considering a swap for the fixed 17 version haven't test ridden one as I know I will want it, small commute and just fun on bikes these days but the question is have the 17 bikes issues been fixed and would you swap a lc gsa and still be happy
I just swapped my GS LC for an XR Sport which was a direct result of riding both the XR and a GSA back to back on an extended test ride. For me the XR was streets ahead in terms of handling and performance, however we're all different and I'm sure some folk will find the XR a bit too focussed for their needs.
The only way to make your mind up is to ride them both.
I just got it back from Revs racing this morning having had Wilbers fitted so will be out at the weekend
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I just got it back from Revs racing this morning having had Wilbers fitted so will be out at the weekend
I swapped a LC GSA for mine 2 years ago and i have been very very very happy and intend to continue in the same way !
My bike has little in the way of the vibes people keep going on about and mainly at about 5100 to 5500 revs and its not a rev range i tend to stay in ( if it is then the XR is not for you)
Build quality IMO is way better than my 14 plate GSA LC and the bike is so much more fun and yet as comfortable for a short arse like me !
Go and ride one
There's been an update for 2017
It's interesting what folk say about the power cause a mate of mine held me up on a run last year all the way to 120 after that he just took off but til then he was in my fecking way.
He was doing something wrong then assuming you were on A GS
Now way on gods green earth can a GS keep up with a XR from any speed
I kept up with Nutty when he was on his XR and I was on my GSLC!
Now that is the icing on the cake also black forks look much better.
Now that's not completely true, is it Toddy.
Suspension is terrible compared to the gs, if you can live with that and high up in the rev range riding, then it's a peach, if not, then it's not for you.
Whats that got to do with the bikes LOLIt's interesting what folk say about the power cause a mate of mine held me up on a run last year all the way to 120 after that he just took off but til then he was in my fecking way.
I swapped a LC GSA for mine 2 years ago and i have been very very very happy and intend to continue in the same way !
My bike has little in the way of the vibes people keep going on about and mainly at about 5100 to 5500 revs and its not a rev range i tend to stay in ( if it is then the XR is not for you)
Build quality IMO is way better than my 14 plate GSA LC and the bike is so much more fun and yet as comfortable for a short arse like me !
Go and ride one
Had a good 250 mile run yesterday. My conclusion was if you like "bimbling" around country lanes then this bike is definitely not for you.
Yes the engine gets rough before it comes on song, but it is worth it.
70 mph constant, 5000 rpm, definite tingling in hands and thighs tho, but only noticed it really when I was thinking about it. Never sit at 70.