I did 35 000 miles on my R1100GS before it started running badly and I had to get rid of it.
I bought a Rockster for the price and looks. Now I've got used to it its more comfortable, handles better and is much quicker so a better bike all round!
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- Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:24 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Anyone Consider a GS First?
- Replies: 24
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- Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:31 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Old England Vs New England and a Rockster Vs GS
- Replies: 6
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Re: Old England Vs New England and a Rockster Vs GS
Obviously it has the same straight line performance as the GS, though the handling isn't quite as 'cheeky' as the GS or maybe I need a few more miles to get used to it! If I could change one thing it would be the brakes - I am a big advocate of ABS brakes but the servo assistance is too remote........
- Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:39 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Big-end noise at startup?
- Replies: 6
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Hi Rog, I've seen you on the Oz guzzi forums. I picked up a Rockster end of last year for Leeds commuting duties. Boxer engines are pretty bulletproof, I couldn't kill my last one even after 75000 miles so I wouldn't worry. Talking of Converts I've just picked up another on fleabay, can't wait for i...
- Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:45 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Rocksters - appealing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2489
I rode home 20 miles in the snow on mine here in the UK. I was surprised at how stable it was although it would have been handy to turn off the ABS. Considering that we get gridlock as soon as we get a few flakes of snow up here I didn't mind being on the bike. Anyway, the sun's out now even in York...