Farkling my new to me R1150GSA.

[twizzle]

This GSA is a long term UKGSER bike, owned for the majority of its life by another site member before finding its way to Mikeyboy a few years back, I bought it from Mikeyboy….. it’s a high miler but runs oh so sweet - it’s got a Mikeyboy gearbox, Steptoe has had hands on over the years fitting a clutch at 90k - I had the Ohlins shocks rebuilt (gulp££) and it has all the major mods done….. I rode it to Spain and back it was faultless, and the ride is perfect…

Remind me why I sold it again…..

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

This GSA is a long term UKGSER bike

Remind me why I sold it again…..

You must have had a moment of weakness

Not selling mine

 

[twizzle]

Check out the 2003 Morocco pictures…..take a close look at her when she was two years old….

The original owner is still on here…. Just need to remember his user name…

Morocco Tour May 2003 - UK GSer

12 GSer's travel 3,000 miles to the Sahara and back in 11 day's

ukgser.smugmug.com

 

[PapaHayd]

Check out the 2003 Morocco pictures…..take a close look at her when she was two years old….

The original owner is still on here…. Just need to remember his user name…

Morocco Tour May 2003 - UK GSer

12 GSer's travel 3,000 miles to the Sahara and back in 11 day's

ukgser.smugmug.com

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for posting these photos!!!

 

[PapaHayd]

Part 1.5

This may not be categorised as a farkle, but definitely a Sparkle. I make it a habit of treating my bikes (and have done since I first started riding in 2015) with a mega deep clean and an ACF 50 Treatment. I never do this myself as I bloody hate cleaning my bikes and this time I certainly didn't. I usually use All Year Biker who do a top job but unfortunately due to illness my usual guy had to cancel. The only person that could fit me in was a full blown detailer and my word what a job he has done!! He even machine polished the tank!



The famous ACF 50 Smoke show












When the guy pulled up he must have had a chuckle to himself. This guys Instagram feed is full of high end luxury sports cars (Ferarri! Etc) and here's this pig ugly perfect beast waiting to be cleaned

Everyone likes a clean bike but I only do it for the anti corrosion properties. I want to add to the rich history of this machine by covering many a mile and I want it in bloody condition.

I am so impressed with how this turned out and I would highly recommend if you're in the South Coast! Check out On Point Detailing.

 

[retroman]

That looks stunning, H!! What a bike

 

[oblertone]

Poor thing; it'll probably need a lay down* after all that rubbing

*All GS's need an occasional lie, most often at slow/no speed.

 

[PapaHayd]

Professional photos below :

 

[RedRick Esq.]

I have to keep reminding myself that i have one of these in bits in the garage

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I have to keep reminding myself that i have one of these in bits in the garage

Time to scrabble about on the floor, in a cold garage then
Perfect weather for it

 

[simondippenhall]

You need some Wally Flaps

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

You need some Wally Flaps

Perfect accessory, Simon
No serious 1150 rider should be without them

 

[frosti]

And maybe a front fender extender

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

And maybe a front fender extender

I fitted an extra mud flap to the bottom of my extension
Stops a lot of crap covering the front engine cover

 

[GedJack]

I’ve got a cymarc crud catcher on mine.

 

[frosti]

I fitted an extra mud flap to the bottom of my extension
Stops a lot of crap covering the front engine cover

Yes - the one I got from Nippy Norman for the 800 is longer that the one I got from him for the 1150 and works better alright

 

[Steptoe]

You need a pair of the rare and highly desirable Steptoe/GSshop headguards

These are the polished version. Other finishes are available
Just a pity I stopped making them,

 

[Paul Young]

You need a pair of the rare and highly desirable Steptoe/GSshop headguards

These are the polished version. Other finishes are available
Just a pity I stopped making them,
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Any chance you may start up again..? Asking for a friend

 

[Riceburner]

Any chance you may start up again..? Asking for a friend

Interested.

My Stantons are somewhat tired...

 

[GedJack]

Also interested also asking for a friend