2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER
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- 2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER
#MRSRDERGUIDER has got her new #bmwg310gs - here's how we adjusted the height and gear lever to suit her geometry.
She's found it a little tall and we decided to share how we dealt with the issue by fitting a lowering link at the rear and dropping the forks through the triple clamps, we also adjusted the gear lever to improve the ergonomics for her even more.
00:00 Intro
00:18 Chantal showing her height and gear change problems sat on the bike
02:26 Showing the actual lowering link we got from Amazon
05:14 The link actually fitted and the forks lowered plus some considerations
07:52 Chantal sat back on the bike after lowering
08:15 The gear lever adjustment and tools required
18:48 The test ride and a much more confident Chantal
There will be a lot happening with this bike going forward so stay tuned for accessories, improvements and of course, rides.
Here's the link for the rear suspension bracket on Amazon
www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/...
#bmwmotorrad #theriderguider #bmwgs310 #g310gs #girlswhoridemotorcycles #2022BMWG310GS
See you on the next one
Neil & Chantal - Auta a dopravní prostředky
2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER
#MRSRDERGUIDER has got her new #bmwg310gs - here's how we adjusted the height and gear lever to suit her geometry.
She's found it a little tall and we decided to share how we dealt with the issue by fitting a lowering link at the rear and dropping the forks through the triple clamps, we also adjusted the gear lever to improve the ergonomics for her even more.
00:00 Intro
00:18 Chantal showing her height and gear change problems sat on the bike
02:26 Showing the actual lowering link we got from Amazon
05:14 The link actually fitted and the forks lowered plus some considerations
07:52 Chantal sat back on the bike after lowering
08:15 The gear lever adjustment and tools required
18:48 The test ride and a much more confident Chantal
There will be a lot happening with this bike going forward so stay tuned for accessories, improvements and of course, rides.
Here's the link for the rear suspension bracket on Amazon
www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09PWN4RB1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
#bmwmotorrad #theriderguider #bmwgs310 #g310gs #girlswhoridemotorcycles #2022BMWG310GS
See you on the next one
Neil & Chantal 😉
Greetings from another short rider from the Philippines!
thanks for visiting our channel 😎👍🏼
Awesome video, well explained.
Thanks mate 🙂
thanks for the video, great looking bike
Thanks Denis 🙂
Excellent tutorial on the gear lever adjustment.
Thank you Marcin
Love from India man I loved the whole video. like and share from my side with sub.....
G 310Gs is my dream love you both for bringing this video
Thanks for watching my friend 🙂 welcome to the channel
Wow! I didn't know the gear lever is adjustable 😀
Many thanks for sharing!
And i Loved your sentence "Happy wife, happy life!" 😉😀
Happy riding 🏍️😊👍🏻
Haha - thanks for watching 😄
Thanks alot for all the professional advice big respect god bless you peace out world
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂
My wife has a 310GS. She’s 5’2”. I lowered hers with a Wilbers suspension unit and a progressive front fork spring. I didn’t go down the lowering link for the same reason that you found. She had the same problem as you with the stand. I took the stand off, cut it down by 60mm and welded a 60mm extension to the kickstand peg, powder coated it and now she can flick it up.
Brilliant Steve, I reckon that 60mm extension is a must do. Cheers mate.
I tried one of those rear suspension adaptors on Kawasaki ER6F which it did but the original unit scraped on the bodywork. Wilbers made a replacement unit in 'standard' length plus two others 5mm and 10mm shorter, I opted for the 5mm one and it worked great. I raised the forks slightly through the yokes. Happy rider.
Good work, takes some sorting out but great once it is done.
Thank you , i have the same issue 😅 i will order the lowering part now 👍🏻👍🏻
It will help a lot mate. Thanks for watching.
Ha, never thought to alter the gear lever when I had some new boots I just kept riding until the new boot fit under the lever better! As for seat heights, turned down a mates 1050 Triumph as I could only reach the floor on tippy toes, it had only done 8000 miles, on reflection I should have bought some high heels then bought it. Interesting and informative video Neil and Chantal. Ride safe as always.
