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WarPig



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Dave78 wrote:
WarPig wrote:
Thanks Andrew Thumbs Up

I been to visit a local dealer and sat on both the GS and the GSA (Adventure). My feet were flat to the floor on the GS, but on the GSA I was almost on tip toes, which felt better. But I've just learnt the GS seat is adjustable in height so now I need to go back and try it with the seat higher.

Is the GSA higher because it has a different seat? Or is it a taller bike outright?


Both, GSA Seat is higher than a standard GS Seat. Both can be raised or lowered a little. Can't remember by how much, but about an inch seems about right from memory

Also the GSA has higher suspension. Again from memory there are people who have lowered the suspension on the GSA, and those who have fitted the GSA Suspension to the GS.


Thanks Dave, your help is appreciated Thumbs Up I think I've now set my heart on the GSA, but there don't seem to be that many used models around up my neck of the woods. My search continues.
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WarPig



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AndrewS wrote:
The triple black is a black bike that has 3 shades of black..

I have a 13MY GS TE that's just about to be replaced with a new Olive GSA


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Is that the new 2014 water cooled model? Have you got it yet?
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Yes it is Razz and I'm collecting it tomorrow. Its the launch/release day tomorrow so I will one of the first to get one on the road. The weather is looking kind as well Thumbs Up
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WarPig



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That must be a good feeling. Enjoy your day Thumbs Up
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Cakey



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Visited my BMW dealer for the launch . Not sure whether I prefer the 13 gs over the new adventure .
Offered a good price for my explorer , I will keep the tiger though .
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AndrewS



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Wow very nice bike.

Its now in bits, taking the shiny bits of to go to the powder coaters.


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WarPig



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A brand new bike stripped down is a strange sight Mr. Green
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WarPig



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Picked up this beauty today from a very nice man on another Defender forum. Its a 2009 GSA with full set of panniers and extremely low mileage. Cant wait to get out on it properly...


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A scary drive home as I was convinced the bike would fall off the trailer at any moment, but thankfully the straps held....


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Now I need to find a good set of jacket/trousers that offer good protection, that also come in size 'massive'! :oops:

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
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Cakey



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Like the spoked wheels better than the alloys
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Enjoy your new bike WarPig. One GS wasn't enough for me !




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You're the right size for a UKGSER Rolling with laughter If you subscribe you'll be able to pick up gear in no time
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WarPig



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^^Nice Thumbs Up

How does the F800 compare to an R1200GS? Is it more of a lighter trials type bike?
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The 800 is taller than the 1200 and very light weight and handles really well but its real plus is fuel consumption from the parallel twin - 65mpg without trying and 75 if you take it easy Mr. Green My mate has a 1200GSA and when we are out together on average he's putting in £6 more in fuel. I've got a full Remus system and K&N and reckon its not much slower than the 1200 but it doesn't have the torque of the bigger engine.
There were earlier posts about triple black models - this is the 800 version.
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WarPig



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Thanks. Theres a few over on the user.uk forum with F800 bikes who take them around Europe etc.
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Nice bike WP Thumbs Up

Been fitting things to mine, got most of the silver bits coated matt black.


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Oh and fitted the off road tyres.


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Cakey



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Now that now looks awesome
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