I have recently bought a F650 GS 2007 and find the seat too high. I think there is a way of converting seat to make it extra low or buying one. My manual says that mine is 780 mm high. I've heard of a name Tony Archer in Huddersfield who redesigns seats but now can't seem to find his location...

extra low seat wanted ordoes any body no where i can get my seat converted many thanks alan 07941988815

How much extra power draw can the standard alternator/battery cope with, and does the Dakar have a higher alternator output. I only ask as with the extra spots and heated grips on the battery doesnt seem to cope?

Now that I've modified my BMW high windscreen as Trevor's modification, I'm wondering what to do (if anything) with the space behind the screen and before the dash - maybe a shelf for 'essentials'? Any ideas? Adrian

as above the bike cut out at the lights twice today. also noticed extra amounts of back pressure in the exhausts with plenty of noise. will give it a good clean and check battery/ plug/ leads/ petrol etc and see how it reacts. would there be a reason why i need a new computer program thing on...

the bike cut out twice at the lights this morning. also noticed there seemed to be an almost extra amount of back pressure from the exhaust, when changing down a gear. i guess all bikes cut out now and then but it gives me the fear a bit. did get me to work though with all the extra...

the bike cut out twice at the lights this morning. also noticed there seemed to be an almost extra amount of back pressure from the exhaust, when changing down a gear. i guess all bikes cut out now and then but it gives me the fear a bit. did get me to work though with all the extra...

At the 1200GS launch night on Friday, I saw (in the car park) my first view of "Wide Tail" lights. There were on a (lardy) 1150 but regardless of that, I thought "What a brilliant idea"! If you haven't seen these then you can visit the guy's website (he's a GS member) at www.widetail.co.uk...