Oooooh that 1050 Triple mate 🤩
@@TheRiderGuider Last I heard he stuck it in his shed and it's still there. Unfortunately he got the sack with a group of others for taking bribes and stealing so haven't seen him for a few years. I keep an eye out on Ebay as it will be much cheaper now!
I went with the HyperPro Front and Rear Performance Suspension Lowering Kit. It lowered the bike about 55mm (2”) and really made the difference for me since it allows me to practically flat-foot the bike. I had my local BMW shop do the installation. I’m 5’4” and really struggled with the bike as I live in the mountains. Before the lowering kit, I would get exhausted trying to maneuver my body so I wouldn’t drop the bike at intersections or unplanned stops. It was pricey, but now I feel like the bike is built for me.
Thanks for watching, yes we can spend a lot of money on these quite quickly but it's a good enough all round bike to make it worthwhile. Ride safe mate.
Nice little demo of adjusting a bike to suit the rider, people shouldn't be afraid to alter settings to make it easier for themselves. I've just adjusted the gear link on the Gixxer by 5mm height and changes are smooth, not clunky anymore.
One small point- the threadlock should have been put on the shiny end bit, as that is the part of the thread that is screwed in (and where the original threadlock was taken off by being unscrewed).
Good point matey, I think I'll remove and refit them!
I just installed a lowering link yesterday. I was on my tip toes before but now I’m flat footed. Much better.
Good work Robert - it's a great bike. Did you lower the forks through the stanchions too?
I did not. I wanted to feel how it felt first. I may lower it a half inch in the front.
Yeh we did about 13-15mm so similar, MIGHT go another two or three mill yet but seeing how we go. Getting some more off road tyres first to see where we're at.
Thanks so much for takin us Alton an Putin us rite on how to do.
Great vid an great couple.
Keep um commin guy.
Ride safe ride well an ride lucky.🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴☠️🏴☠️🏍️🏍️👍👍🇬🇸🇬🇸
You're welcome Paul, thanks for joining us! 😃
Might have to get a lower profile tire if you get more aggressive nobs as you just pointed out...LOL I've never been a big fan of linkage-less suspension KTM ran them for years on their motocross bikes but eventually added linkages a few years back. I have similar issues with my brake pedal on my MX bike I have to run it lower then most people do because I have issues raising my right foot high enough to get over the top of it so I lowered it a bit. Nice mods, nothing like feeling comfy on your bike.
Hi mate, yeh we're about to sort the tyres out - will be a bit touch and go regarding that clearance, we shall see.
I know how Mrs Rider Guider feels balancing that bike haha. oooooff defo some considerations especially when it comes to chain adjustments... haha i typed that then it came up on the screen haha definately happy wife happy life mate. how you got through that entire job without swearing once is beyond me. I would have been launching tools around me roomy garage. Cracking job bud great riding both
Hello Dan!!! Hope you're well mate. Congrats again on the wedding. Great date ;-)
@@TheRiderGuider thank you very much and yes doing great enjoying me time off
Brilliant!
I will add that in North America BMW can lower the G310GS to the same height of their G310R, which is 30.9 inches. However, I am not sure if this is done at the factory and/or at the dealership once they already have it.
Thanks mate - appreciated 🙂
Hello, I watched your video, very cool. I have a question, Do you know the way to replace the front turn light in this bike?? Thanks in advance
The indicator? Have you broken it?
太厲害了
Thank you 🙏
Hi - thanks for the video, did you need to shorten the sidestand after fitting the Bestem lowering kit? Cheers
Yes I did, local engineering firm, 20mm, $20.
Did you ever try to put a more aggressive tire on in combination with the lowering link?
The side stand is def a pain for us shorter riders when off road on this bike, great little bike though 👍
I'm gonna try get it sorted later this week, there's an engineering firm not far away from where I live, thinking 20mm off it!!! I struggle with it so Chantal has no chance.
