Re: GTS vs. ST1100, luggage, etc.
Speaking as a guy who owns both a GTS and an ST, I feel I must defend my ST. I've spoken with the guy who was involved in the original product planning for the ST. The luggage moves very intentionally, pivoting slightly on the horizontal mounting axis to maintain a better balance and center of gravity. Allowing it to move actually improves handling. It's also so much better integrated, narrower and better looking than the GTS's luggage, it's almost ridiculous anyone on this list would bring it up. I love my GTS, but when it comes to luggage design and integration, the ST wins by a huge margin. And as for the comment from Shawn about the ST in front of him blowing around, that was either the rider or a defective bike. My ST is very slightly more steady in wind than the GTS. And that's with a much taller windshield on the ST. As a big plus, the ST is also simply more trouble-free compared to the very reliable GTS. (Can you say, shaft drive?) Of course, there are reasons I like the GTS too: It's a bit lighter and more of an attention getter. Equally comfortable on long rides (That surprised me.) and a bit better handling in tighter curves. At the original list price, however, the ST was a much better value which is why it's still around and the GTS isn't. I could go on, but I've already pissed off too many people that will always love the GTS because that's what they have. So I'm only accepting flames from those who have actually owned both. Jay In a message dated 8/5/00 6:55:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: St1100 luggage?? It is a handful compared to a GTS. St luggage also moves more than
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Re: Speedbleeders
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike; You need 4 speedbleeders. 1-front brake,2-rear brake, 1-clutch. Once installed do not swap them around, just get on their website and order two more. Bob One more answer to your question, Mike. YES! Change often--@ least once a year and probably more if in a humid climate or as hoses get older. As far as removing the caliper to elevate--this is VERY necessary if removing air--if there is no air to begin with, don't bother--you can't make it out of brake fluid! More important to bleed often than elevate, IMHO FL Kev __ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
Re: GTS weight and comments
Alan says: "The GTS is also one of the only bikes that does not have a speed warning attached to the luggage. " Well, my 46 litre Oz Krausers (with Yamaha label on outside) have a warning stuck on inside, in several languages, saying that the bike should not be ridden over 80 mph or 130 kph with the "accessories" (ie bags) fitted Mind you, I haven't obeyed this warning and have suffered no consequences!! Regards, Rob Chapman
Re: GTS vs. ST1100, luggage, etc.
No flame, Shawn. Just an explanation and a defense of MOB (my other bike). In a message dated 8/6/00 10:21:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the SV650S may be in the garage late this weeklet me know when you'll be in Albany! You'll love the SV, but the saddlebags suck! Right now, I'm looking to be in Albany the last weekend in October. There's a family event on the 29th. I may try to fly in a couple days early and escape that evening. We'll see where the best airfares fall about that time. Jay
Re: GTS weight and comments
Alan from personal experience I can tell you it AIN't the weight. Just got back from visiting friends in Virginia, came west then north through western VA, eastern central KY. My GTS used to be absolutely rock stable, any speed, any truck passing, any cross winds. Never more than a slight push. I just installed the clearview +5 I got from Paul I've got some wear on a set of BT57's. It's twitchy as hell now. You absolutely do not pass a truck in a turn, nor let one pass you, even on the slab. The gusty winds today cut my cornering speed 15-20MPH cause I can't hold a line through a turn if the wind changed. Dropped 2 PSI front, 3 PSI back which helped some. I'm going to put the stock windscreen back on to verify but I'm pretty sure the tires are a major contributor. I seemed to me they were getting so they went off center more quickly as they wore. Anybody else had this experience with 57's? Bill -Original Message- From: Alan Tooraen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, August 04, 2000 2:02 PM Subject: GTS weight and comments snip That extra 200lbs was very comforting when the GTS is employed in its intended performance envelope. All The Best, Alan Tooraen
Re: GTS weight and comments
Rob, my GTS bags came out of Germany and they did not have warning stickers. I do not recall seeing any speed warning in the manual either. My BMW R100GS , and a former R1100RS had warnings on the bags as well as in the manual about bags and speed. At above 85mph or above my R100GS starts to develop a rear end weave that is very unnerving with the factory bags. Thank you for the correction. Regards, Alan Tooraen Rob Chapman wrote: Alan says: "The GTS is also one of the only bikes that does not have a speed warning attached to the luggage. " Well, my 46 litre Oz Krausers (with Yamaha label on outside) have a warning stuck on inside, in several languages, saying that the bike should not be ridden over 80 mph or 130 kph with the "accessories" (ie bags) fitted Mind you, I haven't obeyed this warning and have suffered no consequences!! Regards, Rob Chapman
Re: GTS weight and comments
I happen to have a GS1150 in addition to the GTS had the left factory saddlebag on the BMW blow off the bike last March. I was travelling on a bumpy highway (most are bumpy around here), riding behind a friend on an R1 at speeds well above the recommended maximum. I didn't realize the bag was missing until I arrived home with my lopsided bike. Despite efforts to repeat this with my replacement bag, I've managed to hang on to it thus far. Steve Puig San Salvador - Original Message - From: Alan Tooraen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 8:07 PM Subject: Re: GTS weight and comments Rob, my GTS bags came out of Germany and they did not have warning stickers. I do not recall seeing any speed warning in the manual either. My BMW R100GS , and a former R1100RS had warnings on the bags as well as in the manual about bags and speed.
