Sports Tourer - Any advice?

[bonio]

1 hour ago, Steve_M said:

Bar steward, as my dad would have said.

I got caught the same way. When I sat on the machine at the dealers, I thought, how on earth is this steel heffalump going get itself round that passage and out of the car park? But it did it by some of magic, and soon we were flying round roundabouts, and I was under its spell.  

[Pie man]

18 hours ago, Steve_M said:

I test rode the R1200RS. Superb bike. However, given various physical constraints (knackered knees, hips, neck and shoulder) I had my doubts. Then the salesman suggested I try a GS. Bar steward, as my dad would have said.

I think the GS is one of the best all round bikes. I've owned a few BM's, but this time, I have purposely avoided the local dealer, otherwise, I would end up with another. Now I've gone orange, light & nimble and I can fit the Bumot Luggage to it, its an addictive little bugger  

[Gerontious]

28 minutes ago, Pie man said:

I think the GS is one of the best all round bikes. I've owned a few BM's, but this time, I have purposely avoided the local dealer, otherwise, I would end up with another. Now I've gone orange, light & nimble and I can fit the Bumot Luggage to it, its an addictive little bugger  

 

Bumot luggage is great. compared to some more 'common' brands. I really like the top box I got. great size for my purposes. 30L. I dont need it to store my helmet.

 

[Pie man]

1 hour ago, Gerontious said:

 

Bumot luggage is great. compared to some more 'common' brands. I really like the top box I got. great size for my purposes. 30L. I dont need it to store my helmet.

 

Bumot, they're well made and I like the way the panniers open, and the inner bags are well made too.