give me reasons not to buy a GS1200 TE Exclusive
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as the thread title.
I find myself needing to commute on a Monday and Friday 115 miles (mostly motorway).
I have secure parking at each end.
BMW loaned me a GS1200 TE - and it's bloody fantastic.
I know the Tiger is cheaper (and I already have another Triumph and like the brand) but the GS is better in my opinion (don't shoot me)
Does anyone have one and don't like it? Any niggles?
thanks!
I find myself needing to commute on a Monday and Friday 115 miles (mostly motorway).
I have secure parking at each end.
BMW loaned me a GS1200 TE - and it's bloody fantastic.
I know the Tiger is cheaper (and I already have another Triumph and like the brand) but the GS is better in my opinion (don't shoot me)
Does anyone have one and don't like it? Any niggles?
thanks!
My dad had 2 x tigers, then A hexahead GS then the latest one a new TE.
I like triumphs.
GS better bike in every way.
Absolutely brilliant, great for motorways, commuting small roads, light off-road etc.
They really are very good.
Only thing I don’t like is the size when filtering but you very quickly get used to it and it’s fine.
Just don’t put the t
tboxes on when commuting.
Have a look on UKgs forum.
I like triumphs.
GS better bike in every way.
Absolutely brilliant, great for motorways, commuting small roads, light off-road etc.
They really are very good.
Only thing I don’t like is the size when filtering but you very quickly get used to it and it’s fine.
Just don’t put the t
tboxes on when commuting.Have a look on UKgs forum.
Not sure that this will be particularly helpful but...
I had a 2004 and it was a massive pain in the arse. The fuelling was terribly fluffy at the bottom end and mine suffered from reliability issues partly due to some muppet carving in to the loom. However, it was *so* good at commuting and doing distances while being comfortable in all weathers (not withstanding the horn going off of its own accord in the rain) that I'm considering getting another one. This time around though it won't be my only bike and it won't be the cheapest I can find.
I had a 2004 and it was a massive pain in the arse. The fuelling was terribly fluffy at the bottom end and mine suffered from reliability issues partly due to some muppet carving in to the loom. However, it was *so* good at commuting and doing distances while being comfortable in all weathers (not withstanding the horn going off of its own accord in the rain) that I'm considering getting another one. This time around though it won't be my only bike and it won't be the cheapest I can find.
the steering on the thing is a thing of witchcraft for a big bike.
I think the news ones are hopefully better reliability etc.
Loving the fact it's shaft (pner) driven.
Totally agree on the filtering - granted I've just borrowed a shiny new one that isn't mine, but I didn't feel happy launching it down the gaps like I do my little Triumph (Street Scrambler)
I think the quickshifter is a bit clunky (and I prefer not to use it) and the engine a little agricultural and low revs (being super picky )
It's a thing of beauty. With the additional SATNAV thingy (600 quid seems a bit rich) I love the fact I could literally get on it, and ride to New Zealand (I'm in London)
I think the news ones are hopefully better reliability etc.
Loving the fact it's shaft (pner) driven.
Totally agree on the filtering - granted I've just borrowed a shiny new one that isn't mine, but I didn't feel happy launching it down the gaps like I do my little Triumph (Street Scrambler)
I think the quickshifter is a bit clunky (and I prefer not to use it) and the engine a little agricultural and low revs (being super picky )
It's a thing of beauty. With the additional SATNAV thingy (600 quid seems a bit rich) I love the fact I could literally get on it, and ride to New Zealand (I'm in London)
I don't think there are any reasons you shouldn't get one.
I've just moved from a 1200 GS to an Africa Twin, but thats because they are a fair bit cheaper.
A friend has clocked up 145,000 miles on his GS Adventure, he fitted a reconditioned final drive unit at 130,000. No issues otherwise.
I've just moved from a 1200 GS to an Africa Twin, but thats because they are a fair bit cheaper.
A friend has clocked up 145,000 miles on his GS Adventure, he fitted a reconditioned final drive unit at 130,000. No issues otherwise.
Bikesalot said:
I don't think there are any reasons you shouldn't get one.
I've just moved from a 1200 GS to an Africa Twin, but thats because they are a fair bit cheaper.
A friend has clocked up 145,000 miles on his GS Adventure, he fitted a reconditioned final drive unit at 130,000. No issues otherwise.
good feedback indeed.............I've just moved from a 1200 GS to an Africa Twin, but thats because they are a fair bit cheaper.
A friend has clocked up 145,000 miles on his GS Adventure, he fitted a reconditioned final drive unit at 130,000. No issues otherwise.
well you lot are useless. I have to take this demo back on Saturday and looks like I'm buying one for myself.
God damn it !
dern said:
Not sure that this will be particularly helpful but...
I had a 2004 and it was a massive pain in the arse. The fuelling was terribly fluffy at the bottom end and mine suffered from reliability issues partly due to some muppet carving in to the loom. However, it was *so* good at commuting and doing distances while being comfortable in all weathers (not withstanding the horn going off of its own accord in the rain) that I'm considering getting another one. This time around though it won't be my only bike and it won't be the cheapest I can find.
