F800GS to a 1200GS

[-Ralph-]

nobody seems interested in the smaller bike or going off-road with them in uk

Which is why the big manufacturers won't build the lightweight, off-road adventure bike everyone on this forum keeps begging for.

[johnnyboxer]

nobody seems interested in the smaller bike or going off-road with them in uk

Which is why the big manufacturers won't build the lightweight, off-road adventure bike everyone on this forum keeps begging for.

Bingo (thumbs)

[Rederic]

I went from a 1200GSA to a 800GS, and was happy enough on it for 20,000 miles in less than a year no problems bar a chain and sprocket at 17,000 miles a great bike, but it's not as good as the 1200 when loaded up to the hilt
Now got a 1200 again and can see what I missed on the 800 (thumbs)

[johnnyboxer]

I went from a 1200GSA to a 800GS

Now got a 1200 again and can see what I missed on the 800 (thumbs)

So, that begs a question...

Why go back to a Boxer GS?

You must have been dissatisfied with the 800GS or you would have kept it

[Lolo]

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[Rederic]

I went from a 1200GSA to a 800GS

Now got a 1200 again and can see what I missed on the 800 (thumbs)

So, that begs a question...

Why go back to a Boxer GS?

You must have been dissatisfied with the 800GS or you would have kept it

Dissatisfied is not the word to use for the 800GS I had,

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it's just that the 1200 is so good at everything I use it for,
The 800 is a underated bike and would recommend one to anyone (thumbs)

[hennieontanks]

Just a quick question, how well does the standard r1200GS windscreen work vs the standard r1200gsa?

Or is there another screen that is better?

Just asking, since I wasn't too convinced with the one on the F800GS (either the standard or the touring, although it was better.) When I test-road the F800GSA it felt much better and improved.

[ollythefrog]

Hiya
I'm seriously thinking about going the same way you went with regard to going own to the 800. What swayed it for you?
I really only do roads but saying that I do long trips. My current ADV is two years old with 25,000 miles on it..

[SteveW]

If the 800 would have been available at the time, I bet Ewan and Charlie would have used it.
Much better for the type of riding they did.
Then may be we'd have seen a surge in the 800 sector?

[misterlaffer]

Just a quick question, how well does the standard r1200GS windscreen work vs the standard r1200gsa?

Or is there another screen that is better?

Just asking, since I wasn't too convinced with the one on the F800GS (either the standard or the touring, although it was better.) When I test-road the F800GSA it felt much better and improved.

I have an R1200GS (standard) from new 2012 model (pre LC). You don't say if LC or none LC, as the screens are way different. However, initially I got on very well with the standard GS screen until I changed my helmet to one with a peak (Shoei Hornet), where I noticed a bit more buffeting than before. I set off on the quest of installing a GSA screen which I found bloody awful to be honest (I'm 5' 10'') , I started down the road of fitting a Touratech Spoiler and stopped short at fitting those awful looking winglet things that require drill holes in the bodywork. Anyway, I ended up buying a Givi Airflow, and it's the best screen by far for the GS - best £130 I've spent. Many GSA owners have fitted the Airflow too and never looked back. (thumbs)

See my blog entry re: Givi Airflow here