Anyone elses opinion on what to buy is worthless. It's what suits you that counts.
Ride them and find out.
Best advice is to test ride as many as you can and see which one you prefer and then buy the newest/lowest mileage one you can afford
In one.
Difference between 1150 & 1200 from a Newbie
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Anyone elses opinion on what to buy is worthless. It's what suits you that counts.
Ride them and find out.
In one.
ridersofthelosttrail
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Thanks for all the advice.
What year did the 1200's change to the twin cam engine???
Cheers
What year did the 1200's change to the twin cam engine???
Cheers
ridersofthelosttrail
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Sorry to sound like Room 101 GS............
Were the servo brakes that a few have mentioned an option, or did they come standard on some models????
What is the problem with them??
Thanks Again
Were the servo brakes that a few have mentioned an option, or did they come standard on some models????
What is the problem with them??
Thanks Again
motobiker
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Nobody has mentioned the slight price difference between a well sorted 1150 and a twin cam 1200. The OP is from spain and like many of his countrymen may not have the kind of money required to buy and maintain a new (or nearly new) 1200.
The search button is your friend
i.e.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282953&highlight=servo
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Toubab
I doubt there's bugger all difference in seat height
Quite right, there's no, one is better than the other.
Just that some are better than other things.........
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Having owed both,you really need to try them for yourself.
There is such a love hate relationship between riders of both.So a reasonable unbiased answer would be impossible
take a long test ride on all models to see which suits you best.
There is such a love hate relationship between riders of both.So a reasonable unbiased answer would be impossible
take a long test ride on all models to see which suits you best.
MATKAT
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1200
Had the normal issue with the fuel seal, but it didn't stop me riding to garage(waarranty).
Replaced front cover (warranty)
diff bearing under warranty~~~~~~~~~~ now i'm struggling !!
Had the normal issue with the fuel seal, but it didn't stop me riding to garage(waarranty).
Replaced front cover (warranty)
diff bearing under warranty~~~~~~~~~~ now i'm struggling !!
You can tell at a glance if it's a twin cam as it has 2 enging bolts either side not 4.
Having experience on 1150, 1200 & twin cam I can say they are all great bikes. The twin cam is the best bike by far, but that doesn't make it my favourite.
I would go for the newest model that funds allow, you won't be disapointed until you try the newer version.
The next WC 1250 will maybe make my twin cam seem shite? You can't un-invent technology ... why would you want to?
Just remember the newest 1150 is now getting on a bit, and had a hard, hard life!
How do I know this? Cuz the cosmonaut's that ride 'em never let us forget!
In fairness,this bike ended up slightly wet from a fording drowning and although she sat for a couple of years.Once repaired,she has gone on to be a good bike and even been to Moscow
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2949061&postcount=32
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2949061&postcount=32
In fairness,this bike ended up slightly wet from a fording drowning and although she sat for a couple of years.Once repaired,she has gone on to be a good bike and even been to Moscow
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2949061&postcount=32
Naughty, naughty Timothy! Don't let the facts ruin a good story.
On the back of the pick up lorry
DINGGGGGGGG!!!!
Round 3
had 2 x 12s, never broken down
my 1150 never did either.
(RIP) Johno23
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Such a difficult choice I know
The FD's alright though!
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