I have just bought a 2013. I cannot say I am as pleased as you are about your bike. I had 2 x 1150Gs some years back and loved them. Thought I was coming home, with a modern BM. Hopefully if and when I may fix it , perhaps in 12 months I will do a video like yours. Excellent job most enjoyable video. .
Hi Brett, despondency over, I fixed the tic tac on the right hand head. I am now back in the groove. Sorry for earlier miserable sod post on your channel. Cheers mate.
@ADVBrett indeed. I'm happy for you brother. Enjoy the ride and I look forward to your next bike selection 😀 👍🏻. Did the GS give you any problems being that iT was a first run of the water cooled bikes?
Thanks mate! Yeah this was the late 2013 model, first of the new shape which had cruise as standard. It was all integrated into the RH handles. Possibly had it removed? Don't know why you'd do that though!
@@ADVBrett Ah gotcha. Fair enough. Maybe I just didn’t see it. Thank you mste. Quick question, do you know which model does clutch assist, or changing gears without using the clutch?
picking up my 2013 tomorrow with 36000km on it, last was a k1200 gt, but since then I suffered a stroke, reckon I will be able to mount cowboy style,, clutch ok with part left hand yes know most of the youtoobers you mentioned, check out big roc moto, he covers it best of all the others
You'll love the GS, I bought mine with 89,000kms and she ran like a dream! If you have any issues with the clutch, consider the Africa Twin DCT, I've been loving mine!
Certainly are mate, the last 10 years hasn’t been a waste, lots of good times and great memories but if I stayed in flying I couldn’t buy a house or have any financial stability. Still might continue some fixed wing private flaying at a after stage but not for a while yet.
I bet you piss a lot of People off when you cut between all the Cars at a Red Light. Not only that, it’s Dangerous! You’re really not setting much of a example for New Riders. I can’t believe you did that. It would have Pissed me off , if you did that at a Red Light to me. That was a very Stupid move!!!
It's called Lane Filtering and it's legal in NSW. If it pisses people off then unfortunately, that's their problem, there's nothing illegal or dangerous about it and I hope it DOES set an example for other riders because I highly recommend it. Check the link below. roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/motorcyclists/lanefiltering/index.html
Your a muppet Joey, nothing illegal about lane filtering where i am either - They TEACH it to new riders as part of multiday rider training here to get your licence. Its a **proven** safety measure to stop injuries to motorbikers getting squished in between cars with rear ender accidents at lights - and as a bonus it also improves traffic flow. Pretty unsafe not to lane filter to the front - and a pretty stupid unsubstantiated and incorrect comment you made bet you feel dumb now.
I wish we could legally lane filter. Dummies around here have bastardized lane filtering from other states to mean at any speed under any traffic condition at highway speeds. With people doing this it's unlikely filtering, not lane splitting, will ever become law. It is safer, completely avoids getting smashed from behind by a distracted driver assuming there's enough buffer of vehicles.
Just a quick question. Im thinking of getting a 2013-2016 GSA model. Does having a 19" wheel pose any problems on dirt track etc ?. I have a Yamaha WR450 currently but I'm doing more tarmac and dirt roads and not as much enduro anymore. Also, just noticed you were lane splitting. Can I do that in Queensland ?
Hey Kev, I didn't do as much dirt on the GS as I do on the Twin but I've certainly found d the 21 inch front much better. Not too sure about filtering in QLD, more states are getting on board but check your local licensing group.
Cheers Brett. Its been a worry getting a smaller tyre for the amount of gravel and dirt track I do but the Africa Twin just feels too big for me. Other alternatives might be the 790R with the weight low down but I have about 6 months to decide. Thanks bud.
@@kevrenshaw6177 Certainly try other bikes and get a feel for them. I've seen many people hit the dirt with the GS and get through the challenging stuff. I'd recommend the Twin even with my lack of experience I've had an awesome time on her
Thanks Brett. Really appreciate advice like this. I do quite like the KTM 790adventure because its got a low centre of gravity and by the time I get round to buying one maybe end of this year, I could get a 2018/2019 one with some bells and whistles for around $15-20k. But will I always be thinking about where my heart is with a GS ?. I could never afford a new bike like most people. I read a lot of reviews as if people have money to burn. Im a nurse so don't earn big bucks to blow $30k or upwards. Always buy second hand including some of my gear. Hence why a 1200GS and not a 1250. Just cant afford one.
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I have always wanted to try one of these 😎👍🏻
Take one out for a test ride, just an awesome bike for every occasion!
@@ADVBrett Yes might just do that 😎👍🏻
Let me know how you go!
@@ADVBrett Will do 😎👍🏻
I have just bought a 2013. I cannot say I am as pleased as you are about your bike. I had 2 x 1150Gs some years back and loved them. Thought I was coming home, with a modern BM. Hopefully if and when I may fix it , perhaps in 12 months I will do a video like yours. Excellent job most enjoyable video. .
Hi Brett, despondency over, I fixed the tic tac on the right hand head. I am now back in the groove. Sorry for earlier miserable sod post on your channel. Cheers mate.
All good fella! Have a great Christmas and new year!!
@@ADVBrett And you too,with your family.
wow when your riding it sounds really smooth!!!!. great choice
Have since sold her on and bought the Africa Twin! Great machine!
@@ADVBrett I completely understand. It's hard to find a bad bike these days. There's soo many great bikes to choose from
@@milesdavis8665 Such a good point, the options are endless!!
@ADVBrett indeed. I'm happy for you brother. Enjoy the ride and I look forward to your next bike selection 😀 👍🏻. Did the GS give you any problems being that iT was a first run of the water cooled bikes?
@@milesdavis8665 Not at all, she was faultless and I sold it with 130000kms on her!
