Hello everyone,
Well, having reached a certain age when I can just about afford it, I've finally made the (eye watering) investment in a spanking new R1200GS Exclusive which I picked up this week having been brought over from Triumph for various reasons,... mostly my gravitationally challenged short legs.
So I've been a lurker on various GS themed forums for a while after moaning about my 2014 Triumph Trophy being just that little bit big and heavy enough to take the pleasure out of using it as much as it should have been. Don't get me wrong, I loved the engine, it went great, never had any issues with it except...weight. Especially at slow speed..
Anyway, a GS owning colleague at work helpfully put the hook in me about the factory low ride option and having taken one out I was really surprised at how light the bike felt in comparison. I did look at going back to the new lowered Tiger 1200, but it was still too heavy really.
Youtube sealed my fate and my desire to get one when I tripped over Teapot One, then The Missenden Flyer, Baron von Grumble and so on.
So here I am, still trying to decipher the owners manual whilst making a list of all the extra bits I want for it. Thatcham Cat 1 alarm being top of the list and first order of business.
Look forward to reading the wealth of info and advice that appears on this forum. No doubt I will have plenty reasons to refer to it!
All the best everyone,
Stay safe,
Mitch
Well, having reached a certain age when I can just about afford it, I've finally made the (eye watering) investment in a spanking new R1200GS Exclusive which I picked up this week having been brought over from Triumph for various reasons,... mostly my gravitationally challenged short legs.
So I've been a lurker on various GS themed forums for a while after moaning about my 2014 Triumph Trophy being just that little bit big and heavy enough to take the pleasure out of using it as much as it should have been. Don't get me wrong, I loved the engine, it went great, never had any issues with it except...weight. Especially at slow speed..
Anyway, a GS owning colleague at work helpfully put the hook in me about the factory low ride option and having taken one out I was really surprised at how light the bike felt in comparison. I did look at going back to the new lowered Tiger 1200, but it was still too heavy really.
Youtube sealed my fate and my desire to get one when I tripped over Teapot One, then The Missenden Flyer, Baron von Grumble and so on.
So here I am, still trying to decipher the owners manual whilst making a list of all the extra bits I want for it. Thatcham Cat 1 alarm being top of the list and first order of business.
Look forward to reading the wealth of info and advice that appears on this forum. No doubt I will have plenty reasons to refer to it!
All the best everyone,
Stay safe,
Mitch