In my bike search one model I am considering is the F700 GS. I need a low seat height, so the factory low suspension/low-seat option is attractive to me.
Obviously these bikes are only available on the used market (at least, here in the U.S.) So I can't special order the factory low suspension. I have to find one on the used market that otherwise meets my requirements (e.g., low miles, within geographic and price range, etc) and has the factory low suspension. Not easy but not impossible, with patience.
Or, how difficult and costly is it to convert a standard suspension to an aftermarket low suspension? Can it even be done? Is the result as good as the oem factory solution? What would be the downsides to this approach compared to the factory low suspension? Anything else to consider? Also, is the low seat readily available form BMW or other?
Thanks.
Obviously these bikes are only available on the used market (at least, here in the U.S.) So I can't special order the factory low suspension. I have to find one on the used market that otherwise meets my requirements (e.g., low miles, within geographic and price range, etc) and has the factory low suspension. Not easy but not impossible, with patience.
Or, how difficult and costly is it to convert a standard suspension to an aftermarket low suspension? Can it even be done? Is the result as good as the oem factory solution? What would be the downsides to this approach compared to the factory low suspension? Anything else to consider? Also, is the low seat readily available form BMW or other?
Thanks.