Uncomfortable Lowered RT

[greenwald]

Another solution may be to just take some rider training classes that get you, and keep you, really profficient and confident on your bike. I'm 5'-6", with a 30" inseam and I ride a 94 R1100RS, with a Corbin Rumble seat, standard hieght Wilbers shocks, and in the summer I use a bead seat (good for another 1"of height). I'm also a 17 MSF instructor (Hi Kevin G!), which keeps my ridign skills sharp.

I have no issues with reaching the ground or any issues of comfort or confidence moving the bike around. I am so used to stopping with only my left foot to the ground that I rarely ever have both feet on the ground. When I do, I can easily get the ball of each foot to the ground, which is plenty to me.

I also do the demo rides on all the BMW models for Nick's BMW. I have not yet ridden a GS Adventure but I have ridden all the others with the stock seat heights. So some training does make a difference.

Well, HI back at 'ya, Andy. See you Saturday (Nov. 14th) at the Fall Wrap-Up for another MSF training year at Lakeshore Technical College, now with two dedicated MSF ranges for expanded training.

And I would echo this veteran trainer's sentiments: skill can trump ergonomics every time, so go out and get the best training you can find!

 

[HOWARDQUINT]

I am your size and I do not have any off the issues you have. I can be on this bike for 8 to 10 hours with out a problem. The only thing that is different is mine is not lowered.