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I have to admit that I do really enjoy the comfort and convenience of my LT, but after riding a GS1200 a few weeks ago and my son's Triumph Tiger 955i it's got me itching!
I did notice a few more vibrations from the engine, but I suppose that comes with the boxer design. I also noticed significantly more buffeting and wind noise....bigger windscreen would certainly be a must if I went this direction!
I like the fact that a dual sport bike gives you more "touring" capabilities and doesn't limit you to strictly paved roads, you can carry significantly more "stuff" internally to the boxes and externally strapped on, and you sit a little bit higher. I rode dirt bikes as a kid and then went to street in college and have enjoyed the LT for the last three years. My wife refuses to ride with me on the bike (so I solo it) and I feel I might be getting an itch for something a little more diverse! Having two bikes is not an option if I want to keep from getting skinned alive!
1. Has anyone gone from the LT to the GS/GSA only? Any regrets?
2. How is it on long distance rides compared to the LT?
3. I like the radio (well I did until it went out) on the LT - now I iPod it and use a Zune or my Scala Rider for radio, so music isn't an issue. That being said, are there options for external radio on the GS/GSA?
4. Ease of maintenance compared to the LT (that takes me 45 minutes just to strip off all the plastic and fuel tank)?
I'm sure I could find tons more to ask, and will search the forum and GS Adventure pages....but I just wanted to see what kind of responses this would conjure up!
Thanks, :wave
Kenny
I did notice a few more vibrations from the engine, but I suppose that comes with the boxer design. I also noticed significantly more buffeting and wind noise....bigger windscreen would certainly be a must if I went this direction!
I like the fact that a dual sport bike gives you more "touring" capabilities and doesn't limit you to strictly paved roads, you can carry significantly more "stuff" internally to the boxes and externally strapped on, and you sit a little bit higher. I rode dirt bikes as a kid and then went to street in college and have enjoyed the LT for the last three years. My wife refuses to ride with me on the bike (so I solo it) and I feel I might be getting an itch for something a little more diverse! Having two bikes is not an option if I want to keep from getting skinned alive!
1. Has anyone gone from the LT to the GS/GSA only? Any regrets?
2. How is it on long distance rides compared to the LT?
3. I like the radio (well I did until it went out) on the LT - now I iPod it and use a Zune or my Scala Rider for radio, so music isn't an issue. That being said, are there options for external radio on the GS/GSA?
4. Ease of maintenance compared to the LT (that takes me 45 minutes just to strip off all the plastic and fuel tank)?
I'm sure I could find tons more to ask, and will search the forum and GS Adventure pages....but I just wanted to see what kind of responses this would conjure up!
Thanks, :wave
Kenny