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    Well with sadness my TA went today but I picked up the GS and got to know her
    First impressions is , this bike is wierd, and HEAVY !!! First slow junction I thought this is going to fall over. So I take my time and away we go, then I come to another junction and change down !!! Im sure the bike moved under my butt??? Chad said it feels like this but its weird I tell you when you have never riden one before.
    Cant go far yet as its not taxed so I just wanted it home, but 12 miles on a dual carriage way pleased how stable it felt in blustery wind.
    Also how clunky are these bikes???
    Its now safe in the barn next to the plough
    Strange plate on the centre stand, wifey thinks its amusing

    Patch gets first pillion

    And that box has had all stickers removed ready for new
    A bit of bling trouble is I havent got a zumo!!



    From what I see so far it has Touratech hand spoilers, braided brake lines autocom fitted. But I need to keep looking in the nooks and crannies

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    Re: Its home safe

    Looks very nice mate

    And keep that center stand plate on it's very good

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    Gorgeous looking bike, but far too clean

    And yes they are all clunky - think BMW - think tractor - trust me you get used to it

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    Nice bike Phil

    The disabled sticker wouldn't have anything to do with Double Whopper Butt Plugs ?

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    Re: Its home safe

    Excellent Phil

    Ride safe and enjoy fella.

    HAve a word with Robster - Im sure when he has time time he'll sort you out with something a bit more appropriate for the sidestand

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    Re: Its home safe

    great bike
    and love the center stand plate
    you should keep it on


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    Re: Its home safe

    told ya didnt i phil i call it riding by the seat of your pants and it aint a bad thing

    once you get used to it your gonna love it mate enjoy

    congratulations on your new steed
    Despacio. Hay m'as tiempo que vida

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    Re: Its home safe

    Looks like a brilliant bike, have fun!



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    keep the stand guard Phil, you can park by the prom in Porthcawl and say your disabled and show the Traffic wombles your big blue badge. I'am going to speek to chunk to make me one
    "Weisser Jagd Panzer" The white one



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    Re: Its home safe

    Quote Originally Posted by phil w View Post
    Well with sadness my TA went today but I picked up the GS and got to know her

    Its now safe in the barn next to the plough
    I am hoping that the plough is not offended. However, I can see that the 3 point attachment will be fitted shortly, I wonder if Touratech do one?? I am sure there are enough "rural" xrv's who will help...
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