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Hi all,
I'm new to this whole biking thing -but learning quickly. I have a 1250GSA and I'm off for my third solo tour of Europe soon - migrating south for some sunshine. Anyway, it seems like you guys should be a fount of all knowledge on things GSA so here's my first question; Where can I get an outdoor cover that actually fits a GSA, I want it for a little extra security while I'm camping.
Do51
 
Welcome!

Yes, the font of all GS knowledge, but be prepared to also learn all you need to know about vaccinations, electric cars and the merits of moving to Portugal.

Enjoy the ride!
 
Most welcome to this sometime madhouse.
All questions answered - eventually.
Good to hear you are intending to tour Europe in the winter - perhaps we have more to learn from you than vice versa?
Not too sure that you will need to cover it up but rather leave it exposed as a sign to the world
GLWT.
 
do51fkr said:
Hi all,
I'm new to this whole biking thing -but learning quickly. I have a 1250GSA and I'm off for my third solo tour of Europe soon - migrating south for some sunshine. Anyway, it seems like you guys should be a fount of all knowledge on things GSA so here's my first question; Where can I get an outdoor cover that actually fits a GSA, I want it for a little extra security while I'm camping.
Do51
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Try this:

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/590971-Khyam-Quick-Pitch-Biker-Tent
 
Thanks for the input folks. Just to clarify (my thinking) - I have a Lone Rider Moto Tent, not that I have ever put the bike inside - it turned out that I much prefer having the extra space. I'm not worried about the bike while its by the tent, it is when I go off for the day and have to leave the bike unattended somewhere. It is a very pretty bike and attracts a lot of attention, so I thought covering it up would help - but - a cover with a BMW logo on it probably defeats the object - so the Oxford one mentioned above looks like a great idea. I completely get the point about carrying it around with me, I already carry too much crap as it is - but it is hard to truly appreciate some fantastic view that you have just hiked 2km to see when you are chewing your nails over the bike.
Do51
 
Ok - second question. (I may be pushing my luck here and someone will tell me I should have posted this elsewhere).
On Youtube I recently saw someone turn their T7 around on the sidestand - looked like a really useful little trick - until I went to try it with my GSA. Looked like it might be a really efficient way of detaching the sidestand from the bike - anyone tried it?
Do51
 
do51fkr said:
Ok - second question. (I may be pushing my luck here and someone will tell me I should have posted this elsewhere).
On Youtube I recently saw someone turn their T7 around on the sidestand - looked like a really useful little trick - until I went to try it with my GSA. Looked like it might be a really efficient way of detaching the sidestand from the bike - anyone tried it?
Do51
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Do a YT search for one of the female Vloggers (not Itchy boots) she rides a GS and side stand turns it if needs be
 
A few people spin their GS this way.

There is a girl who used to work in Williams BMW in Manchester who has her own Youtube channel "UsernameKate" and.... i know she wont hate me for saying she's a shorter rider :)
she found that spinning the bike this way works for her too.

Personally I've never done it... mind you I'm 6' 4" and can move the bike around easily.

regarding your leaving the bike... i totally get that.

I wanted to walk up and visit the Scottish Pyramid (Prince Alberts Pyramid) but i had to park the bike and walk to it.
so decided against it.

a plain cover would deter opportunist thieves.
 
Once again, thanks for your input guys. I have watched said UsernameKate and enjoyed her content - didn't know she was a bike spinner. Like Barnoe, I am a big lad and can move the bike around easily. Having said that I recently found myself in a situation where it was becoming a real pain to turn the bike and a simple 180 would have been very welcome.
As for the cover, you mention ItchyBoots, I see she puts her bike "in its pyjamas" whenever she is nervous about leaving it anywhere. I think I'll give it a go - just got to decide which other piece of "precious" crap will have to stay at home, the electric toothbrush and esspresso maker maybe...
Oh - I meant to ask - if you had a cover with you in Scotland would you have used it and left the bike...
 
Welcome. With a username like dosifkr, it sounds like you will fit right in here. :D

Don't mind the locals, correcting spelling and grammar, but they are a definitely a 'font' of knowledge and learning. (amongst a bunch of other undesirable traits)

Get yourself subscribed if you've not already done so, it's good value for access all areas.
 
Hi Chablis - thanks for the welcome. I don’t mind a bit of pendantry among consenting adults.
“ A fount of knowledge is a term used to describe something, but usually someone, who contains all the answers, something or someone that has a large aggregate of information. ”
- the term “font” is usually used in the US.
So, back to the question of bike covers - would you leave your fully loaded pride and joy to go and see a PoI?
 
do51fkr said:
Hi Chablis - thanks for the welcome. I don’t mind a bit of pendantry among consenting adults.
“ A fount of knowledge is a term used to describe something, but usually someone, who contains all the answers, something or someone that has a large aggregate of information. ”
- the term “font” is usually used in the US.
So, back to the question of bike covers - would you leave your fully loaded pride and joy to go and see a PoI?
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Welcome. Hardly anyone on here will bother how you spell things. By "pendantry" did you mean hanging around? :D
 
... ah the joys of auto correction. I much prefer your interpretation :)
 
i think leaving your bike even covered is done by a feel....

a place in the middle of Scotland's highlands would be better than the centre of a major city.
either way i would lock the bike up as much as i could.
 
I completely agree with you - it is all about feel. I think I am trying increase my comfort level somehow. I recently saw that Kinga (Onherbike), had all her gear stolen while travelling in Canada. She had soft luggage that was not lockable, was in a city and left the bike where she couldn’t see it - all things that I wouldn’t do. I also noticed that Noraly had done exactly what you did - rode to something that she wanted to see, didn’t like the feel of it and decided to give it a miss. I guess I am looking for a way to swing the balance a bit and see more / lose less.
 
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