But the 2004 oiler will be a very different animal from the LC 2018 bikes.I had a 2004 and it was a massive pain in the arse. The fuelling was terribly fluffy at the bottom end and mine suffered from reliability issues partly due to some muppet carving in to the loom. However, it was *so* good at commuting and doing distances while being comfortable in all weathers (not withstanding the horn going off of its own accord in the rain) that I'm considering getting another one. This time around though it won't be my only bike and it won't be the cheapest I can find.
dukeboy749r said:
I test rode a GS last year - and loved it too.
Although I'd personally swap that monstrosity of an end can for the Akrapovi? alternative and fit crash protection. Because they do weigh quite a bit and if you're going to drop it, far better to do so onto them first...
good shout.Although I'd personally swap that monstrosity of an end can for the Akrapovi? alternative and fit crash protection. Because they do weigh quite a bit and if you're going to drop it, far better to do so onto them first...
Nearly dropped it this morning - well, didn't, but had to focus my leg strength !
I'm 5/10'' and have the seat in the 'high' position. which gets me on the flats of my feet.
This morning though, slow manoeuvring, it wanted to teach me a lesson in physics.
It's weird, because as soon as it's doing about 1.5mph the thing is hugely stable and easy to ride slowly.
Chipchap said:
Try an R1200RS Sport SE before you commit. Same engine and layout but conventional suspension. 
Much better gearchange, oddly.Feels cramped after a GS though and with very low bars. I really wish BMW would make a bike with the riding position of the GS but without the off road features I never use.
Dr Jekyll said:
Much better gearchange, oddly.
Feels cramped after a GS though and with very low bars. I really wish BMW would make a bike with the riding position of the GS but without the off road features I never use.
I have up and back bar risers, taller screen and a Hornig Nav bracket that makes it more upright ride and Nav is in eye line. Feels cramped after a GS though and with very low bars. I really wish BMW would make a bike with the riding position of the GS but without the off road features I never use.
Chipchap said:
Try an R1200RS Sport SE before you commit. Same engine and layout but conventional suspension.
OP - ChipChap is right to suggest trying the RS - especially if you do lots of motorway miles. The RS has approx 10-15% longer final drive for more effortless motorway cruising with better fiel efficiency because of the better aerodynamics.
But if you ride over less than perfect roads, the Telelever suspension of the GS is superior to the conventional USD suspension of the RS. And when you really up the pace, Telelever comes into its own allowing you to maintain progress when the RS suspension runs out of ideas.
Wider bar levers + Telelever + a brilliant chassis with low boxer CoG on the GS make fast B-road riding better than most other bikes.
My TB GS. Love it.
Edited by spareparts on Friday 31st August 23:05
thanks all.
so - the new GS isn't next year - it's being announced on Sept 10th this year to the dealers and then the press on Sept 17th (I've been told)
So clearly I need to wait a month to work that out.
Either it's the new one (better bike) 1250 VVT apparently or it's the older model, with a bit of a discount! :-)
so - the new GS isn't next year - it's being announced on Sept 10th this year to the dealers and then the press on Sept 17th (I've been told)
So clearly I need to wait a month to work that out.
Either it's the new one (better bike) 1250 VVT apparently or it's the older model, with a bit of a discount! :-)
also to add - the GS1200 I borrowed was excellent.
I managed about 350 miles..........two London 'commuter' trips and up to the Midlands and back.
The only real downside to the bike is the size in London - it isn't an easy filter bike, but then it's not exactly it's USP.
The open road, it's actually epic. Motorway speeds and beyond, and handling is really very good.
If I was being SUPER picky, the engine is slightly agricultural at low RPM. I also don't think the quickshifter is needed on a bike like this, and not really a big fan of it. I don't have to use it though, so can't complain.
Everything else though, absolutely fantastic. It's just 'lazy' enough to be really comfortable for long rage compared to something like say the 1000XR (which is more of a mental engine)
The steering geo and the direction change capability is actually probably better than my little Triumph 900.
Getting back on the Triumph on Saturday I felt like I was on a kids bike!
Then riding it through London on the commute this morning it made total sense again.
I managed about 350 miles..........two London 'commuter' trips and up to the Midlands and back.
The only real downside to the bike is the size in London - it isn't an easy filter bike, but then it's not exactly it's USP.
The open road, it's actually epic. Motorway speeds and beyond, and handling is really very good.
If I was being SUPER picky, the engine is slightly agricultural at low RPM. I also don't think the quickshifter is needed on a bike like this, and not really a big fan of it. I don't have to use it though, so can't complain.
Everything else though, absolutely fantastic. It's just 'lazy' enough to be really comfortable for long rage compared to something like say the 1000XR (which is more of a mental engine)
The steering geo and the direction change capability is actually probably better than my little Triumph 900.
Getting back on the Triumph on Saturday I felt like I was on a kids bike!
Then riding it through London on the commute this morning it made total sense again.
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