Hiya, I have just done a deal on a 2018 S1000XR. Trading in my Kwaka GTR1400. I pick up the bike next Wednesday, its kinda (yet another) birthday present to myself. I am a born-again biker been biking this time round for about 10 years. I am very happily retired after being made redundant 3 years ago.
Iv'e had some shoulder problems lately so didn't book any tours this year ..... apart from when I hired a GS for 4 days and rode the mountains above Malaga. So I will look to get back to the Picos in September or October.
I had the GTR for six years and absolutely loved it. IF Kwaka had made a new model with riding modes, cruise control etc. I'm pretty sure I'd have had another one. Even though the bike is not brand new, (2,500 miles) I put it on PCP and dealer gave me a great deal on panniers, top box and Nav 6.
Over the years I have done a bit of my own servicing and quite a bit of farkling'..... I have now decided I am too old and 'achy' to be scrabbling around on the garage floor.
Having been spoilt with the shaft drive GTR I just hope I'm not oiling and adjusting the chain every weekend...???
Ohh and I should say, I will post a bit, but I won't be by any means 'prolific'..... I much prefer to be riding than sitting in front of a PC. I find that those who work and sit in front of a pC all day are more 'active'
