Big bugger so how so agile ?

[Phatcat]

I'm recently back on a GSA LC after a year on a GAYTM 1290.

The GAYTM was a good bike in so many ways , but fook me , this GSA is just a brilliant machine.

I've had my first proper run around the dales today since I got it, what amazes me is how can it handle so well, be as agile as it is with 30 litres of juice in it and an 18 stone tosser in control?

To say I'm impressed with it is an understament . Roll on longer days!

 

[patzx12]

Agreed, they carry weight well.

 

[Reggie P]

You dont miss the 160 HP ? Many of us here trying to make a deal on a KTM ......

 

[jetjock]

I'm recently back on a GSA LC after a year on a GAYTM 1290.

The GAYTM was a good bike in so many ways , but fook me , this GSA is just a brilliant machine.

I've had my first proper run around the dales today since I got it, what amazes me is how can it handle so well, be as agile as it is with 30 litres of juice in it and an 18 stone tosser in control?

To say I'm impressed with it is an understament . Roll on longer days!

BMW do make a very good motorcycle . Just wish the GS could be a bit more reliable though , after hearing alot of stories over the past few years


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[Nutty]

BMW do make a very good motorcycle . Just wish the GS could be a bit more reliable though , after hearing alot of stories over the past few years


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That's the problem, you're hearing stories.

 

[trancey]

BMW do make a very good motorcycle . Just wish the GS could be a bit more reliable though , after hearing alot of stories over the past few years


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13,000 miles on my GSA and no problems at all.

 

[Reggie P]

Reliability is NOT the issue . The dealers are outstanding. You couldnt improve them !

However, the bike is oh so capable ...but; we all know this, (though half of you wont admit it ) ...UNEXCITING.

 

[Phatcat]

You dont miss the 160 HP ? Many of us here trying to make a deal on a KTM ......

The 1290 is a gem of a motor without doubt, infact that's why I bought it , but the GSA is equally as much fun on the twisties, and I would say better on the motorway, it's not as full on .
I did 11k in a year on the KTM , would I buy another....?...... No, residuals are shocking, even with the Vat off the new /old stock they will still drop like a stone in value. The new SA is £700 cleaper than the old stock was!. Dealer knowledge is minimal , I found this out after I ran out of fuel for the second time. There's a tap on each side of the fuel tank, one of which was closed, so after 2 visits to the main dealer and a new pick up pipe later did they realise it needed opening!
IMHO they are not particularly well screwed together . I know the GSA have their issues, but could you see KTM changing a full engine and drive system because of corrosion, not a chance. They really don't give a shit when they've got your business.

 

[Phatcat]

BMW do make a very good motorcycle . Just wish the GS could be a bit more reliable though , after hearing alot of stories over the past few years


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How many do you see on the road.... You are bound to hear horror stories, every other bike is a Beemer..... That's not by accident!

 

[jetjock]

How many do you see on the road.... You are bound to hear horror stories, every other bike is a Beemer..... That's not by accident!

I did have 2 GS s from 2004 to 2009 , and they did have issues


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[jetjock]

That's the problem, you're hearing stories.

Yeap , . I had stories too !!


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[Reggie P]

Thanks Phatcat , appreciated ! All makes sense.

 

[Reggie P]

I did have 2 GS s from 2004 to 2009 , and they did have issues

Prabably the twattish owner not putting the study in ... try reading the handbook!

 

[jetjock]

Prabably the twattish owner not putting the study in ... try reading the handbook!

You drinking again ?


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[Nutty]

Yeap , . I had stories too !!


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[jetjock]

I wish that had sorted it out but didn't look back since 2009 . So you think they are good now with no issues ?


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[Nutty]

I wish that had sorted it out but didn't look back since 2009 . So you think they are good now with no issues ?


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Not at all. There are issues, but if you base the reliability of a bike purely by what you read online, you're missing out on a great bike.

 

[jetjock]

Not at all. There are issues, but if you base the reliability of a bike purely by what you read online, you're missing out on a great bike.

"There are issues "
That doesn't do anything for my anxiety !!


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[Wonkey donkey]

Reliability is NOT the issue . The dealers are outstanding. You couldnt improve them !

However, the bike is oh so capable ...but; we all know this, (though half of you wont admit it ) ...UNEXCITING.

If I drove planes all day I don't think I would find any bike exciting

 

[jetjock]

Reliability is NOT the issue . The dealers are outstanding. You couldnt improve them !

However, the bike is oh so capable ...but; we all know this, (though half of you wont admit it ) ...UNEXCITING.[/QUOTE

If I drove planes all day I don't think I would find any bike exciting

Trust me flying an airliner is not exiciting 99.999 % of the time , which is what the pax need to hear , I suppose


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