dudlow
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Following 20 years of top sports bikes, I saw the light and bought a new 1200GS back in 2004. After bouncing off the rev limiter for the 1st month while my brain readjusted, I really got into it. I junked the exhaust for a full carbon Remus, fitted good road tyres, striped the mudguards/rear seat/pannier rails/etc, painted the bike and wheels a brighter yellow and run it on the highest octaine available. I ride mainly on the back roads in France pissing my friends off by leaving them in the distance on their R1/GSX type bikes. I hammer the bike all the time, often at the redline, and have now abused it for 20k miles. My oil consumption has gone from loads to almost zero, and I swear the bike is getting quicker all the time ( it now paws the air on gear change). The bike handles superbly, with no signs of wear to the shocks. Will the bike take more life at the redline, or do I need to retire it to a 2nd more gentle owner, and get a new GS, which I fear may be a dam sight slower, but may take the punishment better. Apart from the usual niggles to start with, the bike has been and remains 100% reliable. How long can it last ??
If someone can tell me how, I will attach a photo of the bike.
If someone can tell me how, I will attach a photo of the bike.
