New Bike Time Everyone Meet Helga - 2018 BMW R1200GS RALLYE TE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Well here she is, after 6 months of not riding after being smashed off of Herman, everyone meet Helga, the 2018 BMW R1200GS Rallye TE.
I'm in LOVE!
Just a quick vid folks from when I picked her up and took her home from Coopers BMW in Tunbridge Wells (www.cooperbikes...)
We all know I loved Herman, my BMW R1200GS Triple Black, but alas he is no more after meeting a SMIDSY!
So Helga is the future, and what a bike she is.
Stay tuned for the next vid where I ride to Lands End and back to get her run-in so the real fun can begin - that's 705 miles in a day!
I'll also do a review of the new 2018 BMW R1200GS Rallye TE once she's all run in and I can really get to grips with her.
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We always knew it would be another GS Brucey, you weren't kidding us!! - you'll be glad to know you made the right choice :0) Really happy for you that you're back on a bike and congratulations for bagging Helga, love the look of those Rallye's, beautiful machines....enjoy!
Cheers TMF, I seem to have developed a GS habit?! 😂👍
A great habit to have - unlike your other "writing off a GS" habit! ;0)
That is the best paint job styling of any new bike
Love to see that smile in your face after the short ride home. Greets from gemany , ride safe and give us many of your brill vids in the future!
Thanks Matthias, it’s great to be back 👍
Well done Bruce. It's good to see you riding again. Crazy speed policing here in Australia too!
Thanks Flip, yeah I know, they’re proper speed nazi’s over there aren’t they!
I met a few on my trip (professionally!) 😬👍
I am with you on that one. Few years back I visited the UK and I needed a new gear shifter for my bike. All the kTm dealers I visited where anything but helpful. They would have to order the part and it takes about two weeks. I didn't have two weeks.
Somehow I ended up in the kTm Center in Hemel Hemstead. Same thing there. Didn't have the part in stock, but without hesitation they offered me the part of one of their showroom bikes and even fitted it for me. Very friendly and very helpful. So if you want kTm in the UK my guess is Hemel Hempstead is the place to go...
Enjoy the latest GS. Only a few changes different, but enough to make it a much better bike to own.
Cheers Ashley, I’m loving it so far 👍
Must agree with you on BMW Customer service..Was the main reason i left Honda and bought my first BMW 800GT a few years back. Now on a 2014 RT (Inara)
Top choice.... I love it when another biker sees the light, I had exactly the same issues with getting a test on other "Adventure" bikes, so like you borrowed a GS for a unlimited test and ordered there and then ... Love my GS...
Nice one...Happy new bike, love the TFT display, here's to many happy miles with Helga
Thanks a lot, aye the tft is lovely eh 👍
Knew it was gonna be another GS , stunning looking machine Bruce, great to see you back on the road again , ride safe buddy
Cheers Craig, once bitten.... 😉👍
Congratulations on being back on the bike you love and your right even if you do find a better bike its the backup that wins all the time if you do have a problem and yes your definitely going to have to watch the Speedo I can see a lot of blurry Speedo clock's from now 😂😂😂😂 great to see you smiling so much again👍
Ha Ha, shot myself in the foot there haven’t I, blurring takes SO much time to do!!!!!
Oh well 👊✊✊✊✊👍
teapotone lol you will need to position you helmet cam haha but a great introductIon to Helga
Don't talk to me about archaic speed limits. Living in Norway is a very very slow pace of life. Got a 2 year ban for doing 90 in a 60. Great to see you're up and about, i don't know how many more walking vlogs i could have coped with.
Ha Ha, they are so much more work than normal motovlog too! Yet this vid has got about 3 times as many views already?!
Aye it’s a good job Norway is so stunning, but it’s still so my head in if I had to ride there all the time with the speed Nazi’s on your case permanently! 👍
I'm a GSX-R guy. But I have always loved the look and the capabilities of a GS. Good choice.
Thanks bud, I couldn’t stand GS’s... until I tried one.
That was that 👍
Really is a great looking bike - the smile says it all.
Beaming 😁👍
Congrats Mr Teapot on a lovely new bike - here's hoping you keep this one shiny side up. Cheers
You and me both are hoping that Bonny!!! 😬👍
Great to see you back on a bike Bruce. Look forward to the Land's End video. Also great idea on the custom buff/neck warmer, I can't wait to the finished design.
Cheers MotoVenture, glad you enjoyed the vid.
