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[journeyquest]

LOL Maybe your right? But i do want to get my feet close to flat on the ground Whatever that takes? Someone mentioned preload. Im not a suspension guru. I will take it down to Race Tech when i get a chance. They are only open M-F 8-5 which will make it more difficult since i work. I ordered a repair manual and am still waiting to receive it. Haynes i think? The Clymer manual for my GSXR is a nice manual. I dont think Haynes is as good. I also have the OEM shop manual for the 750. These manuals really helped me with the GSXR.

 

[GSXR7ED]

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I suspect that aftermarket unit is somehow taller. Id love to see a pic and how high the back end sits.
And yes compared to your GSX-R , the 1150 will likely feel like a boat- A big giant fun one.

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You ain't whistling Dixie! That's quite the boat! This photo shows how wide that seat is at the lowest point. No wonder you're on tip-toes...it's not as rounded which makes your legs bow out more, preventing a comfortable stationary position.............

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LOL Maybe your right? But i do want to get my feet close to flat on the ground Whatever that takes? Someone mentioned preload. Im not a suspension guru. I will take it down to Race Tech when i get a chance. They are only open M-F 8-5 which will make it more difficult since i work. I ordered a repair manual and am still waiting to receive it. Haynes i think? The Clymer manual for my GSXR is a nice manual. I dont think Haynes is as good. I also have the OEM shop manual for the 750. These manuals really helped me with the GSXR.

That body cladding is definitely not original. That rear end reminds me of the SRAD with a big bootie of a rearend. Not hating, so please don't take my comments negatively. It does look oddly lower than normal in the front...definitely not a good thing. Thanks for posting pics!


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[GSXR7ED]

Here's what I mean about a wide seat. On my "T", I bought it with an "L" seat. When I got my second bike (the same model) I put the seat on it and noticed a slight bit of a wider seat.



Ed

 

[blowerbike]

i had a 7/11 with a one piece tail that looked a lot like that.

 

[journeyquest]

The GSXR is all OEM Suzuki body parts. This is a 90 with some 89 parts such as brake rotors (drilled instead of slotted) 89 swingarm which is shorter and side fairing with smaller slots. The solo seat is OEM. I have the rear seat also. The 90 had a 5.5 wheel out back instead of 4.5 for 88-89. Also the stroke was a bit longer on the engine and the 90 had a better clutch. I added progressive fork springs when putting new fork seals in. Didnt change height as far as i can tell. I am almost flat footed on the 750. The back end drops when i sit on it. Handling is very good. Dont think the 1150 will ever handle as well as the 750. You can see the big difference in fork travel between the two. I think the 1150 could stand to be lowered at least an inch all around. Anyone know where to get a lower fairing for the 1150?

 

[journeyquest]

Looks like a typical old school Suzuki seat. Looks comfy. What year is the bike?

Here's what I mean about a wide seat. On my "T", I bought it with an "L" seat. When I got my second bike (the same model) I put the seat on it and noticed a slight bit of a wider seat.



Ed

 

[journeyquest]

I agree, lower center of gravity is a plus for handling as long as you have just the amount of travel you need. Your wife rides an 1150? Whoa!! My ex would ride my HD 883 but that sat low and was narrow.

You could always drop the forks in the triple clamps, but I think about only 3mm or so before you hit the air adjuster clamps. Might be worth a peek under the for cap to see what the preload setting is at. If the flat head screw is down over an inch, it's set at 3-4 max preload. I would think the Corbin seat is lower than stock, but never seen one in person. Suppose thinner seat foam might be the ticket, aside from checking the sag and ride height as others suggested, on the Fox. Comparing the two bikes you have is like pig, gazelle.

 

[GSXR7ED]

My "T"

My "T"

It's my 1982 GS750...or without the year, it's a GS750TZ.

Thanks for the reply...

Ed

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Dumping bikes into the weeds is not a great thing unless you're running them at the drags. It ruins cornering, and compliance.

 

[journeyquest]

Dumping it on your leg isnt so great either. The plan is to lower it just what needs be. I just didnt know what the best way to go about it. I figured there would be someone on this site who could help.

Dumping bikes into the weeds is not a great thing unless you're running them at the drags. It ruins cornering, and compliance.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Dumping it on your leg isnt so great either. The plan is to lower it just what needs be. I just didnt know what the best way to go about it. I figured there would be someone on this site who could help.

When lowering a bike extensively is necessary, other bikes might be better options. I had a friend who wanted a KTM Adventure 950 so badly, but after he bought it, the height of the beast was so awkward that he sold it. He knew lowering it too much would compromise how it was made and how it was meant to handle.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

This is not my bike but this is how low i would like it. Back wheel tucked somewhat instead of daylight. Not sure what was done?

This bike, for instance, is simply stupid low.

 

[journeyquest]

I live in So Cal so there is alot of putting your feet down. The traffic here can get very bad.

your after market seat looks wider at the front than stock. that may be an issue. ( maybe there is a stock seat near you you could try)
stock seat height is around 30-31 inches. It is actually a pretty low seat.
I am pretty much flat on mine, not that I care, my feet are mostly on the pegs and generally, I only put my left foot down.
(repeat) I have a fox shock, it is adjustable for ride height independently of preload.
I am older and shorter than you
here is a pdf manual for a fox shock......
..... http://www.adrenalnjunky.com/foxtcmanual.pdf
hope it helps.

 

[journeyquest]

Ya you may be right. But there must be a happy compromise. The GSXR i have has approx 4.5 inch travel on the fork stock and the GSES has about 6 inches. The GSXR will run circles around it. There has to be some give. The 1150 will not be a cross country bike or a knee dragger. It will be for cruising around the area and short day trips to the beach or mountain which are about an hour away from here. There may just be something wrong with how the rear shock is setup? When i get a chance to take it to Race Tech i will find out. They are experts in motorcycle suspension and will know whats up. Thanks.

This bike, for instance, is simply stupid low.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Race Tech are good folk for sure. Best of luck getting it sorted.

 

[GSXR7ED]

SoCal Awareness

SoCal Awareness

I live in So Cal so there is alot of putting your feet down. The traffic here can get very bad.

Oh, come on! It's not that bad out in the valley. Now coming west from either the I-10 or the I-210 from the Inland Empire, that's a whole other story. (The population is expanding more inland so I see that it is getting populated out in Riverside too)

Ya you may be right. But there must be a happy compromise. The GSXR i have has approx 4.5 inch travel on the fork stock and the GSES has about 6 inches. The GSXR will run circles around it. There has to be some give. The 1150 will not be a cross country bike or a knee dragger. It will be for cruising around the area and short day trips to the beach or mountain which are about an hour away from here. There may just be something wrong with how the rear shock is setup? When i get a chance to take it to Race Tech i will find out. They are experts in motorcycle suspension and will know whats up. Thanks.

Here's my first bike...pretty standard front suspension/not lowered. (For comparison purposes only--not scolding) I know the 1990 and the 2000 are years apart in technology but the application is still the same. Any 1990 or later model GSX-Rs will run circles around a standard GS. Oh Geeze, please tell me you aren't gonna try and kneedrag on that 1150!

And as for the rear suspension, there's obviously a single shock on your 1150 because I don't see it like you can see the dual shocks on my "T". I notice lots of tire clearance on mine as well. My goodness I miss my bike!




Ed