Only had the GSXR1000 for a year but never had a bike I've ridden less - only 1500 miles in 12 months! Can't really put my finger on it, just a combination of getting older / more sensible and the crappy road conditions (both traffic and pot holes). We have some awesome roads around here but I dont seem to be enjoying them. Did a couple of track days on the Gixxer and it was brilliant, but even then was rarely out of third gear, and as much as I'd like to do more of them, being 100 miles away from a track is a right pain.
So, I've finally decided to see what all the fuss is about the GS. My mates had them for the past 7 years and we've done tours together where I've looked enviously at his comfy steed on all road conditions, but especially the small, narrow bumpy stuff. Already got a Euro trip booked for August and taking my 13 year old son with me, so it will definitely be better for that, and also got the TT booked for next year.
Decided to go brand new, as really wanted the triple black colour scheme and newer twin cam engine, which was hard to track down 2nd hand, and its a bike I plan to keep for a few years so nice to know its been run in properly etc. Opted for ABS, heated grips and remote oil sensor, and full 3 piece luggage, but passed on the electronic suspension, which isn't rebuildable and has very mixed reports from the various GS forums, and didn't bother with Traction control. It comes with the black wire spoken wheels which look great
So, should be picking it up by the end of the month hopefully.
Pic below of the Triple Black:
So, I've finally decided to see what all the fuss is about the GS. My mates had them for the past 7 years and we've done tours together where I've looked enviously at his comfy steed on all road conditions, but especially the small, narrow bumpy stuff. Already got a Euro trip booked for August and taking my 13 year old son with me, so it will definitely be better for that, and also got the TT booked for next year.
Decided to go brand new, as really wanted the triple black colour scheme and newer twin cam engine, which was hard to track down 2nd hand, and its a bike I plan to keep for a few years so nice to know its been run in properly etc. Opted for ABS, heated grips and remote oil sensor, and full 3 piece luggage, but passed on the electronic suspension, which isn't rebuildable and has very mixed reports from the various GS forums, and didn't bother with Traction control. It comes with the black wire spoken wheels which look great
So, should be picking it up by the end of the month hopefully.
Pic below of the Triple Black:
That means I'd struggle for time to run it in and get it serviced before the eurotrip.
