for the camera...Geez....

fair call Mark - Charlie Boorman wannabe that i am

[Padmei]

I've done a search on GSers & OLds cool but am interested in what you guys have done to your front suspensions to make them 'better'.
Went on the first real off road ride on Schmidtty today & apart from cutting 4inches of height off my body so I can actually stand up without feeling like I'm a jockey, I feel the need to mprove the performance of the front forks.

What aftermarket springs/ emulators/intimators doesanyone have?

[Box'a'bits]

Went on the first real off road ride on Schmidtty today & apart from cutting 4inches of height off my body so I can actually stand up without feeling like I'm a jockey, I feel the need to mprove the performance of the front forks.

Helps to remember the GS really isn't a dirt bike. But the forks can apparently be tuned okay.. (helps to have more appropriate tyres too - helps heaps with the confidence).

I haven't got to the forks yet, but the 'Raptor' bend bars & 2" rox risers have helped with standing in the rough stuff on the bike.

Probably need to get a cross bar so they don't look so much like apehangers.

[Eddieb]

Mine has 30mm bar risers and the bars are almost vertical to get maximum height out of them and it's pretty good for me at 5'8. The forks really need some work to reduce dive and provide some compression damping though.