2013/14 ~ 1200 GS

[SirToU]

Forums, Facebook etc, it's all too easy to write "crap".

This is a great forum, with people that I've met personally!   Let's be nice and not kill it off to the point where nobody wants to post anything.

Neil

[Charlie747]

 

Forums, Facebook etc, it's all too easy to write "crap".

This is a great forum, with people that I've met personally!   Let's be nice and not kill it off to the point where nobody wants to post anything.

Neil

[doebag]

I have to agree with OC here, it is in the 'general discussion' area, and if this had been a pub conversation, it would be over in about 20 minutes, not the 20 hours it has taken to get this far!

[Ant]

Forums, Facebook etc, it's all too easy to write "crap".

This is a great forum, with people that I've met personally!   Let's be nice and not kill it off to the point where nobody wants to post anything.

Neil

And that can also make a big difference when posting, as people you have met don't take things the wrong way and you can have some harmless banter with them.............all the more reason to have regular meets around the country, even if its just for a cuppa   

[2kwacks]

Steve....if I am to take your post seriously then I can only assume that you have had some sort of mental aberration, as Geoff has already said I posted a serious Motorcycling related question within a General Discussion section where all manner of non motorcycling related topics have been discussed for literally years..are you nuts or something    ( that's another serious question) I suggest that you check the topics recently discussed within the "General Discussion" section, I'll help you
Cars
Aircraft
Push Bikes
Afghanistan
Honda Pan European
Triumph Bonneville
Hypnotism
The list goes on and on

I'm left wondering if the last topic might have had some adverse effect on you, a "moderator" 

My initial posting was a serious enquiry about a serious topic which is directly motorcycling related, as I've already stated it was in no way intended to gloat or trivialise the topic, to say I was shocked by the juvenile level of some of the responses would be an understatement.

I would suggest that some members on this forum need a reality check, and whilst doing so to step down from their lofty perches and show some respect for other GTR 1400 Forum users, of which I have been one along with a few others on here, for a good number of years.

I don't profess to know all there is to know about the superb GTR  but I have owned three, and as such have gained some experience of this superb machine, I would have another in a heartbeat if it wasn't for the fact that my health along with a change in my motorcycling activities has denied me that pleasure. Furthermore there are other members of this forum who also enjoy biking with machines from manufacturers of other products, perhaps they too should expect the same level of inane comments.

I have happily made several financial donations to the upkeep and maintenance of this forum, in fact I have regularly promoted the idea of such contributions in the past. Some of you may remember that I actually offered to organise, have produced and to distribute GTR branded T-Shirts  on behalf of this club, an exercise which I might add, almost personally cost me a great deal of money. I also organised along with another past member 'mid life crisis' (graham for those of you who have never heard of him), the Lakes weekend way back in 2008 (I think it was) I consider my contribution to the GTR 'cause' to have been greater than many others on here in the more recent past, some of whome only seem able to make unconstructive posts, which are not to be confused with those of a jovial/banter nature.

My support and loyalty towards of the Kawasaki product goes back much much further, and I still have and ride the 1970s examples which currently reside in my 'Rev Shed' I would ask "how long have some of you been loyal to the Kawasaki product ? "

So to re-emphasise my original question......has anyone heard of the detailed problems/issues with the latest incarnation of BMWs GS, which I acknowledge is a very capable bike, but not one that meets my biking requirements................I'm genuinly interested to know

Steve I look forward to your explanation and/or apology regarding your remarks 

Dam ROG.. you went on a bit here I fell asleep twice

[2kwacks]

Steve, I find this comment utterly bizarre, and I think that you owe O C an apology.

perfect example of the dithering dodderers sticking together here

[2kwacks]

I don't normally do serious and when I do it's never for long I prefer to take the piss and have a  so come on ladies put your handbags down however.. it seems to me that it was not only Steve that made the comment that this is a gtr1400 site but I also like talking about other bikes either their good or bad points then I know if I've made the right choice on the bikes I've got or may buy and by the sounds of it and on this occasion.. "thankfook" I chose the Versys 1000 Ho!  got a feeling Mr rusty is on next

[pistole]

since some of you guys want to talk about beemers. Lets get it on.

I just broke in my new GS LC today (did about 600 miles , mostly backroads and and some highway).

This GS is a real revelation as far as its handling is concerned. Very planted when leaned over and takes mid corner bumps well. Transitions is so fun with this bike !

Compared my GTR , I cannot tell you how far apart the two bikes are now. The GTR is so lethargic in comparison. The only one point in the GTR's favour is its stonking straight line speed.

so there.

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and to address the people complaining about the gearbox / clutch / tankslappers / etc : well , the proof is in the pudding. This GS of mine has the best gearbox I have ever tried on a bike. Very very direct , no slack at all.

great great bike.

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[pistole]

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[pistole]

[tommytool]

Jeez ! Just goes to show you never know where a thread will lead!

Just to point out that whenever I post a  it's to identify the humour associated with the text. It should also be pointed out that Zeds post had the same  :mfr_lol:at the end of his post. The remarks were therefore meant to be taken in jest - this is an open forum for everyone and everyone's sense of humour as well.

But on a serious note - isn't this site going to be slightly more in support of the Kawasaki than any other marque. Enquiries of other makes here are courting a partisan response which should be taken in good sport.

   

[shaggs147]

Looks good Pistole, enjoy mate

[Ant]

Nice bike

Anyone notice the yellow truck in the background ? I wonder what thats carrying.......  

[100milesaway]

perfect example of the dithering dodderers sticking together here

Not so Dave. I am like the old marshall in Dodge city,  I stick up for what is right and proper  .

[100milesaway]

I don't normally do serious and when I do it's never for long I prefer to take the piss and have a  so come on ladies put your handbags down however.. it seems to me that it was not only Steve that made the comment that this is a gtr1400 site but I also like talking about other bikes either their good or bad points then I know if I've made the right choice on the bikes I've got or may buy and by the sounds of it and on this occasion.. "thankfook" I chose the Versys 1000 Ho!  got a feeling Mr rusty is on next

I just knew that you would be back soon, and get the show back on the road. This is what a forum should be like    hard hitting,     lots of fun,  tongue in cheek comments,   and large helpings of utter