Aye I’m eager to see them too, just waiting for a mate to do the initial design 👍
I took a gs rallye out when my s1000r was being serviced and I fell in love with this bike😆you are right this bike ticks all the boxes and guess what I haven't stopped looking at gs rallye since then! 😆
Ha Ha, it’s not right is it?! It shouldn’t be as good as it is!!! 👍
Congratulations Bruce ! Its not easy getting a test ride in Ontario apart from when the manufacturer has test days and takes a huge enclosed trailer full of bikes to a dealer for you to test ride.
Really?! That sounds a lot of work just to get a test ride, wonder why they do it like that? 👍
Insurance liability issues for the dealers I reckon.
After seeing TMF's rear shock problem I'd be inclined to part-ex it at the end of it's warranty period just to be on the safe side. Good luck and safe riding.
I never seem to keep my bikes much longer than a year or two anyway John, so hopefully I won’t have that issue 👍
Coopers do a nice complimentary coffee too. Always worth a visit for that alone :)
Excellent great to see you back on a bike especially the GS. Like you its my only form of transport! Hasn't let me down yet, although had a flat on the M6 last week but still got me home😀😀 Love my '09 GS ! Take care Bruce.
Ta Seamus, it’s a great bike eh 👍
Saying good bye to my triple black GS next Saturday and pick up a new 2018 Rallye and after watching your blogs it will be on its way to hilltops as soon as I’ve run it in 👍👍 great blogs
Cheers Glynn, enjoy the new bike 👍
V nice, Bruce. I had one of the same, from Cooper’s when my GSA was in for service. Found it small compared to mine, but loved the new gearbox and the Hill hold. 😁😁
Ive not played with the Hill Hold yet actually!
Was there ever any question 😄👍🏻
Looking forward to watching this years adventures . Superb 😊👌🏻
Cheers Wils 👍
Good to see you back on another bike dude! Missed your vids!
Thanks Paul, loving being back on a bike again! 👍
teapotone Hopefully I’ll be back out on the Explorer soon if the weather sorts itself out!
Just come across your channel having just bought almost the exact same bike and I have to agree, great bike. I also agree, BMW service is excellent, I use North Oxford and can’t say enough good things about them. Hope your get to enjoy many miles on the new machine!!
Thanks Liam, and welcome to the channel bud, hope you enjoy the rest of the vids as much as you enjoy your new bike!
Stay safe 😉👍
Congrats on your new bike... Helga is just awesome!
Thanks Karthik, much appreciated bud 👍
Glad your back on the road, enjoy!
Thank you bud 👍
Nice one Bruce, enjoy that lovely machine, hope you have some great times with her.
Cheers Beans, loving being back 👍
Congratulations! Can’t go wrong with a GS. I’m happy for you.
Congratulations Bruce, good to see you back in your natural habitat and Helga looks (& sounds) great 👍. I had a test ride on a GS last week and loved it; as a relatively new rider (passed my test in May last year) it’s a step up from my 800GT.
If you’re able to change the display from MPH to KPH the it might be worthwhile “confirming” that you’ve done this in the description for each video, that way we know that any reading of “100” is still well within the law 😇.
Ha Ha, but it’d be easy enough for people to just convert the kph back to mph bud, no hiding with that screen!
Think the blur function is going to get a lot of use 👍😉
teapotone But if you really really meant to change it to kph, told us you’d done it but “accidentally” left it on mph then we’d be looking at a value we think is kph but is actually mph. Wouldn’t that be a shame? 😏
Of course its all immaterial anyway since you’d never break the speed limit...
Great choice. I have the 2017 Rallye. That updated display is really nice and bright. Also Helga is a great name. Mine is named Gretel as My dog is Hansel.
Ha Ha, Genius work 👍
Hey Bruce! Great vid (as always) and massive congratulations on the new ride, she's a beaut! (Not that I'm biased! 😉) Already looking forward to hearing your thoughts once run in! Ride safe and enjoy!
New bike day is the best day ever. 👍🏻😬🏍
Ha ha, isn’t it!! 😁👍
teapotone I was dead set on getting a GSA but after seeing TMF’s video yesterday I was really disappointed how he was treated. Especially given what they charge for a replacement shock. It seem to have been sorted now but only after public shaming and not everyone has a massive TH-cam presence to back them up. 🤔. Having said all that the GS is easily the best all round bike out there at the moment so perhaps I will get one after all 😉
You’ll always hear the horror stories Derv, they make newsworthy headlines and are what people remember.
