I've been really struggling with an 'Essential tremor' of late, I've had it about 6-7 years but with a change of one of my medications it has gotten much worse. A downside to this is that it makes clutch control very difficult and with me, it's now at the point were it's becoming dangerous. Stalling when pulling out of junctions onto roundabouts, slow control almost impossible etc. With this in mind I tested an R1300RT today to see what the auto box is all about. WOW, an absolute revelation for me and I've no doubt will bring back much of the riding pleasure I had lost. After the test and some discussion I decided on an R1300GS TE with ASA. Sadly my beloved V85TT will have to go, but even with the lovely light clutch on that it was starting to catch me out at times. I never thought I would see myself back on a GS, but needs must. After 55yrs of riding I'm not quite ready to give up yet.
looks like I'll be coming back to the GS fold
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Hope you love it . love my GSA ASA !
I thought it was a bit clunky in full auto, but in manual it was butter smooth.
Good job I said all are welcome and not just Guzzi'sEnjoy the new bike Steve.
Will you be renaming the Dent Guzzi Do.
I'm trying my best to fight him off Pete.Don't let the old man in Steve!
Excellent news that you have a solution to keep doing what you love. Plus the RT will be a different ride compared to your recent run of Guzzis
Welcome back . I think my 1300GS is the best bike you can buy in the market . It does everything well. It’s light , flickable , comfortable and fast .
That's Teasdales fecked then.
GS Steve. I tested the gearbox on the RT but ordered the GS.Excellent news that you have a solution to keep doing what you love. Plus the RT will be a different ride compared to your recent run of Guzzis
Felt very strange ordering from another dealer. That'll be me off their Christmas card list.That's Teasdales fecked then.
Robsons?
Dont worry, it will be for sale in feb 
good luck with the signature.....lol tea rooms dilemma
Excellent news Wrinkly. Thank goodness you’ve found a way. Mrs Overall from Acorn Antiques salutes you
They will be crying tonight in ThirskThat's Teasdales fecked then.
Marshals Grimsby. I find it difficult to deal with Barry.
Agree, I’ve never had a positive experience in Robson’s, always been made to feel like I should be grateful they are willing to sell me a bike. Marshals have been really helpful recently with me but I can’t fault Vertu in Shipley, where I got mine from, brilliant deal and after service.
I have history with them, having bought a bike from all three of their showrooms going back when they were Alan Jefferies.
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I rarely have a cup of tea or coffee when I'm out and about now. Not so bad when I get back to the table and can hold a cup with two hands but near impossible to carry a cup without spilling half of it.
