Hi folks! 
Got my March 2003 1150 GS (non-adventure, twin-spark, Servo/ABS,) with 18.500 kilometers on the odo last autumn, one week after I obtained the license for riding.
Overwhelmed with joy.
Believe I’ve read all threads (in this and a few other forums) related to: Servo/ABS, screens/buffeting, lights, tires, oil and procedures of periodic maintenance.
Thanks to all contributors, big help and good inspiration.
Like many of you say, some buffeting in hi speed (I’ve original screen). Brakes good, on the contrary to many posters I think the feel is excellent both in high and low speed, no problem at all and using them is a share joy. Although I guess the joy stops when the servo cuts. Would seriously consider to remove the whole servo/ABS if going for long trip in the outback, but think I keep it for now as long as it works (hope it won’t stop working in the absolute wrong moment).
So far bike seems working absolute perfect, no strange sounds (except the servo when starting), pulling good on all revs. Very happy indeed.
I thought I'd trade it in for a 1200 GS in couple of ears, mainly due more power (faster acceleration, for the fun of it) and lower weight (easier cornering in hi speed). But lately I've been thinking more and more of geting a Tiger 1050! So far I haven't been realy dirt biking, and without ambitions for sport bikeing I have to say I love the acceleration on the remote highways in Scandinavia!
What do you say: Trade it in for a 2008 1200 GS or geting the 1050 as an aside?
Chev.
Got my March 2003 1150 GS (non-adventure, twin-spark, Servo/ABS,) with 18.500 kilometers on the odo last autumn, one week after I obtained the license for riding.
Overwhelmed with joy.
Believe I’ve read all threads (in this and a few other forums) related to: Servo/ABS, screens/buffeting, lights, tires, oil and procedures of periodic maintenance.
Thanks to all contributors, big help and good inspiration. Like many of you say, some buffeting in hi speed (I’ve original screen). Brakes good, on the contrary to many posters I think the feel is excellent both in high and low speed, no problem at all and using them is a share joy. Although I guess the joy stops when the servo cuts. Would seriously consider to remove the whole servo/ABS if going for long trip in the outback, but think I keep it for now as long as it works (hope it won’t stop working in the absolute wrong moment).
So far bike seems working absolute perfect, no strange sounds (except the servo when starting), pulling good on all revs. Very happy indeed.
I thought I'd trade it in for a 1200 GS in couple of ears, mainly due more power (faster acceleration, for the fun of it) and lower weight (easier cornering in hi speed). But lately I've been thinking more and more of geting a Tiger 1050! So far I haven't been realy dirt biking, and without ambitions for sport bikeing I have to say I love the acceleration on the remote highways in Scandinavia!
What do you say: Trade it in for a 2008 1200 GS or geting the 1050 as an aside?
Chev.
That could be the 1050, but I'll also consider an older cheaper sport bike such as FZR 1000 (street fighter version). Even in Norway they are pretty inexpensive and with low insurance. Maybe fun on the track, and possibly good for getting some important practice, being an absolute fresh rider. Although not totally unpractical, I don’t have much of mechanical skills, but a mate has literally lived on the inside cars and bikes continuously since before school age. Being a good fellow to, he’s always glad to help (He’s good to all his friends really, but that’s not the story for this forum.)
