Discussion
neelyp said:
Whilst everybody continues to talk pish and not appreciate that some people might just want different things from other people one fact does remain, folk on these BMW adventure bikes don't like waving at us mere mortals on our normal bikes.
They're very similar to Harley riders in that respect, they do their best to ignore other bikers.
Yes but they only want different things because they're wrong. All anybody needs is a top spec litre sports bike. Anything else and you're old and/or a homosexual. They're very similar to Harley riders in that respect, they do their best to ignore other bikers.
I must admit the waving thing pisses me off, but I've never found any particular brand of bike to be especially bad. I hate GS owners who use their foggies though.
spareparts said:
fergus said:
I had a '13 plate LC GS for a while...
The LC GS had a minor upgrade for MY2015 - gearbox changes, GSA-Pro, flywheel, grips, etc... There is a noticeable difference in the way a '15 rides vs '13 - and for the better.Bahnstormer in Maidenhead dealt with all the issues very well, although did bid me in the bks come resale time. Went to an indy for £2k more...
Andybow said:
Right then who do you think would be faster on a track Marquez on a GS or you on a fireblade?
To say something that is comfortable for long distances and a perfect all rounder defeats the purpose of a motorcycle is fking stupid, travelling on a motorbike for long distances is the essence of motorcycling!
Have you ever been on a decent tour? Going around Europe is a million times better than riding on the UK's stty roads.theres no way at my age that I want to go on a fireblade for 3 weeks doing lots of miles a day and in pain.
whoa, step away from your flip front and put the fish bowl down...Climb off your high hoR-GS.To say something that is comfortable for long distances and a perfect all rounder defeats the purpose of a motorcycle is fking stupid, travelling on a motorbike for long distances is the essence of motorcycling!
Have you ever been on a decent tour? Going around Europe is a million times better than riding on the UK's stty roads.theres no way at my age that I want to go on a fireblade for 3 weeks doing lots of miles a day and in pain.
moanthebairns said:
I've never ridden one. I've never probably got through an entire article about one without yawning. I've never actually looked at one and developed the urge to grown a beard, a pot belly, suddenly a need for glasses, a flip-up helmet and a hi-vis jacket. To discover I now find Alan Titchmarsh zany yet funny and the only thing better than my GS is talking about my GS or wife swapping, in a caravan, in Skegness of a weekend.
I don't need to take a test ride of a motorbike that's seating position resembles that of a trendy bar stool. Why don't I, because its built for comfort and long distances and a perfect all rounder. These to me defeat the purpose of a motorcycle, its a toy, to experience the sensation of speed, any wker that says they are as quick on a GS as they are a sportsbike is riding over grass, has a fked back or isn't very good.
I don't need to take a test ride of a motorbike that's seating position resembles that of a trendy bar stool. Why don't I, because its built for comfort and long distances and a perfect all rounder. These to me defeat the purpose of a motorcycle, its a toy, to experience the sensation of speed, any wker that says they are as quick on a GS as they are a sportsbike is riding over grass, has a fked back or isn't very good.
fergus said:
spareparts said:
fergus said:
I had a '13 plate LC GS for a while...
The LC GS had a minor upgrade for MY2015 - gearbox changes, GSA-Pro, flywheel, grips, etc... There is a noticeable difference in the way a '15 rides vs '13 - and for the better.Bahnstormer in Maidenhead dealt with all the issues very well, although did bid me in the bks come resale time. Went to an indy for £2k more...
Bahnstormer are relatively cheap to buy from, and therefore probably cheap on the bid.
Andybow said:
I thought you owned the fish bowl?
You need it for putting all your medals in for being a prize cock.
I maybe a cock, but I'm not so much of a fking retard that every time I post on a forum I ignore where the cursor is automatically placed. I decide not to type in the regimented fashion that is proposed by the website and adopted by its users.You need it for putting all your medals in for being a prize cock.
moanthebairns said:
But you own a fish bowl?
