I wouldn't complain if this magically appeared in my garage...

[OfficerImpersonator]

This would fit in nicely with my RTP...

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/machine/details.asp?ID=754

[SNC1923]

http://SNC1923.smugmug.com/photos/148443009-M.jpg

Interestingly, one did show up recently in my garage. I've tried complaining, but no one will listen.

[aerialfilm1]

Interestingly, one did show up recently in my garage. I've tried complaining, but no one will listen.

You don't have to live like that any longer. I can come over set a trap and take away the offending beast. I'm sure I can help you reclaim your lost garage space. :wave

[rkasal]

But I wish they made one for 30" inseams. :violin

Regards,


Randy Kasal

[GSJIHAD]

Too tall and not ugly enough. Pray for a fat, ugly 1150 and learn the meaning of love...
Cheers

[GlennB]

Final drive

:D

[PAULBACH]

But I wish they made one for 30" inseams. :violin

Regards,

Randy Kasal

Hi Randy.

This has always been one of my favorite laments. 30" inseam here.

BUT ...

I recently acquired a barely used and highly accessorized R1200GS. I can almost flatfoot the machine and I learned to tripod it at stops. Left left balances machine. No need to put both feet down.

However it is very comfortable to ride. The legs have to go someplace. Either stretch them out in front or allow the driver to stand on the pegs.

Their is some method to their madness.

:wave

[PAULBACH]

http://SNC1923.smugmug.com/photos/148443009-M.jpg

Interestingly, one did show up recently in my garage. I've tried complaining, but no one will listen.

Looks too damn clean.

Go out and collect some bugs, dirt and scratches. Do you really want Lord Fauntleroy hiding in the garage?

Liberate that beast - go touring!

[R80RTJohnny]

Final drive

:D

Ouch!

[SNC1923]

But I wish they made one for 30" inseams. :violin

Regards,


Randy Kasal

I have a 29" inseam. The ideal of flatfooting on a motorcycle is a myth.

[Czarnazoo]

I've often seen the issue of riders who have a short inseam shying away from the GSA. I too have a 29" inseam but still feel very comfortable riding my 2006 GSA. I put a GS seat on it - in the lowest position and picked up a pair of engineer looking boots with a heel - instead of flatter boots I wear on my KLR 250. Living in the Catskills - I ride in the woods, on dirt, on twisties and toured through Nova Scotia in the summer - my short legs were never an issue. I have noticed in the woods on two occasions that if the bike is going over - flat-footed or not - i'm not trying to muscle it back up and will lay her down gently. Can i stand flat-footed - eh, almost...but I guess it's whatever you feel comfortable with.

[wsteinborn]

If you can't flat-foot a bike, how do you back up?

Depending which boots I wear, I can flatfoot my RT, but I have to take fairly small steps backing it.

[OfficerImpersonator]

If you can't flat-foot a bike, how do you back up?

I can't flat-foot my RT, but I can easily back-up using the balls of my feet. I also try to avoid ever having to park in a situation where I have to back up - especially uphill. It doesn't take too much work to avoid situations that would require backing the bike.

[SNC1923]

If you can't flat-foot a bike, how do you back up?

Depending which boots I wear, I can flatfoot my RT, but I have to take fairly small steps backing it.

I think my ever-increasing miles and experience helps. Like Dvandkq says, I'm pretty thoughtful about where I stop and what position I'm in. I try to stay one or two steps ahead (not always successful, mind you.

To back up I have to tip-toe a bit, but it works just fine. If it becomes too big of an issue, I dismount and back it up. Hasn't been a problem.

Yet.

[knary]

It's easier to back up a tall bike standing next to it rather than on it.

[wsteinborn]

It's easier to back up a tall bike standing next to it rather than on it.

I was wondering if that might be the case.

Too bad my RT is my "last" bike according to my wife. I love it, but would like a GSA for traveling. I end up on som many unimproved roadways......

[KGT1200]

At 5 11 I would rather ride it down the ramp backwards, any backing is done easier on it than beside it. Thats just my preference... bicycles were the same way with me.. I have the GS as high as I can set it and prefer the riding position.

[SNC1923]

It's easier to back up a tall bike standing next to it rather than on it.

Yup.

[flgoff]

I already know this is a well worn cliche, but "a clean GS is a dirty shame!":wave