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Old 29 Aug 2011
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r1200 gs shocks

I have a 07 R 1200 GS and am an inseam challenged 29"
love the GS but even with a corbin low seat would like some more of my feet on tara firma.Anybody done the $1100.00 rear shock change out and which shock did you use??
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Sorry, personally I can't help at 6'3" I went the other way and got an Ohlins to raise the height, and even then fully loaded 2up I wish it was a little higher sometimes.

You might get more of a response on ADV Rider... just a thought.
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Thanks for your thoughts.

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