What I do instead is type at the top of the text, like a fking mongo child, whilst I slap my big watch prattling on about how good adventure bikes are. What kind of tool thinks they need to type at the top of the page? I mean you'd need to be a right fking biscuit.
spareparts said:
2013 Pyrenees tour - Ducati 1098R
2014 Pyrenees tour - BMW K1300S
2015 Pyrenees tour - BMW R1200 GS
Given the ambition and appetite, you can tour on different kinds of bikes. Out of those bikes, the Ducati and GS remain for opposingly brilliant reasons.
2013 8 day Pyrenees tour - MV Agusta F4 312RR. Still got it because I love it.2014 Pyrenees tour - BMW K1300S
2015 Pyrenees tour - BMW R1200 GS
Given the ambition and appetite, you can tour on different kinds of bikes. Out of those bikes, the Ducati and GS remain for opposingly brilliant reasons.
2014 12 day Pyrenees tour - Speed Triple 1050. Sold on but was a great bike.
2015 didn't go
2015 4 day Nurburgring trip - Tuono V4R but rode Spareparts' 1200GS for an afternoon and felt it capable of any kind of riding that you could throw at it.
However my next long trip will be using my 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4R as its a great all rounder to my taste.
Fast as fook when you fancy
Fairly comfy riding position
Fuel tank range is equal to sore arse range at about 120 miles
Weather protection is fair but not great with the tall screen
Could do with heated grips but they are too bulky as aftermarket fitments
Would I buy a GS/Multistrada/KTM ? probably not as I cant have 3 or 4 bikes and quite frankly my Tuono fulfils that role well enough. However if I was to buy one of that ilk it would be the GS as it is the most accomplished and has better dealer network.
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Esceptico said:
On a ride out last week I came across a middle aged guy on a Fireblade with lots of carbon, he had expensive leathers and all the gear (and pristine knee sliders). He rode deathly slow. God those Fireblades (and therefore all sports bikes) are a pile of st....
See, now you are getting into the spirit of the thread!I'd try one as I do see the appeal, my main gripe is how popular they are!
Chipchap said:
Could do with heated grips but they are too bulky as aftermarket fitments
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Get yourself a set of these. They fit straight under the standard grips. Been using them on my last three bikes now and never had a problem. Why pay £300 for factory options when these are just as good.A
http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/product.php/116...
moanthebairns said:
Andybow said:
I thought you owned the fish bowl?
You need it for putting all your medals in for being a prize cock.
I maybe a cock, but I'm not so much of a fking retard that every time I post on a forum I ignore where the cursor is automatically placed. I decide not to type in the regimented fashion that is proposed by the website and adopted by its users.You need it for putting all your medals in for being a prize cock.
moanthebairns said:
But you own a fish bowl?
What I do instead is type at the top of the text, like a fking mongo child, whilst I slap my big watch prattling on about how good adventure bikes are. What kind of tool thinks they need to type at the top of the page? I mean you'd need to be a right fking biscuit.
moanthebairns said:
I maybe a cock, but I'm not so much of a fking retard that every time I post on a forum I ignore where the cursor is automatically placed. I decide not to type in the regimented fashion that is proposed by the website and adopted by its users.
What I do instead is type at the top of the text, like a fking mongo child, whilst I slap my big watch prattling on about how good adventure bikes are. What kind of tool thinks they need to type at the top of the page? I mean you'd need to be a right fking biscuit.
YOU HERO YOU!What I do instead is type at the top of the text, like a fking mongo child, whilst I slap my big watch prattling on about how good adventure bikes are. What kind of tool thinks they need to type at the top of the page? I mean you'd need to be a right fking biscuit.
Mastodon2 said:
It is/was - I really should have kept it and had two bikes. Looking at the picture is making me all nostalgic, good thing I have a gs to head down to comfortbucks for a low fat soya latte-cino to foam my beard.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff