Often it is just little things that are necessary to achieve the optimum ride experience. Take the original GS gear lever. for instance. the height could be adjusted but not the length. The Touratech gear lever can be adjust to your foot precisely and. due to being foldable. doesn't break off every time you tip over either. In addition. this gear lever. made from a high quality aluminium stainless steel material mix. optically upgrades your GS!