MY 2017 Triple Black GS

Spareparts · Sep 25, 2016

Following a bad 40mph head on RTA on my previous GS almost 1 year ago and continual rehab on my shoulder after 3 surgeries, I finally picked up a new MY2017 TB GS yesterday. Considered the bigger GSA, but realised that it was a) too big/heavy to move around comfortably and b) felt bloated/lethargic on the move compared to the lighter and lower GS.

Did 180 miles after collection and can attest that the MY2017 bike feels smoother through the drivetrain compared to my previous MY2015 GS.

So after some fettling to get it set up for my purposes, here it is:

Tyzer · Sep 25, 2016

Looks great ,have you changed both seats ?

kurienp · Sep 25, 2016

Hmmm ... that looks good indeed

Ride safe and enjoy the miles.

-BR- · Sep 25, 2016

Really nice - I like that a lot!

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Spareparts · Sep 25, 2016

Tyzer said:
Looks great ,have you changed both seats ?

Yes - Mrs Spareparts enjoys riding out and we often tour Europe. Sargent seats plus the Peg extenders make a big difference compared to standard.

Davel · Sep 25, 2016

Very nice too - enjoy!

G&T · Sep 25, 2016

Spareparts said:
Yes - Mrs Spareparts enjoys riding out and we often tour Europe. Sargent seats plus the Peg extenders make a big difference compared to standard.

Nice. I have the 2016 TB. Any chance of taking a couple of pictures of the Sargent seat.
Cheers Glenn

Davy F · Sep 25, 2016

Much better looking than the fat version. :beerjug:

Arsey · Sep 25, 2016

Looks nice but still lots of none black bits !

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batman1 · Sep 25, 2016

Spareparts said:
Yes - Mrs Spareparts enjoys riding out and we often tour Europe. Sargent seats plus the Peg extenders make a big difference compared to standard.

Actually the 'exclusive' seats that are fitted on the 2017 GS-TB are very comfortable, I have covered 1400 miles on my new bike and these are the best LC seats yet, and definitely much more comfortable than on my previous 2015 GSA.

This new TB-E4 is such a cracking bike, I'm loving mine.... it really is the dog's doo-dars! :clap

Spareparts · Sep 25, 2016

G&T said:
Nice. I have the 2016 TB. Any chance of taking a couple of pictures of the Sargent seat.
Cheers Glenn

Here you go: front and rear. They are shaped so much better than standard - the TB exclusive seats included. They are firmer offering better support, sculpted so neither the passenger nor rider slide forward, but also wider at the pelvis but narrower under thigh. On the underside, both have good storage compartments - big enough for tools/CO2 tyre inflating canisters/etc. I toured on the Sargents previously, and they were absolutely perfect for 300 mile days in the saddle, and the missus said it was a lot better than the standard seats.

Davy F said:
Much better looking than the fat version.

Looks proper rugged!

Arsey said:
Looks nice but still lots of none black bits !

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Perhaps - I carried over lots of the bits from my previous GS like the Akra etc which were still perfect from the RTA. If from new, I'd have preferred a black Akra. But some contrast is good!

batman1 said:
Actually the 'exclusive' seats that are fitted on the 2017 GS-TB are very comfortable, I have covered 1400 miles on my new bike and these are the best LC seats yet, and definitely much more comfortable than on my previous 2015 GSA.

This new TB-E4 is such a cracking bike, I'm loving mine.... it really is the dog's doo-dars!

It is great! I rode the first 180miles on the 'exclusive seats', and I found it still problematic compared to the Sargents. THey look good though with the 2-tone and really match the TB!

G&T · Sep 29, 2016

Cheers Spare parts for the photos. They look good and far better without the 'GS' logo on the pillion seat.

fredaroony · Sep 29, 2016

I really like the exclusive seats I bought for my GS. Wish I had bought the TB though.

Davy F · Sep 29, 2016

Sargent seats....best mod I bought for my 12GS. :beerjug:

Waiting for their AT one due next spring.

patzx12 · Sep 29, 2016

Very nice but its a 2016.
2017 is three months away.

Reggie P · Sep 29, 2016

May i ask about the screen? MRA? Does it flap or did you install strengthening brackets ?
Thanks

Spareparts · Sep 30, 2016

patzx12 said:
Very nice but its a 2016.
2017 is three months away.

It's not a 2016... Model Year 2017 Euro4 with the upgraded gearbox and driveshaft

Oh, and orange reflectors!

stuartw said:
May i ask about the screen? MRA? Does it flap or did you install strengthening brackets ?
Thanks

It is a GSA screen with MRA X-Screen flap and Cymarc strengthening brackets. Tried and tested combo from my old GS, and allows me to ride visor up to 100+. Rock solid too.

Daxaar · Sep 30, 2016

Looks mint. Good to see you back in the game after what sounded like a nasty accident. :thumby:

Spareparts · Sep 30, 2016

Daxaar said:
Looks mint. Good to see you back in the game after what sounded like a nasty accident.

Thanks, and it's great to be back on, although my arm strength and range is no where near what it was before. Already booked next year's ferry crossing for a big adventure with the missus. Having no memory of the actual accident itself helps I think!

Kendo · Sep 30, 2016

Are the clocks different on the 2017 model?

Interested as the dealer we got out TB's from said the 2017 model was not available till December.

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