Luddite

[dizzyrascal]

Well I believe that I must be a Luddite, I have my 1100 gs with 66 000 miles on and keep looking over my shoulder at younger newer more up to date versions except when I look really hard I don't really want to have any of them in preference to my old bike.

I have test ridden them all and each time have come to the same conclusion, my problem is I am racking up the miles on the old girl because she is my go to bike, I have others that are faster and newer but not first choice.

I do not see the 1200 range as a replacement for my 1100 but rather an alternative. I am actively looking for something newer that will do the same, be as simple to maintain and as robustly built. In the end might even wait for a low mileage 1100 / 1150 to show up.

So am I a Luddite for not appreciating the latest technology, for not wanting to chase BHP and to not want to give up the ability to easily service my own bikes !!!!!! Well I have tried not to be but am failing to get my head around the latest offerings.

 

[Fanum]

You already know the answer to the question

 

[Ant1967]

Well I believe that I must be a Luddite, I have my 1100 gs with 66 000 miles on and keep looking over my shoulder at younger newer more up to date versions except when I look really hard I don't really want to have any of them in preference to my old bike.

I have test ridden them all and each time have come to the same conclusion, my problem is I am racking up the miles on the old girl because she is my go to bike, I have others that are faster and newer but not first choice.

I do not see the 1200 range as a replacement for my 1100 but rather an alternative. I am actively looking for something newer that will do the same, be as simple to maintain and as robustly built. In the end might even wait for a low mileage 1100 / 1150 to show up.

So am I a Luddite for not appreciating the latest technology, for not wanting to chase BHP and to not want to give up the ability to easily service my own bikes !!!!!! Well I have tried not to be but am failing to get my head around the latest offerings.

Same here

 

[Jurassic Mark]

The finest wines are not the newest, the best cheese has had time to mature, the most robust technology is the simplest, the best relationships past the test of time.
Love her, cherish her, keep her.

 

[DennisTheMenace]

I was looking at newer machinery when i bought my R1150 but the old thing won me over, its solid robust, something i cant say about the new gs that i looked at in stellenbosch in SA, all plastic. I will stick with my old GS for now, and i cant see me replacing it well into the future.

 

[robc]

I have a 2002 1150GS with 84k. I have a 2009 1200RT with 34k.

The RT is up for sale and the GS is a keeper. Newer and more advanced is not always better.

Regards

Rob C

 

[Ian J Hartley]

Every time I look at my 1150gs I can't help but admire it's pleasing characteristics. It looks good, rides well, is easy to maintain and has presence.

I believe that one day it will be revered as classic. Maybe it already is.

The new generation are only an attempt to refine and improve on an already established well designed and robustly built machine. For me these improovements haven't worked. When all the modern generation have gone to the breakers, there will still be 1100 and 1150 GS's ploughing the roads.

I'll keep my 1150 thanks.

 

[ryans85]

I agree I have a 1999 1150gs and absolutely love it. I can't really imagine getting rid of it for a long time. As has been said before they have a lot of character, they do have road presence and are easy to maintain. I love it.

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

I've just gone from TC 1200 to a low mileage 1100 and love it ! Simple to work on and well built .The plus is you don't see too many around .The 12's are a great bike , but I love the 1100

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337070

 

[hodge1150]

The Luddites shot my great,great etc uncle William (Horsefall) in the leg. (Really)

My 1150 has only got low miles 115,000 but starts first time, every time, is comfy, has timeless looks and cheap to run. Luv it

 

[(RIP) drillam]

I started off with a 1200, then got an 1100, now have a real nice 1150 which I'm delighted with and can't see me changing for a while.

 

[ClassicBertha]

Well I believe that I must be a Luddite, I have my 1100 gs with 66 000 miles on and keep looking over my shoulder at younger newer more up to date versions except when I look really hard I don't really want to have any of them in preference to my old bike.

I have test ridden them all and each time have come to the same conclusion, my problem is I am racking up the miles on the old girl because she is my go to bike, I have others that are faster and newer but not first choice.

I do not see the 1200 range as a replacement for my 1100 but rather an alternative. I am actively looking for something newer that will do the same, be as simple to maintain and as robustly built. In the end might even wait for a low mileage 1100 / 1150 to show up.

So am I a Luddite for not appreciating the latest technology, for not wanting to chase BHP and to not want to give up the ability to easily service my own bikes !!!!!! Well I have tried not to be but am failing to get my head around the latest offerings.

I'm glad it's not just me! My 1100GS was bought in 2003 (Before Charley & Ewan!) and I will never sell it. I love the look of it, people always come and chat about it, and I like the way I can learn to look after it myself (with help) without the need of a dealer and their prices!

I have ridden a few 1200GSs at different times. Cracking bikes, but mine gives me a greater grin factor when I ride it. The only problem I have is my 5 year old son 'owns' it and I am only allow to 'borrow' it now.

 

[topcat2006]

I've gone from an 1150GSA to a 1200GSA back to an 1100GS.

I much prefer the simplicity and robustness of the 1100 and don't miss the can bus system of the 1200 or the servo brakes of the 1150.

Tom