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[haboo]

got some money comming from an insurance claim. (work accident) and I want to get a new bike. but cant make my mind up. i ride an xjr1300sp at the moment, but it is playing hell with my knees and back, 6'2" and 22 stone lightweight really.
test road a gs1200 at mills sunderland, came back with a grin from ear to ear, test road a pan at stockton very nice, comfy, lots of protection.
I want to start touring round europe and have heard horror stories about both bikes. pan throws riders off, gs shaft brakes
any ideas or helpfull tips most appreciated

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

and go with what you like best.... apart for the tour what else are you gonna do on the bike the rest of the year?

don't discount the older GS's

 

[Richard stevely]

Welcome to site Haboo

At 6'3" and 17st I find the GS to be a perfect bike for me (05 1150 Adv).

Just down the road from you in sunny Stockton.

 

[North]

Hi haboo,

Welcome to the site.

Go through the Post's in the 1200 section of this site and see what people have to say.

I have a 1200 and love it. But you will also find guys who say that they have had nothing but problems.

As for the older Bikes, I have only read good things about the 1100s and for the most part, the 1150s as well.

 

[Matt Gibbs]

Haboo,
Welcome to the site. You know you want the GS really
Regards
Matt

 

[tod]

Welcome

Its got to be a yellow 1200

 

[Tarka]

Hiya Haboo


Welcome


It`s gotta be a GS

 

[haboo]

DECIDED, its going to be the GS1200 ADVETURA
Went to Alan Jeffries on Friday, my wife and I were made very welcome, the staff were very pleasant, and even though I did not have my licence with me, I was given a test ride on the adventure and that was it, I’m hooked.

No bikes until Ocotober’ish but that will give me time to do some leg stretching, so I can get my leg over the seat without looking like a demented gorilla.
I am going for the whole hog, spotlights, computer, and every thing else.
Hope to meet some of you in the near future. Cheers

 

[North]

Good for you haboo.

 

[don coffey]

Welcome mate and an excellent choice keep us informed of your experiences once up and running on the 1200GS Adv.

Don