New bike pics and thoughts
- Thread starter blindbill
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Pleased for you it's always niceto get a new steed! I myself would have kept the fog led and used the stock pipe 
Have fun and ride safe
Keep us posted with what you reckon to it including the led at night
I just hope when I get one or a GSA or possibly both that the new led gets me through the Gestapo at Landeck where we got -€200 finds for our hid lights
Have fun and ride safe
Keep us posted with what you reckon to it including the led at night
I just hope when I get one or a GSA or possibly both that the new led gets me through the Gestapo at Landeck where we got -€200 finds for our hid lights
Pleased for you it's always niceto get a new steed! I myself would have kept the fog led and used the stock pipe
Have fun and ride safe
Keep us posted with what you reckon to it including the led at night
I just hope when I get one or a GSA or possibly both that the new led gets me through the Gestapo at Landeck where we got -€200 finds for our hid lights
Cheers Derek, I remember seeing the pics of you unpacking your 'Wing
The standard LED's are so bright, and the stock can isn't as loud as the twin cam, so it was a no brainer
Been back to my Dealer of choice, for another good look
Had a look at one that was dirty, pleasantly pleased at how good the standard bike is at staying clean - 100% better than the old 12GS and seemingly no need for a Mudsling, just a front fender extender
Test Ride booked for 27/3
Had a look at one that was dirty, pleasantly pleased at how good the standard bike is at staying clean - 100% better than the old 12GS and seemingly no need for a Mudsling, just a front fender extender
Test Ride booked for 27/3
Been back to my Dealer of choice, for another good look
Had a look at one that was dirty, pleasantly pleased at how good the standard bike is at staying clean - 100% better than the old 12GS and seemingly no need for a Mudsling, just a front fender extender
Test Ride booked for 27/3
I looked at the front fender and didn't think IMHO that there was room for a extenda ??
(RIP) Johno23
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The new bike is a 100% better at staying clean than the old GS.........
Is that not the most fecking stupid statement I've read on here for a long time FFS
Is that not the most fecking stupid statement I've read on here for a long time FFS
The new bike is a 100% better at staying clean than the old GS.........
Is that not the most fecking stupid statement I've read on here for a long time FFS
Nope the old 12GS was awful necessitating Mudslings at al, this new one is more 1150GS in rider design and execution
(RIP) Johno23
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shortywilliam
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At last after all the months of waiting I picked my white TE this morning
From Cooper Sunderland. Excellent service as usual.
Now all it needs is miles on the clock
From Cooper Sunderland. Excellent service as usual.
Now all it needs is miles on the clock
alp
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Don't worry Nutty, my test ride was in the pouring rain, set it on Rain and Soft suspension, screen right up and had a great time.
Enjoy.
Looks like wall to wall rain tomorrow and then snow on Sunday and next week
I should postpone it or get them to deliver by Van
You certainly are a funny man at times...
@ Nutty
New bike looks good in that colour. Enjoy and am sure we will gets lots of info and pics.
Johnny, you must be in mental turmoil trying to convince yourself to buy one, then five minutes later the 1150 part of your brain takes command and you begin to look at the negatives of new.
Get to your doctor quick. Avoid going past the bank.
Although your dilemma is giving me much fun, it cant be good for your health.
Get to your doctor quick. Avoid going past the bank.
Although your dilemma is giving me much fun, it cant be good for your health.
Thanks Den for your concern
Mental anguish is a conundrum, for sure I will have a ride on a new WC GS to satisfy my curioisty
But, i'm fairly certain, like your good self - we already own the original and best GSA that has been made to date
Maybe not in terms of gadgets, bullshit and gizmos etc, but in terms of soul/kudos and classical appeal
It's a nightmare!!!
Monday....Got back home from my test ride on Monday,as much as I loved the bike decided I was keeping mine and getting a CRF 250.
Tuesday....Your only here once,go and get one ordered.You don't want to be riding off road on your own anyway.
Wednesday....Gave the twin cam a wash,lovely bike why would I want to swap it ? Could have great fun bimbling round the NY Moors on a CRF 250
Thursday....Read a bit more about how good the new bike is,start looking at Touratech alloy panniers. It's all very doable.
Friday.... Booked a second test ride,consider putting mine up for sale as a complete bike....The nightmare continues.
Steve
Wouldn't be to bad but all Joanne says is "Get yourself one if you want one"
Monday....Got back home from my test ride on Monday,as much as I loved the bike decided I was keeping mine and getting a CRF 250.
Tuesday....Your only here once,go and get one ordered.You don't want to be riding off road on your own anyway.
Wednesday....Gave the twin cam a wash,lovely bike why would I want to swap it ? Could have great fun bimbling round the NY Moors on a CRF 250
Thursday....Read a bit more about how good the new bike is,start looking at Touratech alloy panniers. It's all very doable.
Friday.... Booked a second test ride,consider putting mine up for sale as a complete bike....The nightmare continues.
Steve
Wouldn't be to bad but all Joanne says is "Get yourself one if you want one"
desertyellow
Registered user
Be better to sell the bits seperately! Especially alloy panniers to someone local!!!!!
Elvisto
Graham
Not being negative but what is the extent of this dealers fix BMW new LC GS fork is it like a damper/stop....
saw thesE pic's of BMW dealer doing fix on new GS
SORRY IF YOU HAVE ALL SEEN EM!
Another thing telling me to hang on buying a GS and wait for what I really want a new GSA got to start thinking with my head not my heart and wallet , especially next wee when my 2010 GSA 30th AV go's in for its 31k service as I will be riding a shiny new LC GS.......and I am very tempted to buy one run it till next March when the new GSA should be available, but don't fancy the hit!
twice.
Big D
saw thesE pic's of BMW dealer doing fix on new GS
SORRY IF YOU HAVE ALL SEEN EM!
Another thing telling me to hang on buying a GS and wait for what I really want a new GSA got to start thinking with my head not my heart and wallet , especially next wee when my 2010 GSA 30th AV go's in for its 31k service as I will be riding a shiny new LC GS.......and I am very tempted to buy one run it till next March when the new GSA should be available, but don't fancy the hit!
twice.
Big D
Not being negative but what is the extent of this dealers fix BMW new LC GS fork is it like a damper/stop....
saw thesE pic's of BMW dealer doing fix on new GS
SORRY IF YOU HAVE ALL SEEN EM!
Another thing telling me to hang on buying a GS and wait for what I really want a new GSA got to start thinking with my head not my heart and wallet , especially next wee when my 2010 GSA 30th AV go's in for its 31k service as I will be riding a shiny new LC GS.......and I am very tempted to buy one run it till next March when the new GSA should be available, but don't fancy the hit!
twice.
Big D
That was the first batch of bikes into the uk.
All others were rectified at the factory
