Hayabusa to BMW 1200 GS
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[quote=Löyly]What's the GS like for commuting? Pretty good I would hope since they were designed with that in mind. They're also popular with short blokes with fat wives who tour at a leisurely pace, it seems.
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I think I have made up my mind...I have been on loads of forums now and most people seem to really like them, so Im in...pictures to follow shortly
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I think I have made up my mind...I have been on loads of forums now and most people seem to really like them, so Im in...pictures to follow shortly
Pothole said:
jcelee said:
I think my ultimate adventure trip would involve a decent road bike (with some choice, maybe R-nineT, MT10, Tuono, XSR900, some 600 and 1000 sports bikes) for the road sections, jumping onto a two stroke trials bike (Beta 300 or something like that) for the off-road bits. It would be good to have a support vehicle anyway - they could run on ahead loaded up with the trials bikes 
Does anyone else offer a trip like this?!
You want to ride a bike you can't sit on that only does about 45 mph for "the off-road bits"? Does anyone else offer a trip like this?! OK
CAPP0 said:
Pothole said:
jcelee said:
I think my ultimate adventure trip would involve a decent road bike (with some choice, maybe R-nineT, MT10, Tuono, XSR900, some 600 and 1000 sports bikes) for the road sections, jumping onto a two stroke trials bike (Beta 300 or something like that) for the off-road bits. It would be good to have a support vehicle anyway - they could run on ahead loaded up with the trials bikes Does anyone else offer a trip like this?!
You want to ride a bike you can't sit on that only does about 45 mph for "the off-road bits"? Does anyone else offer a trip like this?! OK
andyr30 said:
I can't really answer the questions you've asked....but can I have a job? Sounds like it would be a job my dreams are made of!
Off road touring through a stunning country is a dream of mine, would quite happily do that everyday for a job :-)
Hi Andy...unfortunately I am stuck in the UK for another 4-5 years while my girls finish school before I can go out there and go and do it full time...really looking forward to it though...keep in touch and maybe come out with me next year??Off road touring through a stunning country is a dream of mine, would quite happily do that everyday for a job :-)
Pothole said:
CAPP0 said:
Pothole said:
jcelee said:
I think my ultimate adventure trip would involve a decent road bike (with some choice, maybe R-nineT, MT10, Tuono, XSR900, some 600 and 1000 sports bikes) for the road sections, jumping onto a two stroke trials bike (Beta 300 or something like that) for the off-road bits. It would be good to have a support vehicle anyway - they could run on ahead loaded up with the trials bikes Does anyone else offer a trip like this?!
You want to ride a bike you can't sit on that only does about 45 mph for "the off-road bits"? Does anyone else offer a trip like this?! OK
Right...my journey starts this afternoon when I leave for Wales to go and spend Friday and Saturday with Simon Pavey at his offload skills school. I'm back on Saturday night and on Sunday (if everything works out) I will hopefully be picking up my first 1200 GS or GSA. Here goes nothing!!
I don't really get this. You have a deal with BMW, you're setting up the business but have no time on the bikes you're going to use?
How will you act as a guide in tricky conditions? How will you equate bimbling at 20-30mph in the Brecon Beacons mud and gravel, to 60mph plus across dry, sandy Africa? Why are you so paring the Hayabusa or the commute to an ADV bike on an ADV? What did you do by way of research for the most appropriate bike? What comparisons did you make? Do you already have an idea of routes you will take, where the GS might struggle, etc?
What next? "I currently drive a 911 Turbo but I've decided on a Unimog for our support vehicle for our tour company. I'm worried it won't handle quite as well but don't worry, I'm testing one tomorrow in a gravel car park in Surrey. Am I doing the right thing? "
There must be more to it, surely?
How will you act as a guide in tricky conditions? How will you equate bimbling at 20-30mph in the Brecon Beacons mud and gravel, to 60mph plus across dry, sandy Africa? Why are you so paring the Hayabusa or the commute to an ADV bike on an ADV? What did you do by way of research for the most appropriate bike? What comparisons did you make? Do you already have an idea of routes you will take, where the GS might struggle, etc?
What next? "I currently drive a 911 Turbo but I've decided on a Unimog for our support vehicle for our tour company. I'm worried it won't handle quite as well but don't worry, I'm testing one tomorrow in a gravel car park in Surrey. Am I doing the right thing? "
There must be more to it, surely?
Edited by 308mate on Thursday 22 September 10:02
308mate said:
There must be more to it, surely?
It's very simple. They might not know it, but most people have already made their mind up before they ask a question, particularly a "what bike?" one.They're just looking for someone else to provide a logical explanation for their choice.
Prof Prolapse said:
308mate said:
There must be more to it, surely?
