In the same way that the spelling of Hograost has become a part of GSer lore, I hope that glodwing sticks too - love it.
Any "real world ownership" updates ... now that you are a month into it . (I am thinking of pulling the switch on purchase of an ex demo machine ??) ??
Any "real world ownership" updates ... now that you are a month into it . (I am thinking of pulling the switch on purchase of an ex demo machine ??) ??
Yup, and its all good. I've done about 1700 miles now and enjoyed them all. I'm finding that at normal speeds, 2 up I'm getting about low fifties mpg averaging 225 miles between fill ups. Its very comfy, my longest day has been aprox 350 miles and no aches at all unlike the GS. I find it easier to push around than a GS as its lower - and yes, I do know there is a reverse and slow forward gear thing. Speaking od gears, the DCT is good BUT, a bit clunky coming down the box in Econ mode, so I manually change down sometimes. Going up the box is seamless and silky smooth. During slow speed riding its more stable even than the GS and I find I keep my feet on the pegs even at slower speeds. I like the way the sat nav is built in rather than added on later.
It has changed the way I ride. Im more likely to go out for longer rides and also ride a little slower.... No that's wrong, Perhaps a better way of saying it is I am a little more relaxed when riding.
If I had to find negatives I would say it needs more room in the to-box.
Other than that its all good. I'll find out more in the next few weeks as we are going to Germany, or Scotland --- SWMBO hasn't made her mind up yet.
Gadget and Cortina. What models are you looking at ?
Me - DCT Tour , ex demos popping up all over at about £25 to £26K - more red / blacks than Blues.
have you tried a recalibration of the DCT yet ? (If you don't know what I'm talking about - then probably not . Links and tuition available on GL1800 USA owners forum site) the USA boys swear by it ..........
No, not re calibrated yet. Doesn't need it the box is sweet as a nut.
Sorry - I thought you said it was was clunky coming down the box in econ mode ...... must have dreamed that ........................
Hi Big Derek: glad to hear your leg is recovering but a bit extreme to be covering it with DC Beasley matte coating...
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Glad to hear you are on the mend Derek. Nothing like a new bike to give recovery some focus too. I'm thinking about a GL18 Tour DCT for next season myself.
BTW, I searched for knee high leather cruiser boots, but I don't think stilettos would suit you.