roamer
Registered user
As the 9 T was based on the 1200R, and the op preferred that bike,
Is it that the revised bike stayed with the old chassis against the hope it may have been transferred looks wise to the WC 1250R platform,
Having spent so much on wheels ,suspension, stand etc, on a bike that although matches the current model, wasn't enough to keep,
The standard bike simplicity and styling and diminutive size even on the standard model, has a value that takes it back in time,
For me and many others its a nice nostalgic useable package that is nicely made and customizeable,
I am not the only one to do long trips 2000 miles plus in comfort that matched the mighty gs,
The fully adjustable S1000 r forks and brakes are hardly soviet, and have correct sag at my 82kg,
Rear shock was adequate but i prefer not needed something a bit more compliant and fitted a mattris race shock to match front adjustability,
Spoked wheels look great so i bought a roll of tape and they are tubeless with all the benefits,
A big surprise was the metzeler z8 tyres that perform well wet or dry and wear way beyond expected miles,
I couldnt imagine having permanent hard luggage on the standard 9t with all the ugly brackets,
I have the seat hump on for day rides /nipping to the beachfront for a coffee,
then fit my gs alloy topbox and saddlebags, givi touring screen for touring, all removable in less than 10 minutes,
Its a 1 bike garage (+vespa gts) for me and the 9 T does all i need without massive cost to make it as useable as my previous gs,
Sadly had to give the gs up for health reasons, fancied a bit of retro style and solid twincam gs running gear,
Is it that the revised bike stayed with the old chassis against the hope it may have been transferred looks wise to the WC 1250R platform,
Having spent so much on wheels ,suspension, stand etc, on a bike that although matches the current model, wasn't enough to keep,
The standard bike simplicity and styling and diminutive size even on the standard model, has a value that takes it back in time,
For me and many others its a nice nostalgic useable package that is nicely made and customizeable,
I am not the only one to do long trips 2000 miles plus in comfort that matched the mighty gs,
The fully adjustable S1000 r forks and brakes are hardly soviet, and have correct sag at my 82kg,
Rear shock was adequate but i prefer not needed something a bit more compliant and fitted a mattris race shock to match front adjustability,
Spoked wheels look great so i bought a roll of tape and they are tubeless with all the benefits,
A big surprise was the metzeler z8 tyres that perform well wet or dry and wear way beyond expected miles,
I couldnt imagine having permanent hard luggage on the standard 9t with all the ugly brackets,
I have the seat hump on for day rides /nipping to the beachfront for a coffee,
then fit my gs alloy topbox and saddlebags, givi touring screen for touring, all removable in less than 10 minutes,
Its a 1 bike garage (+vespa gts) for me and the 9 T does all i need without massive cost to make it as useable as my previous gs,
Sadly had to give the gs up for health reasons, fancied a bit of retro style and solid twincam gs running gear,