It's very simple. They might not know it, but most people have already made their mind up before they ask a question, particularly a "what bike?" one.They're just looking for someone else to provide a logical explanation for their choice.
He is NOT asking if the GS is the best bike for his SA tour company or if there are better alternatives.
He is NOT asking for opinions on the GS’s ability off road.
He is NOT asking if setting up a SA touring company is a good or bad thing to do.
He is NOT asking for advice on how to set up a SA touring company.
He IS ASKING if people feel that the move from a Hayabusa to a GS is considered a good move for a 25 mile commute into Wimbledon.
The OP had already made up his mind on all the things he was NOT asking about but got responses for anyway.
He has now (top of page 2) made up his mind about his original question having received sensible answers to his question on other forums!
CAPP0 said:
Pothole said:
CAPP0 said:
Pothole said:
jcelee said:
I think my ultimate adventure trip would involve a decent road bike (with some choice, maybe R-nineT, MT10, Tuono, XSR900, some 600 and 1000 sports bikes) for the road sections, jumping onto a two stroke trials bike (Beta 300 or something like that) for the off-road bits. It would be good to have a support vehicle anyway - they could run on ahead loaded up with the trials bikes Does anyone else offer a trip like this?!
You want to ride a bike you can't sit on that only does about 45 mph for "the off-road bits"? Does anyone else offer a trip like this?! OK
could be one of these
black-k1 said:
Prof Prolapse said:
308mate said:
There must be more to it, surely?
It's very simple. They might not know it, but most people have already made their mind up before they ask a question, particularly a "what bike?" one.They're just looking for someone else to provide a logical explanation for their choice.
He is NOT asking if the GS is the best bike for his SA tour company or if there are better alternatives.
He is NOT asking for opinions on the GS’s ability off road.
He is NOT asking if setting up a SA touring company is a good or bad thing to do.
He is NOT asking for advice on how to set up a SA touring company.
He IS ASKING if people feel that the move from a Hayabusa to a GS is considered a good move for a 25 mile commute into Wimbledon.
The OP had already made up his mind on all the things he was NOT asking about but got responses for anyway.
He has now (top of page 2) made up his mind about his original question having received sensible answers to his question on other forums!
I am now the proud owner...
308mate said:
I don't really get this. You have a deal with BMW, you're setting up the business but have no time on the bikes you're going to use?
How will you act as a guide in tricky conditions? How will you equate bimbling at 20-30mph in the Brecon Beacons mud and gravel, to 60mph plus across dry, sandy Africa? Why are you so paring the Hayabusa or the commute to an ADV bike on an ADV? What did you do by way of research for the most appropriate bike? What comparisons did you make? Do you already have an idea of routes you will take, where the GS might struggle, etc?
What next? "I currently drive a 911 Turbo but I've decided on a Unimog for our support vehicle for our tour company. I'm worried it won't handle quite as well but don't worry, I'm testing one tomorrow in a gravel car park in Surrey. Am I doing the right thing? "
There must be more to it, surely?
I have done 3 trips across Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia already, so please don't worry about the company, but thanks you for your opinion anyway!How will you act as a guide in tricky conditions? How will you equate bimbling at 20-30mph in the Brecon Beacons mud and gravel, to 60mph plus across dry, sandy Africa? Why are you so paring the Hayabusa or the commute to an ADV bike on an ADV? What did you do by way of research for the most appropriate bike? What comparisons did you make? Do you already have an idea of routes you will take, where the GS might struggle, etc?
What next? "I currently drive a 911 Turbo but I've decided on a Unimog for our support vehicle for our tour company. I'm worried it won't handle quite as well but don't worry, I'm testing one tomorrow in a gravel car park in Surrey. Am I doing the right thing? "
There must be more to it, surely?
Edited by 308mate on Thursday 22 September 10:02
speedofile said:
black-k1 said:
Prof Prolapse said:
308mate said:
There must be more to it, surely?
It's very simple. They might not know it, but most people have already made their mind up before they ask a question, particularly a "what bike?" one.They're just looking for someone else to provide a logical explanation for their choice.
He is NOT asking if the GS is the best bike for his SA tour company or if there are better alternatives.
He is NOT asking for opinions on the GS’s ability off road.
He is NOT asking if setting up a SA touring company is a good or bad thing to do.
He is NOT asking for advice on how to set up a SA touring company.
He IS ASKING if people feel that the move from a Hayabusa to a GS is considered a good move for a 25 mile commute into Wimbledon.
The OP had already made up his mind on all the things he was NOT asking about but got responses for anyway.
He has now (top of page 2) made up his mind about his original question having received sensible answers to his question on other forums!
I am now the proud owner...
) but well done and I hope you have many happy miles together.I'd also suggest taking the boxes off for the commute!
Edited by black-k1 on Monday 26th September 07:55
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