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Location: Back into the hamster wheel again, in Oslo - Norway. Did a 5 year RTW trip/250 k kms, 2014-2019
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Originally Posted by colebatch
??? There are no personal issues in this discussion. I pointed out a fault with a bike you like and you got offended. Go back to your original post ... You asked for opinions !!!
Well you are welcome to tell me there is more than just a bigger fuel tank that IS REALLY worth commenting on .... but then you kinda have to say what that is and why its notably better ... right?
Well I think most people on here know enough about my bike and its history to prevent me going into in too much detail, since its really a matter of public record ... there are over 20 pages in this book on what I recommended (as of 2010) ...including a 14 page section on my bike, its setup and why.
Building the Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle: The Essential Guide to Preparing a Bike for the Journey of a Lifetime: Amazon.co.uk: Robert Wicks: Books
And then there is a section in here regarding my bike choice and why:
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route and Planning Guide: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Scott: Books
And I dont consider what I do "overlanding" ... which for me conjures up images of slow heavy 200+ kg bikes with metal boxes on them plodding along asphalt highways and occasional gravel roads. I prefer Chris Scott's term "Adventure Motorcycling".
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Well I havent tried any of those, but what is says in the link in the opening post is that the new model has better seat (not all of us want to stand all the time while riding a bike...), better windscreen, better rear frame.
And I dont know is ESA and ASC is options on the excisting model.....
You must have me excused so very much - but I really dont want to order and pay two books to have an idea of Your opinions about this issue....I have hoped for an easier option.....
Anyhow - a very few persons have the ability, the energy, the time, the knowledge and the economical option to build their own bike. Us others must buy a stock bike and - at best replace a few things and add a few others.
And what other negative parts on the new GS800 adventure except the rims did you mention?
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