Hi guys, I'm very new to GS's having purchased a 21 Triple Black GSA last month to replace an 18 K16 GTL. The GTL is a piece of kit but not without its faults. My 1st two years required 2 engines, 3 gearbox's and a entire new frame under warranty amongst several other failures!!!. Hopefully the GSA will not require 8 months in a workshop in its first 24 months of life....we live in hope. That said the K16 engine is, when its working correctly, a dream.
I'm in the process of finding a seat worthy of the name for the GSA. The OEM is a real ring stinger after the 1st hour and then every 45 mins or so thereafter. I kinda got spoiled with a Russell Day Long on my GTL. 15 hrs/1,000 mile days was a none issue. Anyway being a disorganised oaf I forgot to get an early order in for a Russell as soon as I ordered the GSA. Yesterday Russell gave me a build date of September......ouch (literally). Sargent is my next port of call, they have the GSA in stock and don't need to use the OEM stock seat as a base, which is such a bonus. With Russell you have to send them an OEM seat to work on which is an expensive PITA. Hopefully the Sargent will arrive next week and hopefully my derriere will enjoy the ride.
In other areas, being 6'5" and a statuesque 20st, I've had to buy a new screen. The OEM version was not cutting it turbulence wise. Anything above 60mph or so was akin, I imagine, to a round or two with Mike Tyson. Swapped the OEM for a Puig Touring Screen with the factory fitted aerofoil. Cmarc Screen stabiliser brackets completed the task. These brackets are not absolutely essential but highly recommended. (By the way Cmarc products are very good quality) The BMW screen fitment is poor at best and not as substantial as it should be. Consequently both the OEM and the new screen easily vibrated and moved around. Flimsy sums up the OEM screen fitments. (Why a bike that costs north of 20K doesn't have a suitable electric set up defeats me).
The farkling continues. Tips, tricks, things to look out for most welcome.
Stay safe and well.
Best regards, Tony
I'm in the process of finding a seat worthy of the name for the GSA. The OEM is a real ring stinger after the 1st hour and then every 45 mins or so thereafter. I kinda got spoiled with a Russell Day Long on my GTL. 15 hrs/1,000 mile days was a none issue. Anyway being a disorganised oaf I forgot to get an early order in for a Russell as soon as I ordered the GSA. Yesterday Russell gave me a build date of September......ouch (literally). Sargent is my next port of call, they have the GSA in stock and don't need to use the OEM stock seat as a base, which is such a bonus. With Russell you have to send them an OEM seat to work on which is an expensive PITA. Hopefully the Sargent will arrive next week and hopefully my derriere will enjoy the ride.
In other areas, being 6'5" and a statuesque 20st, I've had to buy a new screen. The OEM version was not cutting it turbulence wise. Anything above 60mph or so was akin, I imagine, to a round or two with Mike Tyson. Swapped the OEM for a Puig Touring Screen with the factory fitted aerofoil. Cmarc Screen stabiliser brackets completed the task. These brackets are not absolutely essential but highly recommended. (By the way Cmarc products are very good quality) The BMW screen fitment is poor at best and not as substantial as it should be. Consequently both the OEM and the new screen easily vibrated and moved around. Flimsy sums up the OEM screen fitments. (Why a bike that costs north of 20K doesn't have a suitable electric set up defeats me).
The farkling continues. Tips, tricks, things to look out for most welcome.
Stay safe and well.
Best regards, Tony