StLouRider
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I have to admit, I miss my GSA a little. I had an 08 and a 14 in years past. I have a 2011 RT now, and love it. At 69 I’m not looking for any heavy duty trail riding. I have a Yamaha T7 for BDRs, for now, it’s getting heavy to pick up. However, on a recent trip out west, we came up on several roads that were more GS oriented than RT oriented. I’m definitely keeping the RT, but found a well cared for and properly set up 2002 GSA, at a reasonable price. I had a 96 GS at one time, and I felt it was a bit under powered. Maybe it was just that bike, and I should have done some research, but I test road a 08 GSA, and that’s all it took. I know there’s some big differences between a 96 GS, and a 02 GSA. Improvements as far as I’m concerned. I’m 6’5”, so seat height doesn’t bother me. The current owner has a Corbin, and a Russell to chose from. I’ll have to decide that later. He added Ohlin shocks, a different wind screen, and the fore mentioned seat. New tires, service is all up to date. He swapped out the quick disconnect fuel lines. I believe it’s ABS, but not linked brakes. Heated grips, but no cruise control. I’m fine with that..
Anyone think of anything I need to look at when I go check out the bike? I believe it has the original FD and clutch. I don’t think it’s been seriously off roaded, but has been down it’s share of gravel roads. I’m not a big collector of bikes. Right now it’s just the RT and the T7. I’m thinking this GSA will see limited use. Ok, help talk me into this.. Ha!
Anyone think of anything I need to look at when I go check out the bike? I believe it has the original FD and clutch. I don’t think it’s been seriously off roaded, but has been down it’s share of gravel roads. I’m not a big collector of bikes. Right now it’s just the RT and the T7. I’m thinking this GSA will see limited use. Ok, help talk me into this.. Ha!