I just made a new friend in the last couple weeks who rides a GS 800. He's super excited to ride the motard, and I'm itching to try out the GS. As soon as the ice melts I'll post my review.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
Why wait? GS's are great on ice. A late January ice cruise is one of those deep soulful pleasures that non-GS people will just never understand.
I don't own a heated vest.
However, as soon as the 'tard is fully finished I'll probably have to test it out on the ice.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
I just made a new friend in the last couple weeks who rides a GS 800. He's super excited to ride the motard, and I'm itching to try out the GS. As soon as the ice melts I'll post my review.
The R1200 makes the GS most of what it is IMO, but I'll be interested to see how the 800 compares to a tard
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The R1200 makes the GS most of what it is IMO, but I'll be interested to see how the 800 compares to a tard
I'm sure the GS is 1000% better at cruising down the highway. Just from what little time I've spent on the 'tard I can tell that the "vibes" will definitely get annoying on the highway and the seat isn't exactly comfortable. The 'tard though should be at about 310 pounds with fuel while the GS is supposed to be 456 with fuel. That should help with the power to weight ratio and off-road capability. It seems that the GS really is the best all-around bike and is definitely on my "someday" list but the 'tard should be a little more fun for ripping around town.
This is what I got the 'tard for...it's right near my old home in Idaho. About 7-8 miles around the loop. Half dirt, half paved. What you can't tell is that from the bottom of the picture (North) to the top (South) it gains about 2000ft of elevation.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
I'm sure the GS is 1000% better at cruising down the highway. Just from what little time I've spent on the 'tard I can tell that the "vibes" will definitely get annoying on the highway and the seat isn't exactly comfortable. The 'tard though should be at about 310 pounds with fuel while the GS is supposed to be 456 with fuel. That should help with the power to weight ratio and off-road capability. It seems that the GS really is the best all-around bike and is definitely on my "someday" list but the 'tard should be a little more fun for ripping around town.
This is what I got the 'tard for...it's right near my old home in Idaho. About 7-8 miles around the loop. Half dirt, half paved. What you can't tell is that from the bottom of the picture (North) to the top (South) it gains about 2000ft of elevation.
That looks awesome. You'll need a clean pair of shorts after riding that all day!
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...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
I rode my bike on public roads very briefly on December 30 in a vain attempt to get some mapping data - It was ~ 30 deg F, and the roads were about 95% clear of snow. I stayed out for 10 minutes, max, and didn't enjoy it one bit.
I rode my bike on public roads very briefly on December 30 in a vain attempt to get some mapping data - It was ~ 30 deg F, and the roads were about 95% clear of snow. I stayed out for 10 minutes, max, and didn't enjoy it one bit.
edit: Check out the photo of a GS equipped with tire chains about 1/2way down the comments.
Just like CBRVFR says ... as long as you have a heated vest and grips, you're good to go!
Ironically, my brother saw this same thing on Dec. 30th while going over the Siskyou pass on the Oregon-California border. The guy was on a GS, no less and not from the US. However, he did make the right call and hail in a tow truck. There was a foot of snow over 3 inches of ice. Pretty much the worst driving conditions imaginable.
Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either.
- Gore Vidal
It was always exciting to round a corner travelling a clear road on the gas and have everything covered by snow and slush. Yee-Ha!
Last year we shut down for the whole holidays and I rode the GS to Sandy Eggo. It was never above 40's, and was 20's over the Grapevine. My hands and feet were cold, but otherwise I was fine. No heated vest or anything like that.
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