My 1200GS WC BASIC has landed!!!
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That does look really nice. I like the colour scheme and it looks,,,, just functional.
Great bike hope you have loads of fun with it
Great bike hope you have loads of fun with it
Yes - base bike comes with 2 modes - rain and road. Have to say that rain mode is by favourite so far - still get full power just in a smoother way
You also get ASC and what used to be called the OBC standard as well.
What is not so good is that there is no where to put a shackle lock under the seat like the old hex heads.
Yes - base bike comes with 2 modes - rain and road. Have to say that rain mode is by favourite so far - still get full power just in a smoother way
You also get ASC and what used to be called the OBC standard as well.
What is not so good is that there is no where to put a shackle lock under the seat like the old hex heads.
Thanks,
ASC is traction control ? - can you turn it off ?
Nice looking bike btw - that front end looks fine to me - actually prefer it to the TC myself
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Fitted Givi alloy plate and 46 litre top box last night - IMO looks better than the Vario top box and significantly cheaper too
Fitted Givi alloy plate and 46 litre top box last night - IMO looks better than the Vario top box and significantly cheaper too
Added a few bits and pieces to the bike now 
MRA tinted X-Creen
Touratech cylinder protectors
Black protectors from Nippy Norman for side of tank - mainly to break up the Grey
Finally found something that fits off the old 1200GS - my Wunderlich low/wider foot pegs
....and finally a Touratech foot stand enlarger to stop the stand sinking into the tarmac at Tesco's
MRA tinted X-Creen
Touratech cylinder protectors
Black protectors from Nippy Norman for side of tank - mainly to break up the Grey
Finally found something that fits off the old 1200GS - my Wunderlich low/wider foot pegs
....and finally a Touratech foot stand enlarger to stop the stand sinking into the tarmac at Tesco's
Hello
Whats the power like on these? I own a 2008 (58 plate) GSA but have done a few upgrades like no cat, performance air filter, Power Commander, Ackrapovic exhaust. I have a problem at the moment with stalling and hope to get it sorted soon but not having taken one of the newer GS's out for a test was wondering what the differences were in terms of power/performance? Like chalk n cheese or just a little better than a tuned up air cooled GS?
Whats the power like on these? I own a 2008 (58 plate) GSA but have done a few upgrades like no cat, performance air filter, Power Commander, Ackrapovic exhaust. I have a problem at the moment with stalling and hope to get it sorted soon but not having taken one of the newer GS's out for a test was wondering what the differences were in terms of power/performance? Like chalk n cheese or just a little better than a tuned up air cooled GS?
Still running mine in but lots more power and torque especially compared to a pre twin cam GS - so yes chalk and cheese.
My last twin cam 1200 had been re-mapped by Hilltop garage and was a real flyer but the latest WC just moves things on even further
Get yourself a test ride and see what you think
Still running mine in but lots more power and torque especially compared to a pre twin cam GS - so yes chalk and cheese.
My last twin cam 1200 had been re-mapped by Hilltop garage and was a real flyer but the latest WC just moves things on even further
Get yourself a test ride and see what you think
Thats encouraging to think a standard WC GSA is much better than a pre twin cam GSA thats been tweaked and tuned! I've resisted test riding one because I'm not in a position to buy a new GSA AND I know what I'm like when I want something!
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Well my specail order Basic toilet has finally landed at the dealer and I will hopefully pick it up next Friday
No LED headlight, DRL's, cruise control, enduro pro, chrome exhaust, led indicators, tyre pressure moniters or any of that "escential" equipment
Just gone for heated grips and against my better judgement ESA cos I broke my back earlier in the year and want the option to soften off the suspension on the go.
It is of course the faster white colour
I even quite like the "retro" indicators
I got a basic one with just heated grips - would have forgone ABS too but had no choice
anyway the basic bike is good, basic manually adjustable suspension is fine, no riding modes or worries about computers deciding what is best for the rider, the bike handles like a dream (excellent two up also) and the gearbox is good too 
Looks great. 
Taking one out a week Friday for a test. My mate in Fife has just bought one so I want to see what all the fuss is about
Taking one out a week Friday for a test. My mate in Fife has just bought one so I want to see what all the fuss is about
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