1200GSA to 1150GSA is it worth it?

[Nick G]

First forum post so please be gentle.
Had an 1150GSA from '02 to '06 then a 1200GSA from '06 to '08 then my current 1200GSA. The 1200 is a great bike and does everything well but for me (and quite a few others it seems) it really lacks the character of my first one so it has to go. Ideally I wanted a black 2 spark ABS but have found an '02 silver non abs 7k miles mint apart from a scratched right hand guard and engine bar. Its up for £5690 (private). I've lost track of values and price guides seem pretty useless. Is it worth it? What do you reckon guys?

 

[Fanum]

An upgrade from a 1200 to an 1150 is definitely worth it

 

[wreck diver]

Hi,it doesnt seem expensive with that mileage,full history is it?

 

[Nick G]

Hi,it doesnt seem expensive with that mileage,full history is it?

just looked at details again its actually only done 4.5k miles. Had first service only. All old MOTs recent oil change MOT runs out next week.

 

[Bryn]

Nick, that still sounds like its a bit expensive Is it a single spark? I wouldn't get fixated on that one- there's plenty about at this time of year if you just be a bit patient, and don't fret over the mileage either

I had an 03 1150 ADV until March this year- decided to change to a 1200, it did everything I needed but again it lacked character (IMHO) so I've now got a 53 plate mint 1150 GSA, for less wonga than the one you're looking at

 

[Nick G]

Nick, that still sounds like its a bit expensive Is it a single spark? I wouldn't get fixated on that one- there's plenty about at this time of year if you just be a bit patient, and don't fret over the mileage either

I had an 03 1150 ADV until March this year- decided to change to a 1200, it did everything I needed but again it lacked character (IMHO) so I've now got a 53 plate mint 1150 GSA, for less wonga than the one you're looking at

Bryn, it is a single spark. Reckon he would take less. Might offer £5k? I must admit the mileage is the main attraction. I would prefer a black 2 spark ABS. Probably should wait but I'm not known for my patience. What did you pay for yours? What mileage?

 

[John Armstrong]

Why do you want a 2 spark ABS bike as AFAIK they're the ones with the love / hate servo assist?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

12GSA>1150GSA......................you know it makes sense

 

[Nick G]

Why do you want a 2 spark ABS bike as AFAIK they're the ones with the love / hate servo assist?

I remember riding a loan 2 spark a while back and found it performed slightly better (less vibes). Now that you mention it I hated the servo lark. Do all 2 sparks have it?

 

[John Armstrong]

I think that the 2 spark and servo ABS were brought in at the same time on the GS.

No ABS = no servo though.

 

[Wrinkly]

Not been funny or trying to have a dig,but what is the "character"that some folks feel that some bikes have ???

Steve

 

[John Armstrong]

Not been funny or trying to have a dig,but what is the "character"that some folks feel that some bikes have ???

Strange post when you've started two threads singing the praises of your latest bike.

 

[Nick G]

Not been funny or trying to have a dig,but what is the "character"that some folks feel that some bikes have ???

Steve

Steve. Not being funny or having a dig either but if you have to ask then you probably haven't felt it.

 

[Bryn]

Bryn, it is a single spark. Reckon he would take less. Might offer £5k? I must admit the mileage is the main attraction. I would prefer a black 2 spark ABS. Probably should wait but I'm not known for my patience. What did you pay for yours? What mileage?

53 plate GSA that's been blinged up in SE colours- 18000 miles, stainless bolts throughout, HID main and dip lights £5200

BE Patient!

One will come up......

Meanwhile I can't wait to take some more pics of the bike outside the back garden- this one's getting far too much coverage

 

[Nick G]

53 plate GSA that's been blinged up in SE colours- 18000 miles, stainless bolts throughout, HID main and dip lights £5200

BE Patient!

One will come up......

Meanwhile I can't wait to take some more pics of the bike outside the back garden- this one's getting far too much coverage

Nice one. If a bit of patience could get me one like that then I'll wait. Did it come with the guard between the header pipes? Looks like a sensible mod.

 

[Bryn]

Nice one. If a bit of patience could get me one like that then I'll wait. Did it come with the guard between the header pipes? Looks like a sensible mod.

Came with the crud guard as well Easy enough to get hold of one

Stebel Magnum horn on it, white lenses on the indicators with iridium bulbs, red led's in the clocks plus a few more little bits

 

[BBB61]

12GSA>1150GSA......................you know it makes sense

If you are a Luddite

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

Blimey why would you? Character is about 30KG heavier slower and not as quick handling.True they are a bit more of a Tonka toy and not as complicated.I've gone from a GSA!2 to a GSA12 SE and love it ,its lighter fast handles well and looks great, it also has a real character and I cant stop riding it A lot is said on here about how the 1200's are unreliable but they have sold so many that just on the law of averages a few will break down.If you can afford it buy a cheap 1100/1150 to stick in the garage to lovingly look at, and have the 1200 for some fun

 

[Wrinkly]

Strange post when you've started two threads singing the praises of your latest bike.

Sing the praises of my latest bike,yes i will it's got the makeings of a great bike,but i did not say it had "character"
My dogs got character and i've known a few people with it,but i've never had a bike with it.

Steve

 

[Timolgra]

,but i've never had a bike with it.

Steve

You did, but then that's perhaps down to the owner recognising it