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congrats and have fun
:cheers:
Quote from: 97Octane on December 15, 2006, 06:36:02 AM
It was like having sex for the first time all over again
Thankz. now I know...
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Thats great.
Just make sure you have equipment and gear for yourself thats in as good shape as the bike.
:cheers:
Awesome! Glad to hear it was as exciting for you as it was when I picked mine up!
Story's like that make us GS owners tingle!
Welcome aboard!
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I felt the same wya a month ago when I got my first bike an 06 GSF. After my test ride my wife asked me how I liked it. Not sure why she even asked Im sure I looked like the cat from Alice in Wonderland.
,,and it is cool to belong to the group of two wheeled dudes. Welcome matey! :cheers:
Dude, one of the best parts of riding is giving/getting "the wave"!
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What kind of helmet? Most have available aftermarket breath guards... You can also buy a neoprene breath guard. Other option? Buy a Scorpion. Their stock anti-fog is amazing. Never had my helmet fog, ever. My glasses would fog up, but my helmet would stay clear. Also, make sure the vents are all open.
Other options are the fog city insert from fog city, or cat crap (I think that's what it's called), or the old scuba diver trick of spitting on it, then rubbing it around, then rinsing it (needs to be repeated fairly frequently)
Turbo bikes are always expensicve to insure.
Quote from: Bulwark on December 15, 2006, 08:39:19 AM
Turbo bikes are always expensicve to insure.
LOL... its not a turbo. The "T" designation was for Twinstar. A 200cc twin engine. The thing does good to hit 65MPH, and when it does... it feels like the RPM's are going to rattle the bike apart.
Quote from: 97Octane on December 15, 2006, 07:13:02 AM
Its like I instantly became a member of some group from complete strangers who otherwise pay no attention. Now they wave, nod, and scare the crap out of me when I least expect it by revving their engine when I dont know they are there.
I love these kinds of threads! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Glad to hear we have another happy cult member.....er......GSTwin member... :icon_mrgreen: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
I remember the first time i got the wave, i grinned for the next mile. It's interesting to see that you get the wave a lot more on really nice days when people are riding just for the fun of riding.
enjoy!
Ed
Quote from: 97Octane on December 15, 2006, 06:36:02 AM
The garage door opened, he went to the back of the garage and rolled out into the sunlight a beautiful 2005 Black/Silver GSF that had a halo around it as if God himself had delivered it to me. Too be to be true I said.... I bet it doesnt start, or the battery will be dead. Full choke... 2 turns on the starter and Vrooooom! Idle set in at 3,000 RPM and purrrred like a kitten. During the warm up phase, I scoured over the bike looking for any flaw, or any sign of abuse, damage or scratches.
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I was so quick to get the envelope full of cash out of pocket I was shaking. Clean title, manual etc... was delivered. I rode down the street and back to test brakes, forks, and listen for any tempermental conditions the bike may have had. I was sold. It ran as good as it looked.
This is
exactly how it happened when I bough mine... I just
had to get it.
Congrats, and welcome to the GS world! :cheers:
Quote from: EdChen on December 15, 2006, 10:09:33 AM
I remember the first time i got the wave, i grinned for the next mile.
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Im still grinning
:cheers: and Welcome
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It is awesome to hear your first post! In regards to the last one, the characteristics of nearly every bike can be totally different. You just have to pretty much find out for yourself which ones you like. As you begin to get more comfortable with the gs and push its handling more you will see a larger difference with the more expensive bikes. It definitely only gets better from the gs on up. However, the gs is and always will be a great everyday bike for most people.
We enjoy hearing these posts! :thumb: Glad you like it so much!
Every bike is different. You do get higher quality components on newer, bigger bikes, but better is still a matter of opinion and experience.
I get the wave from more Harley guys than the pricks on the sport bike around here. 90% of the sport ridders Gastonia are just Squids and pricks. Glad you are so happy with the GS. :thumb:
Congrats on the new bike. The stock suspension is soft but it's not soft to you. Don't worry about it now. Just ride and learn your fundamentals. After you've got some miles under your belt, start tinkering with upgrades. The whole point of doing upgrades is to improve performance, but if you don't have a baseline, you've got nothing to compare the upgrade to.
The stock GS is fine just the way it is. Upgrades are going to be dependent upon your riding style. Once you've got some miles in the books, you'll know what kind of riding you'll be doing most, and can pick the upgrades that fit accordingly.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the new GS. Regardless of what many say, the GS is a capable bike with some minor mods (mainly suspension). :)
Re: Helmet fogging.
Clean the inside of your face shield with mild soap and water. They make "anti fog" stuff like "cat crap" but I've never used it. I usually crack my face shield a click or two in town or before coming to a stop. Control your breathing, breathe through your nose, and you should be OK. Also, you should have a vent on the chin bar that you can open to help clear off the fog. :thumb:
Enjoy the ride, watch out for the cagers. Practice your low-speed manuvers, swerving, and quick stops. ;)
thats awesome. I'm very happy for you! You remind me of me when I got mine...
the face shield fogging: check out "Fog city" visor inserts which help. I just crack it open when sitting at a light, but it doesnt fog up when I'm rolling...
suspension is soft but for you, now, its probably fine. If/When you go into the twisties you'll notice the softness more. Sounds like you're in SoCal-Where?
welcome!
Soft suspension will teach you smooth braking; for when it rains. Gradually increase braking pressure for a smooth transition of weight, and controlled, quick braking. Pick a point where you want to stop; you'll eventually find yourself stopping shorter than you expected to.
+1 to the FogCity ProShield insert, expecially for the Shoei Tz-1. Another trick to fogging is to open all the vents on the helmet for maximum airflow to strip away moisture.
Quote from: scratch on December 15, 2006, 04:50:13 PM
Soft suspension will teach you smooth braking; for when it rains. Gradually increase braking pressure for a smooth transition of weight, and controlled, quick braking.
Yup! Then get some progressives, I hear they're much better than stock. Maybe I'll do that in the spring.
QuoteAnother trick to fogging is to open all the vents on the helmet for maximum airflow to strip away moisture.
Guess who lives where it never gets below freezing... :icon_mrgreen: :icon_razz:
When it gets below 25F you won't just be closing them, you'll be breaking out the electrical tape to keep them closed. :thumb:
He didn't ask about cold. :icon_mrgreen: