Bought an R1150GS a couple of months ago and after the first ride of a couple of undred miles I can honestly say I thought it was terrible, I couldn't wait to get off it. 40 odd years of big fast Jap multi's have spoilt me!
Being a glutten for punishment and serial masochist I kept using it and glad I did, its took time and a few miles but its now making sense and I won't admit it but I think I'm starting to actually like the old thing. Gearchange is still akin to dropping an inch n half spanner on checkerplate though! lol
Its a 2003 but imported here in 2008, I believe it was sold to its first 2 owners by Motorworks but yet to confirm this, I've also been told its probably from the states as its not a twin spark but would like to confirm this somehow. My friend has a beautiful low mileage 2001 model totally original and unmodified, comparing them shows mine has had quite a few modifications so I'm looking forward to learning more about it.
Regards
Pete
Being a glutten for punishment and serial masochist I kept using it and glad I did, its took time and a few miles but its now making sense and I won't admit it but I think I'm starting to actually like the old thing. Gearchange is still akin to dropping an inch n half spanner on checkerplate though! lol
Its a 2003 but imported here in 2008, I believe it was sold to its first 2 owners by Motorworks but yet to confirm this, I've also been told its probably from the states as its not a twin spark but would like to confirm this somehow. My friend has a beautiful low mileage 2001 model totally original and unmodified, comparing them shows mine has had quite a few modifications so I'm looking forward to learning more about it.
Regards
Pete