Don’t forget the GS/GSA has been up there as one of the highest selling bikes for year after year after year, they literally can’t sell enough of them, so there are tens of thousands of GS/GSA owners out there who’ve not had any significant issues with either their bikes or dealerships.
I always take the line of thought that something will go wrong with a bike at some point, I’m not that bothered about that. But when it does go wrong I EXPECT the dealership to go out of its way to assist me (as a customer, not as someone who has a social media presence). That is how I measure service and that’s what will stick in my mind and govern whether they get my repeat business or not.
TMF has undoubtedly received bad service from his dealership. I’m astounded by that to be honest, what a huge own goal by them as the repercussions would’ve been massive in terms of their reputation.
However it still doesn’t change my own opinion of the bikes themselves, if you’re that way inclined, the GS/GSA is VERY hard to beat. 😉👍
teapotone I currently ride an ‘07 GS so you don’t have to tell me how good they are 😬👍🏻 I just can’t get the craving for a GSA out my head. 🤯🙈. Looking forward to a full review as that dash looks fantastic.
Well you got it home without binning it Brucie! May that continue! All the best.
Ha Ha, Baby steps Bud, baby steps 😂👍
What a shock a GS lol, we all knew it would be, but then its a good bike. Good to see you properly back on the road mate.
Thanks man, great to be back 👍
Great choice, love the rallye colour scheme. Nice avoidance on the hot potato.
Ha Ha, yeah I’m glad I thought better of that, could lead to all sorts! 👍
Congratulations TP1. Totally understand where you're coming from when it comes to bike/dealer choice. My preference is Triumph and from day one I've gone to Woods in Abergele even though there's another Triumph dealer just down the road in Chester. Always been spot on with me and went the extra mile when a dozy madame reversed into my bike three weeks before I was due to trade it in. There's a LOT to be said for good customer service. Looking forward to watching your adventures with Helga and checking out the new buffs. Happy riding mate.
one thing..... Make sure you get a guard for the oil/water radiators. A mate of mine brought 2 R1200 adventures in brisbane, and on the long ride back to melbourne (+1000 miles) she picked up a stone which went through the radiator and finished her ride then and there. so get radiator guards
Yep got them. Worth getting a headlight guard too as they are £1,000 if you crack the headlight!!!
What sort did you go for? I’ve heard some say that they can cause overheating as they restrict airflow.
These came with the Rallye edition so BMW’s own guards.
I had the SW-motech ones on my previous GS and had no problems with them at all.👍
it wasnt me, it was a friend of mine
holy crap ! BMW = Bavarian Money Waster
just found this channel...very interesting I must say,this is the bike to do a rtw trip on :) don't know how you managed to do it on the gixer my god my wrist and back would be finished...big respect for that one. I did go with my dad to Pakistan and back from London 3 times by motorbike before...once in 1992 on a xl250 I was on the back I was 12 years old, then again in 94 on a cb250rs pillion again then again in 96 on a Honda cx500 with sidecar much more comfortable lol my dad has done the trip 10 times in total 8 times by motorbike and twice in a 4x4 jeep... what a experience I had it was epic come to think about the things we went through on the road..
I want to travel do a trip somewhere on a bike I've got a 929 fireblade but I wouldn't do it on that bike rather a upright bike like yours or Africa twin or tenere. problem is the UK don't issue the carnet anymore so I don't see how I can do the same trip as Iran and Pakistan you need a carnet
What an amazing life you and your dad have had! That must have been an amazing experience as a young lad, to go all that way with your dad, awesome!
Re the carnet issue, have you been on to www.horizonsunlimited.com to ask what everyone else is now doing?
teapotone it was a trip of a lifetime...it's only now I really appreciate the experience...we nearly died a few times had accidents,drove through the war in Bosnia, it was -25 in turkey ect many stories just like you must have with your epic rtw trip :) my dad was doing it on a shoe string budget back then, those where the days
I've just started to look into doing something like this so it's early days but thanks for the information I didn't know about the website am sure to check it now
Bruce may sweet Helga be the ride of your life my friend...(Sorry Mrs Teapot)...Bloody good choice mate, keep up the good work ;)
I have one too. Unfortunately I can't ride it at the moment. I had a brain fart, so maybe off the road for a while!
Lovely bike Bruce the TFT screen looks well smart, enjoy .
Screen is gorgeous isn’t it!
That speedo is a bit too easy to read on camera though! 😬
Congratulation on your new bike...
Thanks Toby 👍
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Helga looks good, well done Bruce. I have to say not a real surprise!!
Love the TFT and that black exhaust looks and sounds lovely, I'm currently on the look out myself.
Just had my GSA in for 6000 service and she came back very smooth, not sure what they did but really nice.
Hope to catch up with you some time during the year.
All the best.
JJ
Cheers Jay, the 2018 engine and gearbox seems a lot smoother than before, loving it 👍
Defo up for meeting up bud, you free this coming weekend? I’m going to post up on the Facebook page to see who’s up for meeting up on Saturday👍
Yes be good to meet up. I'm not on Facebook but I now follow you on Twitter so hopefully find out that way 👍
Very nice, great colour as well. That’s my local dealer....I’ve window shopped when they are closed...must pop in and have a look around! Looks like they have finished off the roadworks now!👍
Don’t do it Vernon, you’ll end up buying one!! Not a bad thing. Just expensive 😳
Tell them I sent you, you’ll get a free coffee 😂👍
teapotone why do you think I go there when they are closed? 😀 Free coffee huh? 🤔🤔 could turn out to be an expensive coffee!😀....I had to laugh...watching your around the World Series....one you say something about you could bring any bike, or god forbid, even a GS.....there’s witchcraft in them GS’s!......I can feel their magnetic pull from 11 miles away......love that dash.....do they come with heated grips?.....oh no, thinking about specs.....it’s a slippery slope....😳
That’s it, you’ve already bought one!!!
Mate I know. I couldn’t be anymore anti-GS when I was on my RTW trip, I didn’t even consider them as proper motorbikes to be frank. Just an armchair on two wheels for those who’ve given up on life!
How wrong could I be!
I’m very, very sorry 😞😉👍
Yes, I can see one in my future.......bloody social media! Coopers look like they look after their customers as well....damn!...and I only started riding a few years ago out of curiosity.......
Happy new bike! Hope the Lands End ride went OK for you!
Cheers Tony, it was bloody freezing and wet, but I LOVED it! Great turnout from all the folk who joined me too! 👍
Looking Good Big Lad. Take it steady and watch out for the SMIDSY's
Wahey, Raymondooooooo!
I was literally just wondering what you were up to today! How’s things brother, hope life is dealing you a good hand 👍
All good up't North Brother. Life's all fizz and fitness at the minute. Smashed Dry January, Lost a stone and a bit so all good. Let me know where and when for that long awaited brew and I'll be there...
Wow bud that's brilliant, well done!
You doing the RBLR1000 this year? Few of us coming up for it
Great to see you on a bike again and a brand spanking new one too, was obvious that you would choose this one ;) good on you mate and looking forward to seeing you in June, ride safe
I’ve just replied to your Facebook message Gaz, not great news mate! 😞
Stunning machine Bruce. That dash is just the dogs danglies. Shame our dealers are not more accomodating when it comes to test rides. I was really worried about parting with my beloved ZX12r to buy a Multistrada 1200 without test riding it. But I did all the research I could and took a punt and bought it. Glad I did now as I love the Multi. If you are in the North East of England I will gladly have a bit blast about with you. Keep up the great work on your vids. Avid follower.
Hi Lee, that’s very kind Mate, I’d love to come and ride your roads with you.
Probably best to wait for Spring up there! 👍
teapotone yes I think so..unless a snow plough and grit bucket came as an option on Helga. Lol
I think it’s an option in the Touratech catalogue? 😉
Yep they are good at Cooper's and you are spot on about Laguna in Maidstone. It's like your a pain in there back side as you want to test ride a bike. Was looking at a bandit1250 after 30 mins of no help walked away and got AJ the bmw gs 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Best way to deal with bad service - go elsewhere 👍
DAMN! BEAUTIFUL BIKE! Its like everyone's ultimate dream adventure bike. You're amazing! looking forward to new adventures and updates on your new bike
Ha Ha, thanks Mark, she’s a beaut isn’t she! ❤️👍
Very nice bud a great looking bike and I hope your feeling much better these days
Yes thanks Andi, things are good and on the up cheers 👍
Nice one....i knew you would go for that eventually....love the colours...congrats.
Thanks Jeffrey 👍
Lovely Bike and very best of luck with Helga!!
Cheers Alan, she’s a beaut eh 😉👍
Well done matey and congratulations on the new bike! I'm going to have to try one myself everyone banging on about them...
Ha Ha, that’d be a turn up for the books wouldn’t it, all of us on GS’s!
Just need to convert RichyVida 👍
Hilariously I called my BMW Helga also. I ride a Ducati Multistrada now, freaking awesome bike!!!
Nooooooooooooo!!
😉👍
Not necessarily the best place to post the question (and forgive me if its covered in another of your vids) but what exhaust did you put on the GS? About to get a Rallye TE myself and thinking I want it to sound a bit fruitier than the standard can. Love the vids by the way!
Hi Marcus,
I’ve got a full Akrapovic system, sounds great 👍
Well done Bruce you will love it, best bike in the world, good stuff.
Cheers Johnny 👍
Not sure I'd be doing those test rides fella. That GS is lovely, particularly in those colours
Always time to ride different bikes 👍
Great to see you back on 2 wheels Bruce, I bet it felt awesome....bonny colours, I love that rallye version....might be tempted meself one day although never tried a GS yet lol......maybe we could trade for a mile or 3 down in Spain?!!
What a beut! Hope you had a good trip to lands end! I would have joined but the weather was crap and I'm only on a 125 🤣
Crikey Samuel, that would Have been hard work on a 125! It was Baltic and soaking wet bud, even started hail stoning as we left Land’s End 🙄👍
Welcome back to two wheels 🏍 lovely bike.
Thanks very much, great to be back 😉👍
Great bike Bruce. Next best thing to the XR lol. I got a nice Saltire neck buff from Giraffe.
Is saw their tartan designs, I’m thinking of doing a special tartan one for the Clan member over on Patreon, and another design or two for mass release.
Top vid Bruce, looking forward to the full review and another wise bike choice you have made. Keep up the good work and thx for the Teapotone sticker (Mal Thailand)
One happy biker, looks like you made a good choice.
Yep I reckon so.
Looking forward to the adventures ahead 👍
Hope you ride more safely with this one for your sake and that of other road users.
What a beautiful machine.
Thanks James.
The bike’s not bad either eh! 😉👍
KTM are ok for test rides ( in the Midlands ...) But I agree, Triumph seem to have an odd (disappointing) stance... and I'm sure that costs them sales. Enjoy your new GS Bruce.
Thanks Max
Helll Yeah buddy!!
So glad to see you back on a bike! Helga it is!! and she sounds lovely awesome!!
Congrats brother!! looking forward for the new adventures
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Congrats Bruce, lovely bike :-) .
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nice to see you back mate happy new gs
Thanks Jack, great to be back 👍
Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Wondering if Helga still making you smile as looks like the Rallye will be by next machine(if I can convince the wife/boss) would you buy Helga again ?and is there an update video on her ? Ride safe with maximum enjoyment 👍
Yep she’s still doing it for me, great bike.
I do miss the top end hooligan of a Sportsbike, but the low down grunt and noise from the big flat twin is addictive.
I’ve got about a dozen vids still to do from various trips and ride outs this year, I’m well behind with my vids I’m afraid, I do apologise. 👍
I do still love sports bikes and I have had two bmw,s s1000rr and now have a brand new s1000r but I think is just a matter of time for me to get a gs fully kitted
It’s in us all bud 😉👍
What audio you using. Bluetooth.. it sounds great- does it hook up to phone? Loud enough?? Cheers, just subscribed to you, and love the videos- best I’ve seen. Halfway through your world tour- awesome buddy- really entertaining.
Thanks Tom, glad you’re enjoying the channel bud and thank you for the support.
For helmet audio I just use a cheap lavalier mic wired directly into the Drift Ghost-S, mounted on the side of my lid. The mic itself is located inside the chin section of the lid and has a ‘Deadcat’ or windsock attaches to minimise wind noise.
I’ve done a vid on the setup, but will be doing an updated detailed one soon 👍
teapotone Thanks for the info- that’s great. I’ll take a look. Keep up the videos though mate. They literally are the best I’ve seen, and so good to watch! Be great to join on one of your rides this year.
Thanks very much Tom, you’re more than welcome bud.
Keep an eye on the vids and social media as I’ll always post up where I’m heading to for the next ride, so just let me know if you want to come along or meet up 👍
Great little video, looking forward to full review. Enjoy Lands End :-)
Got the 2017 great bike. Nice very nice.
