Also a mistake

[Mad_Accountant]

After 1,000 miles on my f650GS SE I have realised my mistake and am heading back to a 1200 GSA

The SE is an excellent bike but I miss the Telelever, the shaft, the high speed motorway stability and the sheer joy of owning the best bike out there.

And I'm not waiting for the water-cooled model!

My wife is SO going to kill me .......

 

[Wilsdorf]

imho - good choice.

I like the shaft drive, comfort and telelever - fantastic for passengers and long distances, with the ability to hussle a fair bit if required.

looking forward to seeing what options you go for

 

[Nutty]

Wait for the watercooled. Don't listen to the nay sayers on here, it will be fantastic. You're an accountant, you have lots of money, do it properly this time.

 

[Wilsdorf]

Wait for the watercooled. Don't listen to the nay sayers on here, it will be fantastic. You're an accountant, you have lots of money, do it properly this time.

If the price is right - it will be a fantastic bike - in fact I may just get one myself and save all the hassle of having to stop every 5mins for the aircooled lump to cool down

 

[Ex TSi Fly]

After 1,000 miles on my f650GS SE I have realised my mistake and am heading back to a 1200 GSA

The SE is an excellent bike but I miss the Telelever, the shaft, the high speed motorway stability and the sheer joy of owning the best bike out there.

And I'm not waiting for the water-cooled model!

My wife is SO going to kill me .......

Ditch the 650 and the wife! Buy the 1200 and treat yourself to a fit blond 36dd Slovac au pair that does extras!

 

[Mad_Accountant]

If the price is right - it will be a fantastic bike - in fact I may just get one myself and save all the hassle of having to stop every 5mins for the aircooled lump to cool down

Was it you that lapped at 133 mph?

 

[Wilsdorf]

Was it you that lapped at 133 mph?

Unfortunately not - our lap record is only 131.5mph, held by the TT legend John McGuinness! & I'm not Bruce Anstey, who took a GSXR round the Ulster GP - Dundrod circuit with a 133.9mph lap!!!

I do regularly reach speeds over 133mph round the course, but it's not quite in the same league

 

[MEDICMAN]

After 1,000 miles on my f650GS SE I have realised my mistake and am heading back to a 1200 GSA

I had less miles than that on my K1300GT before I traded it in for another GS.

Fortunately my misses was quite understanding about it all... she didn't speak to me for nearly a whole week! Bonus.

 

[Nutty]

Fortunately my misses was quite understanding about it all... she didn't speak to me for nearly a whole week! Bonus.

I'll have to remember that one

 

[Wierpig]

500 on an Explorer.Massive,costly mistake

 

[Nutty]

500 on an Explorer.Massive,costly mistake

Have you posted that in the triumph section?

 

[jpooch00]

More info?

500 on an Explorer.Massive,costly mistake

Can you elaborate??

 

[Wierpig]

The horrendous buffeting from the screen mostly.Tried different screens and still there.But also the brakes.Poor after GSA.Riding position.Odd.Suspension was crude after BM.Switchgear.Designed by a mutant with 8 inch thumbs.Also big gaps to let water in.Could see internals through these.The finish.Edges of panels not painted.The instruments/computer.Script and clock so small,I couldnt see it.The engine noise.Like a Dyson.
Looks lovely and goes well though!

 

[jpooch00]

The horrendous buffeting from the screen mostly.Tried different screens and still there.But also the brakes.Poor after GSA.Riding position.Odd.Suspension was crude after BM.Switchgear.Designed by a mutant with 8 inch thumbs.Also big gaps to let water in.Could see internals through these.The finish.Edges of panels not painted.The instruments/computer.Script and clock so small,I couldnt see it.The engine noise.Like a Dyson.
Looks lovely and goes well though!

Thanks. Sounds like they built something with the look - but not the goods!

Thanks again and ride safe.

 

[Mad_Accountant]

I've ordered a fully loaded Adventure (in Magma Red) with cases but no top box this time.

Thank you to Duncan of Vines of Guildford for digging me out of a large (self inflicted) poo filled hole.

That was an expensive mistake