Swapping my GSA LC for an R1200RS Iconic - New bike day coming!

Sour Al

Sour Al

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Hi,

I'm swapping my GSA LC for a new R1200RS Iconic next Tuesday and I can't wait:thumb2

The GSA was my third one to date and after a Summer of Spanish Pico's and Bavarian mountains I decided I'm strictly a road rider/tourer so an RS fits the bill:bounce1

I've been given a great deal to change by the dealer so here goes..........wish me luck:clap

Regards, Al
 
Good luck?:thumb

I had an RS for a few hours recently, and couldn't get on with the riding position, the GS/ GSA feels more natural for me. It was a cracking bike, other than that.:beerjug:
 
The Nutty GSER said:
Good luck?:thumb

I had an RS for a few hours recently, and couldn't get on with the riding position, the GS/ GSA feels more natural for me. It was a cracking bike, other than that.:beerjug:
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I recently bought a 1200R LC and after 10 years on a GS and it does feel small initially but is in fact just 'normal'. Any road (as opposed to trail/adventure) bike is going to feel small/different after 10 years on a GS. After 3 months the R now feels normal and the GS (which I still have) feels lofty. I like riding both.

Good luck with your RS, they look great. I will soon be selling some 'as new' bits off my R that will fit your RS so keep an eye out for the ad. I'll post a link in this section when I get it together (Givi pannier system with quick release rails, Motech engine bars, Givi screen and spoiler, hand guards)
 
Sour Al said:
Hi,

I'm swapping my GSA LC for a new R1200RS Iconic next Tuesday and I can't wait:thumb2

The GSA was my third one to date and after a Summer of Spanish Pico's and Bavarian mountains I decided I'm strictly a road rider/tourer so an RS fits the bill:bounce1

I've been given a great deal to change by the dealer so here goes..........wish me luck:clap

Regards, Al
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How has it worked out so far?

Are you pleased with your choice?

I've had a GSA and now ride a S1000R Sport. The RS is a tempting next bike.
 
Yes please

I would be interested in the pannier racks��
I have had my RS for a year and 6000 miles.
I am very pleased with it and happy that it is physically smaller than the GS.
No problems at all, it's been a joy to own.
Just need some panniers for my intended Europe tour in 2017!.
1st dibs if possible
 
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Hey enjoy the RS , after two GS LCs i have just run an RS SE Sport for six months! A fab bike all round but Im going back to the GS and taking delivery of a new TB tomorrow! Ideally would have both .... ;)
 
having heard so many positive things about the RS I was disappointed that I couldn't get on with the riding position, hope it fits you.
 
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