Sweaty Sock
Registered user
A few years ago I bought my GS from KMD of this fine forum, my first BMW after several Kawasaki and then Honda road bikes. I've been on a journey of trying to own, at least for a while, some iconic bikes- Z650, Z1000, GPz900R, Fireblade, CB500S (really fantastic wee bike), VFR750F. Now the GS...
Now I don't want to needlessly change, only to be disappointed. I love the 1150 grunt, the GS stance and comfort, the suspension (Ohlins) on shit roads is the best I have ever experienced, the box on mine isn't too bad and it doesn't use much oil, like some. But as I get a bit older (57 tomorrow) I have to acknowledge that the weight is becoming a problem moving it about (not riding) and 50mpg isn't as good as some modern stuff. I really dislike the screen, even with Tobinators and/or MRA replacement, and the lights are shit (even with HID). But, at least I can work on it myself, fix most things without a computer using only a spoon and a hammer..
But I feel the need for a change. Am I mad? Misguided? I guess we have all been there, the grass is always greener on a different bike sort of thing...
I realise this is the reverse of this part of the forum, but seems to tick the same boxes.
Now I don't want to needlessly change, only to be disappointed. I love the 1150 grunt, the GS stance and comfort, the suspension (Ohlins) on shit roads is the best I have ever experienced, the box on mine isn't too bad and it doesn't use much oil, like some. But as I get a bit older (57 tomorrow) I have to acknowledge that the weight is becoming a problem moving it about (not riding) and 50mpg isn't as good as some modern stuff. I really dislike the screen, even with Tobinators and/or MRA replacement, and the lights are shit (even with HID). But, at least I can work on it myself, fix most things without a computer using only a spoon and a hammer..
But I feel the need for a change. Am I mad? Misguided? I guess we have all been there, the grass is always greener on a different bike sort of thing...
I realise this is the reverse of this part of the forum, but seems to tick the same boxes.