Saw the new adventure in the flesh today

[val109]

Today, I stopped by a dealer in Paris to get a few bolts tightened on me 1200GS (I don' have yet a proper toolkit for those new shaped bolts ) and, low and behold, there was the new adventure...

Looks very strange, even more so than the 12GS when it came out.

Fuel tank looks very wide from the front , but does not bother when sitting on the bike.

Seat is similar as 1200, probably as uncomfortable.

Front fork and spoke wheels look great. Crash bars going around tank a bit awkward. The windscreen is taller, a bit more curvy and has two additional side screens to reduce air flow.

Pannier rack look really solid and blends well with frame.. The model didn't have the cases yet.

The bike was on its centerstand on a special carpet so I could get it on it's wheels, but it clearly looks taller.

I like the metal wide footpegs (I find my rubber ones slippery at times).


All in all, I think this bike will be great for the real enduro/tral rider, but probably doesn't not add much more to the everyday commuter, apart good looks and longer fuel range.

 

[birdseye]

I like the metal wide footpegs (I find my rubber ones slippery at times).

In which case pull the rubber inserts out of your 12GS pegs - they are designed to allow you to do that.

 

[val109]

Thanks birdseye, I thought that might be the case. Can they be removed like that or do I need to undo footpeg ?

 

[Timolgra]

Thanks birdseye, I thought that might be the case. Can they be removed like that or do I need to undo footpeg ?

Is it me, or are 1200 owners somehow 'different'

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Is it me, or are 1200 owners somehow 'different'

What....either mechanical or not mechanical, Tim

See what you mean

 

[val109]

Hey Guys , the only stupid question is the one you don't ask

I tried pulling the rubber block several times, both upwards and also towards the bike. Doesn't come off that easily.

Any one care to share the better way to do it ?

Val

 

[Mouse]

"Peel" it from one end.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Something equally derogatory could be said about pre GS1200 owners tolerance towards others etc etc.

 

[Timolgra]

Did I say say anything derogatory? just asked if they were somehow 'different', and/or touchy, you've answeared that nicely thanks

 

[Mouse]

Are you bored today Tim? Isn't there some horse poo you should be shovelling?

 

[cordroy]

I think you may be missing something

Today, I stopped by a dealer in Paris to get a few bolts tightened

What bolts needed tightening and why!!

 

[Wizard]

Are you bored today Tim? Isn't there some horse poo you should be shovelling?

He is, we're reading it

 

[Timolgra]

:grndevil

 

[Dinger]

I saw one leaving Astle's in grimsby earlier today with a 1200GT in tow. Called in an hour later and had a sit on the GSAdv. Verrr naarce.

 

[val109]

What bolts and why ?

Boy am I glad you're asking!

At least someone is ready my humble post.

I haven't yet invested in a proper Torx set, and after reading the previous post about front fork bolts coming loose and causing accident, I decided to be a serious biker and have a check. None of those bolts were really loose, but I managed about 1/8 of a turn.

I also wanted to tilt the handlebar slightly more backwards, as I find it tiresome to have the arms extended on longer rides. I managed to bring them back about 1/2 inch closer, without touching the tank while fully angled. Makes a minor, but worthwhile improvement.

Last , but not least, I got the rubbers of the footpegs. Now I look like a real adventurer