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    #1

    1982 gs750t

    Tomorrow I'm buying the bike from my friend. Problem is, I'm pretty short. =(

    I searched about lowering the bike. I understand that you can lower the front easily, just slide the forks. But the rear would require lowering blocks or shorter shocks?

    I've read about eye to eye and clevis to eye and all that. I have no clue what the bike is. Also how long would the shocks be in order to lower the bike about 2-3 inches?

    I've found some shocks on JC whitney:

    Page not found – JC Whitney
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/adjustable-shocks-and-springs-mc/p2007058.jcwx


    Would these do the job? Any help would be awesome! thanks!
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    #2
    - How short is pretty short?....I'm 5'8 and can flat foot my GS....
    - On the shocks until you are sure what you have on there I would hold off..I had eye to clevis on my bike. I use progressives myself as do most folks here.

    750t looks really nice IMO last one I saw for $500 was missing airbox and a few other things.. if all parts are present you are good as the T I believe is rare...refering to ebay parts that is...

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      #3
      My friend test rode my 82 gs750t. He's like 5'2". We lowered the stock shocks all the way. He couldn't flat foot it but he could ride it.

      I'm sure some shorter rear shocks could get it to a comfortable riding position for him.

      Hope this helps you out some.

      EDIT: Pictures are a must. SO, you must post some pictures. :-)

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        #4
        Too Short??

        I'm about 5'-8" (I don't like to watch when I'm at the Doc's, since I'm starting to shrink I think ). I cannot flat-foot on my T or my E (in-seam of 29" on a GOOD day )...but so what. If that was a criteria I would be riding a cruiser. The best I can do is the balls of both feet on the T. Can't manage that on the E... If I want/need a flat-foot... I can only get one .

        I just think there are too many negatives in messing with short shocks and moving fork tubes way up in the clamps....just my opinion.

        Oh, and the "T"s are great bikes.
        sigpic
        1981 Suzuki GS750E (one owner), 1982 Suzuki GS750T (my "tinker" toy), Previous (First) Bike: 1979 GS425 (long gone)
        2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200S (new to me in 11/2011)

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          #5
          Shorter shocks are the best way to go on the back. But like others have said, don't think you need to get your heels down.

          Another trick is to narrow the seat where your legs hit it when at a stop. This spot is likely a bit forward from where you usually sit, but be sure to try this once you get the bike to find out for sure.

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            #6
            Greetings and Salutations!!

            Hi Mr. krybolt,

            Raise the forks in the triple tree clamps, shorter shocks, shave the seat foam down, maybe smaller wheels. More info here: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Sus....html#Lowering

            I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.

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            Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

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              #7
              I was in the same boat

              I'm new to this forum. I picked up an 82 GS750T this summer as my first bike. It was in my price range and I love older bikes. I had the same issue being that I'm 5'7" and was worried about not being able to flat foot my T. I actually almost sold it to buy a smaller bike. I am so glad I didn't. It's an amazing bike and after riding it a few times I got used to my footing. I would say try riding it and see if you get used to it like I did. Or you could trim the seat down but that would be a shame because it is one comfy seat.

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                #8
                The "t"'s are the BEST GS ever built. When I got mine, the forks were slid up about an inch anna half (a hair from touching the bars). I STILL couldn't flat foot it. I'm 5'10" with a 33" inseam. IMO the bike did not handle very well. After putting the forks back where they belong she was a competely different machine. Very agile and smooth for an old tank. Get some thick soled riding boots, and enjoy that T...

                Just the opinion of a long time T owner/rider...
                '83 GS 1100T
                The Jet


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                '95 GSXR 750w
                The Rocket

                I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !

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                  #9
                  Personally I never let anything with the Emgo label touch my bike. If you want cheap shocks MDIs are a better value in about the same price range.

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