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Caddyshack said:
100% a YouTuber grifting lonerider gear 
I don't mind the GS and I can see myself with one in the garage in the future. Comfy and very good at long distance. I'll have an Africa Twin before that tho..
I don't assume everyone will nod back or be friendly when I stop at a coffee stop just because we are both on two wheels. I've met some lovely people over the years and plenty have been riding a GS.
However I've not met a GS rider who hasn't told me how great their bike is (fair enough) and without fail gone on to say my KTM is going to fall to bits or leave me stranded
Now don't get my started on RT1600 riders they are a different breed...
Dog Star said:
HairyMaclary said:
Now don't get my started on RT1600 riders they are a different breed...
I can imagine. The most square, parsimonious person on the planet that I know, loathed by BMW dealers (car and motorcycle) has one of those. Everything he says is cringe. 
Caddyshack said:
Dog Star said:
HairyMaclary said:
Now don't get my started on RT1600 riders they are a different breed...
I can imagine. The most square, parsimonious person on the planet that I know, loathed by BMW dealers (car and motorcycle) has one of those. Everything he says is cringe. Caddyshack said:
Dog Star said:
HairyMaclary said:
Now don't get my started on RT1600 riders they are a different breed...
I can imagine. The most square, parsimonious person on the planet that I know, loathed by BMW dealers (car and motorcycle) has one of those. Everything he says is cringe. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/december/...
I seem to remember reading at the time that he was quite quick.
Late to this thread and have skim read some of the replies but in all honesty, the largest population of absolute cockwombles in the motorcycling communities are GS riders, they are as cringeworthy as their UK hells angels brethren, albeit with million watt death star lights on the front of their sh**heaps.
dibblecorse said:
Late to this thread and have skim read some of the replies but in all honesty, the largest population of absolute cockwombles in the motorcycling communities are GS riders, they are as cringeworthy as their UK hells angels brethren, albeit with million watt death star lights on the front of their sh**heaps.
Shall we put you down as a “not sure” then?Caddyshack said:
Simes205 said:
OP.
Does your GS have 2 out of focus (blinding) spot lights?
I think that only a biker will understand spot lights, whilst they are often blinding you only need to ride a bike a few times to realise how many cars do the “ooops, didn’t see you” Does your GS have 2 out of focus (blinding) spot lights?
LFB531 said:
Do I qualify as a Cockwomble as my older GS has neither spotlights or perma-panniers? Photo as evidence
Apparently yes. Yes you do qualify.You own a GS. Therefore you are a w
ker. Your GS defines you, on and off your so-called bike.No need or room for context, nuance or perspective.
This thread reflects the unassailable verdict of proper bikers who have all independently reached the same conclusion.
Accept your status and move on. Humbly.
Many thanks for the clarity, I'll put it away again now and get back on my Aprilia 
You own a GS. Therefore you are a wker. Your GS defines you, on and off your so-called bike.
No need or room for context, nuance or perspective.
This thread reflects the unassailable verdict of proper bikers who have all independently reached the same conclusion.
Accept your status and move on. Humbly.
Fullook said:
LFB531 said:
Do I qualify as a Cockwomble as my older GS has neither spotlights or perma-panniers? Photo as evidence
Apparently yes. Yes you do qualify.You own a GS. Therefore you are a w
ker. Your GS defines you, on and off your so-called bike.No need or room for context, nuance or perspective.
This thread reflects the unassailable verdict of proper bikers who have all independently reached the same conclusion.
Accept your status and move on. Humbly.
LFB531 said:
Many thanks for the clarity, I'll put it away again now and get back on my Aprilia
You own a GS. Therefore you are a wker. Your GS defines you, on and off your so-called bike.
No need or room for context, nuance or perspective.
This thread reflects the unassailable verdict of proper bikers who have all independently reached the same conclusion.
Accept your status and move on. Humbly.
Oh my god, not an APRILIA wFullook said:
LFB531 said:
Do I qualify as a Cockwomble as my older GS has neither spotlights or perma-panniers? Photo as evidence
Apparently yes. Yes you do qualify.You own a GS. Therefore you are a w
ker. Your GS defines you, on and off your so-called bike.No need or room for context, nuance or perspective.
This thread reflects the unassailable verdict of proper bikers who have all independently reached the same conclusion.
Accept your status and move on. Humbly.
ker, they are even worse!(I’ve had a few of them)
I was shouted down on a non-GS Facebook group over spotlights.
Basically 'better seen than dead' and 'don't tell me what to do as I have 1,000 years riding experience, what have you got?
GS's aren't bad bikes but it's the spots for me- on any bike. Especially new ones as the spots combined with the daytime headlight are hideous on the eyes.
I think fine, use them. But before you set off stand infront of your own bike for 10 seconds looking at them all on. Then try riding.
Basically 'better seen than dead' and 'don't tell me what to do as I have 1,000 years riding experience, what have you got?
GS's aren't bad bikes but it's the spots for me- on any bike. Especially new ones as the spots combined with the daytime headlight are hideous on the eyes.
I think fine, use them. But before you set off stand infront of your own bike for 10 seconds looking at them all on. Then try riding.
Hugo Stiglitz v2 said:
I was shouted down on a non-GS Facebook group over spotlights.
Basically 'better seen than dead' and 'don't tell me what to do as I have 1,000 years riding experience, what have you got?
GS's aren't bad bikes but it's the spots for me- on any bike. Especially new ones as the spots combined with the daytime headlight are hideous on the eyes.
I think fine, use them. But before you set off stand infront of your own bike for 10 seconds looking at them all on. Then try riding.
This is precisely why I spent fBasically 'better seen than dead' and 'don't tell me what to do as I have 1,000 years riding experience, what have you got?
GS's aren't bad bikes but it's the spots for me- on any bike. Especially new ones as the spots combined with the daytime headlight are hideous on the eyes.
I think fine, use them. But before you set off stand infront of your own bike for 10 seconds looking at them all on. Then try riding.
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