I currently have a high mileage 2014 R1200GS with low suspension. I'm thinking of upgrading to a low mileage later model and have located a very nice 2017. Unfortunately, it has the standard height suspension, and I know from experience that I want the lower seat height the low suspension provides. Some of the options are lowering springs which allow the bike to sit lower when the rider is sitting on it, new lower shocks, or possibly having the stock shocks lowered. Does anyone have any experience with any of these? I've read mixed reviews of lowering springs and new shocks can be expensive.
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Options for lowering a 2017 R1200GS
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I recommend contacting Ted Porter at the BeemerShop. He will be able to layout your options. Always found him helpful, fair and honest.
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right idea
I, too, would advise not trying to hatchet a regular GS; just look for a lowered one. I have a lowered 17GS myself and I find that the auto suspension wanders, sometimes pumps me up high, sometimes low. Point is, the height varies with the bike's "mood." I understand the newer ones have more control over the wandering seat height issue.
I, too, would advise not trying to hatchet a regular GS; just look for a lowered one. I have a lowered 17GS myself and I find that the auto suspension wanders, sometimes pumps me up high, sometimes low. Point is, the height varies with the bike's "mood." I understand the newer ones have more control over the wandering seat height issue.
