Touratech LDC Comfort Driver Seat?

[ReverendNB]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has any experience, information, and/or opinions on the Touratech LDC Comfort Driver Seat in X-LOW (Part Number 044-1011).

I'm looking to replace the stock seat (as most seem to do) and being somewhat vertically challenged (5'7") I have my eye on this seat. I currently have the stock BMW low seat, and it takes me juuuuust a little too long to get my feet on the ground at a stoplight and planting my feet while riding off road can be a little gnarly.

The main thing I'm wondering though, is how much "comfort" can there be in an "X-LOW" seat? Lower seats = less padding right? Is it worth the near $500 price tag? Are there any other low seats on the market that are better or worse? Any info will help me a lot!

Thank you!

-Nick

[Jethro]

Nick,

I'm 5'10" with a 31" inseam. I was fortunate enough to be able to sit on both lowered seat versions of the GS and GSA before I bought my GS. When I went to buy the GS, the salesman recommended against the lowered seat - he was the same size as me, but advised me that the lowered seat causes the legs to cramp on the footpegs since the distance to the pegs is shorter. I have the regular seat on the lowest standard setting on the GS and I'm considering raising it as I've noticed that the seating position is more cramped than on my old RT. I can't get both heels on the ground now, but I'm not on the tips of my toes either. Just something to think about.

[ReverendNB]

Originally Posted by Jethro

Nick,

I'm 5'10" with a 31" inseam. I was fortunate enough to be able to sit on both lowered seat versions of the GS and GSA before I bought my GS. When I went to buy the GS, the salesman recommended against the lowered seat - he was the same size as me, but advised me that the lowered seat causes the legs to cramp on the footpegs since the distance to the pegs is shorter. I have the regular seat on the lowest standard setting on the GS and I'm considering raising it as I've noticed that the seating position is more cramped than on my old RT. I can't get both heels on the ground now, but I'm not on the tips of my toes either. Just something to think about.

Yeah I hear you on the seat to footpeg distance issue. Different footpegs is something else I was going to explore at some point, looking at possibly a little lower and more forward.

For right now my main problem is feeling like my feet are too far away from the ground and hoping to alleviate that while still maintaining comfort. I use my GS mostly for long distance touring so comfort is important, but the few times I've taken it off road trying to balance the top heavy machine with these short little legs of mine is proving daunting.

Thanks for the reply!

-Nick

[Ptinstructor]

BMW now has a low suspension version of the GS. However, I am told it is nothing more than shorter shocks and fork tubes.

My wife tried both the stock GS with a low saddle and a low suspension GS with a stock saddle. Jethro is right. She felt very cramped with the low saddle. She will probably buy the low suspension with the stock saddle.

I know it lowers the entire bike, but, from what you have said, it should not make a difference to your riding style.

Look into aftermarket suspension. It is more expensive, but will make it more comfortable in the long run.

See if your local dealer has a low suspenion version of the GS.

[ReverendNB]

Originally Posted by Ptinstructor

BMW now has a low suspension version of the GS. However, I am told it is nothing more than shorter shocks and fork tubes.

My wife tried both the stock GS with a low saddle and a low suspension GS with a stock saddle. Jethro is right. She felt very cramped with the low saddle. She will probably buy the low suspension with the stock saddle.

I know it lowers the entire bike, but, from what you have said, it should not make a difference to your riding style.

Look into aftermarket suspension. It is more expensive, but will make it more comfortable in the long run.

See if your local dealer has a low suspenion version of the GS.

Unfortunately I only learned of the lower suspension option recently and bought my '08 GS back in February. I'm not sure if it's something they could change for me now considering I have the ESA option- makes me think I'm stuck with that shock setup.

I'm also not sure a lower suspension option would work for me considering I tend to travel with quite a bit of luggage (plus sometimes a passenger plus sometimes extra gear for camping) and as my skills improve I'm venturing more and more off the beaten path. All of that makes me hesitant to lower the bike...

I'm thinking moreso a lower seat and pegs moved further forward is more what I need, but am really trying to research whether it's worth the money...?

Thank you all...
-Nick

[Ptinstructor]

Originally Posted by ReverendNB

Unfortunately I only learned of the lower suspension option recently and bought my '08 GS back in February. I'm not sure if it's something they could change for me now considering I have the ESA option- makes me think I'm stuck with that shock setup.

I'm also not sure a lower suspension option would work for me considering I tend to travel with quite a bit of luggage (plus sometimes a passenger plus sometimes extra gear for camping) and as my skills improve I'm venturing more and more off the beaten path. All of that makes me hesitant to lower the bike...

I'm thinking moreso a lower seat and pegs moved further forward is more what I need, but am really trying to research whether it's worth the money...?

Thank you all...
-Nick

Valid polints! I guess you have oustomized the bike for youself. I am new to the GS1200, so I speak only based on what my local dealer tels me.

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