Nope, Jeff is right! These are clearly the problem areas on SOME GTS-1000s.
Having ridden Garrett's '94 GTS1000 I can honestly say that it suffers from
NONE of these.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.freecfm.com/r/raddboy
Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750
Bill,
Just a couple of comments, which I may rec'v grief for making, but in all
fairness you need to know that the GTS is not without it's own share of
problems. There are four common ailments that have plagued some of the GTS
owners.
1. Surging - this is an on-going issue related to the fuel injection
system. The degree of surging - for some it is non-existent, for some it
is
a minor annoyance, but for others it has been so bad that it takes all of
the fun out of riding the GTS.
2. Faulty ABS - The GTS has one of the best braking systems ever put on a
motorcycle. It really is great. That stated, some owners have discovered
that their ABS is faulty and needs repair by Yamaha. For some, replacement
has been only a slight battle while others are currently raging war with
Yamaha to cover the cost of these repairs. A faulty ABS does not translate
into brake failure, it just means that it acts the same as a non-ABS
braking
system; you can lock up the wheel during hard braking.
3. Front Tire Cupping - This is a minor annoyance that can be handled by
relying on the recommendation of owner who have tried various brands of
tires on this bike. The list archive provide several choices.
4. Lack of Handlebar Adjustment - The handlebars on the GTS are
non-adjustable, which means you have to adjust your body position and wrist
angle to accomodate the handlebars. Several owners have switched to
helibars or the superbike kit to correct for this design oversight.
These are a few things to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of each
motorcycle you are considering.
Jeff B.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:56 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Information
Thanks Phil:
It's good to hear what is really going on out there. I agree on the GTS and
as I said to Kevin hawkins earlier, what ever I get will probably be my
last
bike so I would like to make it unique.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Benson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: Information
> Let's see.....first, you say the FJR1300 is coming our way. Don't bet on
> it at all if you're in the U.S. Yamaha has indicated clearly they don't
> intend to market in the U.S. The rumor that Yamaha gave dealers their
> blessing to take deposits is just that, rumor. Checked with my favorite
> Yama-dealer yesterday, and the corporate folks are NOT authorizing
> deposits, so any taken thus far are "wildcat".
>
> The dealer show was totally without mention of the FJR. If pressed by a
> dealer, the answer is "no" on future availability. Yamaha has maintained
> that position from day one.
>
> OK, so the choice is not a choice, in my opinion. If the FJR did become
> available, though, the contrast would be....
>
> Same price, for all intents and purposes. Difference in needed cash
> outlay is the difference between a nearly decade-old used bike with parts
> availability problems, and a brand-spanking new one with a warranty. So
> cash out of pocket would be 75-100% more for the FJR.
>
> Long term interest--bonus goes to the GTS. In 20 years the FJR will NOT
> be found in any "most significant" lists.
>
> Really, the question is between the GTS and some other (non-Yamaha) sport
> tourer, such as Triumph, BMW, Honda, or other. If you want something
> unique, get the GTS.
>
> Phil
>
>
> On Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Bill wrote:
>
> > My '91 FJ1200 has served me well since I purchased it in '93 but it is
> > getting a little "long in the tooth" with 80,500 miles. I think it's
time
> > for a change and the GTS is a prime candidate. I have been looking at
them
> > for some time now and will be making a change soon. There is a new
FJ1300
> > coming but at $12,000 (or there abouts) it's out of my range. Would
> > appriciate any help or comments from any of you with knowledge about
the
two
> > bikes. (How much alike, not alike, etc)
>