Yes, for short riders (as me, 1.65 mts) the side stand is a problem. I believe is a design problem of the side stand. I installed in the side stand a longer piece on the side. However is not a well solution.
What is your height dr200?
@@teodelarosa8247 5"6
It helps to take off the foot peg rubber to get the shift linkage adjustment
Actually we’ve also since removed them both. Also added a plate to the brake pedal which has improved that too 👍🏼
@@TheRiderGuider the brake pedal is too low and not adjustable … I added a piece of rubber zip tied on top of mine
@@danielb9644 we did this … czcams.com/video/qOeqD3Zx1z0/video.html Chantal reckons it’s better. Not perfect but is useable now 👍🏼
Super helpful. Any issues with the shifting once you had adjusted the lever? I did mine and found it didn't want to change gear when adjusted upwards so I had to put it back down. Lots of false neutrals or refusal to shift at all. I thought maybe I had shortened or affected the throw at the front ball joint too much. I'll give it another go when my bike is back from the dealer. I have a 2021 MY with cold start issues - can be annoying when it's 2 degrees down in Tassie and she refuses to take me to work!
Also - for your next upgrades I'm running bark busters (stock guards lasted one drop), the OEM crashbars and aluminium skid plate have already paid for themselves, but something like SRC or SW Motech ($$$) may be a better bet for upper fairing protection. I also have Motoz Tractionator Adventure tyres (very grippy but a little loud on ashphalt), and an R&G radiator guard or similar is a must have. It throws lots of mud and dirt up at the radiator. She's a very capable bike!
@@jimma47 This is awesome information - thanks mate 🙂
No issues so far mate, we'll keep an eye on the front ball joint. Been cold here too but the bike is garaged. We might end up on a boat to Tasmania one day, some great riding over there I've seen 🙂
He’s blue Alan, he’s blue 😂 great vid 👍
Hahahhaa not everyone gets it mate hee hee 😄
Long live the great Peter Kay.
@@cloudmaker what's he doing these days? I heard he was unwell but that might be fake news.
@@TheRiderGuider He did stop working completely cancelling everything but that was a couple of years or so ago, but nobody knew if it was ill health as he stays out of the media spotlight, it was just family circumstances. I think he has such respect that the media left him alone. He has a You Tube channel that is always good for a laugh and he is back doing shows again. 👍
Where can i get or order that lowering device or adopter on the shock of G310GS
😂remove the retainer clips on both ball pivots and snap off the adjustable arm. Then you can loosen the lock nuts and adjust the ball sockets in or out to whatever height your needs are .Spin the lock nuts back snap the balls back on and check your shifter. If it’s good snap the keepers back on the ball socket and your golden❤
Does it work with a 5'2" with seat adjustment I've only ridden 785mm seat heights for now?
@ArielMoments yes I would say so, Chantal is 5’4” but has now got enough confidence to be considering going back to the standard height so at 5’2” a rider should be fine. Obviously there are other things to take in to account such as actual leg measurements but as a general guide you should need okay 👌🏼 🙂
Hello !! thanks for the video, is it very helpful for newbies like me? I would like to ask you, at the agency the seller recommends that I not lower my motorcycle so as not to alter the geometry, I reached the ground on tiptoes and it would be much easier for me to reach the ground with flat feet, my question is, did you have any performance problem with the bike by altering the geometry? Is the height of the motorcycle insufficient to take it to the field? or with any obstacle? Thanks in advance
Hi Erick, no problems whatsoever. There's not a massive difference in my opinion if you also drop the forks a little. There is still plenty of clearance. I recommend it. Thanks for watching and keep in touch we have more coming up on the GS soon.
@@TheRiderGuider thanks, I will do it today!
Hello, its me again , I did lower my bike, the change was great, I feel confidence now! I have a question for you, did you cut the leg of the bike?? How many centimeters? I will cut this weekend my, it will be very helpful for me know this data. Thanks!
