So, another week of testing and reports, “Let’s be careful out there” enjoy….. wherever you go and ride 
Come on, who's tested it today?
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2nd test today , and I am glad I did . I now know that this bike is fantastic . I went out , sunny day , test bike ,and rode it as well as I could have ridden mine , in fact I pushed it hard as the roads were dry but still wet patches and leaves etc , mainly B roads but this bike just lapped it up with ease . Suspension way better , handling precise and poised , brakes powerful , engine pulls and pulls , comfortable , what more can I say.
Will I be sad to trade the 23 plate 1250 , not at all as this 1300 is a better bike , better than the V4s as well as its just so planted and and a smooth to ride even on the back roads ridden , the bike just did not get unsettled even when I made it hard for it ,by on purpose mistakes ,to see how it would react , it just did not fluster it . Riding mode Dynamic / Dynamic
Bloody brilliant , get out there and ride one with a clear day , clear head and a mind to accept possible change rather than stubborn memories of bygone days and how it should be at the cafe,,,,,Progress is a new thing , they have done it.
Ridding a bike is a visceral thing not figures and also a personal feeling .
Will I be sad to trade the 23 plate 1250 , not at all as this 1300 is a better bike , better than the V4s as well as its just so planted and and a smooth to ride even on the back roads ridden , the bike just did not get unsettled even when I made it hard for it ,by on purpose mistakes ,to see how it would react , it just did not fluster it . Riding mode Dynamic / Dynamic
Bloody brilliant , get out there and ride one with a clear day , clear head and a mind to accept possible change rather than stubborn memories of bygone days and how it should be at the cafe,,,,,Progress is a new thing , they have done it.
Ridding a bike is a visceral thing not figures and also a personal feeling .
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I visited my local dealer yesterday to book my 1200 GSA in for the foot peg recall; he had no one booked in for 1300 test rides so offered it to me if I wanted to take it out.
So my impressions; rattled like an old diesel engine on tick over it sounded horrible, goes like shit of a shovel with handling and brakes to match, virtually no wind protection at all, feels more like a light weight supermoto than an adventure bike. To me it felt like a weekend fair weather toy to be taken and hooned around back roads, not a bike that would be at home two up fully loaded for 500 mile days. I would certainly not be persuaded to change.
When I got back I had a look around the showroom and they had loads of stock they wanted rid of with much of it discounted in store (not on line) I have no idea what the hell happened but an hour later I had traded my GSA for a K1600GT. First time in 20 years I will be without a GS, i'm really not sure I have done the right thing but time will tell.
So my impressions; rattled like an old diesel engine on tick over it sounded horrible, goes like shit of a shovel with handling and brakes to match, virtually no wind protection at all, feels more like a light weight supermoto than an adventure bike. To me it felt like a weekend fair weather toy to be taken and hooned around back roads, not a bike that would be at home two up fully loaded for 500 mile days. I would certainly not be persuaded to change.
When I got back I had a look around the showroom and they had loads of stock they wanted rid of with much of it discounted in store (not on line) I have no idea what the hell happened but an hour later I had traded my GSA for a K1600GT. First time in 20 years I will be without a GS, i'm really not sure I have done the right thing but time will tell.
What was the spec of bike you tested? Have read at least two ride reports that waxes lyrical about the fantastic wind and weather protection.
Not sure; but it was this one;
I’m a big loon though, not a lot of wind on my head with screen fully raised but seemed to be coming round the screen and buffeting me from elbows to shoulders.
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A standard Trophy model then I presume with the small screen, the bigger screen is excellent
edit - just seen your pic, I’m amazed, I found that screen brilliant!, guess we’re all different
yeah, that can happen
From barge to mega barge no more hooning for you then,,, ... as long as your happy as I was with my my test ride .
Well had the nod my bike is here , just waiting for Tony to do the 3M wrap , extras not arrived as yet as I forgot to add them at the time of order (oops) so should have it early next week as my px (June 23 R1250 ) is having a new head fitted so will swap over when I have that back as need a few bits off it. Well excited and looking forward to recalls , abuse , unridden opinions on how shit the new bike is , but above all I will move forward with the wave and not flounder in old memories and float away with happiness lol
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Are you getting it from Cotswold BMW as TJ does PPF for them ?
Yes I am , Tony normally does my bikes as he’s the best out there in my opinion, he loves the job and it shows .
For readers in the South East, Race by Design has 2 guys who specialize in PPF for bikes.
I had the tank done on my 1250GS TE Exclusive after one of the mat black panels was replaced under warranty after scuffing up before it had even had it's 1st service. Rob from service recommended him and I watched him apply the film which is proper PPF rather than the cheaper vinyl stuff. As you say his attention to detail is outstanding and it was a pleadure to both meet him and watch him at work. 3 years on the bike still looks immaculate so I'm getting the main areas on my RS done too which I'm hoping to finally take delivery of in a couple of week's time.
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Clickbait
Totally agree its a bag of rubbish , I shall cancel my order NOW and get back to my trusty , old , inferior , slow , comfortable , low tech armchair ... What was I thinking to follow progress and for a bike to fill my wants.. How silly was I and I must hit myself with a dead fish 
No dont think it was as I only wanted to punch him , not drown him in acid.I know...it was definitely click bait!Do you think it might be our mr boxerlust in disguise?
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