New bike pics and thoughts

[blindbill]

I picked my new GS LC up from Jeffries at 9.00am this morning.


http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=223437&stc=1&d=1362235178


I then took it for a 140 mile ride calling in at squires café for a butty.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=223438&stc=1&d=1362235321

Initial thoughts on the bike are firstly the engine...It PULLS LIKE A TRAIN. Totally different to my 1200 gs adv I have ridden over past 6 years. The clutch is really light and the gear change a lot smoother. The journos slagging this bike off must have had a hidden agenda because there was no sign of 'tank slapping'. I would recommend anyone with a current gs to try the new one and break open the piggy banks .
Gonna do another full day tomorrow around n.yorks ( weather permitting )

 

[Rusty]

That looks great ! .. hope the weather holds out for another ride tomorrow. Enjoy .... not jealous at all.

 

[llotse]

Great looking bike, hope to see you around N. Yorks tomorrow so I can have a proper look!

 

[Delboy777]

Nice bike BTW. One question, why the wire wheels are they standard on the new GS or an option ?

 

[degsey]

looks good cant wait for the adventure version

 

[stevie Allen]

I picked my new GS LC up from Jeffries at 9.00am this morning.


http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=223437&stc=1&d=1362235178


I then took it for a 140 mile ride calling in at squires café for a butty.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=223438&stc=1&d=1362235321

Initial thoughts on the bike are firstly the engine...It PULLS LIKE A TRAIN. Totally different to my 1200 gs adv I have ridden over past 6 years. The clutch is really light and the gear change a lot smoother. The journos slagging this bike off must have had a hidden agenda because there was no sign of 'tank slapping'. I would recommend anyone with a current gs to try the new one and break open the piggy banks .
Gonna do another full day tomorrow around n.yorks ( weather permitting )

jealous as fek

 

[ebbo]

Was in Allan Jefferies myself today, very busy it was too! Went in to look at jackets and bought a streetguard3 half price!!!

The new WC looks great, your thoughts on the performance sounds great, I'm not jealous

 

[bikerking]

Nice bike BTW. One question, why the wire wheels are they standard on the new GS or an option ?

I think it depends on which model. I have a touring version on order and wire wheel where extra. The enduro might have them as standard.

 

[Fanum]

Initial thoughts on the bike are firstly the engine...It PULLS LIKE A TRAIN. Totally different to my 1200 gs adv I have ridden over past 6 years.

Interesting to hear that there's a big difference felt between the old ad new.......and that's on a brand new, unworn in engine

I wonder if they'll pick up a few more pony powers when they get to the 14-18K mark like all the previous boxers have?

Keep enjoying

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

The crash bars as shown in the picture in the first post look a lot better than the ones on the old 1200 adventure very solid in in the right place

 

[Big Nick]

Are you a giant or is the new bike a lot smaller?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

The crash bars as shown in the picture in the first post look a lot better than the ones on the old 1200 adventure very solid in in the right place

Agreed

 

[Nutty]

Fantastic They sound lovely as well, as I got to hear them as they rode off

 

[flying circus]

Are you a giant or is the new bike a lot smaller?

agreed think we need an answer.

 

[Arsey]

It does look very small.

 

[blindbill]

I suppose im a bit of a giant...6' 4" and 102kg. That's why ive always had gs adventures, perfect bike for me. I will be buying a new adventure when they are out so there will be a low mileage gs lc for sale then ( well maybe not too low mileage as this bike is great ).

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

Any thoughts on the tyre valve been in the spoke of the wheels?

 

[blindbill]

never had any issues with it on my last adventure for keeping air topped up. LC should be the same.

 

[fusionpaul]

Anyone know when they are planning to bring out the Adventure version ?

 

[dave hendy]

Glad the weather was good for you. Nice bike enjoy!

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