Bike selection

[fishy23]

Hi guys I am looking at buying a secondhand gs1200 not very new one, which year (not to old) is the best to go for. If it does not have abs is that a big miss, my last old bike did not have much in the way of gizmos mind you I dont dream about the good old days I just remember the good old breakdowns Regards fishy23

 

[Mort]

The original one came out in 2004, then had a slight update in 2006, is this the sort of age you're looking at? there has been a little issue with the fuel pump controller and the final drive seals but these will have been sorted by now and if not there are 2 things to look for. If it's the FPC it won't run and if it's the seal there will be oil all over the back of the bike

The only gizmo which is a must for most buyers are heated grips but I think you'll find 99% will have them anyway. The for sale and wanted section is a great place to start and worth the £12 subscription for that alone

Happy hunting.

 

[PhilK]

From 2008 onwards, Servo brakes were also dropped.
Earlier brakes cost more to service, and cost £##### if the servo fails.

 

[fishy23]

Thanks for info on bike

Thanks for the info guys this might be heretical (I think thats the word) but I rang M&S the salesman has a KTM 990 are they worth a look. I know that the BM has the name after the long way round proggie, but I am open to suggestions Thanks in advance Fishy23 ps more questions what are M&S newcastle like as bike sales?

 

[(RIP) Bobble]

KTM 990 has renowned fuelling issues, very jerky throttle etc. Better get a test ride, 950 carbed version smoother

 

[rob mac]

From 2008 onwards, Servo brakes were also dropped.
Earlier brakes cost more to service, and cost £##### if the servo fails.

Mine's 2007 and no servo

 

[PhilK]

Mine's 2007 and no servo

OK !
Mine's a 2008 also without servo - and I had it in mind that (2008) was the first non-servo year - I've been wrong before

Does anyone know the exact year / month the servo was dropped ?

 

[Mort]

OK !
Mine's a 2008 also without servo - and I had it in mind that (2008) was the first non-servo year - I've been wrong before

Does anyone know the exact year / month the servo was dropped ?

I had an 05 without servo so I think it was just the very first ones.......they're shite anyway, get an 1150

 

[Geordie Foote]

I had an 05 without servo so I think it was just the very first ones.......they're shite anyway, get an 1150

Here, here

You cant go too far wrong with an 1150!

 

[thebiker]

I bought a 04 one last May and it has been brilliant - done 3k miles on it since then and are totally happy.

Had 33k on it when I bought it from Robsons in York and a full and complete service history, immaculate condition as well.