3 days and counting... bleep, bleep, (in a 24 type style!)

[JimboGSA]

Hi all.... arggghhhhh how can time go so s-l-o-w.... 3 days and counting until I pick up the new GS1200 GSA there's even a thing on the telly for big brother which keeps showing an ad with how many days to go until it's on which also happens to be the day when I get my bike!!

Here's hoping:
1. The crash bars aren't rusted through
2. The ABS works (for now!)
3. There isnt a major oil leak
4. The indicator switches work
5. BMW actually manage to get the panniers delivered on-time
6. It doesn't need a major software upgrade
7. The front yolk bolts arent loose

Then I'm off down to Devon and Cornwall for the week to test it all out, so just going to browse through the recommended accomodation lists now to see whats best.

And of course I'll see a load of you at the Weekend Wobble-a-fest!

 

[Mutley]

PMA

Positive mental attitude my friend

Now go and loose yourself in an orgy of drink and drugs until the bike arrives Lord knows you won't have the time to do it after the bike arrives due to all the riding you'll be doing and you won't have any money to do it because you'll be having your wages paid directly to Touratech

Beep, beep, beep ..............

 

[JimboGSA]

wages to touratech tooo right! think they own my house now too!!! yep keepin positive!

any one up for a ride out this weekend in the mids/ east mids area let me know

 

[Mutley]

This will be a belter

I'm off on this one - serious miles if you want to come

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71346

Gerry's last ride out was a belter Loads of little roads you'd never find yourself and at a cracking pace too Good blast there and back as well

 

[JimboGSA]

looks like a cracking ride I might just do that!! cheers!

 

[Schwarz Baron]

Do what I did, to avoid that longest of 3 days feelings...I occupied my mind with other hobbies, and the phone call that said, 'It's ready', was a surprise.... But for goodness sake, keep a lid on the excitement, when you get it, for it is a wonderful machine. Good luck, and enjoy

 

[shedracer]

As Schwarz Baron says, keep yourself busy and the time will fly. It will all be worth it when you get it. I`ve had mine 2 and a half weeks and have done 2600 miles to date.

The only problem is its emtying my pockets very fast, as I am wanting to go out on it all the time exploring. Just got back from the Scottish Highland trip and can`t wait till July for the European tour.

The one thing I would realy like though is a hugger. I have looked at various types, but waiting to see Motorrad Concepts new hugger when it comes out (very soon I hope Chris).

 

[wedgie]

you know when you go into a bank and stand in line
after 20minuets you look at your watch and 2 minuets have gone by
its a time distortion we do it in our heads!
you know when you go out with friends having a cracking time somone asks what time it is ten minuets after you got there you look at your watch and two hours have gone by
its a time distortion we do it in our heads
unfurtunatly we got the wires crossed
just think of the fun you'll be having on your new bike from the second you pick it up just go and enjoy it you lucky bars.ard and stop winging

 

[JimboGSA]

Excellent advice all round! cheers guys!!

Shedracer - just as a matter of interest where 'bouts in Europe you planning on going touring?

 

[GEOFFREY DEACON]

Just got the call from pidcocks,,After 7 months +, my bike (ADV12) is ready on thursday .
Will be off the the peaks to start the running in period then off the the TT in june,, .
Let the year begin,now!!. see you lot out there!!.

 

[JimboGSA]

Just got the call from pidcocks,,After 7 months +, my bike (ADV12) is ready on thursday .
Will be off the the peaks to start the running in period then off the the TT in june,, .
Let the year begin,now!!. see you lot out there!!.

nice one mate! see you out there!!

 

[shedracer]

Excellent advice all round! cheers guys!!

Shedracer - just as a matter of interest where 'bouts in Europe you planning on going touring?

jayceer, we are going to the BMW bike meet at Garmish, then after thats finished on the Sunday, we will continue touring Switzerland, Italy, Austria and germany.

Not long now for you to wait, hope your keeping busy. Have you booked the first service yet? I under estimated how quickly I would run mine in. My dealer couldn`t fit me in earlier than I had already previously booked, so I had to hold back on the miles.

All the best for your delivery day, your gona have a huge smile on your face.

 

[JimboGSA]

jayceer, we are going to the BMW bike meet at Garmish, then after thats finished on the Sunday, we will continue touring Switzerland, Italy, Austria and germany.

Not long now for you to wait, hope your keeping busy. Have you booked the first service yet? I under estimated how quickly I would run mine in. My dealer couldn`t fit me in earlier than I had already previously booked, so I had to hold back on the miles.

All the best for your delivery day, your gona have a huge smile on your face.

cheers mate, I'm alo going to Garmish so I'll see you there! yeah gonna get it booked in for first service when i collect it! Just phoned the dealer and its in! so may have to go and sneak a look at it as its being prepped!

 

[shedracer]

Jayceer, where have you gone?

Oh yes, you`ll have not stopped since collecting the GSA12 I guess.

Hope all is well and your enjoying your new steed.

 

[JimboGSA]

Jayceer, where have you gone?

Oh yes, you`ll have not stopped since collecting the GSA12 I guess.

Hope all is well and your enjoying your new steed.

haha hit the nail on the head there shedracer! just this minute got back from 3 days down in Somerset on said new steed!! brilliant on the a/b roads and top on the motorwat bits - its sat back in my garage now! in a word SUPERB!

 

[shedracer]

Nice to hear your enjoying your GSA12.

I haven't been able to ride mine for just over a week, but come the weekend, after I have fitted a few new goodies, there`ll be no stopping me. Roll on the weekend.

 

[JimboGSA]

certainly am enjoying it mate, makes me smile everytime I start it up and that engine rumbles into life!!

What extra goodies have you fitted ready for this weekend then?

 

[shedracer]

I will be fitting a front fender extender and a Baehr intercom from Chris (Dutchman) at http://www.motorradconcepts.com/

Should keep me busy over Saturday, ready for a good day out on Sunday.

 

[JimboGSA]

I got the dealer to fit me an autocom, it fits just nicely at the bottom of the fuel tank where the service manual mormally goes. All I've got to do now is figure it out and sort where the leads are best positioned! As current set up of "in the tank bank" nisnt really working everytime I fuel up...