Brilliant vid mate. Thank you.
What model has cruise control. Looked at a 2013 R1200GS the other week and it didn’t have cruise control.
Thanks mate! Yeah this was the late 2013 model, first of the new shape which had cruise as standard. It was all integrated into the RH handles. Possibly had it removed? Don't know why you'd do that though!
@@ADVBrett
Ah gotcha. Fair enough. Maybe I just didn’t see it. Thank you mste.
Quick question, do you know which model does clutch assist, or changing gears without using the clutch?
@@poerava Now that's a good question!! I think that started around the 2015 model but that's a guess at this stage!
@@ADVBrett ah brilliant. Thank you mate. Love your vid’s. might get me a r1200gs. They look like a comfy ride.
@@poerava I thoroughly enjoyed mine but I'm very bias towards the Africa Twin as well, make sure you test ride everything before hitting the button!
picking up my 2013 tomorrow with 36000km on it, last was a k1200 gt, but since then I suffered a stroke, reckon I will be able to mount cowboy style,, clutch ok with part left hand
yes know most of the youtoobers you mentioned, check out big roc moto, he covers it best of all the others
You'll love the GS, I bought mine with 89,000kms and she ran like a dream! If you have any issues with the clutch, consider the Africa Twin DCT, I've been loving mine!
@@ADVBrett nah Mate the clutching pressure seems the same on all the GSs, will let you know how I get on eh
@@stuarth43 Awesome, give it heaps and enjoy the ride!!
Really enjoyable video thank you
Thanks for that!!
What is beat year bike after 2014 to buy GS1200 ? And how much it may cost
You'll have to Google that one, every country is different, as is every rider. It's all about personal preference.
How's the bike been since you have owned it?
Hey Miles, I sold the GS in about October 2021 and picked up an Africa Twin in Jan 22. Been in love ever since!
@ADVBrett 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 I gotcha. I thought you'd never get rid of her. Bur the AT is also an excellent choice. Keep on riding!!!
@@milesdavis8665 you too fella!!
@@ADVBrettwhat you did that? Did you have any problem with the bike?
@@derdectiv None what so ever! She did a great job all round. I ended up selling her with about 130,000kms on it and she was still a great machine!
Bit of a change from a helicopter
Certainly is Gary, a lot less stressful as well!
@@ADVBrett good for you as long as your happy it's what life is all about
Certainly are mate, the last 10 years hasn’t been a waste, lots of good times and great memories but if I stayed in flying I couldn’t buy a house or have any financial stability. Still might continue some fixed wing private flaying at a after stage but not for a while yet.
@@ADVBrett I am in the UK and my instructor is on £60 an hour I have just passed in a cabri g2
Always wanted to fly the G2, that’s not a bad price at all.
I bet you piss a lot of People off when you cut between all the Cars at a Red Light. Not only that, it’s Dangerous! You’re really not setting much of a example for New Riders. I can’t believe you did that. It would have Pissed me off , if you did that at a Red Light to me. That was a very Stupid move!!!
It's called Lane Filtering and it's legal in NSW. If it pisses people off then unfortunately, that's their problem, there's nothing illegal or dangerous about it and I hope it DOES set an example for other riders because I highly recommend it. Check the link below.
roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/motorcyclists/lanefiltering/index.html
Your a muppet Joey, nothing illegal about lane filtering where i am either - They TEACH it to new riders as part of multiday rider training here to get your licence. Its a **proven** safety measure to stop injuries to motorbikers getting squished in between cars with rear ender accidents at lights - and as a bonus it also improves traffic flow. Pretty unsafe not to lane filter to the front - and a pretty stupid unsubstantiated and incorrect comment you made bet you feel dumb now.
I wish we could legally lane filter. Dummies around here have bastardized lane filtering from other states to mean at any speed under any traffic condition at highway speeds. With people doing this it's unlikely filtering, not lane splitting, will ever become law. It is safer, completely avoids getting smashed from behind by a distracted driver assuming there's enough buffer of vehicles.
@@thereplacementfordisplacement Got to keep pushing to make it legal, use the NSW motorcycle rules and keep pushing!
Far safer to filter at red lights. Then clear the traffic rather than get sideswiped in the moving out charge.
Just a quick question. Im thinking of getting a 2013-2016 GSA model. Does having a 19" wheel pose any problems on dirt track etc ?. I have a Yamaha WR450 currently but I'm doing more tarmac and dirt roads and not as much enduro anymore. Also, just noticed you were lane splitting. Can I do that in Queensland ?
Hey Kev, I didn't do as much dirt on the GS as I do on the Twin but I've certainly found d the 21 inch front much better. Not too sure about filtering in QLD, more states are getting on board but check your local licensing group.
Cheers Brett. Its been a worry getting a smaller tyre for the amount of gravel and dirt track I do but the Africa Twin just feels too big for me. Other alternatives might be the 790R with the weight low down but I have about 6 months to decide. Thanks bud.
@@kevrenshaw6177 Certainly try other bikes and get a feel for them. I've seen many people hit the dirt with the GS and get through the challenging stuff. I'd recommend the Twin even with my lack of experience I've had an awesome time on her
Thanks Brett. Really appreciate advice like this. I do quite like the KTM 790adventure because its got a low centre of gravity and by the time I get round to buying one maybe end of this year, I could get a 2018/2019 one with some bells and whistles for around $15-20k. But will I always be thinking about where my heart is with a GS ?. I could never afford a new bike like most people. I read a lot of reviews as if people have money to burn. Im a nurse so don't earn big bucks to blow $30k or upwards. Always buy second hand including some of my gear. Hence why a 1200GS and not a 1250. Just cant afford one.