@@erickmartinez9340 Hi Erick, 20mm was enough for us. I’m pleased this is helping you 😎👍🏼
@@TheRiderGuider thanks! I will follow your advice!
Did you lose the warranty of tge bike by doing this? Really keen on it
Hi mate. No definitely not. It is just an adjustment. Won’t affect warranty.
Hi guys! I am 1.65 mts, in other words a short person. I had also problems with the high of my G310 GS. What I did? I just bought the lower seat and bought higher shoes to drive the motorcycle.
Before that, I asked in BMW about how to decrease the high of the motorcycle and they were very strong saying in Not modify the high of the forks as in the video is explained due if you do it, you are modifying the structure of the design, that can affected the driving in turns and also in high speed. Is a modification in gravity center. Is something not simple.
So. In my opinion, take care, in this kind of modifications.
Regards. Leonardo.
Thanks Leonardo - ride safe mate :-)
BMW do a low seat option lowers by 30mm
I think that may be on our radar now. It is quite a reduction. Could then actually remove the lowering link. Chantal a lot more capable and confident on it too. Just the seat would see the bike back to all its original geometry 👍🏼
@@TheRiderGuider Glad that was of help I don’t actually have the BMW though it was on my radar at one point I still like it I have a Honda CB 500 likes can I have a similar problem I am 5 foot 10 short in the leg
What brand hand guards are these?
These are the standard ones that came on the bike mate
How much inches down by this lowering kit
Must reply Then
I’ll order this for my 310 Gs
Bcz of I have faced height issue
Great! How tall is she? I'm currently 5,7 - 5,8 but nearly all my height is in my legs, would this bike me comfortable for me?
Absolutely. She’s 5’4”. I’m same as you. Standard height would suit you just fine 🙂 … it’s very comfortable 👍🏼
@@TheRiderGuider Thank you!
Exactly how tall is she and what's her inseam? I'm 5'6" or 168cm with an inseam of 28" or 71.12 cm.
Hadn't seen this, inseam, not sure but she's 5'4" tall.
Hello, I have a question.. I am going to the installation myself, of this piece, I even ordered from amazon still waiting to arrive... But I get in doubt about the upper and lower fork, this need to be also moved?
Front forks? No - it is your choice, see how it feels and if you're happy with it, you can still leave it as it is. Or you can experiment. 🙂
@@TheRiderGuider oh.. I though that was something needed because the lowering link, I'll check, because factory one the distance that came there is very small, 1cm may be?.. 2?.. i need to check on my bike.., nevertheless I get the piece also from amazon usa, now waiting to arrive and feel me more confortable on my bike.. nice video BTW.
@@TheRiderGuider Hey man, I put this accessory to my 310gs... and is incredible how get low, but now I have a little issue, I don't know if that happen also to you. The bike now stand to much vertical.. How you make to solve this if happen also to you? regards.
Having the same problem, great for lowering the bike, but gets to vertical on the stand, it becomes so easy to drop it when parking on surfaces that are not completely flat. Let me know if you found a solution for this.
@@Matias-Sapag all u gotta do is chop down a bit of ur side stand
what is your height
Why not simply fit the rear shock off a g310r.
Cost is much cheaper this way.
What is her height?
HI Teo - 5'4" mate.
In centimeters, how tall?
164cm 🙂
@@TheRiderGuider Ok, thanks
How tall is she?
Hi Isabella, 5’4” … interestingly now she’s grown with confidence and actually thinks she could revert to full height.
I am trying to make up my mind if I want to do the 2.2 lowering kit from touratech. It is $1,000 plus labor. Did you have to buy additional parts to lower the front suspension?
@isabella1823 no, the front is relatively simple, we just dropped the stanchions a few millimeters. We had to shorten the side stand slightly. Local engineers helped out on that.
Average riders are not too high, should be 800mm below..
What is her height?
5'4" mate. Thanks for watching.