lowering an already lowered GS

[Missouri Bob]

My R1200GS has "factory" lowered suspension, and I want to bring it down another inch or so. My buddy's R1200R has its motor about an inch lower than the motor on my bike. I prefer the way that his bike feels, and would like to lower mine to the same level. I don't think I would drag the valve covers because my buddy has not dragged his. Are aftermarket shocks available in shorter length

 

Thanks, Bob

[Guest Kakugo]

You can get both lowered aftermarket shocks (from Wilbers) and a further lowered seat by Touratech.

 

Your choice.

 

However I am not 100% sure lowered shocks can be fit to a factory lowered GS...

[tallman]

Call Herman

 

I don't know, but Wiblers are excellent.

 

 

[FLrider]

Don't know if ESA is available on the GS but if it is, you may lose it if you add Wilbers.

 

a _____ is a ______ of course, of course

and no one can talk to a _________ or course.....

[tallman]

Not on the lowered bikes, I think, that was the way it was, I think.

[TyTass]

Wilburs does ESA called WESA. Last year I put WESA shocks from Hemann, who built them 5mm shorter (now stock GS length), and a Touratech lowered seat on my '11 GSA.

 

Now I can flatfoot my GSA and love the lowered center of gravity. But after about 6-7 hours of sport touring in the seat in the heat, I'm not loving the monkey butt.

[Huzband]

Call Herman

 

I don't know, but Wiblers are excellent.

 

 

This. Herman is +1!

[Bullett]

Is there enough foam on the seat to shave some off? I'd do that before further lowering the suspension.