ExpatinIstanbul
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I once bought a book before reading it, wouldn't do that again....it was crap.
My new 2009 1200 GSA has no power
- Thread starter Lebo
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all bikes are the same
cant belive three pages on oooh this gs doesn`t have the whack of my gsxzrrwatzit, throw them out of an airplane at 10`000ft and they all hit the ground at the same speed or near enough
cant belive three pages on oooh this gs doesn`t have the whack of my gsxzrrwatzit, throw them out of an airplane at 10`000ft and they all hit the ground at the same speed or near enough
WindyChuffer
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Lebo - I like your style; buying the bike without riding it. Did it myself; ordered a 1200GS as my first big bike just before passing my test in '04, making the leap from a Varadildo 125...
. Five years later and on my 3rd GS.
But a GS isn't a ZZR. Stick with it mate, take it round those fab roads up in your neck of the woods and you'll soon come to realise its not all about top speed as it handles the corners so well. Did 2 days on California Superbike earlier this year on my GSA, and several sportsbike riders couldn't believe how quick the bike was around the track.
And if you want a real buzz, stick some knobblies on it and spank it off road.
You'll get used to it. Takes time.
BTW - Remus headers and Akro can on mine; sweet.
. Five years later and on my 3rd GS.But a GS isn't a ZZR. Stick with it mate, take it round those fab roads up in your neck of the woods and you'll soon come to realise its not all about top speed as it handles the corners so well. Did 2 days on California Superbike earlier this year on my GSA, and several sportsbike riders couldn't believe how quick the bike was around the track.
And if you want a real buzz, stick some knobblies on it and spank it off road.
You'll get used to it. Takes time.
BTW - Remus headers and Akro can on mine; sweet.
Do i look bothered ?
Stevie73
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...Do i look bothered ?
NorthernBoy
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You say that like it's a bad thing.
Nope.............. you definitely bought the wrong bike
Try an Airhead GS.............................that'll go faster and make your eyes water...................especially when you try to apply the brakes
Try an Airhead GS.............................that'll go faster and make your eyes water...................especially when you try to apply the brakes
Sports bikes,They look good,they go like stink,they don't mind being thrashed and ridden hard once or twice a week,they scare you to death now and again and leave your pulse racing.
Sounds like most of the women i knew 25yrs ago.
GS's mmmm,now that's a different story,it's more like being married.
They like you to spend some time with them every day,take them out on a w/e and take them on holiday.
They have a quirky look to them but it's a look you grow to appreciate.
There not all crash,bang,wallop but arrive at the same place in a much more satisfyinging manner.
Once you've learned how to handle them and you've got to know each others foybles
their a much better ride and will take you anywhere you want to go
Steve
Sounds like most of the women i knew 25yrs ago.
GS's mmmm,now that's a different story,it's more like being married.
They like you to spend some time with them every day,take them out on a w/e and take them on holiday.
They have a quirky look to them but it's a look you grow to appreciate.
There not all crash,bang,wallop but arrive at the same place in a much more satisfyinging manner.
Once you've learned how to handle them and you've got to know each others foybles
their a much better ride and will take you anywhere you want to go
Steve
Sports bikes,They look good,they go like stink,they don't mind being thrashed and ridden hard once or twice a week,they scare you to death now and again and leave your pulse racing.
Sounds like most of the women i knew 25yrs ago.
GS's mmmm,now that's a different story,it's more like being married.
They like you to spend some time with them every day,take them out on a w/e and take them on holiday.
They have a quirky look to them but it's a look you grow to appreciate.
There not all crash,bang,wallop but arrive at the same place in a much more satisfyinging manner.
Once you've learned how to handle them and you've got to know each others foybles
their a much better ride and will take you anywhere you want to go
Steve
True...Very True
....and yet I know a lady (a grandmother, to be exact) who tours well in excess of 15,000 miles a year on her Kwacka 600 (or whatever the number is) sports bike and is no slouch from A-B either.
So, as ever, it makes very little difference whether it's a C90, an 1150 GSA, an R1 or a Rudge..... It's HOW you work the bike and IF you can work the bike that counts....
bmwbikeruk
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Yes, Lebo.....you will grow to love that GS bike which is why it has been the top selling bike for the past few years beating Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki! Unfortunately the GS doesn't kick like a supersport but your 09 GS is definitely better than my 07 GS with an extra 5BHP. I couldn't believe the 105BHP version could redline in 6th gear whereas my 100BHP version cannot at all redline in 6th gear! However, look on the bright side, a new 110BHP GS with OHC engine will be launched in April 2010. It's similar to 130BHP HP2 engine and should be quicker than the current GS. GS is not all about top speed and gravity-defying accelearation but all the values of its riding characteristics etc. Maybe you can hang on till April until you are more satisfied with the new 110BHP! 
Lebo
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Had any bother with the BigDog? I hear they're a bit,errrm,unreliable
BigDog.... ahh
lovely bike, power, looks, style and most of all a super manufacturer to back it up. I have 2005 Pitbull 300 rear tire, 2L Engine, Super G carb, 620 Cam, Thunderheart ignition, ArleNess Slingshot tubes. Tribal theme...Had issues with it at first but the dealer / Bigdog paid all expenses... even the overseas bills they paid. I really cannot complain.
This bike drops all jaws, turns every head and demands respect...Got it in my living room
Saving for my second in 2010...either a Wolf or a K9
I will Ignore the negative personal comments ... I respect the people in this forum
Lebo
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Yes, Lebo.....you will grow to love that GS bike which is why it has been the top selling bike for the past few years beating Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki! Unfortunately the GS doesn't kick like a supersport but your 09 GS is definitely better than my 07 GS with an extra 5BHP. I couldn't believe the 105BHP version could redline in 6th gear whereas my 100BHP version cannot at all redline in 6th gear! However, look on the bright side, a new 110BHP GS with OHC engine will be launched in April 2010. It's similar to 130BHP HP2 engine and should be quicker than the current GS. GS is not all about top speed and gravity-defying accelearation but all the values of its riding characteristics etc. Maybe you can hang on till April until you are more satisfied with the new 110BHP!
Will do, remember I am still breaking the bike in (staying below 4K RPM for the first 1000 miles) , I might need to rev it up a bit to feel the kick.
Being too gentle with the running in doesn't do engines much good. You need a variety of revs, don’t let it labour, but don’t hold any particular engine speed for long either. Once my bike was up to about 500 miles, I started using a little more of the rev range (5,000 revs until 600 miles, then 6,000 revs etc). The first service was at 715 miles and it's now at about 1700 miles, revving quite freely through to the red line when I want to and hasn't used any noticeable amount of oil since the service.
This isn’t an engine which has a kick like a sports bike, instead it’s got lots of torque, so you need to ride it a bit differently.
Have fun!
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