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Lowering a GS?

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Has anyone ever lowered a GS?

I have a 78 GS-550E that I would like to lower so my wife would be able to learn to ride.

I wish now that I would have bought the "L" it was sitting right there beside the "E" in the showroom, but that was 28 years ago. This bike of mine only has 6800km (4250 miles) on it and I think it would be a great place for her the learn.

I also own a Honda Rebel that is nice and low and light but my son has claimed it, and it is not cool for mom to ride you bike!:oops:
 
Loosen the fork clamps & you should be able to slide the forks up an inch or so. Check Dennis Kirk, J.C. Whitney, or other bike parts suppliers. In years past they had lowering blocks for the rear shocks. They will lower the rear an inch or so.
 
lowering?

lowering?

I have a 750T and it's lowered front and back which lowers my bike 2 inches.I am not sure about lowering blocks for an "E" model.You can check around for aftermarket suppliers like rphillips said.Good luck let us know what you find.\\:D/
 
This looks much like what I am after.....could you post some closer pics of what was used to lower your 750? What did you do to the side stand as well?

I think 2" would make a great difference in the feel of the bike and that would be a good thing in this case!

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pics

pics

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Hey frozenbiker,here's a couple pics a little big but, hope they help.
 
try this one

try this one

Try this picture instead Frozen
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Off-topic

Off-topic

I know this is off-topic, but what color did you paint that bike? That is an awesome color!
 
paint

paint

txironhead said:
I know this is off-topic, but what color did you paint that bike? That is an awesome color!
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Thanks txironhead, It turned out great.It is House of Kolors Candy Tangerine Orange with a silver base coat.The candy really looks good in the sun.\\:D/
 
Seems there was never a resolution to this thread. Anybody know where to get those rear lowering brackets???
 
t3rmin said:
Seems there was never a resolution to this thread. Anybody know where to get those rear lowering brackets???
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Since these bikes are so old your not going to find them from a dealer.Thats where I got mine twenty-one years ago. You will probably have to try e-bay or one of our fellow GSers.
 
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