Final note from SMB _ Thtread closed.
It seems a shame that my post has been misunderstood, by lack of knowledge of interpreting the photo. The crucial bit of the post is “for all the help in ordering and getting the bike ready to my tastes”.
However those who are in the know would realise that the bike has far from standard paintwork. That is what I was referring to when I said to “My Tastes”. You may not agree with my colour scheme, but that is a personal choice.
However I feel that I must counter such misinterpreted posts, I had thought to let it slide, but he-ho.
I ordered a red LC TE that had a delivery date of late June, Low seat & Alarm – factory fitted; luggage, engine bars & additional paint work – dealer fit.
Just over 2 weeks ago, I was contacted saying that they had another TE bike – Thunder Grey – no alarm and normal seat and that they could paint, get a low seat & fit an alarm all for the same cost. I already had what I consider a good deal.
Less than 2 weeks later I had the bike, 2 months earlier than planned. It is the best GS that I have ever had. (850, early 1200 & TC).
I did not think that it was worth mentioning all of the process as I thought that it was totally obvious that the bike was far from standard from the photo, to those who know the GS spec. Well it is the UKGSER forum.
As regards to the service, that I also had included in the overall cost.
I still feel that the whole team at Ocean has gone way beyond the expected norm and they have my thanks.
I have closed the thread, but will send a PM (of the above) to those who seem to like to make post without fully realising the facts as displayed.
Sorry to end on such a note.
SMB