Love it. Random one but would you ever go back to a sportbike after being away from them or do you reckon the GS is a lot more fun? I had sportbike a for years and found it was starting to get a chore, moved to a triple r and now an rs and feel rejuvenated and exciting about riding again.
I still do love Sportsbikes, and I’d love to try the new GSX-R1000R, but they’ve a time and a place for me.
For general all round biking I can’t better the GS at the mo. But when I went to France and road the huge fast sweeping bends and straights they have there, I was sat on the big adventure bikes flat out and quite frankly I felt bored! That’s where the Sportsbikes come into their own - out and out high speed balls to the wall riding. But how often do you get to do that on public roads? 👍
Does the new SOS button constantly flash red whilst riding? If so surely a annoying distraction?
No SKU, that’s the remote for the Drift Ghost-S camera I use, I don’t have the SOS system on my bike.
Arrrh I see good Sir! Thank you for the reply, fooled me as in same location as the sos button.
Helga sounds a beast pal... cracking customer service by sounds of it. Also heard that about speed limits... dunno how they will enforce given the tolerence degrees for speedos being out or the various physics of using a laser etc (cadence, dopler etc). Be interesting to see.
From people in the know, they won’t be able to do the ‘1 mph over the speed limit and you’re getting a ticket’ thing for just those reasons you mention.
It’ll remain 10% over + 2mph as threshold apparently. 👍
Ah... that’s me f..... 😉👍
Lovely job👍🏻 enjoy her mate
Hey Teapot, I'm looking at the k1600 and the GS for the wife and I. What are your thoughts?
Depends what you want from the bike bud? The GS offers more character from the boxer engine (if you like that) more grunt low down, more versatility if you want the option to do dirt roads etc.
The K1600 allows you to do massive mileage at high speed in comfort, it has a lot more luxury than the GS for both rider and passenger, but the service costs are BIG! The K1600 can handle no problem, but obviously you’re limited to road riding realistically (but obviously you can take it offroad if you’re mental).
For me if it could only be one bike for two-up riding, I’d still go for the 1250GS but I’d go for the GSA for 2-up as there is a bit more weather protection etc
Why did you choose rallye over the GSA? I understand the benefits over the regular GS but with your love of touring I'd imagine you could benefit from larger tank, etc..
I’ve never ever needed a 30litre tank, even riding around the world a 20ltr tank would be fine.
The GSA is a lot heavier and more top heavy, yet it’s the same engine, so the GSA is slower and less agile than the GS.
The GS just rides nicer than the GSA, it’s more flickable and dynamic, whereas the GSA rides more like the older Triumph 1200 Explorer.
Awesome to see you back on a bike, I'm excited for ya, no way have you made the wrong choice, just slow down a bit....na f that.
Ha Ha, I think that tft screen will do a great job of slowing me down!!
Nahhhh 👊✊✊✊👍
Congratulations Bruce!! made up for you that your finally back on 2 wheels once again. I'm interested to know how the Rallye compare's with the Triple Black you had 👍
Thanks Chris, I’ll be doing a review in a few weeks time bud and will be sure to compare the two 👍
teapotone looking forward to hearing your thoughts!! Stay safe bud and enjoy your new beast 👍
Goin out next month to get one! Maybe a deal in 2018-17’s? Love the Rally scheme too. Cheers!
Proper job. I did the same; swapped a SuperDuke GT for a new one SuperDuke GT ;-)
Love to try the Gt, looks a mental bike. 👍
Congrats on the new bike. You haven't mentioned your shoulder so I guess you're either a hero or it's doing well. On the '1mph over' issue; thankfully it looks like CC Bangham is getting a hammering from inside the job. I respect your discretion, however :-)
Cheers Paul, the shoulder is coming on very slowly. I can actually move it a bit now which is a huge relief. Got to admit it was pinching a bit on Saturday but more like a, “I’ve not used these muscles in a LONG time” way, rather than a ‘you really shouldn’t be doing this!’ Way 😉👍
Introduce Helga to the autobahns here in Germany, mostly no speed limit. Oh and nice bike.
Thanks Temple 👍
Superb bit of kit. Enjoy it
Cheers Buddy, will do 👍
Great choice Bruce, but don’t look at TMF’s latest video, it may have changed your choice if you’d seen it first...😉
I’d spoken with him about his problems with his GS actually. These things happen though, however it’s how the dealership deals with them that is the key for me.
