The GS has gone...

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The GS has gone...

Postby ianc53 » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:09 am

... having been replaced by this.

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Had a test ride last year and was impressed. After some encouragement from Paul :) I took the plunge and bought it last month. To me (at least) it's the spiritual successor to the 1100S and I'm ready looking forward to getting a few miles on it.

Probably means I need to sell the R1100S, more of which in another thread.

Also means I've a few bits and pieces for the GS LC for sale. I'll post for those discerning members of Boxertrix with one - although of course they are not as discerning as those with an RS :D

It's bit going full circle as I also have this.

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Bought it from a friend last year, he was at the second owner and had it for for over 20 years. A bad fall - from his attic while getting the Christmas decorations - meant a badly broken arm and he decided his biking days were over. Not had chance to do much with it yet, but once I stop work - in September - I will have no excuses!

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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby Paul » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:51 am

Nice choice. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.

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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby popsky » Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:15 am

Both very nice Ian, but which one will be at the Welsh weekend?
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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby dave the german » Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:14 am

Also means I've a few bits and pieces for the GS LC for sale. I'll post for those discerning members of Boxertrix with one - although of course they are not as discerning as those with an RS :D

Utter tosh - although I may be biased :wink:
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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby ianc53 » Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:06 pm

Hi Phil,

Both very nice Ian, but which one will be at the Welsh weekend?


I think it will have to be the new one for Wales. Mile munchers though they were in their time, not sure whether this particular bike, or its rider, is up for a 400 mile day just yet. Now if we have a Boxertrix weekend in Scotlandshire at some point that could be a different story :D .

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Utter tosh - although I may be biased :wink:


I'm hoping there's something in my collection of bits and pieces that will appeal to you. There's a Wunderlich Ergo touring screen, Cymarc dashboard surround and stainless steel front engine "Crud catcher', Mudsling rear 'hugger' thing and a Touratech headlight cover - put that on when I found a replacement light unit was over £900 :shock: .

Also have a Navigator IV that will be going cheap.

I hope to get some photos done this week.

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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby dave the german » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:50 pm

Ian, I got a headlight protector for the same reason- I was bricking it until it arrived, thought it would be just my luck to get a stone through it. Having said that I've got headlight protectors on all my Boxers. May be interested in some of the bits tho
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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby ianc53 » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:44 pm

Thanks Dave, I'll try and get something into the "For Sale' section by the weekend.

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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby andrew s » Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:48 pm

You can always ride my 1100S if you sell yours :D
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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby ianc53 » Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:55 pm

Yours is too nice to ride, but thanks for the offer :) .

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Re: The GS has gone...

Postby andrew s » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:46 pm

Need to catch up in the Spring for a ride.
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