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Dave8338

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I'm sure there is an easy explanation to this, but does anyone know what the letters GS are referring to and more specifically in my case, what does the L denote. I've noticed in everything I've read about this bike (GS650L), seems to have it as the "exception" to the rule. By this I mean, when reading the repair manuals, everything says "except L". Then, the seperate spec for the L is given...usually higher air pressure, fluid volume, and torque specs. What gives?
 
L designates it as a cruiser as opposed to sport. On the home page go to the link that say Model Information and it will explain the letter designations
 
L=low. Lower seat, higher bars, softer suspension etc. And probably lower gearing too.
 
I'm sure this seemed like a stupid question...but I just had to know. Thanks guys =D>
 
yeah, with the L model , youll find a different seat, different handlebars, different forks, and a gastank. also gearing may be different. most other stuff should be pretty close..



poot
 
I'm sure this seemed like a stupid question...but I just had to know. Thanks guys =D>
Dave the "GS" is Gran Sport and the 650 "G" is the engine model and the L is a cruiser and the D is the month it was produced.
 
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