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alex said:

Welcome!

If you're 85kgs or less that the OEM suspension needs no front pre-load added. It has some built in. it comes with 10.2-10.5 springs in the front (variance due to quality).

Not so sure about the rear.

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Rednine said:

Hi Pete and welcome. I only bought my Gen3 last September and also had a GS1200 prior alongside my R1 4XV. I really enjoyed the GS but its good to be back on a more modern sports bike. Both the R1 and S1000 are great stable mates.

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Rednine said:

Hi Pete and welcome. I only bought my Gen3 last September and also had a GS1200 prior alongside my R1 4XV. I really enjoyed the GS but its good to be back on a more modern sports bike. Both the R1 and S1000 are great stable mates.

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Oli said:

A belated welcome to the forum Pete!

Very glad to hear you?re enjoying your RR, Gen 3?s are fantastic machines on road and track.

What were your favourite experiences onboard the GSA?

In terms of rider training, from a road riders perspective I would highly recommend RoSPA training with a local advanced group.

Fingers crossed the lockdown lifts in the not too distant future so you can continue enjoying life on 2 wheels [emoji846]

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Trav103 said:

Thanks Oli,

I did a trip to Bulgaria with some friends, it didn?t miss a beat, so comfortable but as soon as you?re on a decent road like the Transalpina it would come alive. If I could afford two bikes it would be in the garage.

Yeah I need to look into some training. I?ve done a bike safe course and enjoyed it, advanced riding makes sense.

The day this lifts everyone will be out.

Have you done any trips/tours on your RR?


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Oli said:

That must have been a fantastic experience!
I agree, an S1000RR and a GSA would be a dream 2 bike garage [emoji41]

From what I?ve heard BikeSafe is good and the fact you enjoyed it and found it beneficial is the main thing.
I never considered advanced training till I joined this forum and went on a rideout led by someone who is more than a bit handy to say the least (@phil) and then was lucky that one of the Observers from my local Advanced Group joined the forum (@preynol1) and the rest is history as they say!

Yea I?ve done a couple trips on my RR, the first was our Forum Tour from a couple years ago, we did the NC500, or more specifically the extended 700 ish mile version that MCN recommend. Was an amazing experience, partly due to the roads, partly due to the bikes, but mostly for getting to hangout with many of the guys on here [emoji41]
Last Summer I went on a trip to Yorkshire with the guys I mentioned above and a few others who aren?t on the forum. Was another fantastic experience from start to finish, apart from a minor setback when a Ducati (had to be) had a breakdown on the second day.

https://s1000rrforum.co.uk/showthread.php?14178-PRAT-Yorkie-1K&p=133269#post133269

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Trav103 said:

Sounds great, I think me and a couple of mates are going to try a 4 day trip in wales towards the end of summer. We have both stitched our selves up with having 2nd sprogs recently so we can?t take the mick and ask for 2 weeks anymore [emoji2361]
I?ve just bought a Kriega r30 and I?m now looking at tank bags and two piece leathers. This lock down is getting expensive.


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Oli said:

Many congratulations on the birth of your child Pete!

Kriega R30?s are very good.
With regard to tank bags I would recommend the Wunderlich Sport tank bag, as doesn?t get in the way of the fuel filler cap or interfere with your arms when riding. As an alternative to carrying a backpack whilst touring, adding a Hepco & Becker sport rack with a tail bag of your choice is something worth considering

https://www.hepco-and-becker-luggage.co.uk/#

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