Hello, be gentle.

[GB]

I don't know if buying a 1200GS qualifies you to register on here but I have :whistle: Quick bio, riding for over 30years (still crap :silly: ) had a go at most things on a bike :woohoo: done some trackdays, drag racing, touring and instructing, but never done much real distance work or off roading. I sold my Buell last week(after 6years) and went out and bought a 1200GS (not an adventurer) but I love it, never been this comfortable on a bike before, why I didn't do this earlier I do not know. I don't own a car so it will be used for a 30mile commute each day plus everything else. So any advice is welcome as you are never to old to learn.

[Treadtrader]

Welcome to ABR mate, never mind it's a beemer we'll still talk to ya. :laugh:

[davecopland]

Hello and welcome:cheer: :cheer:
Dave

[GB]

Welcome to ABR mate, never mind it's a beemer we'll still talk to ya. :laugh:

I've already had that off my regular riding mates :laugh: :laugh:

[Lancastermick]

Welcome to the forum GB. Real decent people. Real decent place!

That GS is gonna do just fine once the adventure opiate gets in your veins!

[CRAIGREVO]

Welcome to ABR mate, we only take the piss out of GS riders every other Friday. So your OK today I think. :huh:


But you better get your pics out for the lads!

[africajim]

I could go down the GS rant road but why? I've a little BMW myself!
Welcome to the forum mate, end of the day, we're all motorcyclists!
See you on the road!

[GB]

Whats the deal with GS riders then? As a group the only ones I've found to be up their own body parts is Goldwing owners, and over the years I've owned Honda,Suzuki,Kawasaki,Yamaha, CZ,BSA,Malaguti,Ducati, Buell and now BMW and apart from KTM and the obscure manufacturers I've ridden most other brands too. I know big twin Harley riders can also be a bit "thats not a real motorcycle it's only 1200cc!" but on the whole most motorcyclists like the brand they ride and like to rip the piss out of everyone else's bike, I know that for a fact, I had a Buell!!!

[GB]

But you better get your pics out for the lads!

What pics, the wife?? Trust me you don't wanna see them!

[africajim]

You've not had a GS long enough yet then!

Just the way it goes mate, I'm a lifelong Honda rider with the odd Triumph thrown in. Seems to be quite high feelings on here, just like other forums regarding GS's, hopefully it'll blow over.