christianburgess
Guest
but seriously.....good luck with whatever you end up riding.......incidentally I found my GS rather good in the snow and ice round town tonight....!!
Where to buy a GS ?? Should I wait till new 1200GS is launched ??
The Hobbit
Guest
Firestorm, your right to be open minded, the BM may not be for you!
TDM
Transalp
Fazer
Speed Triple
If it aint got a flat two pot, you won't get an objective opinion here!
Residuals! It's sounds good til you go to sell, buy what you want and use it.
P.S. My BM walks on water..................
TDM
Transalp
Fazer
Speed Triple
If it aint got a flat two pot, you won't get an objective opinion here!
Residuals! It's sounds good til you go to sell, buy what you want and use it.
P.S. My BM walks on water..................
twinrider
Guest
firestorm said:
From what I remember the GS was a sod to push around, enough so that one of the guys at the dealer asked if I needed help. No such problems with the Multistrada.
What ever I'll go for it'll be a very, very close call.
fiirestorm
Buy an 1100GS and spend the dosh you saved on a gym membership.
firestorm
Guest
2nd test ride on a GS
Well, went out again this afternoon. Took it straight to the big smoke. Jumped out of E into 5th a couple of times, with clutch and clutchless changes. Maintained a good cruising speed on the A3, cars seem to get out of the way very quickly. Down Roehampton Lane, past Barnes, through Hammersmith. Whizzed up Sheperd's Bush and on to the A40 elevated section towards Marylebone Road. Found it very comfortable and surefooted, especially on the variable quality tarmac in London. BUT I had problems with the bars, they are at the same level as SUVs, X5, ML320 and transit type vans. Meant I had to wait. I've posted a question on the MODS section to see if there are any fixes for this. I could get past the mirrors if I "rowed" the bars, but this seemed quite precarious.
Took back to the dealer.
Summary :
1) I'm sure theres something strange with that bike's gearbox. Too many false neutrals and jumps out of top gear. Happened first time I rode the bike too.
2) Bars are w-i-d-e. (Any alternatives?)
3) Comfy, copes with potholes well. Handling is very good.
4) Finish on that particular bike was below par or the previous owner neglected it. Nearly all alloy items were corroded. Some rust on ferrous parts. Didn't notice the 1st time, as it was dirty.
5) Still not decided on whether I should go for the 1150GS or new Multistrada. They both have their own merits, which I have already spoken about at length.
fiirestorm
Well, went out again this afternoon. Took it straight to the big smoke. Jumped out of E into 5th a couple of times, with clutch and clutchless changes. Maintained a good cruising speed on the A3, cars seem to get out of the way very quickly. Down Roehampton Lane, past Barnes, through Hammersmith. Whizzed up Sheperd's Bush and on to the A40 elevated section towards Marylebone Road. Found it very comfortable and surefooted, especially on the variable quality tarmac in London. BUT I had problems with the bars, they are at the same level as SUVs, X5, ML320 and transit type vans. Meant I had to wait. I've posted a question on the MODS section to see if there are any fixes for this. I could get past the mirrors if I "rowed" the bars, but this seemed quite precarious.
Took back to the dealer.
Summary :
1) I'm sure theres something strange with that bike's gearbox. Too many false neutrals and jumps out of top gear. Happened first time I rode the bike too.
2) Bars are w-i-d-e. (Any alternatives?)
3) Comfy, copes with potholes well. Handling is very good.
4) Finish on that particular bike was below par or the previous owner neglected it. Nearly all alloy items were corroded. Some rust on ferrous parts. Didn't notice the 1st time, as it was dirty.
5) Still not decided on whether I should go for the 1150GS or new Multistrada. They both have their own merits, which I have already spoken about at length.
fiirestorm
firestorm
Guest
I've gone a sexy italian redhead, she arrives second day in March.
Thanks for all your help and replies.
Can't wait, really excited
Thanks for all your help and replies.
Can't wait, really excited
robeekay67
Guest
jap ...oeerrr
dont discount the fazer thou......5899 otr.......awesome engine......totally understated bike.......even after i've over spec'd the bike up im still under 7k (and thats with givi luggage, heated grips, ceebailies screen, ohlins rear etcetcetc).
dont discount the fazer thou......5899 otr.......awesome engine......totally understated bike.......even after i've over spec'd the bike up im still under 7k (and thats with givi luggage, heated grips, ceebailies screen, ohlins rear etcetcetc).
firestorm
Guest
Rob,
I did consider the Fazer thou, the thing that put me off, is that my toes can't touch the ground on it ! Other things I didn't like, styling is boring, also I'll probably be tempted to go too fast on it ...
I still come here cos it interesting. I may be tempted on to a 1200GS later, as it is a lot closer to what I want from a bike.
I did consider the Fazer thou, the thing that put me off, is that my toes can't touch the ground on it ! Other things I didn't like, styling is boring, also I'll probably be tempted to go too fast on it ...
I still come here cos it interesting. I may be tempted on to a 1200GS later, as it is a lot closer to what I want from a bike.
Deadskin
Registered user
Re: Multistrada
Told Ya
Gauloises said:Red looks nice
Told Ya
alexxx
Guest
Got a 2001 silver one with all the goodies (ABS, grips, alarm, panniers) with 21K on it. If you're interested send me an email at [email protected]
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