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[krb1952]

Hi all, just joined the forum as yet not a bmw owner I did own a 90s back in the late seventies should have kept it but in those days I had to sell one to get another. I have always been a fan of the 1100s and would like one but ! I am short in the leg and here is the question is it possible to lower the suspension as I don't think I would be able to manage one at the standard seat height. Hoping that some of you might have the answers to my question . Thanks in advance for any replies. krb1952

[GRAgusta]

How short are you? I am 5 ft 5 and have ridden R1100S for 18 years completely Standard . Hope you find a solution.

[krb1952]

Height 5ft 6inches leg 28inches in other words a short arse

[andy griff]

There is a linkage to shorten the rear shock, a friend of mine has one fitted - he is same height as you and its improved his enjoyment of the bike.

Some models - last of the BCR are even taller than the standard so if you like blue, red and white paint jobs then you might want to think again

[fontana]

Always amazes me in these time of high tech, that in most cases we have to accept a one for all riding position.
I mean if you get in a car, you expect to be able to adjust the seat for your leg length, but not on bikes.
Well not most of them.
When I test rode my 1100RS prior to purchase, the riding position was all wrong for me.
I felt like I was on a rowing machine at the gym.
Turned out, unbeknown to me, that it has an adjustable riding position and was on it's lowest setting.
The dealer put it on the highest of it's three settings and off I went again.
Suddenly, it was perfect for me.
Amazing the difference a couple of inches can make.
The bars on it are adjustable too.
Such a simple solution to an age old problem, but manufacturers are too preoccupied with equipping bikes with meaningless gadgets to bother with practical solutions.
Anyway, I don't know how much meat there is in the saddle of the S, but if there is enough, it might be worth looking into shaving an inch or so out.

[dave the german]

Welcome - don't go for a RWB Boxercup but sure there will be plenty of info here to help you make an informed decision