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Any way to lower my 1980 gs850?

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Hey guys,
I'm a short guy with a nice tall 1980 gs850L. I can barely touch the ground. Is there any way to lower the front end? It has a brand new seat cover and I hate to shave the seat foam. Thanks for any help!
 
You can drop the forks about 1/2" in the triple trees. IN the rear shorter shocks can be used. What size tire do you have on the front ? I'm on tip toes with my 850 Never been a problem.
 
You can also shorten fork springs, should be a tutorial on it on basscliff site I believe. terrylee
 
It's a 17" on the back and a 19 on the front. Thanks for the info. An inch or two would go a mile I think.
 
boltact270 said:
It's a 17" on the back and a 19 on the front. Thanks for the info. An inch or two would go a mile I think.
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Not sure if it's any shorter, but newer 850Ls came with a 16" rear wheel.

Yeah, you say "but it's a smaller wheel". Of course it is, but it also has a slightly larger tire that might make up the difference.

Slide the fork up to the handlebars and put 12" shocks on the back. Other than that, get some thick-soled boots. :D

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tkent02 said:
Get a 550. L.
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Tom, are you feeling alright? Maybe you shouldn't fly today? Actually suggesting that someone buy an L bike???:eek::confused: Even though he has one already, you usually have more advice on what to do with the L models.:D
 
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