The service he got from his BMW dealership sounds pretty shoddy to be frank. I appreciate it’s out of warranty, but I’d expect more from them, and to not fit a second hand part is ridiculous.
Now his bike is out of warranty, he’s free to go anywhere he likes without any fallback 👍
Fine looking bike you have, really like the TFT instrument cluster, it looks to be a big improvement over the speedo cluster on the earlier models. I found actually trying to read the speedo was extremely difficult and was the main reason that caused me in having to attend a speed awareness course for being caught doing 36 MPH in a 30 zone. To be absolutely fair the course was very well run and was extremely interesting, and it has changed my opinion regarding the dangers associated with excess speed. Quick question - I find that my 2015 GS1200 TE develops a strange noise from the front fork area when I hit about 30 MPH, the BMW dealership attributes this to the choice of front tyre. Is your new bike the same? Any weird noises from the front end of the bike?
Hi Michael,
Can’t say I’ve ever noticed a strange noise at all? I have heard people say that different tyres can cause excessive road noise, but not something that particularly bothers me to be honest.
The new tft dash is brilliant, but unfortunately it means the ‘blurring’ tool is needed in a LOT of my videos 😬👍
Jack at BMW is spot on! Top place tbh
Looking forward to the lands end vid! My buddy Alex joined you guys down & back, also the hilltop remap very interested on how that goes before and after, do they run lean with full system without ecu work?
Aye Jack seems a good lad, very knowledgable and helpful.
Alex is a top lad too, very funny guy. He’s got exactly the same exhaust as me bud. No they don’t run lean as far as I’m aware, but I whole heartedly recommend HillTop, it absolutely transforms the bike 👍
Happy New bike Teapotone. Sounds really nice, is that a full Akrapovic or just the end tip?
Ta Phil, it’s a full Akra system 😉👍
Hey there Bruce.....a question....do you get much road noise on your GS?
I get loads on mine....it’s got the Michelin Anakee tyres fitted( 2018 TE).
My last lc had continentals on and was spot on..thanks
Laguna's still haven't changed, I passed my bike test last year and went to them to test ride a bunch of bikes to try and find my first bike. Now at 41yrs young I wasn't expecting to be treated like a young time waster (I have quite a youthful appearance, only the grey hair gives me away). I was able to test ride 2 bikes and both times they acted like I was imposing on their time or they had somewhere better to be and were generally pretty rude, needless to say I wasn't going to give them my hard earned cash. I got so annoyed the 3rd time I had a test ride booked in, turned up and they wouldn't let me out on it, I was so annoyed by it I got the branch sales manager over and showed him on my bank I had funds to buy any bike in there I wanted but I was going to go elsewhere. They are known around Kent for being pretty poor on the customer service front, but I've also have friends who have used them for years and swear by them. I am Scottish as well so maybe they just don't like us hahaha
I’ve got a mate who’s family work in there, and even they wouldn’t use them! 🤷♂️🤣👍
@@teapotone If I'm honest I'm glad they were like that cause after watching your 1250R and your GS videos I'm heavily leaning towards those now. Really like the 1250R
No bother at all - 100% take the 1250R out for a spin, cracking bike that 👍
@@teapotone Aye, I do have a soft or rather 'hard' spot for naked bikes and the 1250R is just gorgeous.
Congrats on a new bike!!. Just finished your round the world tour series and clearly not up to date on videos..., so I need to ask: what happend to the beast when you got home? In the living room or adopted by Suzuki Uk? What a trooper that bike was/is. Cheers Lj
Hi LJ,
I’ve still got the Beast, but she’s retired now and lives in my garage.
She was supposed to get built into the new kitchen but it just didn’t work unfortunately.
Engine still goes, stunning machine 👍
Looking good Bruce!
Thanks Marshall👍
another good vid bruce cant wait for the full review
Thanks Doomcati 👍
Hmmm you say reliable .. twice in the first minute ... i hope so for you.. but i guess its under warranty my gsa i lost count of the problems she had... like rear shock blowing warped rear disc ...and more anyhoo enjoy
Unfortunately you get Gremlin bikes, or ‘Friday afternoon bikes’. My Triumph Explorer 1200 was one - yet my 4 mates who all bought identical bikes at the same time from the same dealer, none of them had any issues at all.
These things happen, but for me it’s how a dealership deals with it that really matters. For me personally, no dealership, other than Haslemere Motorcycles down near Petersfield, has matched the service I get at Coopers BMW. 👍