Someone talk some sense into me!

fatfingers73 · Jul 18, 2017

Testing the scrambler and urban on Saturday.

I don't know why as I love my 2016 GS.

I just love the look of the other 2.....

If I change it will be my 5th brand new bike in 5 years!

2015 DVT
2014 S1000R
2013 Street striple R

I need help, or a good divorce solicitor!

RJT_Berlin · Jul 18, 2017

thinking of changing my 66 reg GS too. love the bike but struggle with a bad back and couldnt walk after a few days away in scotland. thinking of swapping for something much lighter BUT was quoted an absolute joke of a price for it - the bmw's dont lose money is the biggest joke i have heard!!

AberdeenAngus · Jul 18, 2017

RJT_Berlin said:
- the bmw's dont lose money is the biggest joke i have heard!!

I've never heard anyone say that.

RJT_Berlin · Jul 18, 2017

was always told they depreciate less than other brands - proved now this is absolutely not the case! guess i will have to stick with it and hope my back gets better! I mean, i appreciate bikes lose money, but not at the rate they quoted for me!

dave hendy · Jul 18, 2017

RJT_Berlin said:
was always told they depreciate less than other brands - proved now this is absolutely not the case! guess i will have to stick with it and hope my back gets better! I mean, i appreciate bikes lose money, but not at the rate they quoted for me!

Each year it's getting worse, probably because there are now so many out there now compared to 10 years ago :blast

crotchrocket · Jul 18, 2017

Its based on the old tractor engine not the LC engine, you may not like it.

DC · Jul 18, 2017

fatfingers73 said:
Testing the scrambler and urban on Saturday.

I don't know why as I love my 2016 GS.

I just love the look of the other 2.....

If I change it will be my 5th brand new bike in 5 years!

2015 DVT
2014 S1000R
2013 Street striple R

I need help, or a good divorce solicitor!

Go for it ...your a long time dead

Nice 'n' Fat · Jul 18, 2017

crotchrocket said:
Its based on the old tractor engine not the LC engine, you may not like it.

On the other hand, you will probably love it :clap

Engineer · Jul 18, 2017

Go for an alternative to the boxer engine - I have had boxers since 2005 and wanted a change so went for the Triumph Thruxton R as a summer fun bike - I am impressed with the whole bike but especially the engine, it's a peach and totally different to the boxer.

LBJ GSA · Jul 18, 2017

fatfingers73 said:
Testing the scrambler and urban on Saturday.

I don't know why as I love my 2016 GS.

I just love the look of the other 2.....

If I change it will be my 5th brand new bike in 5 years!

2015 DVT
2014 S1000R
2013 Street striple R

I need help, or a good divorce solicitor!

Don't worry, I have bought (and changed) 3 new bikes in 4 months after a steady 9 years on a GS previously! Mid life crisis! Went from GS to GSA to S1000R Sport and will now be collecting a new GS this week (delayed slightly by the fork issue).

I rode the Urban GS a few weeks ago. Agreed, looks lovely. Of the entire NineT range, it is the most comfortable (the red seat is softer than the others) and it has slightly better ergonomics than the Scrambler, Pure and NineT.

After a LC engine, it does feel under powered by comparison, but probably very similar to most pre 2013 GSs (which of course never felt so at the time but it's all relative).

Overall, I found the bike to be slightly too small and think it would have been better in pre 2013 GS proportions / frame. Feels a bit 'toy town' to me. It's REALLY likeable through the back lanes and you'll probably enjoy it. The little nose fairing is surprisingly effective! If it was larger overall, I would be seriously tempted.

gabriel_gs · Jul 18, 2017

I love me scrambler... then they offered me such a good deal on an Adventure that I ended up buying that too (both on PCP of course!)

Love 'em both

Nice 'n' Fat · Jul 18, 2017

LBJ GSA said:
I rode the Urban GS a few weeks ago. Agreed, looks lovely. Of the entire NineT range, it is the most comfortable (the red seat is softer than the others) and it has slightly better ergonomics than the Scrambler, Pure and NineT.

That's weird as the Urban is basically a Scrambler in a white frock

The seat on the Urban is the same as the Scrambler tall seat (just a different material cover) which is a no cost option

I will have to try the Urban back to back with my own Scrambler X

Tractors are go · Jul 18, 2017

Get a rr instead; it is very addictive.

Deleted account 190920002 · Jul 18, 2017

Get a dog go for walks. Daughter's partner has everything bikey under the sun and still unhappy, too mucho choice is crazy.

Author · Jul 18, 2017

RJT_Berlin said:
thinking of changing my 66 reg GS too. love the bike but struggle with a bad back and couldnt walk after a few days away in scotland. thinking of swapping for something much lighter BUT was quoted an absolute joke of a price for it - the bmw's dont lose money is the biggest joke i have heard!!

Try using the risers the bring the bars up and back towards the rider from Nippy's. I suffered from back ache but using them makes a massive difference. Cheaper to try them than a new bike

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yofi · Jul 18, 2017

Tractors are go said:
Get a rr instead; it is very addictive.

Hope it's significantly better then the s1r. Rode one for nearly 2 hours - couldn't wait to get off: manic and buzzy, not in a good way, think you're doing 100 when you're doing 70 (converse to the GS), coupled with sore wrists and aching bum. I then stepped on the r12r - the relief was palpable, and the enjoyment x4.

RJT_Berlin · Jul 18, 2017

Author said:
Try using the risers the bring the bars up and back towards the rider from Nippy's. I suffered from back ache but using them makes a massive difference. Cheaper to try them than a new bike .

Dont think it was that, 2 slipped discs lower back so sitting for prolonged time plus the weight on and off the stand and wheeling around.... dont wanna give up biking but......

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fatfingers73 · Jul 19, 2017

Thanks guys. I'll let you know how I get on

LBJ GSA · Jul 20, 2017

Nice 'n' Fat said:
That's weird as the Urban is basically a Scrambler in a white frock

The seat on the Urban is the same as the Scrambler tall seat (just a different material cover) which is a no cost option

I will have to try the Urban back to back with my own Scrambler X

Check it out!

You can feel the difference just sitting on them.

LBJ GSA · Jul 20, 2017

yofi said:
Hope it's significantly better then the s1r. Rode one for nearly 2 hours - couldn't wait to get off: manic and buzzy, not in a good way, think you're doing 100 when you're doing 70 (converse to the GS), coupled with sore wrists and aching bum. I then stepped on the r12r - the relief was palpable, and the enjoyment x4.

I have owned a S1R for just over a month / 1000 miles. Added a comfort seat (ESSENTIAL), bar risers/backs (ESSENTIAL) and the taller screen (fairly essential). With the factory tail pack and tank bag, it's a pretty nice (comfortable) set up to be honest and the 2017 bikes have no vibe issues of old. The power delivery of that punchy 4cyl motor is addictive and you could theoretically do a 2 week Euro tour on it.........BUT, I'm switching back to a GS tomorrow.

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