Well I took the GS into Chester HD yesterday and traded her in for a Fatbob.
What have I done? Heart over head decision again.
Nearly dropped the new bike on a diesel spill at the M56 roundabout (Helsby). The back wheel went out but the bike corrected itself.
Parked her up in the garage next to my car and threaded the extension lead behind the car and then plugged in the optimate to the bike.
Pulling the car out last night, I could hear a strange noise and stopped just in time. The extension lead had wrapped itself over the towbar.
It really is a completely different type of bike. The riding position is much lower, so you miss being able to look over the cars in front.
The mirrors are nowhere near as good. No heated grips, no computer, no gear indicator and no ABS.
She's an ex-demonstrator with 1300 miles on the clock and pretty stunning - well I think so anyway.
It's an itch that had to be scratched and I probably will return to a 1300 GS next time.
No tassles on ther bars yet and it's a bit cold for chaps!
Do I have to leave the forum now?
What have I done? Heart over head decision again.
Nearly dropped the new bike on a diesel spill at the M56 roundabout (Helsby). The back wheel went out but the bike corrected itself.
Parked her up in the garage next to my car and threaded the extension lead behind the car and then plugged in the optimate to the bike.
Pulling the car out last night, I could hear a strange noise and stopped just in time. The extension lead had wrapped itself over the towbar.
It really is a completely different type of bike. The riding position is much lower, so you miss being able to look over the cars in front.
The mirrors are nowhere near as good. No heated grips, no computer, no gear indicator and no ABS.
She's an ex-demonstrator with 1300 miles on the clock and pretty stunning - well I think so anyway.
It's an itch that had to be scratched and I probably will return to a 1300 GS next time.
No tassles on ther bars yet and it's a bit cold for chaps!
Do I have to leave the forum now?