Finally collected my new baby on Saturday afternoon!

[Goose]

After major withdrawal symtoms since selling my 2009 GSA in Cape Town.... I've been dying to get my mits on a replacement bike!
Now that we have finally moved to the UK........... I was not going to let any grass grow under my feet....

I must say a HUGE thank you to Graham at Vines Caterham....... for your patience, understanding and helping to get me a bike!

With a huge smile on my face... I marched into the showroom with full kit on.... asking for me bike.... 15mins later I was on my way!!

Vines goodie-bag handed to me on collection of the GSA

Inside the goodie bag – wow… T-Shirt, Beanie, Vehicle documents, Keys, Alarm & Imobiliser Fob, Discount vouchers for clothing, parts and service, GS-Magazine, Invites to outrides, Membership loyalty card, Vehicle ownership Card with magnetic strip for easy identification… +++ - NOW this is service !

Arriving at Vines South London Motorrad – look what’s standing outside waiting….

Check out the clocks………… will have to get used to the Miles/hr so that I don’t stick to the SA speedlimits using the UK readings?
ODO on bike – 2Miles (test run after assembly out of the crate!

On my way – first ride in the UK……

Arriving home……..

So now….. I have been “shopping” for a while now via Ebay and other BMW dealerships – keeping a keen eye on their specials and low promo prices on accessories and goodies.

Guess what I’m going to be doing for the next couple of days……….
Oh… and for those of you that’s interested….. The new full-spec 2011 GSA + all the accessories shown in the pic was purchased for about the same price that I recently sold my 2009 GSA with 11000km for in SA.

Finally - I'm back on the road.......

 

[forest biker]

Cracking bike , blimey looking at those pics i think you have just about everything you need and more happy new bike

 

[B4ndit]

Is it Christmas. Looks like it in London. Very nice bike and lots of bits to stick on.

Where do you intend on fixing the tool tube. I have one of these sat in my garage and can't quite work out where it should go.

Mines for a 1150 GS so might not be able to do the same fitting but all ideas are good.

 

[flying circus]

very nice bike note in the goodie bag "the bmw club" mag, oh dear!

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Looks like you have won a BM gadget show competition

 

[Georgeeboi]

Blimey you look about seven foot tall lovely bike good luck.

 

[Rasher]

You look equiped for the first ride to your local pub bike night where many similarly configured GSA's can be found

 

[solidstate100]

Picking up a new bike is THE best feeling in the world...

Nice bike well done!

I collected mine Friday

 

[Yonkyo]

Congrats on the New bike Goose

And you've got the faster Yellow one...

have fun mate.

 

[Andy_E]

Congratulations, I was in Vines Saturday morning picking up a bike and was admiring yours while I was waiting, must think about some yellow panels for my GSA.

Also another for Graham at Vines from me, excellent service all round.

 

[markymark]

Very smart indeed, same as mine

 

[Rushingphil]

2' on the clock!

So you bought a second hand GS

NB mine had 7'

Enjoy

 

[North]

Very Nice.

 

[Farmer Palmer]

Nice...! I must say the 'custard' I mean shine yellow GSA will look real purdy with all those lovely accessories fitted!

Enjoy the new bike

FP.

 

[Pumbaa]

Hey Goose...a familiar face(name)

How's the bike?

 

[richie]

I thought this was a David Gibson thread, sorry....

 

[Goose]

Hey Goose...a familiar face(name)

How's the bike?

gone back to the dealer..... for now...... a couple of problems to solve, not major ... waiting for it to be returned

 

[phillh]

What has gone wrong?

 

[Goose]

What has gone wrong?

let em get my bike back first and then I'll explain....

 

[Straydog]

Found Graham and the guys at Vines very helpful. Hope they sort your problems out!