My First 24 hours

[Bionicmunky]

Well,

Had the bike for 24 hours:

Horrendous rain around my are yesterday, but hey I bought the GS for all weathers and it needs running in so picked the bike up, dropped the paperwork at home and off I went for a bimble around the Chilterns and Oxon in torrential rain.

Spent most of the time in 'rain' mode due to new tyres, new brakes, and oh the rain.

The bike spun up and/or lost it's footing a few times, no problem, it just sorted itself out. I couldn't have a proper play because I'm running it in.

Upon my return home about a hundred miles later the rear end (especially the rear wheel) and the the back of my waterproofs and boots were caked in shite. The shock though was pretty clean.

Does anyone do a hugger or similar yet?

Tried the commute run today in prep for tomorrow - much better than my T-bird - I can see over everything and the LED running light does it's job.

I have the standard halogen head's with the LED running light, switching the lights on the run behind someone makes them get out of the way rather quickly - can't think why........

It's very nimble and very well behaved in the traffic, just got to remember the sensitivity of the e-gas system.

All in all - No regrets, I think it'll be the perfect all rounder I bought it to be.

 

[STUBBS]

rode from booker/cressex yesterday morning out through the chilterns and into the cotswolds caught up with the rain on the way back to wycombe

 

[Bionicmunky]

rode from booker/cressex yesterday morning out through the chilterns and into the cotswolds caught up with the rain on the way back to wycombe

Always up for bimble if you wanted to hook up - give me a shout, I typically do the H-cafe on a Sunday for brekkie and then a wander

 

[Hammam]

Well,

Had the bike for 24 hours:

Horrendous rain around my are yesterday, but hey I bought the GS for all weathers and it needs running in so picked the bike up, dropped the paperwork at home and off I went for a bimble around the Chilterns and Oxon in torrential rain.

Spent most of the time in 'rain' mode due to new tyres, new brakes, and oh the rain.

The bike spun up and/or lost it's footing a few times, no problem, it just sorted itself out. I couldn't have a proper play because I'm running it in.

Upon my return home about a hundred miles later the rear end (especially the rear wheel) and the the back of my waterproofs and boots were caked in shite. The shock though was pretty clean.

Does anyone do a hugger or similar yet?

Tried the commute run today in prep for tomorrow - much better than my T-bird - I can see over everything and the LED running light does it's job.

I have the standard halogen head's with the LED running light, switching the lights on the run behind someone makes them get out of the way rather quickly - can't think why........

It's very nimble and very well behaved in the traffic, just got to remember the sensitivity of the e-gas system.

All in all - No regrets, I think it'll be the perfect all rounder I bought it to be.

Nice report. Now, let's wait for the naysayers brigade, with no experience whatsoever on the bike, and their oh, so hilarious «toilet» jokes and learned comments.

 

[Mark Hooton]

Well,

Had the bike for 24 hours:

Horrendous rain around my are yesterday, but hey I bought the GS for all weathers and it needs running in so picked the bike up, dropped the paperwork at home and off I went for a bimble around the Chilterns and Oxon in torrential rain.

Spent most of the time in 'rain' mode due to new tyres, new brakes, and oh the rain.

The bike spun up and/or lost it's footing a few times, no problem, it just sorted itself out. I couldn't have a proper play because I'm running it in.

Upon my return home about a hundred miles later the rear end (especially the rear wheel) and the the back of my waterproofs and boots were caked in shite. The shock though was pretty clean.

Does anyone do a hugger or similar yet?

Tried the commute run today in prep for tomorrow - much better than my T-bird - I can see over everything and the LED running light does it's job.

I have the standard halogen head's with the LED running light, switching the lights on the run behind someone makes them get out of the way rather quickly - can't think why........

It's very nimble and very well behaved in the traffic, just got to remember the sensitivity of the e-gas system.

All in all - No regrets, I think it'll be the perfect all rounder I bought it to be.

Haven`t done rain yet but I am thinking of making a rear crud catcher to see if it works like the current GSA and `old` GS one works by stopping some of the crap thrown up.

Gotta wait for some serious rain....................

 

[STUBBS]

Always up for bimble if you wanted to hook up - give me a shout, I typically do the H-cafe on a Sunday for brekkie and then a wander

1st sunday of the month ace cafe 10ish for breakfast and meet up with others from on here + look in the chiltern section theres a meet at the royal standard of england in beaconsfield http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181766
see you around

 

[Burty99]

Hiya, I'm in high Wycombe, near the rye. Got a G650X and sometimes go for a ride on a Sunday, where is the H cafe and what time are you normally there on a Sunday?
Thanks.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Nice report. Now, let's wait for the naysayers brigade, with no experience whatsoever on the bike, and their oh, so hilarious «toilet» jokes and learned comments.

Jeez mate give it a rest The more you bang on about it, the more folk will wind you up.

 

[Flipfly]

Jeez mate give it a rest The more you bang on about it, the more folk will wind you up.

I thought about it, but didn't want his suicide on my concience

 

[STUBBS]

best point out my gs is only an 850 just in case you dont want to associate with us lesser mortals

 

[Flipfly]

best point out my gs is only an 850 just in case you dont want to associate with us lesser mortals

Actually one of the best bm engines ever

 

[Count]

best point out my gs is only an 850 just in case you dont want to associate with us lesser mortals

This is a local forum for local LC owners.


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[Flipfly]

This is a local forum for local LC owners.


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I'm having the t shirts drawn up for the 1150 owners as we type

 

[wheelnut]

Well,

Tried the commute run today in prep for tomorrow - much better than my T-bird - I can see over everything and the LED running light does it's job.

what job is that then?

I have the standard halogen head's with the LED running light, switching the lights on the run behind someone makes them get out of the way rather quickly - can't think why........

Ahh, the 'pissing off other road users' job.

It's very nimble and very well behaved in the traffic, just got to remember the sensitivity of the e-gas system.

There's a similar system on mine - it's called the e-idgas system.

Congrats on the new bike though, you can't beat a new bike in the garage

 

[Hammam]

Jeez mate give it a rest The more you bang on about it, the more folk will wind you up.

You're right, mate. But I can assure you I'm not wound up a bit. In fact, I'm happy as a lark, especially riding my LC.

 

[Hammam]

I thought about it, but didn't want his suicide on my concience

 

[STUBBS]

Actually one of the best bm engines ever

sssshhhhhh theyll all want one

 

[Bionicmunky]

best point out my gs is only an 850 just in case you dont want to associate with us lesser mortals

Apparently we're all Tossers no matter the capacity

The H is a biker cafe out in Dorchester near Oxford with some very nice roads between here and there

 

[Bionicmunky]

Serviced at 630ish miles today on day 8 - Let the proper fun begin

 

[Wyreflyer]

Serviced at 630ish miles today on day 8 - Let the proper fun begin

Have fun