Has anyone got .....

[Spud]

A "new" LC GS and an older model, say an 1100 or 1150 ?

If so, what do you see as the main differences, and why do you keep both ?

(I'm trying to justify something to myself here )

 

[Nutty]

Get that ridiculous idea out of your head!

 

[Spud]

Get that ridiculous idea out of your head!

Is it really that bad ?!!

 

[MikeS]

I have never had or ridden an LC GS so I am very well placed to comment

The LC GS is a modern plastic monstrosity and the 1100/1150's are proper motorbikes which are almost as good as airheads.

 

[Spud]

I have never had or ridden an LC GS so I am very well placed to comment

The LC GS is a modern plastic monstrosity and the 1100/1150's are proper motorbikes which are almost as good as airheads.

Don't sit on the fence Mike !!

 

[CPJS]

A "new" LC GS and an older model, say an 1100 or 1150 ?

If so, what do you see as the main differences, and why do you keep both ?

(I'm trying to justify something to myself here )

£12,000

 

[Wrinkly]

Not now, but in 2014 I had both a 1200wc and a 99 1100 at the same time for around 8 mnths.

Obviously, it could be argued, out on the road the wc was a much better bike, faster, handled better, outstanding brakes.

I never thrashed the 1100, and it was a lovely bike for bumbling around on.

As has been pointed out I had around 12k more in the WC than the 1100.

I own neither of them now and don't regret for a second getting rid of the WC which ended up costing me around 4K to own for 16 mnts.

I very much regret getting rid of the 1100, which cost me nothing to own for 14mnts.

Just my take.

 

[crotchrocket]

If you can afford to have both, get both. Life's short (although it would appear to be doubling up )

 

[Arsey]

Keep the 1100 and buy a nice alternative to the Toilet Caricature


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[bowser]

Well I have an R1100GS, and have taken both of the last two models of GSA for a test ride, and whilst the were both fantastic bikes, my problem was that, I have the TT tank on the 11, wilbers suspension, corbin seats, after market exhaust and ricky bars.
I left the test drive thinking that neither handled that much better, neither were that much more comfortable (in fact less) all three go as fast as I want to go, I just didnt get that "this is so much better" that I have to get one feel. I couldn't find £12,000 worth of difference let alone £12,000 better than that which I was already riding.
So I got a 990 adventure as well as not instead of as it is a completly different ride. Although I do fancy a S1000Xr and another "as well as bike"

 

[neenaw]

yep, well until yesterday when the 1150 went, but....as a "riding" experience the old 1150 felt better, just more connected, the 1200LC does everything better. I guess its like and iPod compared to the old record player

 

[Marius in Africa]

I have never had or ridden an LC GS so I am very well placed to comment

The LC GS is a modern plastic monstrosity and the 1100/1150's are proper motorbikes which are almost as good as airheads.

And you live in a cage and drag women around by their hair!

 

[DrAlf]

Well I have an R1100GS, and have taken both of the last two models of GSA for a test ride, and whilst the were both fantastic bikes, my problem was that, I have the TT tank on the 11, wilbers suspension, corbin seats, after market exhaust and ricky bars.
I left the test drive thinking that neither handled that much better, neither were that much more comfortable (in fact less) all three go as fast as I want to go, I just didnt get that "this is so much better" that I have to get one feel. I couldn't find £12,000 worth of difference let alone £12,000 better than that which I was already riding.
So I got a 990 adventure as well as not instead of as it is a completly different ride. Although I do fancy a S1000Xr and another "as well as bike"

Very well put and same here. As i keep saying, the 1150 is just good enough to justify not changing bikes. I've test ridden most bikes since the 1150 and whilst they are definitely getting a lot faster (1290 and S1000XR), it's debatable whether they are actually getting better. I get the impression that the 1150 was the last of bikes that was built to last - anything since might be a little faster but at the expense of longevity. Hence I'm sticking with the panzer 1150.

Spud - sell your WC and buy an 1150 and an airhead. The airhead will make the 1150 seem like an exocet missile and you'll be quids in.

 

[Sleepy]

And you live in a cage and drag women around by their hair!

You make that seem like a bad thing...

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

I have an LC GSA and a TC GSA . Both different . Sort of trying to sell the TC but it is such a nice bike . Being a tall chap few bikes fit like these do . One life etc

 

[Spud]

yep, well until yesterday when the 1150 went, but....as a "riding" experience the old 1150 felt better, just more connected, the 1200LC does everything better. I guess its like and iPod compared to the old record player

You DO know that Vinyl is making a big comeback, and that played through quality components sounds as good, if not better than an iPod or CDs ?

 

[Spud]

Very well put and same here. As i keep saying, the 1150 is just good enough to justify not changing bikes. I've test ridden most bikes since the 1150 and whilst they are definitely getting a lot faster (1290 and S1000XR), it's debatable whether they are actually getting better. I get the impression that the 1150 was the last of bikes that was built to last - anything since might be a little faster but at the expense of longevity. Hence I'm sticking with the panzer 1150.

Spud - sell your WC and buy an 1150 and an airhead. The airhead will make the 1150 seem like an exocet missile and you'll be quids in.

Don't start putting more ideas in my head !!! (Actually, airheads .......... Hmmm)

 

[jimbo]

I've got an 1150 and a 1200 WC.
Original plan was to tidy up and then sell the 1150 in the summer. Not ridden it much recently, but no decision made.

 

[bowser]

Nothing to do with a 1200lc, went for a test ride with a friend yesterday took the K1300R and S1000xr, both decided that neither of us want a K1300, but feck me that XR, not sure I could have it as my only bike, but in company with either the 990 or the 1100 would be fantastic. Dont think I have ever ridden anything with such a comfortable riding position, that was as quick and handled as well...... makes the KTM1290 feel like a tractor.

 

[carrera2]

I used to have an 1150 and now have an LC and can't imagine going back. It's a different proposition altogether - take all the worst bits of the 1150 (performance, brakes, comfort) and replace with modern and superb alternatives and there's your answer to my mind.

My LC is a bloody fantastic bike that's quick, handles and can carry a ton of stuff - I absolutely love it and the next Euro trip, for the first time, it'll replace my Ducati.