R1200GS Waterhead ride report
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:56 pm
OK, I rode one today. Bob Wrench at the BMW dealer was nice enough to lead me on a 20 minute or so ride in horrible traffic, but its Charlotte, what the hell, right? Bob rode the RT in the pics. The result: my 2010GS will have new Ohlins on it within a week. The wet head has more horses, for sure, and is quicker--but thats about it. The windshield was horrible, why would they design a new adjustable windshield that doesn't shield the wind? The fueling was unpredictable and snatchy. Clutch engagement inconsistent. It has lost the visceral growl that I so love in my 2010 GS. The motor is TOO smooth, yet it sounds tinny. The entire bike just had a cheap, unrefined feel to it. I know lotsa folks are raving that its the greatest thing since sliced bread. I wonder how many of those folks came from a previous Camhead GS like mine?
So thats my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Brick, is Gary Christopher at Ohlins the guy to get the MSTA deal thru, or someone else I should talk to? Man, I can't wait to get those new shocks on!!
So thats my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Brick, is Gary Christopher at Ohlins the guy to get the MSTA deal thru, or someone else I should talk to? Man, I can't wait to get those new shocks on!!